Forward Collision Avoidance Related Problems of the 2023 Subaru Forester

Table 1 shows three common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2023 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic emergency braking (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the adaptive cruise control (three problems).

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Subaru Forester


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of the 2023 Subaru Forester

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

In three years I've had the automatic emergency braking system engage and almost cause accidents several times. The breaking system engages when it's not needed. Going down a road driving straight at 25 mph, no obstacles in road and breaks engage.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

While driving on a highway, one lane in each direction, my lane was going to end. In front of me were painted yellow highway lines directing me to head right to the new lane on the right side of the steel railings.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

Traveling at approximately 45 mph through a green light at a 4-way intersection a car making a right on red turn turned into the outside lane in front of me. I had no warning sounds or automatic braking, to avoid a collision I had to steer to the left after an on coming car passed.   Read details...


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



Forester Service Bulletins
Forester Safety Recalls
Forester Defect Investigations