2012 Subaru Forester Service Brakes Problems
- 9
- 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 9 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 subaru forester. While reversing into a car port in the driveway, the vehicle surged at a high rate of speed, crashed into another car port in the driveway, and crashed into another vehicle. The unintended acceleration failure caused damage to two car ports and the other vehicle. When the contact applied force to the brake pedal, it did not respond. The vin was not included in nhtsa…
Crash reported
ODI 10881254
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 subaru forester. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise that progressed from the brake lines. The dealer (putnam subaru of burlingame, [redacted], burlingame, ca 94010, [redacted]) was informed of the failure when the warranty was available; however, the vehicle was repaired after the warranty expired. Initially, the dealer was unable to replicate and diagnose…
ODI 11054031
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 subaru forester. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v830000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The recall remedy was performed but, due to the incomplete repair instructions, the vehicle was not repaired correctly. While driving 10 mph, the brake pedal was applied and sank to the floorboard failing to stop the vehicle. A crash occurred and the passenger sustained rib…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10691111
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Me and my 12 year old daughter were driving 20mph down a small hill,a lady pulled out in front of us,i hit the brakes,which locked up and we slid so i let off them immediately,the roads were icy and snowy,so we gained a lot of velocity,we missed hitting her but went sideways,a little airborn and hit a telephone pole.i violently struck my head off the drivers side window,and my shoulder and arm were pinched between…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10672580
Service Brakes
Tl* i received an important safety recall notice (1st notice) for my 2012 subaru forester regarding potential brake line corrosion. It could lead to loss of brake fluid impairing the driver's ability to stop the car by increasing braking distance. In the 1st notice subaru agreed to inspect and repair the break lines free of charge. Subaru stated that it was in the process of acquiring anti-corrosion materials and…
ODI 10617907
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 subaru forester. While driving approximately 25 mph, the brake pedal stiffened and failed to stop the vehicle. The dealer stated that the brake hose was replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the malfunction. The approximate failure mileage was 11,600.
ODI 10726755
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I want to also submit a statement about the problems i have had with my brakes,i also noticed others have had the same problems,as soon as i got the car i noticed the brakes were very soft.i took the car in,i was told they were fine.a couple weeks later i was in line at starbucks and the brakes went right to the floor,i pulled the emergency up narrowly missing the person in front of me.i called the dealer…
ODI 10672594
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 subaru forester. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, she applied the brakes and the vehicle did not stop. The contact applied repeated pressure to the brake pedal but the brake pedal was depressed into the floorboard abnormally. The contact then applied the emergency brake and the vehicle stopped. The vehicle was safely driven to an authorized dealer but they were unable to…
ODI 10467617
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 subaru forester. While coming to a stop, the vehicle made an intermittent clunking sound when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the vehicle had a lot of electrical issues. While driving 5 mph, all the electrical components in the instrument panel failed and a whining noise was heard. The contact also stated that the vehicle was experiencing fuel issues. When the…
ODI 10824963
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2012 Subaru Forester.
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