MyCarTSB

2018 Subaru Forester Brakes Problems

7 owner-reported brakes complaints from NHTSA data

7
Complaints
2
Crashes
Jan 2022Oct 2020
Date Range

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

Owner Complaints (7)

criticalSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
CrashFiled: Jan 2022

The contact owns a 2018 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving into a parking space at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated, which caused a collision. The contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle crashed into a traffic signpost, a boulder, and then a tree, which stopped the vehicle.

NHTSA #: 11447453
criticalSERVICE BRAKES
CrashFiled: Oct 2020

Tl* the contact leased a 2018 a subaru forester. The contact stated while driving at 25 MPH up a hill, the brake pedal was applied but failed to respond and vehicle rolled backwards and crashed into a tree. The door failed to open.

Parts you may need:

As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.

NHTSA #: 11366720
highSERVICE BRAKES,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Apr 2021

Windshield cracked with no causing damage. Short crack in motion that grew over several nights while parked. The brake pedal went to the floor while stopped at a light.

Parts you may need:

As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.

NHTSA #: 11407915
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Feb 2026

The CVT parking brake switch has failed. The failure leads to the inability to remove the key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in park. This happens repeatedly, with the only temporary solution being to restart the car, and force the shift lever from "park" to "drive" and back again rather violently.

Parts you may need:

As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.

NHTSA #: 11716896
mediumSERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Filed: Oct 2024

After starting the car for the first time of the day, letting it warm for a minute or two, I started driving and when I went to stop at a stop sign about three blocks from my starting point I pressed the brake. The engine started to rev immediately so I had to stomp the brake to the floor and push the gear selector to the neutral position to avoid hitting a pedestrian and the dog she was walking.

NHTSA #: 11621926
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Aug 2019

2018 subaru forester. Consumer writes in regards to braking issue. *ld the consumer stated the brake pedal became spongy/mushy after driving several miles.

Parts you may need:

As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.

NHTSA #: 11241505
lowSERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Filed: Jan 2021

Vehicle unexpectedly accelerated upon stepping on the brake, while stopping at a stop sigh.

NHTSA #: 11388472

Other 2018 Subaru Forester Issues