2012 Subaru Forester brakes problems

Filed Nov 4, 2026 · Brakes · 110,863 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2012 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard while attempting to shift out of park(P). A red brake warning light was illuminated with the brake pedal depressed to the floorboard. The contact notified her boyfriend of the failure. The boyfriend became aware that there was fluid leaking underneath the vehicle whenever the brake pedal was depressed. Upon further investigation, the boyfriend discovered extensive corrosion on the brake lines. The contact became aware of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V830000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and associated the failure with the recall. The dealer was notified of the failure, and the contact was informed that the recall repair was previously performed prior to the contact owning the vehicle. The failure mileage was 110,863.

Filed Oct 22, 2026 · Brakes · 133,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2012 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was brake fluid leaking from the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact became aware that the two-way connector was severely corroded and the brake line had separated due to the failure. The contact stated that the brake warning light was illuminated after the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure by email, and a case was filed. The contact stated that the failure was associated with a previously repaired recall, which took an extended amount of time to repair the vehicle. The contact stated that the dealer had improperly serviced the vehicle during the recall repair. The contact stated that the VIN was not associated with the second recall issued for the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 133,000.

Filed Apr 16, 2025 · Brakes · 80,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2012 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the brake pedal was inoperative. The contact then discovered that there was brake fluid leaking underneath of the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the brake lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V311000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

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 7, 2020 · Brakes · 75,000 miles · MN

A stuck brake caliper piston extended far enough to release brake fluid resulting in complete loss of brakes.it failed a few blocks from home on city streets and no damage occurred.required towing to a repair shop.no photos but attached is a receipt for repairs.

Filed Dec 11, 2017 · Airbags, Brakes · CA

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 subaru forester. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise that progressed from the brake lines. The dealer (putnam subaru of burlingame, 85 california dr, burlingame, ca 94010, (650) 558-5628) was informed of the failure when the warranty was available; however, the vehicle was repaired after the warranty expired. Initially, the dealer was unable to replicate and diagnose the failure. The second time, they cleaned the brake system. The third time, the dealer further diagnosed the vehicle and indicated that the brake lines needed to be replaced. The brake lines were replaced, but the contact was uncertain if moisture could re-enter the brake system and cause the failure to recur. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v014000 (air bags). The dealer indicated that the remedy and parts may not be available for more than 1.5 years. The manufacturer was notified of the brake line failure and had the dealer replace the part. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

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 Feb 8, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 3,330 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 subaru forester. While coming to a stop, the vehicle made an intermittent clunking sound when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the vehicle had a lot of electrical issues. While driving 5 MPH, all the electrical components in the instrument panel failed and a whining noise was heard. The contact also stated that the vehicle was experiencing fuel issues. When the vehicle was fueled, the fuel gauge reading was inaccurate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,330.

Filed Jul 11, 2015 · Brakes · 42,513 miles · MA

On june 9, 2015 I brought my 2012 subaru forester (mileage 41184) into the subaru dealer for a "brake pipe inspection recall" and to replace a broken plastic molding in the front of the car. Inspection by the mechanic at this time stated that all the brakes were in good shape according to their rating system. One month later, on july 8, 2015, I brought my 2012 subaru forester (mileage 42513) back to the subaru dealer because of vibration and noise emanating from the front of the car. Inspection by the service mechanic showed that the front brakes had locked up, were not releasing, and had worn out the brake pads and scorched the front rotors from the heat generated by this malfunction. It was necessary for them to replace the rotors and pads. In a period of 30 days and 1329 miles the automobile went from good brakes to worn-out brakes with scorched rotors from the high heat generated. Subaru is fortunate that I was aware something was wrong -- something which if not fixed could have caused a fire or brake failure while on busy highway and potentially resulted in bodily injury or death to the occupants. This is no way "normal" brake wear. The problem needs to be acknowledged and corrected by subaru before someone gets injured.

Filed Jun 23, 2015 · Brakes · 11,600 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 subaru forester. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the brake pedal stiffened and failed to stop the vehicle. The dealer stated that the brake hose was replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the malfunction. The approximate failure mileage was 11,600.