general problems of the 2011 Subaru Forester

I have a single-owner 2011 automatic-transmission Subaru Forester [145k miles]. In a parking lot, I started the car as usual and shifted into reverse. I immediately noticed another car was approaching behind me and reflexively pushed on the brake to give the oncoming vehicle the right of way. As I pushed on the brake, the car suddenly and without warning surged backwards as the engine revved and "stuck" at a high rpm level. Surprised by the sudden loss of control and to stop the lunge backwards, I immediately released the brake pedal and shifted into neutral. I believe this reflexive action was solely attributable to my long history driving manual transmissions which "teaches" your brain that as an alternative to using the brake you can clutch [or if necessary "pop"] to neutral to disengage the engine from the wheels to control the vehicle. People without manual transmission experience would probably keep pressing the brake as their only option to regain control. The car stopped but the engine continued to rev at high rpms for a few moments then returned to normal rpms. No damages. This has never happened before and I was unable to duplicate the sequence of events which I tried to do immediately after the incident. I thought the gas pedal might be mechanically compromised . . . For example by the floor mat . . . But found no evidence of that. The incident remains a mystery mechanically, so all I can surmise is some electrical issue.

The contact owns a 2011 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, she depressed the brake pedal however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that his wife used the parking brake to stop vehicle. The service brake warning light was illuminated prior to the failure. The contact then stated that upon inspecting under the hood of the vehicle, he noticed a brake fluid leak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake line was rusted and needed to be replaced. The contact then stated that he was informed of manufacturer recall number: wqk-47 and NHTSA campaign number 14v311000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.

While parking in a store's lot with my foot on the brake, my vehicle suddenly accelerated. I kept applying the brakes but the car wouldn't stop I ended up crashing through a fence and falling down a 10 foot embankment.

"takata recall" I was parking my car in a regular parking space. All of a sudden the car jumped the curb . Only a tree stopped the car. Their was damage on the front of the car. Two other times the car jumped when I was parking but not as bad as when I hit the tree. I am now afraid to drive the car. All three times I was trying to park.

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Subaru Forester. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v008000 (air bags) and 14v830000 (service brakes, hydrualic). However, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. John howard Subaru mileground rd, morgantown, wv 26505 (866) 219-7316 was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and were not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. (distribution disconnect). Jw.

As I was pulling into a head on parking space, I began to apply my brakes and my car suddenly accelerated. Luckily, I was able to pump my brakes and stop the car. A witness who was sitting on a bench nearby said he heard my carburetor rev. I am now scared to death to drive my vehicle.

I am the care taker and son of this car's elderly owner and driver, and I just got a second recall notice (14v-830) that says, "due to incomplete repair instructions provided to our retailers, your vehicle may not have been treated with the proper amount of anti-corrosion material" (referring to first recall repair). The recall also says to contact your website "if you believe the Subaru retailer has failed or is unable to remedy your vehicle without charge within a reasonable amount of time. " it will not be without a charge, that is, cost to me. Like recall one I will have to take off work and lose pay and spend the time and expense to drive the car to and from the dealer, all because of Subaru's improper manufacturing (recall one) and poor execution of the supposed repair (recall two). Therefore Subaru corp should pay me or my mother, or pay the dealer to pay me for the expenses I will incur for the "without charge" repair. Amount requested is $50.

My car was stopped at a red light behind at least 2 other cars at around 4:45 p. M. On 9-8-14. My engine suddenly started racing and pulling my car toward the car sitting in front of mine. I already had my foot on the break because I was stopped. I pressed even harder on the brake as the car took off out of my control. The brakes stopped working and my car crashed into the rear of the vehicle in front of mine.

Tl- the contact owns a 2011 Subaru Forester. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number:14v311000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the contact had the recall repaired at a dealer but remedy was not effective. The contact stated that while at a stop light the vehicle accelerated while the contacts foot was on the brake pedal. The vehicle had then crashed into the rear of another vehicle. There were no injuries or medical attention was required. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was able to drive to his/ her destination but had the vehicle towed to a independant mechanic . The independent mechanic diagnoses was unknown. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Pp.

My husband purchased a new Subaru Forester in may of 2011 for me with an extended warranty for 7 years. It was a big investment for us and I had hoped to drive my new Subaru Forester 2011 for several years down the road. Shortly after purchasing it, I noticed the brakes to be defective and would not stop the vehicle in a timely fashion or quickly enough. I told my husband all the time, who also happens to drive my car, also complained about its brakes. I had my vehicle regularly serviced as per the companies warranty requirements and at only authorized Subaru service & dealership centers. I recently told the service dept at my 30,000 mile servicing about the brakes issues I had again, to their attention but they said that- 'that was the way the Forester's brakes were and that I had to push the pedal hard to the floor(pump the brakes) to stop it quickly enough" and my brakes were fine according 30,000 mile servicing, and I was disappointed with their response I was driving on a local road 25 mph when another vehicle suddenly appeared in front of me to stop to make a left turn. I pushed the brakes but my vehicle just would not stop quickly enough. I was involved in a accident hitting the car in front of me. To discover that my front bumper now had a huge crack in it. I do not feel safe driving a vehicle whose brakes are so bad that it will not stop the vehicle quickly enough and needs to be pumped to stop it sooner(which may not be possible in many circumstances such as the one above) , . After the car came out from the body shop I had a recent occurence but this time it was a rainy day I started to slow down pressing the brake to turn to my road which I had the same issue, instead of stopping or slowing down the brakes are accelerating. Please investigate the brakes at the very least to prevent future accidents. I am determined to trade in my vehicle for safe car.

While backing up (car in reverse) at about 5 mph, acceleration occurred making the car go backwards very fast. Pressing the brake pad to the ground had no affect. The car, reversing out of control, side-swiped another vehicle and a piece of equipment. Car finally backed up into a huge forklift which went through the rear window and stopped the car. Luckily no one was hurt but the Subaru Forester was totaled.

Anti-lock brakes have malfunctioned for me numerous times and I will now only drive my Subaru (despite all wheel drive, which works well) when road conditions are good. Accident occurred when driving mid-day on plowed but snowy road; downhill; I was not turning, but wanted to go more slowly and tapped brakes. Anti lock brakes kicked in and car began to skid; skidded off road and into a mailbox; needed to be towed out. After being pulled out, and continuing down hill, at 10 mph, car began to skid again. Friend following me said it appeared front brakes were working and back brakes were not. Had two mechanics look at the brakes (one I trust and the dealer) and both told me they are fine. Dealer said the computer record didn't record a problem but I think software that manages the abs is malfunctioning. I looked online and saw numerous blog discussions about disconnecting abs on Subarus in winter so I think others must be having similar problems. This is very dangerous - fortunately, I was not going very fast and there were no other cars/pedestrians so no one was hurt. I have driven a Subaru for 13 years in all kinds of conditions so I don't think it is me not being able to handle abs. Abs problem occurs in conditions when I think awd is helpful but I need to slow down -- have no problem with awd when I am going uphill or not braking.

I had purchased a new Subaru Forester in August of 2011 with an extended warranty for 7 years. It was a big investment for me and I had hoped to drive my new Subaru Forester 2011 for several years down the road. Shortly after purchasing it, I noticed the brakes to be defective and would not stop the vehicle in a timely fashion or quickly enough. My wife, who also happens to drive my car, also complained about its brakes. I had my vehicle regularly serviced as per the companies warranty requirements and at only authorized Subaru service & dealership centers. I brought the defective brakes to their attention but they said that- 'that was the way the Forester's brakes were and that I had to push the pedal hard to the floor(pump the brakes) to stop it quickly enough. ' I was greatly disappointed with their response to my concerns and as a precaution I began to keep an even greater distance from all of the cars in front of me. Recently, I was entering a parking lot at about 10-15mph when another vehicle suddenly appeared in front of me. I pushed the brakes but my vehicle just would not stop quickly enough. If I would let go of the brake and then push it again harder and faster to the floor( pump the brake) as the service centre had previously advised me then I would have hit the car in front of me. So I swayed my cars steering wheel and avoided meeting with an accident but my vehicle only stopped when it touched the railing at about 5mph only to discover that my front bumper now had a huge crack in it. I do not feel safe driving a vehicle whose brakes are so bad that it will not stop the vehicle quickly enough and needs to be pumped to stop it sooner(which may not be possible in many circumstances such as the one above) , has defective bumpers and also has a rear center child safety seat seatbelt with a recall on it . Please investigate the brakes at the very least.

Every time I get my oil changed the dealer informs me I am down a quart of oil which they say is normal. I have owned 20 cars and this has never happened before and I think I am getting the run-around. Can you help?.

The contact owns a 2011 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that she applied the brakes at 20 mph and the vehicle experienced an increased stopping distance. The contact stated that the vehicle stopped approximately five feet beyond where she intended to stop. The failure recurred approximately two months later while driving at a low speed. During the second failure, there was an increase in the engine rpms. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 300 and the current mileage was 2,500.