2012 Subaru Forester Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems

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Mileage in stored records

Band	Records
1–30k mi	1
30–60k mi	1

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

July 8, 2015 · 42,513 miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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…
ODI 10734163
November 21, 2011 · 20 miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Our forester has an inconsistent brake pedal. Sometimes the pedal is firm and responsive. Sometimes the pedal goes towards the floor before it responds. We never know how far in the pedal will go. Thus far the brakes have always worked but extra time and distance are needed to stop. The problem is intermittent and has been there ever since we purchased the vehicle. The following from subaru's recall of other 2012…
ODI 10449990