2018 Subaru Forester Body Problems
- 3
- 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 3 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I was in stop and go traffic. I don't remember if i was taking foot off brake, or gas pedal. This happen within seconds. Car started to accelerate, i slammed on brakes still moving, i pulled emergency brake, still moving, i hit back end of pick-up truck. By then i had put car in park and turned off ignition.
Crash reported
ODI 11219240
Body · Steering
I came to a complete stop to wait for oncoming traffic before making a left turn. I only had about twenty feet to go to access the angled parking space for the business on the corner. As i turned into the space, my forester suddenly jumped the curb, mowed down a sign pole, and crashed into the building window. After replaying this incident over in my mind, i truly believe this was a case of unintended acceleration.…
Crash reported
ODI 11209053
Body · Unknown Or Other
Vehicle was being backed out of the garage to replace the trash can. After backing part way out of the garage when i put the car in gear it shot forward and i was unable to stop the vehicle until it hit the back garage wall. When the vehicle was then put into reverse it shot backwards, also. I was unable to stop the vehicle until it was totally out of the garage. The vehicle seemed to accelerate on its own. Damage…
Crash reported
ODI 11120029