Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 2013 Subaru Forester

Table 1 shows three common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2013 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the cruise control (one problem).

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Subaru Forester


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 2013 Subaru Forester

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

On 4/3/21 at approximately 1:30 pm, the 2013 Subaru forrester was slowly backed out of the garage, gear was in reverse, foot on accelerator with speed of <1 mph; just enough momentum to get car out of garage, down driveway and onto the street.   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

The cruise control light on the dash has come on by itself and is flashing constantly as soon as the vehicle is turned on. It cannot be turned off or on with the controls. This problem has caused the check engine light and the uneven traction light to come on as well.   Read details...

The Accelerator Pedal problem

The contact owned a 2013 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while sitting in reverse with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle accelerated in reverse on its own, colliding with a deck, after which the vehicle shifted into drive and continued to accelerate on its own, colliding with a brick   Read details...


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