2012 Subaru Forester acceleration problems

Filed Jul 6, 2021 · Acceleration, Airbags · 83,000 miles · OH · crash · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2012 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving at a low rate of speed through a parking garage, the vehicle independently accelerated without warning. The vehicle initially crashed into a parked vehicle which caused a chain reaction with two other parked vehicles. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The police arrived at the scene and a police report was filed. The contact sought medical attention for a laceration to the head and a stiff neck. The vehicle was towed to an independent tow yard where it remained in their possession. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.

Filed Apr 30, 2019 · Acceleration · 93,400 miles · DE · crash

Vehicle experienced an occurrence of sudden unintended acceleration. I had my foot on the brake and was easing into a parking space. All of a sudden, the engine revved, and the vehicle surged and began to move forward on its own accord. I was unable to stop it using the brake. The vehicle went over 2 parking curbs and shrubbery and was headed into traffic. Vehicle was moving at about 20-25 MPH so I was able to steer it and avoided traffic by turning right, staying on parking lot grass & rock barrier. Car went into gully and eventually stopped on its own. Dealership was unable to find problem. Contacted corporate office who had vehicle inspected by auto engineering firm and no problem detected. Since some recurrent issues reported on safety boards, decision made to trade in vehicle. Dealership repaired damage to the vehicle and now has car up for sale; we have many concerns about this vehicle being sold to unsuspecting customer.

Filed Mar 22, 2019 · Acceleration · 66,000 miles · MI · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 subaru forester. While driving 1 MPH entering a driveway, the vehicle spontaneously accelerated and crashed into the garage of a house. There were no warning indicators illuminated. There were no injuries. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to subaru of grand blanc (6061 s saginaw st, grand blanc, mi 48439, (810) 202-0831), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 66,000.

Filed Jul 24, 2018 · Acceleration · 95,300 miles · NH · crash

While backing up in reverse, vehicle suddenly accelerated. Operator had foot on brake but vehicle did not respond to braking to stop the car and vehicle continued to accelerate until contact with a parked vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage. Police observed skid marks from attempts to brake. Event occurred on july 24, 2018 at approximately 4:00 p.m. In a small parking lot at a convenience store in fremont, nh.

Filed Oct 20, 2016 · Acceleration · 28,000 miles · OR · crash · 1 injury

2012 subaru forester. Consumer writes in regards to sudden acceleration accident. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle was totaled.

Filed Aug 3, 2016 · Acceleration · 49,000 miles · NJ · crash · 2 injuries

After hitting a curb pulling into a parking lot, the car immediately accelerated at a lightening speed and raced at increasing speed forward knocking over a bush and crashing into a brick wall of a church building. The severe impact caused the airbags to open and the front of the car was so damaged that it is considered a total loss. This all occurred in a matter of seconds myself, the driver, and a passenger were sent to emergency room with multiple abrasions and contusions.

Filed Jul 26, 2016 · Acceleration · 30,000 miles · WV · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 subaru forester. While driving 5 MPH, the accelerator pedal became stuck to the floorboard and the vehicle crashed into the garage door. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 30,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jun 28, 2016 · Acceleration, Brakes · VA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 subaru forester. While reversing into a car port in the driveway, the vehicle surged at a high rate of speed, crashed into another car port in the driveway, and crashed into another vehicle. The unintended acceleration failure caused damage to two car ports and the other vehicle. When the contact applied force to the brake pedal, it did not respond. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v830000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and 14v311000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The insurance company was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Jan 14, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · 29,600 miles · ME

I want to also submit a statement about the problems I have had with my brakes,I also noticed others have had the same problems,as soon as I got the car I noticed the brakes were very soft.I took the car in,I was told they were fine.a couple weeks later I was in line at starbucks and the brakes went right to the floor,I pulled the emergency up narrowly missing the person in front of me.I called the dealer again,before I got the car back in again at dunkin donuts it did the same thing.it had also started making a horrible smell and had no power.and a few other minor things.I took it in they said the brakes were fine,I argued they were not.the smell was supposedly some kind of fluid leaking on the muffler.took it home brakes still kept doing the same thing,called back went back in the car was low on oil and the brakes were still doing the non existent thing,plus it still smelled bad and I had a list for them,they gave it an oil change,and said this time the brakes were fine but may need pads in 6,000 miles or so now the smell is normal thou,plus I told them it was not getting good gas mileage and hitching,they said unless the engine light comes on they cant do anything.well now lastly the rear seat belt works only occasionally,my brake light is on all the time and they only stop about half the time my tires are all worn out,at less than 10,000 miles which they say is normal (ok) and it stalls doesn't like to start,and is under recall it still smells bad,the cruise control only works when it feels like it,it uses oil,eats gas,and stalls doesn't like to start,and the brakes act like the anti lock feature is constant even when it shouldn't be?now after an accident and my air bags don't deploy I think it seems like a real trend here and I reported my accident to subaru of america they don't seem to care.

Filed Mar 18, 2014 · Acceleration · 8,700 miles · MA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 subaru forester. The contact stated that traveling various speeds, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into an atm machine. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 8,700. Updated 04/30/14 ma updated 04/19/16*lj