Accelerator Pedal problems of the 2020 Subaru Forester

Two problems related to accelerator pedal have been reported for the 2020 Subaru Forester. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2020 Subaru Forester based on all problems reported for the 2020 Forester.

1 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 03/26/2022

The contact leased a 2020 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while reversing in a driveway, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a bush. There were no reported injuries. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact applied the brake pedal and the vehicle stopped. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but they were unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure 38,000. VIN was not available. The contact was concerned about driving the vehicle.

2 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 06/30/2021

The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while attempting to park at a rest stop, the vehicle independently accelerated while the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the vehicle ran into a stone wall. The air bags deployed. A police report was filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was not drivable and was towed to a body shop. The vehicle was not diagnosed but is in the process of being repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.


Other Vehicle Speed Control related problems of the 2020 Subaru Forester

Vehicle Speed Control problems
4
Accelerator Pedal problems
2


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