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2011 Subaru Forester Speed Control Problems

Speed Control complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2011 Subaru Forester has 10 NHTSA speed control complaints and 0 speed control-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2011 Subaru Forester

Engine
50
Airbags
29
Brakes
12
Other
11
Speed Control
10
Electrical
9
Powertrain
7
Structure
5
Seats
3
Visibility
3
Seat Belts
3

10

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

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

All Speed Control Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 14, 2023VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLunintended sudden acceleration defects without warning without driver input. I could kill & be kille...
Jun 6, 2022VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLDriving a 2011 Subaru Forester, about 5mph in traffic on city street when car suddenly and unexpecte...
Jan 26, 2021VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTHIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING THROUGH COLORADO, FROM CRESTED BUTTE TO TELLURIDE. I WAS DRIVING WITH TH...
Aug 15, 2019VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKESWHILE PARKING IN A STORE'S LOT WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. I KEPT AP...
Sep 8, 2014VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUM...
Jan 31, 2014VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEI PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE, APPLIED MY BRAKES AND WAS ABOUT TO PUT MY 2011 SUBARU FORESTER INTO P...
Aug 8, 2013VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKESWHILE BACKING UP (CAR IN REVERSE) AT ABOUT 5 MPH, ACCELERATION OCCURRED MAKING THE CAR GO BACKWARDS ...
Jun 29, 2013VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLDRIVER (ADULT FEMALE) WAS BACKING UP TO PARK WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. DRIVER LIFTED F...
Sep 19, 2011VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN BRAKING WITH THE CRUISE CO...
Mar 19, 2011VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE IT SUD...

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