Subaru Forester Brakes problems
0.39 vs. all vehicles Too few recent reports to judge
58 of the 2,453 complaints about the Subaru Forester (2.4%) concern Brakes, making it the model's #8 problem area. That share is 0.4× the Brakes share across all tracked vehicles.
58Complaints · Brakes
2.4%Share of complaints
0.39×vs. all vehicles
11Last 12 months
41.4%Share involving a crash or fire
0Related recalls
Analysis
11 Brakes complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
26 of these reports (41.4%) describe a crash or fire, with 15 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
No recall campaign addresses Brakes for the tracked model years.
By model year
When complaints were filed
Last 12 months: 11 · Previous 12 months: 6
What owners report
The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH with the adaptive cruise control engaged, the vehicle accelerated independently.
The contact owns a 2025 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking space, the brake pedal was slightly released to move the vehicle forward; however, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated, failed to respond upon depression of the…
On 8/15/2026 my car's EyeSight system falsely automatically engaged Pre-Collision Braking on a clear road with no cars, obstacles or potholes ahead, on a sunny day, accelerating at 10–15 mph from a traffic light stop.
I am writing to formally report a critical safety defect regarding the driver-side footwell design in my 2023 Subaru Forester Sport, which poses an immediate and severe risk of a crash.
Eyesight collision braking system engaged as I was rolling up my driveway to go into garage. Garage door was rolling up and was about 5 feet off the ground when Anti Collision system engaged and slammed the brakes on.
My drivers side seatbelt broke in a minor fender bender and was replaced.
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
No recall campaign addresses Brakes for the tracked model years.
Problem areas · Subaru Forester
- Body & structure1025
- Electrical299
- Unspecified or other293
- Engine280
- Airbags & seat belts140
- Transmission / powertrain90
- Driver-assist systems80
- Brakes58
- Fuel system40
- Wheels, tires & suspension40
Subaru Forester problems, complaints & recalls by model year ›