Forward Collision Avoidance Related Problems of the 2020 Subaru Forester

Table 1 shows four common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2020 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic emergency braking (18 problems). The second most common problem is related to the warnings (14 problems).

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Subaru Forester


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of the 2020 Subaru Forester

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

While driving on public roads, all dash warning lights illuminated simultaneously. The instrument cluster displayed “eyesight off. ” at the same time, the electronic parking brake engaged / the vehicle would not accelerate and required me to stop and shift to park.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

"check engine" light along with "eye sight" appeared suddenly on Nov. 22, 2024. All safety systems along with cruise control became inoperable. Took car to Subaru dealer and it was confirmed to be the catalytic converter.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

Within one month the same thing happened. I turn on the car and the eyesight warning light is on (eyesight feature disabled), flashing "s" drive is on, "break" light is on, and check engine light is on. Due to this cruise control isn't working.   Read details...


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



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