2011 Subaru Forester Service Brakes 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:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
"takata recall" i was parking my car in a regular parking space.all of a sudden the car jumped the curb . Only a tree stopped the car.their was damage on the front of the car.two other times the car jumped when i was parking but not as bad as when i hit the tree.i am now afraid to drive the car. All three times i was trying to park.
ODI 11118358
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 subaru forester. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 19v008000 (air bags) and 14v830000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. John howard subaru ([redacted], morgantown, wv 26505, [redacted]) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall…
ODI 11182829
Service Brakes
Soft brake pedal that continues down to floor after pressure applied ; especially when engine cold or when on an incline. First brought to subaru of new bern, n.c. On august 8, 2016 where they replaced brake fluid. Problem continued; on sept. 13, 2016 the master cylinder replaced under extented warrantee. Problem still exists; service manager drove car and agreed with my complaint. He also drove a 2015 model and…
ODI 10915212
Service Brakes
As i was pulling into a head on parking space, i began to apply my brakes and my car suddenly accelerated. Luckily, i was able to pump my brakes and stop the car. A witness who was sitting on a bench nearby said he heard my carburetor rev. I am now scared to death to drive my vehicle.
ODI 10726433
Service Brakes
I am the care taker and son of this car's elderly owner and driver, and i just got a second recall notice (14v-830) that says, "due to incomplete repair instructions provided to our retailers, your vehicle may not have been treated with the proper amount of anti-corrosion material" (referring to first recall repair).the recall also says to contact your website "if you believe the subaru retailer has failed or is…
ODI 10681371
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 subaru forester. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number:14v311000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was repaired at a dealer, but the remedy was not effective. While at a stop light, the vehicle accelerated while the contact's foot was depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle. There were no injuries and a police report was…
Crash reported
ODI 10681476
Body · Electrical System · Service Brakes
My car was stopped at a red light behind at least 2 other cars at around 4:45 p.m. On 9-8-14. My engine suddenly started racing and pulling my car toward the car sitting in front of mine. I already had my foot on the brake because i was stopped. I pressed even harder on the brake as the car took off out of my control. The brakes stopped working and my car crashed into the rear of the vehicle in front of mine. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10631997
Service Brakes
I called boardman subaru regarding recall issued on brake line and spoke to their service dept. Manager. He said they are not recalling subaru's because of the brake line issue that this is just the national safety and they aren't doing anything to correct the problem at this date!!!he told me my car was safe. I am very concerned. *tr
ODI 10610263
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Brake switch went bad. No tail lights, brake lights, or 4 ways. During a 300 mile trip, part of which was in the dark. Was stopped by state police and towed to dealership (toyota of scranton) where i purchased the car. *tr
ODI 10568167
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
While backing up (car in reverse) at about 5 mph, acceleration occurred making the car go backwards very fast. Pressing the brake pad to the ground had no affect. The car, reversing out of control, side-swiped another vehicle and a piece of equipment. Car finally backed up into a huge forklift which went through the rear window and stopped the car. Luckily no one was hurt but the subaru forester was totaled. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10652155
Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes
When the check engine light (cel) is activated by an emission control failure subaru has programmed a shut down of the anti-lock brake system (as well as shut down of cruise control). This abs shut down could occur for a simple loose gas cap which is common cause of cel failure. The section 3-16 on cel warning light/malfunction indicator does not inform the owner that a cel event will be accompanied by the disabling…
ODI 10664131
Service Brakes
Anti-lock brakes have malfunctioned for me numerous times and i will now only drive my subaru (despite all wheel drive, which works well) when road conditions are good. Accident occurred when driving mid-day on plowed but snowy road; downhill; i was not turning, but wanted to go more slowly and tapped brakes. Anti lock brakes kicked in and car began to skid; skidded off road and into a mailbox; needed to be towed…
Crash reported
ODI 10568027
Seat Belts · Service Brakes
I had purchased a new subaru forester in august of 2011 with an extended warranty for 7 years. It was a big investment for me 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. My wife, who also happens to drive my car, also complained about its…
Crash reported
ODI 10494780
Service Brakes
Took vehicle in for 30k maintenance. When i picked it up dealer had changed brake fluid (brakes had been functioning perfectly prior). When leaving dealer lot brake pedal went to floor and i went into oncoming traffic. Luckily oncoming vehicle dodged me. I pumped pedal and got brakes and went back into dealership. They bled brakes and said it was ready. When backing out of space brake pedal again went to floor but…
ODI 10538300
Engine · Service Brakes
Every time i get my oil changed the dealer informs me i am down a quart of oil which they say is normal. I have owned 20 cars and this has never happened before and i think i am getting the run-around. Can you help? *tr
ODI 10606444
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2011 Subaru Forester.
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