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2020 Subaru Forester Cruise Control Problems

10 owner-reported cruise control complaints from NHTSA data

10
Complaints
7
Crashes
Jan 2021Nov 2023
Date Range

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

Owner Complaints (10)

criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
CrashFiled: Jul 2024

Eyesight pre-collision braking feature and pre-collision throttle management feature malfunctioned and caused the 2020 Forester to accelerate unexpectedly and lurch forward while I was manually braking and slowing to come to a complete stop behind two other vehicles stopped at a steady red light. See class action lawsuit Weston, et al. Subaru of America, Inc., et al.

NHTSA #: 11599272
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
CrashFiled: Sep 2023

Unintentional acceleration. After making right turn, vehicle accelerated for approx 1/2 mile until crashing into wall. Several attempts at braking and trying to shift into neutral did nothing.

NHTSA #: 11546528
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Feb 2023

While merging into a lane, I went to accelerate. I pressed the accelerator pedal to the floor to quickly get up to the speed of traffic. After successfully merging into the lane, I took my foot off of the accelerator pedal and noticed that my vehicle was still accelerating.

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NHTSA #: 11505267
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CrashFiled: Oct 2022

The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking space and pressing the parking brake, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and accelerated forward. During the incident, the vehicle drove over a curb, hit a lamp post, and crashed into a parked vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11488248
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CrashFiled: Mar 2022

The contact leased a 2020 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while reversing in a driveway, the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own and crashed into a bush without the accelerator pedal being depressed. There were no reported injuries.

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NHTSA #: 11458653
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
CrashFiled: Oct 2021

The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Forest. The contact stated that the brake failed. The contact stated that when the driver was reversing the vehicle out of the driveway, the vehicle abruptly accelerated and the driver engaged the brake pedal.

NHTSA #: 11435551
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CrashFiled: Jul 2021

The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while attempting to park at a rest stop, the vehicle independently accelerated while the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the vehicle ran into a stone wall.

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NHTSA #: 11425139
highVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: May 2022

The car was parked and idling for a few minutes as a passenger exited the vehicle. While parked, the car began to shake slightly, it was then placed in reverse to get out of the parking space. Still shaking.

NHTSA #: 11463407
highVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CrashFiled: Jan 2021

Tl* the contact owns a 2020 subaru forester. The contact stated while driving 2 MPH, when depressing the brake pedal the accelator pedal malfunctioned and the vehicle began to accelerate without warning. The contact attempted to shift the car into reverse and the vehicle reversed a little bit before accerlating again without warning.

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NHTSA #: 11386675
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Filed: Nov 2023

While driving, most of the dash errors lights lit up- alerting me that the Eyesight Warning, RAB ( Reverse Auto Braking) and other safety functions were disabled. The Check Engine light was on and a flashing S next to it. Cold Engine light was illuminated as well.

NHTSA #: 11555449

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