Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Subaru Forester

Subaru Forester owners have reported 175 forward collision avoidance related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common forward collision avoidance problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (74 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's warnings (53 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Subaru Forester


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of Subaru Forester

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

**component or system:** Subaru eyesight driver assist system (specifically the pre-collision throttle management system). **incident description & warning messages:** there were no warning lamps, messages, or symptoms of any problem prior to this failure.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

My Subaru Forester has a significant safety defect. If my web searches are representative this software problem affects multiple models and years of Subaru. I have addressed this problem with the local dealer, Subaru America, and Subaru japan and have been told "that is the way it was designed   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

Leading up to a windshield replacement, my eyesight cameras that help with adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assist kept failing. This feature would turn on and off repeatedly. When I got my windshield replaced, it took longer than expected because of the camera calibration.   Read details...

The Dynamic Brake Support/brake Assist problem

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while driving at unknown speed, the antilock braking system (abs), vehicle dynamic control (vdc) and check engine warning lights illuminated.   Read details...

The Forward Collision Avoidance problem

The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the brake pedal of the vehicle was applied inadvertently without any vehicles surrounding the vehicle.   Read details...




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