2015 Subaru Forester Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 42
- 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 42 stored complaint records:
- 18 indicate a crash
- 6 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- parking space · 11 records
- brake pedal · 6 records
- cruise control · 5 records
- lost power · 5 records
- police report · 5 records
- report filed · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 26 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Vehicle Speed Control
I drove into garage at about 1 m.p.h. And put the car in park. After idling for about 3 seconds the engine accelerated to 2,800 r.p.m. And stayed there,i couldn't get it to slow down. I pressed on the accelerator many times,it wouldn't slow down or speed up. It just stayed at the same speed. Pressing the brake pedal didn't do anything. I got it stopped by turning off the ignition. When this happened the check engine…
ODI 11240517
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
We were driving in the freeway at 65mph, we had been driving about an hour, on the freeway with some traffic but mostly moving normally. Suddenly with no warning nor engine lights, the car reved but didn't respond to the gas pedal. As though it had run out of gas. The low fuel light had gone on already, it turns on around 70 miles to empty, but we still had 50 miles to empty. We pulled over and called roadside…
ODI 11228592
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Twice while driving on the interstate on a 3-4 hour trip going approximately 70 mph using cruise control with approximately 1/12 - 1/6 tank of gas, my engine began to rev and at the same time lost power and speed. The first time i pulled off the road, shut the engine off, waited approximately 10 minutes and was able to restart the engine and finish my trip. It happened the second time with mostly identical…
ODI 11218406
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
On 2 separate occasions was driving my 2015 subaru forester (touring edition) at highway speed, 70 mph, the car lost power and started decelerating. Luckily both times i was able to get over to the shoulder. The car re-started after awhile. The first time the low fuel light was on but i had over 50 miles left according to fuel sensor. The second time, a month or so later, no low fuel light was on. There were 2 bars…
ODI 11204151
Vehicle Speed Control
In heavy traffic my speed control failed. The engine rpms went down by themselves while i was driving on freeway. The gas pedal completely unresponsive.
ODI 11196066
Power Train · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
When using light acceleration such as in a parking lot or at a red light or stop sign to start going the vehicle bucks forward it will literally make you jerk back in the seat. Also while pulling onto a street it jerks forward but has hesitation which isnt to safe if you ask me when trying to get out on the road if cars are coming...
ODI 11187190
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
When highway driving multiple warning lights are illuminated on dash, traction control, eyesight, cruise control off, hill assist. The eyesight systems are disabled shutting off cruise control. When this happens the rear brakes light are not working. When the car is the shut off then restarted and the brake is depressed the car will not come out of park after starting. This happens when it is reset after the car…
ODI 11183345
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru forester. While driving 2 mph, the vehicle spontaneously accelerated and crashed into an electrical box. There were no warning indicators illuminated. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to gresham subaru (1925 e powell blvd, gresham, or 97080, [redacted]), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that…
Crash reported
ODI 11176274
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Car has jerky acceleration with hesitation, momentary power loss when accelerating from stop or at low speed.
ODI 11150717
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru forester. When the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle accelerated independently. The contact mentioned that the brake pedal was forcefully depressed in order to stop the vehicle. In addition, the contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle and jumped the curb. A police report was filed. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to a body shop. The dealer was not…
Crash reported
ODI 11122707
Vehicle Speed Control
Driver parking vehicle into parking space (<5 miles/ hr) - brake applied, preparing to shift into park. Vehicle abruptly accelerated, unable to stop motion using brake. Vehicle hit curb and proceeded over embankment, with vehicle striking lower level parking pavement approximately 15 feet below at 90 degree angle and landing inverted (top on parking pavement). Vehicle severely damaged, driver with non-life…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11118917
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Abs lights come on ,eyesight warning lights come on , cannot shift out of park.. Car was stationary. These warning lights have been coming on frequently when in motion, but now it wont shift out of park.
ODI 11114097
Air Bags · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru forester. While pulling into a parking space at a very low rate of speed, the engine began to rev. The vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a brick wall. After the collision, the engine continued to rev very high while the brake pedal was being depressed. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle sustained severe damage; however, the air bags did not deploy. No…
Crash reported
ODI 11101824
Vehicle Speed Control
While pulling into a parking space at low speed (<5mph) the engine surged suddenly and the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. Required immense pressure on brake to eventually override engine after impact with other vehicle.
Crash reported
ODI 11082471
Vehicle Speed Control
While pulling in to park in the lot at a low speed- 5 mph or less- i took my foot off the gas to apply the brake and the vehicle accelerated and hit the side of the building. The (tin) building was dented and my car was scratched on the bumper- below the grill and also the subaru emblem was cracked.
Crash reported
ODI 11056652
Vehicle Speed Control
Pulled into parking space with foot on brake getting ready to put car in park. Car accelerates out of control hitting parked car, tree and proceeded to role over. All power lost and could not unlock doors.
Crash reported
ODI 11015732
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
Problem is with the subaru "eyesight" system on this vehicle. The system has been sutting itself off more and more over the past few weeks until now, it shuts down the system and cruise control multiple times daily even at night.daytime or whenever it wants to. The local dealer checked it and found no problem that he could see for it.
ODI 10979958
Vehicle Speed Control
After shifting the transmission to the reverse position, backing in to a parking space, lightly stepped on the accelerator pedal, the vehicle accelerated uncontrollable locked at a fast speed, hitting the column and windows of the restaurant.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10939773
Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving the car on a parking lot i slowed down to park and i had the foot on the gas pedal. The car accelerated on its own and went over the sidewalk. I could have injured someone walking or hit the glass window in front of me. The subaru dealer inspected the car and did not found any issue and could not reproduce the problem. I have read that this has happened to other owners and it represents a safety risk…
ODI 10930295
Engine · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru forester. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power while driving various speeds. The check engine warning indicator illuminated when the failure occurred. The dealer diagnosed that the throttle body and brake sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 37,000.
ODI 10927302
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Most recent near-miss fatal incident happened on nov.6, 2016 driving on a highway at the speed of about 65- 68 miles , car suddenly died, and stopped completely without any warning signs and warning lights, it felt like car suddenly lost the power and completely stopped. When tried to re-start immediately, car didn't start. After a few minutes, car started. Total driving distance on the highway before this incident…
ODI 10925499
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving with eyesight enabled at 75mph in heavy traffic on loop 202 freeway at approximately 2:30pm local time. Weather was sunny and dry, approximately 97 degrees. Nearly resulting in a crash. Feet were not on any pedal. Vehicle suddenly lost power and revd to redline as if the car was in neutral, engine then shut off. Instrument cluster showed every warning light illuminated. Eyesight display showed a vehicle…
ODI 10914934
Vehicle Speed Control · Visibility/Wiper
Vehicle may accelerate on its own. Stopped at stop sign and vehicle accelerated hard after removing foot from brake. Had to reapply brakes hard to stop car and maintain control. Luckily there was no traffic. As i ended up a lane further than were i intended. .
ODI 10910090
Vehicle Speed Control
Since i bought the car new, when at intersections, car hesitates and stumbles on acceleration when requiring instant acceleration to avoid collision with on coming traffic. I reported this at the first oil change, that this has happened several times, and does it intermittently, and also reported it to subaru dealers at my second and third oil changes, and left car for 3 days but dealer cant duplicate. It scares the…
ODI 10885259
Vehicle Speed Control
Since i bought the car new, when at intersections or stop signs, car hesitates and stumbles on acceleration when requiring instant acceleration to avoid collision with on coming traffic. I reported this to subaru dealers and told there is no problem. Vehicle does this intermittently but scares the hell out of me not knowing if the car is going to accelerate or not and get hit by on coming traffic
ODI 10863711