Brake Foundation Components Problems of Subaru Forester

Subaru Forester owners have reported 13 problems related to brake foundation components (under the service brakes category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Subaru Forester based on all problems reported for the Forester.

1 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 2003 Subaru Forester

Failure Date: 04/05/2005

While backing out of a parking space the vehicle accelerated. No impact reported. The problem had not been completely corrected. The consumer almost hit a pedestrian in a parking lot due to this problem. When backing out, the vehicle started out slow but would then surge in reverse. The brakes felt spongy. The front brake pads were sticking to the sliders. The pads were removed and the corrosion was cleaned. The vehicle accelerated like it was in cruise and when the consumers foot was taken off of the gas, the speed would remain the same.

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2 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 2001 Subaru Forester

Failure Date: 02/07/2002

When applying brakes to park, vehicle suddenly accelerated, jumping a curb and hitting two parked vehicles. Problem was intermittent. Subaru was contacted to inspect vehicle.

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3 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1999 Subaru Forester

Failure Date: 10/01/2001

Upon entering the highway ramp, brakes failed, pedal was pressed to the floor resulting in collision with the car in front, 2 people were injured in the accident.

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4 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1999 Subaru Forester

Failure Date: 10/01/2001

Upon entering the highway ramp, brakes failed, pedal was pressed to the floor resulting in collision with the car in front, 2 people were injured in the accident.

5 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 2001 Subaru Forester

Failure Date: 03/09/2001

Vehicle is experiencing brake problems, on one occasion while driving, consumer put his foot on the brake pedal, however vehicle did not stop, vehicle glazed against another car causing damage.

6 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1999 Subaru Forester

Failure Date: 11/02/1999

Brakes went mushy and gradually went to floor board. Worked ok when pumped.

7 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1998 Subaru Forester

Failure Date: 07/07/1999

Vibration in steering wheel, dealer resurfaced 2 front rotors, also 2 rear drums and brake shoes were sandglazed.

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8 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1998 Subaru Forester

Failure Date: 05/14/1999

Brakes failed causing loss of control and collision with rocks, bushes and trees. Mjs.

9 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1998 Subaru Forester

Failure Date: 07/01/1998

The braking system malfunction, causing extended stopping distance. Once had no braking ability at all which almost caused an accident. Dealer never replaced any parts, just removed a pebble from the brake pads. Please provide further information.

10 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1999 Subaru Forester

Brakes failed to stop the vehicle, and the pedal went to the floor when driver slammed the brake. Yh.

11 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1999 Subaru Forester

When applying the brakes, pedal goes 3/4 of the way to the floor. Brakes get lower in cold weather. Dealer says it's normal and there is no way to adjust pedal height due to four wheel disc brakes.

12 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1999 Subaru Forester

Brakes do not efficiently stop vehicle/fading . Mjs.

13 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1998 Subaru Forester

When applying the brakes on dry pavement the pedal traveled to the floor, causing total brake failure which resulted in a collision. Please give any further details.


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