general problems of the 2013 Subaru Forester

Six problems related to service brakes have been reported for the 2013 Subaru Forester. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Subaru Forester based on all problems reported for the 2013 Forester.

1 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 04/28/2023

When the clutch is depressed the engine kills without indication anything is happening. All the dash lights come on and the power steering goes out. It has been happening repeatedly since last June. More frequently over time. If it happens on an off ramp or at an intersection the engine will not start for up to 5 minutes creating a safety hazard.

2 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 12/06/2022

My 2013 Subaru Forester had some noise (grinding) from the rear passenger side brake pad. I set up an appointment to have it inspected later that week. I then used my car to run an errand several days later. I was driving on the highway and found I had no brakes (brake pedal went to the floor). I was able to get to a parking lot and stop the car. When I exited the vehicle, I went to the right (passenger side) rear wheel and noticed brake fluid was on the pavement. This is concerning as the brake system should have redundancy (front brakes still work if the rear does not or vice versa). I had no brake pressure. I was told by the Subaru dealer that the brake pad had broken and fallen out, and in so doing the piston "went too far out" and brake fluid leaked as a result. This to me should not have eliminated all braking power for the vehicle. I was lucky to have been able to stop and get to a parking lot safely.

3 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2018

Squeaky brakes, seatbelt recoil.

4 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 08/18/2017

My vehicle has had two recalls for brakes. Both recalls taken care of by the local dealer. I am seriously concerned about the airbags and I believe the dealer, or manufacturer, claiming my vehicle is not affected, is not true. I need to find out, from a reliable source, if my vehicle is safe to drive.

5 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 07/31/2014

My car was recalled and I never got the notification that I could get it fixed - it's been over a year!.

6 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 12/28/2013

On Dec 28,2014 I am going to meriland,MA from philadelphia. I was driving my said vhical at regal speed 65. Just after rest aerea marilend hose, trafice suddenlly slow down, I applied my breake but its wont stope in time, I swich drving line and avoid accident, but my familly and me all scred. After this incident I went to my Subaru delear for service I compland service manager too. He drove with me and said its work fine, next time its happen , you applied emegency break too. I know Subaru have a re-call for brke line, it was also done way before too. Now I recived 2nd re-call about same thing. I did wrote Subaru too this morning. See what happen. This is just to informe gov, not for complaned. Thanks mr. Sunil shroff.


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