Car Accelerates On Its Own Problems of Subaru Forester - part 2

Vehicle was slowly entering a parking space, suddenly accelerated, jumping curb, crossing sidewalk and impacted a building. Car was then put into reverse, it accelerated in reverse and impacted an adjoining parked car. After the accident the area around the accelerator and brake were inspected and nothing was found that might have caused the brake or accelerator to stick or malfunction. The driver of the vehicle claims that her foot was not caught on the accelerator nor did her foot slip off the brake and accidentally hit the accelerator.

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Unintended acceleration while coming to a stop in a parking space. The force of the acceleration threw the car over a curb and several feet into a heavy duty iron fence, which snapped. The car was coming to a stop.

My 2017 Subaru Forester has a 6-speed manual transmission. Whenever I attempt to slow the vehicle by downshifting, the vehicle will often continue to accelerate. This unwanted acceleration is most noticeable when driving down a grade, however it also frequently happens on flat ground. For example, if I am going 35 mph in 4th gear and am anticipating a stop light ahead, I would typically release my right foot from the accelerator pedal and downshift to 3rd gear, then 2nd gear while lightly braking to decelerate the vehicle. Instead, downshifting has minimal affect on the speed of the vehicle, while downshifting merely increases engine rpm, not assist in braking the vehicle. There have been scenarios when the speed of the vehicle has actually increased on flat ground (without driver acceleration input) despite downshifting. This particular scenario happened once on icy roads and caused me to almost lose control of the vehicle. As a frame of reference, I have driven a manual transmission as a primary vehicle for all of my driving life (nearly 22 years). I have never previously experienced a manual transmission that accelerates without driver input on flat ground. It seems that this issue of unwanted acceleration could eventually lead to an accident that would have otherwise been avoided. Thanks.

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2014 Subaru Forester. Attorney representing consumer writes in regards to vehicle sudden acceleration collision. As the consumer approached a handicap space, he slowed down to approximately 2-3 mph and when he removed his foot from the accelerator and applied the brake to stop, the vehicle accelerated rapidly and struck two parked vehicles and then came to a stop, the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was totaled.

While parking my 2010 Subaru Forester suddenly accelerated causing it to jump over a curb sideswiping a hedge jumping another curb then hitting a large ram 150 truck. The whole time I was standing on the brakes trying to avoid parked cars. Upon impact the engine was still running at high rpm's. After shutting it off I looked to see if the mats were the cause and they were not. Could not determine what the cause of acceleration. There was over $12. 000 damage to the Forester.

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The contact owns a 2012 Subaru Forester. While reversing into a car port in the driveway, the vehicle surged at a high rate of speed, crashed into another car port in the driveway, and crashed into another vehicle. The unintended acceleration failure caused damage to two car ports and the other vehicle. When the contact applied force to the brake pedal, it did not respond. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v830000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and 14v311000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The insurance company was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was not available.

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2012 Subaru Forester. Consumer writes in regards to sudden acceleration accident. The consumer stated the vehicle was totaled.

When switching from the brake to the accelerator, the vehicle surges forward. This happens after coming to a full stop and when switching from braking to acceleration at low speeds such as in city traffic. This issue happens randomly. Driver has been very aware of the amount of pressure applied to the accelerator and surging can occur with very little pressure. Because this occurs when moving forward at intersections, moving forward in heavy traffic, and while parking or leaving a parking slot, the chance of a collision is great. The most dangerous is to surge suddenly into an intersection when moving forward to see around obstacles blocking the driver's view of oncoming traffic.

Vehicle begins to accelerate from parking lot into traffic, but then gas pedal hits a "dead spot". Gas pedal is non-responsive. Unable to accelerate until continually depressing gas pedal 3/4 way to floor board. Then it surges ahead! problem is repeatable and in my opinion very dangerous. 1. Pulling into traffic and unable to accelerate to traffic speed. 2. Sudden, uncontrolled acceleration. I contacted the original dealership service department and they said it's normal. Have contacted another dealership and they will revisit my complaint.

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Car suddenly accelerated, about 10-15 feet, from reverse to drive into a brick building,in a private parking lot causing 7k damage to my cars. Prior to this crash, the lane departure and auto breaking lights were flashing on and off. I was going to take the car to the dealer however, the crash prevented that. The car was repaired and taken to the Subaru dealer where purchased, and they examined the car and said it was working properly. Since then, my screen date was set and then reverted back to Feb 4, 2010. Also, the lane departure and auto braking lights have turned off while driving twice since getting the car back. Additionally, the screen now displays additional messages that it hadn't in the past, such as vehicle ahead has moved, and road conditions might be icy. The latter should have shown up prior to this accident, living in the snow belt of ne ohio. Has there been any "silent recalls" placed on this car since 2010 regarding the sudden acceleration issues that have not received a formal recall on, rather that Subaru has issued this information to it's techs only? I am concerned that this gas pedal issue has been dismissed due to weather mats, drivers age or driver's foot missing the correct pedal. I am an experienced and safe driver who does not like getting scammed by a manufacture of inferior product. Subaru is love. . . . Questionable since it seems to me they are making changes without informing the government of these problems.

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The car was being driven in a residential area. The driver stopped to make a u-turn then slowly started to take her foot off the brake while moving the steering wheel to the left when the car suddenly accelerated to the right (opposite direction). The driver lost control of the vehicle and the vehicle stopped only after colliding into a street pole.

While finalizing parking within a parking lot space at very low speed (last 2 feet) with foot on brake, the engine suddenly revved and the car accelerated without warning and struck the parked car on the opposite parking space. Both cars sustained moderate front-end damage. The other car was able to be driven away but ours had front fender parts pushed into the front drivers tire and had to be towed away to the repair shop. Not sure of the cost to repair the other (parked) car but ours ran approximately $5000 due to front frame damage. No air bags deployed, no one was injured. Police officer who responded said low speed impacts do not normally set off the air bags. Repair shop said they were not able to tell on the car computer what the sudden acceleration was due to. Contacted our insurance agent who recommended we report the sudden acceleration to Subaru and NHTSA. Subaru dealer denied any such accelerations and said there was no recourse. Found several instances very similar to our on NHTSA site for Subaru Foresters in 2014 and 2015 model years and decided to make a report. Odometer reading at time of accident: 5,814.

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Forester. While pulling into a parking space, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a brick wall. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,277.

Sudden unintended acceleration: the vehicle vigorously accelerated immediately after shifting from park to drive without touching the accelerator pedal. The vehicle crashed through a fence ~8 feet away, pushed over 2 eight foot trees behind the fence then became high centered on a 30" "retaining ~5 feet beyond the fence. The vehicle accelerated in spite of full application of the brakes. The vehicle was unable to move forward any more after it was high centered on the retaining wall but the engine speed remained at a high rpm. The engine slowed down only when the ignition was turned off.

Car was driven out of new car dealer without incident by driver with 50 plus years experience. Approximately three to four miles into trip car experienced sudden unintended acceleration after going through a traffic light. Car proceeded into wooded area and hit tree causing lower leg injuries to driver and moderate to severe damage to car. Driver was not entrapped upon emt arrival. Engine returned to normal idle speed. Driver is confident car has problem with vehicle speed control and /or engine computer. Car traveled at over 40 mph during incident and could not be stopped through normal braking action.

Tl- the contact owns a 2014 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while trying to park the vehicle the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle until it hit a tree. The vehicle was towed to a dealer to have the body work repaired. The dealer had not determined the cause of the failure at the time of the complaint. The contact wanted the vehicle inspected. The current mileage was 12000. Rl.

Vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly accelerated while driver was parking while applying brakes. Vehicle hit house and porch, shearing off the gas meter where it meets the underground line. Eyesight object detection system did not stop the vehicle.

The contact owns a 2009 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph and depressing the brake pedal to stop at a traffic sign, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning causing the contact to drive through the stop sign. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

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Pulled into parking space, foot on brake. Sudden acceleration, could not stop vehicle. It drove down a hill, finally stopping with brake pedal and emergency brake fully activated. Two flat tires on driver side of car from running over an elevated sidewalk pad. Dealer could find nothing wrong with it.

I was turning into my parking space at my condo, and the car suddenly accelerated and went over the car stop and the sidewalk and finally stopped when I hit a wall and palm tree. I stood on the brake, but it would not stop. I kept thinking "why isn't it stopping". I know I was going slow because I have to make a turn to go into my space, and as my neighbors said, I never drive fast coming into the parking lot.

I was making a routine visit to my mother at her apartment. Turned left into the complex then turned right and went up a small hill. At the top of the hill at no more than 5-10 mph I turned fairly sharply to the right to enter the parking space. At that point the vehicle suddenly accelerated and surged forward. The vehicle hit a tree approximately 15-20 feet away. The force of the crash caused the driver side airbag to deploy and the front end received extensive damage resulting in the total loss of the vehicle. I've been driving for over 30 years with no accidents and consider myself an excellent driver. Of course I questioned whether or not I could have hit the gas by mistake, but this visit is so routine and have made this same turn into the parking space so many times, I don't believe that is the case. It's hard to believe that the vehicle could have surged forward and hit the tree with that much force in such a short distance. Luckily there were no other people involved as I was alone in the vehicle. I can't help but wonder how much worse it could have been. I did report the incident to the Subaru dealer and will be making a report to the manufacturer Subaru of America.

Tl- the contact owns a 2010 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving in reverse and slowly backing up the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration causing the vehicle to crash into a near by house. A police report was taken at the scene. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the incident. The failure mileage was 50,000. Jft.

Tl - the contact owns a 2005 Subaru forest. The contact stated that while driving 2 mph, reversing out of a parking space and the vehicle suddenly accelerated without any warning. The contact mentioned that the vehicle crash into a tree. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The passenger sustained whip lash and required medical assistance. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 110,000. Pm.

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The contact owns a 2012 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that traveling various speeds, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into an atm machine. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 8,700. Updated 04/30/14 MA.

I pulled into a parking space, applied my brakes and was about to put my 2011 Subaru Forester into park when it suddenly accelerated forward and drove into a store front. The car travelled approximately 20 feet before hitting the wall and plate glass window. My driver's side airbag deployed. The car was totaled.

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Sudden acceleration from full stop. The vehicle had exhibited sudden acceleration 3 weeks prior but the dealer did not find any problem. From a full stop, the vehicle was placed into reverse at which time the engine revved to full throttle, overriding the brakes, resulting in the vehicle backing uncontrollably and stopping on top of a boulder with the back wheels off the ground approximately 4 feet. The incident was witnessed by a bystander. The vehicle undercarriage severely damaged and not drive-able. Photos and a police report were submitted.

Sudden acceleration incident. Parked at the county recycling center, when placed into drive (full brake pressure required to shift out of park), the engine accelerated to maximum power causing the car to drive away uncontrollably and overriding the previously applied brake. Immediately shifting to neutral, the car was brought under control and then functioned normally. Driver and passenger were witnesses and unharmed. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection. No cause was found.

The contact owns a 2014 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while entering a parking space at an unknown speed, the vehicle erroneously accelerated and crashed into the wall. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was being repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

The contact owns a 2012 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while parking, he shifted into reverse with his foot on the brakes when the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The contact engaged the emergency brake but it failed to stop the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle and then into a tree. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was destroyed. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The failure and current mileage was 34,500.

Spontaneous acceleration: stepped on brake to slow down. Instead engine revs increased and car sped up. Was able to bring the car under control before an accident occurred, only by taking my foot off the brake pedal and replacing it several times. Same problem as occurred with this vehicle on 10/12/2012. See odi # 10484833.

The contact owns a 2003 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that the vehicle was placed into park and suddenly accelerated. The contact depressed the brakes until he was able to shift into neutral and stop the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer however, the dealer was unable to determine what caused the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mileages were 89,500.

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The contact owns a 2009 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into another vehicle. The contact did not suffer any injuries. A police report was not filed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test however, the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The failure mileage was 52,000. The VIN was not available.

Driver (adult female) was backing up to park when the vehicle suddenly accelerated. Driver lifted foot off the accelerator and hit the brake. Vehicle accelerated even more. Crashed into a guy wire on an electric pole, snapping off the top of the pole. Several days later the second driver (adult male) was backing up in the driveway to turn around. Car suddenly accelerated. Second driver now a believer.

The contact owns a 2005 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while attempting to exit a parking lot an unknown speeds, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact mentioned that the vehicle went across an intersection and jumped a side walk before it finally came to a complete stop. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 25,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, it erroneously accelerated while still in park. The vehicle then crashed into a building. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000.