2012 Subaru Forester: sudden unintended acceleration

Filed Nov 28, 2023 · Brakes · UT

My 2012 Subaru Forester suddenly accelerated as I was making a right hand turn from a parking lot onto a major street. My brakes failed and I could only steer at high speed off the street, over a curb on to a parking strip between trees, and through a motel parking lot. The car finally came to a stop as I had blown the front right tire going over the curb. The car has been towed to my auto repair shop where the cause(s) of the mechanical failure(s) as well as any possible associated damage(s) are still unknown. It is available for inspection upon request at this point in time. Although no injuries, fatalities, or property damage resulted from this incident, the sudden acceleration and brake failure of the car could have resulted in major injuries or fatalities if pedestrians had been on the sidewalk or in the motel parking lot. I could have also hit staff and/or guests in the motel office if I had not been able to steer away in time. I, as the driver, and my dog, as my sole passenger, could also have been seriously injured or killed if my car had hit the motel office or if my car had collided with any cars in motel lot. At this point in time, the cause of my car’s mechanical failure(s) remains unknown so the problem has not been assessed or confirmed by my independent auto repair service shop. The car has not been been inspected by any representative of the manufacturer (Subaru). Because no other vehicle was damaged nor person injured (miraculously) , I did not initiate a police report. Because the accident co-incidentally occurred next door to my insurance agent, where I had just been, the agent's assistant visually inspected my car immediately following the accident. I did not see any control panel signs or other signs prior to nor during the failure (although during the failure I was so focused on where the car was headed that I was unable to look at the control panel at the same time). There were no signs of the failure when I came to a stop.

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 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 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 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

Filed Sep 30, 2013 · Acceleration · 34,500 miles · NJ · crash

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