2003 Subaru Forester acceleration complaints

Filed Jul 18, 2007 · Acceleration · 42,878 miles · WI

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 subaru forester. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle failed to come to a complete stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that when he released the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated without him depressing the accelerator pedal. The dealer stated that the throttle plate was stuck open. As of july 18, 2007, the vehicle has not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 42,878. Updated 09/18/07

Filed Jul 15, 2005 · Acceleration · 36,000 miles · NJ · crash

2003 subaru forester speed control malfunction. *mr while backing out of the parking space, the vehicle suddenly took off in an uncontrollable manner and struck two parked vehicles that were 10 feet away. One of the vehicle's hit another causing damage. *sc

Filed May 13, 2005 · Acceleration, Brakes · 11,000 miles · NY

While backing out of a parking space the vehicle accelerated. No impact reported. *ak 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. *sc

Filed Feb 16, 2005 · Acceleration · 1,900 miles · PA · crash

The vehicle shot forward when put in reverse causing it to hit the front door of a store. The owner then placed the vehicle in drive and the vehicle shot in reverse, while accelerating forward, the consumer almost hit a house. Owner will contact the manufacturer. *jb cause not yet determined.

Filed Sep 21, 2003 · Acceleration · 13,580 miles · NJ · crash · 1 injury

I have a 2003 subaru forester and I was pulling in a parking spot at a horse farm, with my foot on the brake and the car just accelerated and I hit a tree. I have tried to contact subaru of america and they have not called me back. My dealer has replaced the computer but is not able to state this will resolve the problem. I have put $305 for car rental $250 deductible for insurance out of my pocket not to also include a day of work missed due to trying to stop car with both feet on brake and banged both knees. Also I can not express the fear that this has put in me because they have not given me any reasons or answers. They just ignored the whole issue . I do know other subaru's have had this problem. My family has been buy these cars since the 80's. I would have sworn by this company until now. I can not believe they would deny such an issue. Are they waiting for someone to become seriously hurt. I now cry at the commercial that states the forester is the safest SUV. I trust my dealer but how can I be sure if they replaced the proper parts if subaru will not even acknowledge the problem. My dealer has tried to go above and beyond but can not state that replacement will be resolution. I don't feel my insurance or myself should be put out do to a mechanical problem that has been brought to their attention before. I an scared to death every time I get behind the wheel of this car and any other car at this time.