Forward Collision Avoidance Related Problems of the 2017 Subaru Forester

Table 1 shows three common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2017 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the warnings (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the adaptive cruise control (two problems).

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Subaru Forester


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of the 2017 Subaru Forester

The Warnings problem

The incident happened at my workplace parking garage. As I slowly turned left to park in parking spot at work, I heard the engine rev and my car unexpectedly lurched forward very quickly. I stepped hard on the brake but it did not seem effective at stopping the car.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

Two incidents happened first battery died, we replaced the battery. Then battery died again, we replaced the alternator on June 5, 2025. Then on Saturday September 13, 2025; all system lights came on at once on the dashboard then the battery died again. Car locks up and is stalled out.   Read details...

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Pulling into a parking spot at a low rate of speed (since I'd not driven quickly through the parking lot - too many backing up too quickly!). Sudden acceleration and rammed into brick wall of the building. My foot must of slipped, but it was fast.   Read details...


Forward Collision Avoidance related problems in other Subaru Forester model year vehicles:



Forester Service Bulletins
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