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1998 Subaru Forester Cruise Control Problems

9 owner-reported cruise control complaints from NHTSA data

9
Complaints
2
Crashes
Jan 1999 – Dec 2002
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (9)

criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Sep 2007

Your 1998 Subaru Forester suddenly accelerated on its own, causing significant damage to the vehicle. The sudden acceleration occurred without the driver intentionally pressing the accelerator. This issue may require inspection of the throttle control system and fuel delivery components.

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NHTSA #: 10201664
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CrashFiled: Jul 2004

When you started your vehicle with your foot on the brake, it suddenly shifted into gear without warning and accelerated about 40 feet before hitting another car. Both vehicles were damaged in the incident. This could indicate a problem with the transmission, shift interlock system, or throttle control.

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NHTSA #: 10082022
highVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Aug 2005

Your speedometer stopped working because the plastic gears inside the speedometer cable broke down. This caused multiple warning lights to come on (oil temperature and check engine lights), your engine to idle erratically, your cruise control to stop working, and your engine to stall unexpectedly. The repair involved replacing the damaged speedometer cable gears.

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NHTSA #: 10134373
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Dec 2002

FOOT BRAKE WAS RELEASED, CAR SUDDENLY & WITHOUT ANY ACTION ON MY PART ACCELERATED AT A VERY FAST SPEED INTO THE GARAGE---AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. TS

NHTSA #: 9006755
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Aug 2000

CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED AT 66 MPH AND IT WOULD REDUCE SPEED TO 50 MPH, AND MOMENTARILY LOSE ACCELERATION. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

NHTSA #: 869187
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Jan 1999

CONSUMER PROCEEDED TO PULL INTO A PARKING SPACE THEN THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD UNEXPECTEDLY AND STARTED TO ACCELERATE. *AK

NHTSA #: 827921
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Oct 1998

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN PUT IN REVERSE, DRIVER LOSE CONTROL RESULTING IN DRIVER HITTING A MAN.

NHTSA #: 542177
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CrashFiled: May 1998

WHILE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP WITH FOOT ON BRAKE THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD UNEXPECTEDLY, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. DEALER SAID THERE IS NO PROBLEM. *AK

NHTSA #: 822752
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Feb 1998

VEHICLE SURGED WHEN BRAKING AT SLOW SPEEDS AND CRASHED INTO VEHICLE IN FRONT OF IT.

NHTSA #: 530912

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