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2016 Subaru Forester Cruise Control Problems

25 owner-reported cruise control complaints from NHTSA data

25
Complaints
10
Crashes
Jan 2016Dec 2015
Date Range

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

Owner Complaints (25)

criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2023

This 2016 Subaru Forester PCV Valve does not regulate the combustion system properly, this allows oil to enter this chamber. It causes loss of power and acceleration when driving. Hazardous driving conditions can cause accidents.

NHTSA #: 11545469
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CrashFiled: May 2023

While stopped at a “STOP” sign, the Subaru Forester unintentionally accelerated into a tree although the brake pedals were repeatedly utilized; it was totaled.

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NHTSA #: 11523588
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Filed: May 2023

parked in angle space and turned off car. went into store for about 15 minutes. got in car and started it.

NHTSA #: 11523230
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
CrashFiled: Aug 2022

The accident with my 2016 Subaru Forester happened on 07-07-2022. It happened in daylight on our farm. I was the only person in the car and was wearing my seatbelt.

NHTSA #: 11479076
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CrashFiled: Jun 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while attempting to park in a driveway, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated causing the contact to crash into a building wall. There were no injuries sustained.

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NHTSA #: 11468988
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CrashFiled: Feb 2021

Tl* the contact owned a 2016 subaru forester . The contact stated that while driving at low speeds 25 MPH, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. The contact stated that the vehicle went through her neighbor garage and crashed into other vehicles that was in the garage, the vehicle then exited on the other side of the garage and crashed into a snowblower, and a tractor trailer.

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NHTSA #: 11397394
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CrashFiled: Jan 2021

I was preparing to park my car ,in the parking lot of the giant parking lot my foot was on the brake and the car was almost at a complete stop when the car suddenly accelerated . Upon acceleration, the car hit the steel construction unit that is built to store the customer shopping carts and dragged this forward before crashing into the side of a vehicle that was in the next aisle

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NHTSA #: 11390652
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2018

2016 subaru forester xt with 57000 miles. The cel came on during a 5 minute drive and started to stall. After stopping and starting the car, the engine continuously sputtered.

NHTSA #: 11132777
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CrashFiled: Aug 2018

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 subaru forester. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated unexpectedly and crashed into a fence on october 24, 2017. There were no warning indicators illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11119607
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: May 2018

During periods of heavy rain, the vehicle appears to suffer major electrical issues. Since february of 2018, my vehicle has reported problems after a major storm with the eyesight camera system, ABS, hill assist, and fuel gauge. Fyi-eyesight includes the dynamic cruise control, crash avoidance, and lane monitoring system.

NHTSA #: 11098416
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
CrashFiled: May 2017

I was parking my car. I had the brake applied and put it in park. The car accelerated on its own over a parking barrier, over a 1.5' stone barrier, up a small grade and into and partially thru a concrete patio wall.

NHTSA #: 10981716
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
CrashFiled: Feb 2017

Driver was parking front first into a parking spot, traveling straight forward at less than 5 MPH. When the 2016 subaru forester reached the proper parking location, the driver, with his foot on the brake, attempted to move the gear shifter from d to p.

NHTSA #: 10957367
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2016

At low speed (under 15 MPH) a hesitation occurs causing the vehicle to loose acceleration power for as long as 3 or 4 seconds. It is an intermittent problem occurring only 8 times in three months. Problem almost caused a collision while turning left before oncoming traffic.

NHTSA #: 10933997
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
CrashFiled: Jan 2016

In a closed parking lot, I was getting ready to park in a space. With my foot on the brake, I cut the wheel to the right and then eased my foot off the brake to maneuver into the parking spot. I pushed the brake again in preparation to straighten the wheels and finish parking, no speed registering on the gauge.

NHTSA #: 10823231
highVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: May 2024

I bought a new 2016 Subaru Forester in March of 2016 from Subaru of Dayton. I have been hearing reports of unexpected acceleration. I have had two cases of this problem.

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NHTSA #: 11586954
highVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Jan 2016

Car has 11,000 miles, automatic transmission. While driving straight on a highway using the cruise control set at 65 MPH with the adaptive cruise control on (feet not touching the gas pedal or brake) the car engine RPM's began increasing till it reached the rev limiter. At the same time the engine RPM began revving high, the car began to coast as if it was in neutral.

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NHTSA #: 10818271
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: May 2020

My forester accelerates without my knowledge. There have been instances when I stop at light and advance it sometimes accelerates more than I have pressed on gas.

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NHTSA #: 11324790
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Feb 2016

Eyesight system did not pick up vehicle in fromt of car and proceed to drive straight toward at 70mph, I had to brake the car. This happened twice in one day. Dealer said they tested car and system was working fine.

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NHTSA #: 10825580
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Jan 2016

Vehicle begins to accelerate from parking lot into traffic, but then gas pedal hits a "dead spot". Gas pedal is non-responsive. Unable to accelerate until continually depressing gas pedal 3/4 way to floor board.

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NHTSA #: 10822403
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Dec 2015

Eyesight and cruise control intermittent shutdown and restart. On an increasingly frequent basis, when the cruise control and eyesight are engaged, both will disable and can be a few seconds to minutes before the eyesight re-enables and the cruise control can manually be re-engaged. When this happens, vehicle goes from auto-drive to manual-drive.

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NHTSA #: 10810511
lowVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Sep 2024

Acceleration issues, this is the 3rd time it has happened since we've owned our forester in 2018. Yesterday morning my wife was pulling out of our driveway and while she put it in reverse and started to release the brakes to naturally roll back, it hard accelerated and shot us out into the road until she fully pressed the brakes in.

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NHTSA #: 11612081
lowVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Jun 2023

My wife was pulling into a parking space and braking. All of the sudden, the car accelerated. Fortunately, she was able to brake enough to stop it.

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NHTSA #: 11526238
lowVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,BACK OVER PREVENTION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
CrashFiled: Mar 2022

Car accelerated while I was parking in a parking spot and hit fence and unoccupied storefront.

NHTSA #: 11457842
lowVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Filed: May 2021

Subaru accelerates occaisionally when one hits the break and the motor races until one puts car in neutral .

NHTSA #: 11416296
lowVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: May 2021

'several times over the last 3 months the vehicle randomly accelerates usually when I brake to slow down the car. I have to put the car in neutral to stop the racing of the engine. It happens at various speeds, 5,10,20, 60.

NHTSA #: 11415823

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