1998 Subaru Forester acceleration problems

Filed Sep 1, 2007 · Acceleration · 100,000 miles · CA

My 1998 subara forester went into a "sudden acceleration". Luckily, no one was killed, but the car sustained significant damage.

Filed Feb 9, 2006 · Acceleration, Engine · 105,000 miles · PA · crash

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle accelerated while parked. The vehicle went through a fence and hit some brush. The contact noticed smoke coming from the engine. Two weeks prior to the incident the contact smelled something burning. The heater would not work properly. The vehicle was taken to a dealership. The thermostat was replaced. There was not a police report filed. Updated 3/28/2006 -

Filed Aug 27, 2005 · Acceleration · 140,000 miles · OR

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 !

Filed Jul 15, 2004 · Acceleration · 89,995 miles · IN · crash

The consumer placed his foot on the brake, started the vehicle and suddenly without warning the vehicle lunged into gear taking off some 40 feet, striking another vehicle damaging both vehicles.

Filed Dec 13, 2002 · Acceleration · OR

Foot brake was released, car suddenly & without any action on my part accelerated at a very fast speed into the garage---airbags did not deploy. Ts

Filed Jan 14, 2002 · Acceleration, Electrical · MD · 2 injuries

When vehicle was turned on it suddenly accelerated backwards very fast, crashing into two vehicles. Consumer has contacted dealer. Cause of the problem has yet to be determined. *ak while vehicle was in park and consumer had foot on the brake and turned on ignition the vehicle accelerated very fast in reverse and caused accident, consumer is also having various electrical problems with the vehicle, such as the battery draining, security system goes off while parked, and the doors lock by themselves.

Filed Jan 17, 2001 · Acceleration, Brakes · MD

While at a stop light and when driver accelerates engine will rev. Consumer has also changed rotors, and it's time to change them again after 3000 miles.

Filed Aug 30, 2000 · Acceleration · KS

Cruise control engaged at 66 MPH and it would reduce speed to 50 MPH, and momentarily lose acceleration. Dealer was not notified at this time. Please provide further details.

Filed Oct 20, 1999 · Acceleration, Transmission · CA

Engine started to race while driving,transmission won't engage without grinding. Needs new clutch. Not sure why a clutch should go in 2 years of having the car.

Filed Jan 12, 1999 · Acceleration · MN

Consumer proceeded to pull into a parking space then the vehicle surged forward unexpectedly and started to accelerate.