NHTSA Complaint #11667900 — 2021 SUBARU FORESTER VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11667900
Vehicle	2021 SUBARU FORESTER
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of Incident	June 19, 2025
Date Filed	June 19, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

I commute with my car and recently it started to speed up all by itself. I removed my floor covers thinking the gas pedal might be stuck on it but that wasnt the problem. While accelerating from a stopped position, it revs up and accelerates rapidly all by itself. Tapping the break pedal to deactivate accidendal cruise control doesnt work. I have to slam the break just to stop it from accelerating on its own. This is the fourth time it's happened. I have my personal mechanic change the oil every 3k miles and follows the factory recommendations on all other manufacturers recommendations. Very scary to drive because it happens at random.

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