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2009 Subaru Forester Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2009 Subaru Forester has 10 NHTSA brakes complaints and 2 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2009 Subaru Forester

Airbags
39
Engine
28
Electrical
21
Other
14
Seats
14
Speed Control
14
Powertrain
12
Brakes
10
Visibility
6
Suspension
5
Steering
3
Fuel System
3

10

Complaints

2

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Brakes Recalls

14V311000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy, 2008-2011 Impreza and 2008-2014 Impreza WRX/STI, and 20...

14V830000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Impreza, 2008-2014 WRX and STI, and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, currently,...

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 3, 2022SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2009 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that he had initially received a recall ...
Feb 7, 2017SERVICE BRAKESBOUGHT USED WITH 46K MILES ON IT. BRAKES HAVE BEEN WEAK EVER SINCE I GOT IT. HAS NEVER CAUSED AN ...
Aug 8, 2014SERVICE BRAKESREGARDING: SUBARU RECALL CAMPAIGN WQK-47 / NHTSA RECALL NO. 14V-311 / JULY 2014. THE REMEDY FOR THI...
Feb 12, 2014SERVICE BRAKESTHE BRAKE LINE AND BRAKE CALIPER RUSTED, CAR HAS BEEN MAINTAINED AND CHECKED REGULARLY, WHILE DRIVIN...
Feb 3, 2014SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINECAR HAS BEEN GOING THROUGH OIL SINCE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER RECALL WAS DONE IN FALL OF 2013. FIRST ...
Feb 10, 2012SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC2009 SUBARU FORESTER ENCOUNTERED REAR BRAKE FAILURE AT 22555 MI.. BRAKE PADS DESTROYED BY CALIPER HA...
Apr 6, 2011SERVICE BRAKESSINCE FROM THE BEGINNING, I HAVE TO PUSH MY BRAKE PEDAL TOO DOWN TO APPLY THE BRAKES, I REPORTED IT ...
Sep 23, 2010SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUBARU FORRESTER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED WHEN THE ...
Jul 7, 2010SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSINCE THE PURCHASE - WE NEEDED TO PUSH BRAKE PEDAL DOWN TOO FAR TO APPLY BRAKES. WE COMPLAINED TO S...
Mar 2, 2010SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTHE ISSUE WITH MY VEHICLE IS THAT WE HAVE TO PUSH THE BRAKES TOO FAR BEFORE THE BRAKES START WORKING...

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