2011 Subaru Forester acceleration complaints

Filed Nov 22, 2011 · Acceleration, Brakes · 300 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 subaru forester. The contact stated that she applied the brakes at 20 MPH and the vehicle experienced an increased stopping distance. The contact stated that the vehicle stopped approximately five feet beyond where she intended to stop. The failure recurred approximately two months later while driving at a low speed. During the second failure, there was an increase in the engine rpms. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 300 and the current mileage was 2,500. The consumer stated the VIN we have is incorrect. However, she supplied the correct VIN twice, but in once case, there are too many numbers and the second case, there are not enough numbers. Updated 02/06/12

Filed Oct 4, 2011 · Acceleration · 11,000 miles · MA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 subaru forester. The contact stated that when braking with the cruise control activated, the vehicle would abnormally accelerate. On one occasion while attempting to park the vehicle, there was an occurrence of abnormal acceleration and the contact crashed into the foundation of a building. The contact was not injured. The police were contacted and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 11,000.

Filed May 11, 2011 · Acceleration · 1,200 miles · CA · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2011 subaru forester. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle it suddenly accelerated and crashed into a concrete wall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they would contact her at a later date. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 400.