Three problems related to electronic stability control have been reported for the 2012 Subaru Forester. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Subaru Forester based on all problems reported for the 2012 Forester.
Which driving on the interstate at rush hour at 65 mph. . . With absolutely no warning or warning light my car stalled. When this happened the steeling went out along with the breaks and all power. I sat in the fast lane of traffic unable to safely exit my car for almost and hour until help arrived. I took the car to the dealership neil huffman in louisville ky where I purchased the car new 4 years ago. I was told the mass airflow sensor had failed. I was also told that they had no idea why this happened at 65 mph with no warning. I paid the 403. 00 repair and contact Subaru USA due to my concerns. Although I called several times and was on hold each time for up to 10 min and also emailed. . Still not response. This seems to be a major safety concern. I no longer feel safe in the car. . And plan to purchase a new car soon. . But am concerned someone else will be my car and be in danger.
After sharp acceleration the check engine light came on and stayed on. No other issues noted. Two months later with 7500 miles on the odometer, the same thing occurred but this time the cruise control light and the vehicle stabilization light came on as well. Cruise control did not work and I assume the stabilization didn't either.
When in heavy traffic and it was necessary to accelerate at a high rpm, the traction control light and check engine light come on and start flashing and the cruise control light also flashed. This is the 3rd time this has happened. First time all the lights went out, second time it happened my cruise control was disabled and the other lights continued to be on and flash and I had to take it the dealership to be "reset". Dealership told me it was a "computer" problem and Subaru has not fixed it. Yesterday it happened again. Was able to let off accleration quick enough to keep it from locking out my cruise and causing all the lights to flash continually.
| Electronic Stability Control problems | |
| Vsa Warning Light On problems |