2003 Subaru Forester Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 15
- 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 15 stored complaint records:
- 9 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
My mother was pulling her car out of the garage when it suddenly accelerated & shot down the driveway, across the street, thru the neighbor's house and landed in their backyard. The car just missed my father in the driveway and the neighbors in their house. The insurance adjuster said the car was airborne when it went thru the front door based on the damage to the front door & the skid marks on the tile in the…
Crash reported
ODI 11252119
Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving on the highway, going straight, when suddenly my car started accelerating at full speed. I checked and made sure my foot was on the break instead of the gas, which it was. The car proceeded to move forward even with both of my feet and all of my weight on the break, and it started accelerating again because the break could not stop it or hold on. I pulled to the side of the road and threw the car in…
ODI 10863463
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 subaru forester. The contact stated that the vehicle was placed into park and suddenly accelerated. The contact depressed the brakes until he was able to shift into neutral and stop the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer however, the dealer was unable to determine what caused the failure. The vin was not available. The failure and the current mileages were 89,500. *tr
ODI 10524573
Vehicle Speed Control
While parking at the office, the car suddenly accelerated. I was able to stop it by braking hard. There was no rug obstructing the accelerator or brakes. I ware a size 7 shoe, therefore there is no possibility of pressing both pedals at the same time. It was scary. *tr
ODI 10470754
Air Bags · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
2013 subaru. Consumer writes in regards to brake problems. *smd the consumer stated almost from the moment, he purchased the vehicle, he and his wife experienced problems with the brakes. The consumer stated on two occasions, his wife experienced a slow brake response. The consumer stated the first time the incident happened, his wife was driving downhill and when she attempted to apply the brake, the vehicle would…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10537652
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 subaru forester. While pulling out of the driveway, the vehicle suddenly began to accelerate up to 35 mph after the contact released the accelerator pedal. The vehicle crashed into a tree and was totaled. The contact was injured as a result of the crash. The vehicle had not been inspected at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10326824
Vehicle Speed Control
On monday, february 22, 2010, i had an incident of "unintended acceleration" on pooks hill road and wisconsin avenue. I was stopping for a red light when i put on the brakes and the car accelerated instead of slowing and stopping. To avoid hitting the car in front of me, i swerved instead to my right into a snow bank. It was approximately 2:45 p.m. I was driving a subaru forester "all wheel drive" 2003 vehicle.…
Crash reported
ODI 10314538
Vehicle Speed Control
While driving 60 mph with cruise control engaged, i entered town limits and pressed switch to de-activate cruise control; nothing happened; depressed brake pedal; nothing happened- car did not slow down; frantically tried everything several times more using clutch, brake and emergency brake. Had to take a turn at high speed to avoid a tractor trailer stopped at light; car eventually stopped after making the turn and…
ODI 10235978
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 subaru forester. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle failed to come to a complete stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that when he released the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated without him depressing the accelerator pedal. The dealer stated that the throttle plate was stuck open. As of july 18, 2007, the vehicle has not been repaired. The current and failure…
ODI 10196664
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 subaru forester. The consumer stated when she placed the vehicle in reverse the vehicle accelerated rapidly . The consumer hit a pole the consumer stated the brakes did not work. The vehicle continued to rev and accelerated and crashed into a gated display of propane tanks and an ice-cream machine. The consumer stated she was going to the dealer because her cruise control was not working.…
Crash reported
ODI 10197597
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 subaru forester. While driving at speeds of less than 20 mph and entering her driveway, the vehicle abnormally accelerated at a rapid speed. The vehicle crashed into her home causing considerable damages to the vehicle and her home. The airbags did not deploy at the time of impact, however she did not sustain any injuries. The manufacturer was not contacted and repairs were paid by her…
Crash reported
ODI 10317697
Vehicle Speed Control
2003 subaru forester speed control malfunction. *mr while backing out of the parking space, the vehicle suddenly took off in an uncontrollable manner and struck two parked vehicles that were 10 feet away. One of the vehicle's hit another causing damage. *sc *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10130186
Foundation Components · Vehicle Speed Control
While backing out of a parking space the vehicle accelerated. No impact reported. *ak the problem had not been completely corrected. The consumer almost hit a pedestrian in a parking lot due to this problem. When backing out, the vehicle started out slow but would then surge in reverse. The brakes felt spongy. The front brake pads were sticking to the sliders. The pads were removed and the corrosion was cleaned. The…
ODI 10117512
Vehicle Speed Control
The vehicle shot forward when put in reverse causing it to hit the front door of a store. The owner then placed the vehicle in drive and the vehicle shot in reverse, while accelerating forward, the consumer almost hit a house. Owner will contact the manufacturer. *jb cause not yet determined. *tt
Crash reported
ODI 10107426
Vehicle Speed Control
I have a 2003 subaru forester and i was pulling in a parking spot at a horse farm, with my foot on the brake and the car just accelerated and i hit a tree. I have tried to contact subaru of america and they have not called me back. My dealer has replaced the computer but is not able to state this will resolve the problem. I have put $305 for car rental $250 deductible for insurance out of my pocket not to also…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10039256