| Issue ID | 1535660 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11174881 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 04/02/19 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2018 forester with 1100 miles first episode (february 2 ,2019)approaching a red light at low speed (10 to 15 m/h) at intersection with heavy traffic ; car suddenly accelerated , had to brake forcefully to prevent advancing into traffic second episode (februarunuy 4,2019); in parking garage at no more than 10m/h) sudden and unintended accelaration ; i was able to forcefully brake ,car stopped just inches from concrete wall |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1100 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WILMETTE, IL |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 10 |
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