Subaru Forester owners have reported 1 problem related to speed control cable (under the vehicle speed control 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.
The plastic !! speedometer cable gears (2) failed , causing speedometer failure , at oil temp light to flash , check engine light to come , erratic idle, cruise control failure, engine stall . If this is not dangerous I don't know what else is !! cost me $1300 to have it fixed and yes the parts are available !.
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