2011 Subaru Forester Unknown Or Other Problems
- 8
- 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 8 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Unknown Or Other
I was pulling slowly into a parking space (braking) at a shopping center when my subaru suddenly accelerated rapidly, taking my car over the curb through a hedgerow and into another parked vehicle, at which time it stopped. Witness confirmed the sudden rapid bolting of the car forward from an almost stopped position.
Crash reported
ODI 11218101
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Our forester has been burning an excessive amount of oil. Thought it was leaks at first and have spent about 2500 fixing those. Keeps losing oil so must be burning it. Took an oil consumption test at dealer which lasts 1200 miles. Failed because it didn't make it 650 miles before it ran out of oil. Subaru did nothing to help with this problem. Soon after it is now starting to throw check engine lights. Twice now the…
ODI 11190469
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Sensor light issue. Check engine, skid control, cruise control warning lights repeatedly come on. I have repaired it 3 times to no avail. On line there are 7 years of complaints regarding this issue. My cruise control, skid control are non functioning.
ODI 11172431
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
The vehicle stalls in traffic and at a stops, problem began in december 2017 and the battery was replaced immediately. In january 2018 it was taken to an authorized subaru dealer for repairs. The 60000 mile service was performed, it continued to stall and was returned to the dealer. The catalytic converters were replaced and it stalled in traffic when it was picked up from the dealership, it was returned. The wiring…
ODI 11078852
Unknown Or Other
Cam carrier oil seepage leaking onto manifold and causing oil smell. This appears to be a very common problem in these cars starting with little mileage. Oil seeps out onto the manifold, and burn causing an oil smell every time we come to a stop, particularly downhill. Possible fire hazard
ODI 11057950
Unknown Or Other
While driving down the road, the sun visor on the passenger side fell on its own, obstructing my view. When i pushed it back up it promptly fell back down - it would not stay in any other position but hanging straight down. I had to pull over and get a screw driver to remove the visor to keep it from obstructing my view. Now my driver side visor is starting to not stay completely up against the ceiling. This is a…
ODI 10764278
Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Unknown Or Other
My husband purchased a new subaru forester in may of 2011 for me with an extended warranty for 7 years. It was a big investment for us and i had hoped to drive my new subaru forester 2011 for several years down the road. Shortly after purchasing it, i noticed the brakes to be defective and would not stop the vehicle in a timely fashion or quickly enough. I told my husband all the time, who also happens to drive my…
Crash reported
ODI 10567203
Unknown Or Other
Driveway across from two way streets, church and main sts. Cars parked on either side of driveway, making exiting difficult and precausions must be taken. Updated 5/1/15 *js
Crash reported
ODI 10661683