1. Subaru Forester
  2. Problems
  3. 1999
  4. Foundation Components

1999 Subaru Forester Foundation Components Problems

5
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 5 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • October 1, 2001

    Foundation Components

    Upon entering the highway ramp, brakes failed, pedal was pressed to the floor resulting in collision with the car in front, 2 people were injured in the accident. *jg

    2 injuries

    ODI 785776

  • November 2, 1999

    Foundation Components

    Brakes went mushy and gradually went to floor board. Worked ok when pumped

    ODI 715640

  • Foundation Components

    When applying the brakes, pedal goes 3/[redacted] to the floor. Brakes get lower in cold weather. Dealer says it's normal and there is no way to adjust pedal height due to four wheel disc brakes. *ak

    ODI 842573

  • Foundation Components

    Brakes failed to stop the vehicle, and the pedal went to the floor when driver slammed the brake. Yh

    ODI 548987

  • Foundation Components · Vehicle Speed Control

    Design of the throttle/pedals creates difficulty in having a smooth acceleration, placement of the pedals also create a potential hazard with the ability to accidentally engage accelerator and brake. Mjs

    ODI 547267