Tl* the contact owns a 2012 subaru forester. The contact stated that while parking, he shifted into reverse with his foot on the brakes when the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The contact engaged the emergency brake but it failed to stop the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle and then into a tree. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was destroyed. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The failure and current mileage was 34,500. Updated 11/14/13
2012 Subaru Forester acceleration complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2012 subaru forester. The contact stated that whenever the check engine warning light illuminated, the cruise control would independently disable without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated that the vehicle was working according to standards. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 8,650 and the current mileage was 11,626. Updated 10/17/13
Spontaneous acceleration: stepped on brake to slow down. Instead engine revs increased and car sped up. Was able to bring the car under control before an accident occurred, only by taking my foot off the brake pedal and replacing it several times. Same problem as occurred with this vehicle on 10/12/2012. See odi # 10484833.
While passing a parked dumpster, the driver stepped lightly on the gas. Instead of the expected mild acceleration, the engine revved greatly and an unexpected high acceleration occurred. It resulted in a collision with the car in front.
After sharp acceleration the check engine light came on and stayed on. No other issues noted. Two months later with 7500 miles on the odometer, the same thing occurred but this time the cruise control light and the vehicle stabilization light came on as well. Cruise control did not work and I assume the stabilization didn't either.
My forester has had the issue of misfiring on three occasions. It has been to the dealership for the first two, now they tell me I need to wait until they create a computer update, that my car has a "glitch in the computer". My cruise control becomes disabled, while driving and the check engine light flashes, along with vehicle dynamics control waring light also blinks. The dealership tells me the car will run properly, not to worry. The owner's manual states that the ABS is poroblably malfunctioning. The first time this happened, they dealership said I may have had watery gas. It has now happened under the same conditions: going up grade and needing to accelerate. In a four month period, I have had this same unresolved issue, three times. Also the seat belts are on recall. When I called tohave the seat belt replaced, I was told they were on back order and would contact me.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 subaru forester. The contact was driving 5 MPH and stated that the vehicle maintained the same speed once the accelerator pedal was released for approximately three minutes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed the failure but advised there was nothing that could be done to correct it. The dealer notified the manufacturer who advised the dealer that the vehicle was performing as designed, and offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 25 and the current mileage was 4,800. The consumer stated it was apparent, that when he removed his foot from the accelerator, the vehicle maintained its speed for two or three seconds. The dealer verified the issue as a software problem. However, the dealer was informed it was normal and it would not be corrected. Updated evoq 01/26/12
While driving on a main route check engine light kicked on and proceeded to flash while the stability/traction control light came on disabling the traction control. This lasted approximately 10-15 seconds, all lights kicked off and seemed okay. A couple of days later the same thing happened only now the cruise control light was on and flashing, check engine was solid and stability/traction control light was on. At that time all the lights stay on until the codes are cleared, until that is done, stability/traction control and cruise control do not work.
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