1998 SUBARU FORESTER Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch Issues in the 1998 SUBARU FORESTER

2 power trainautomatic transmissionparkneutral start interlock switch complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 SUBARU FORESTER. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.

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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch Complaints

#8002093 |
WHEN VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED BACKWARDS VERY FAST, CRASHING INTO TWO VEHICLES. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. *AK WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK AND CONSUMER HAD FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND TURNED ON IGNITION THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED VERY FAST IN REVERSE AND CAUSED ACCIDENT, CONSUMER IS ALSO HAVING VARIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE, SUCH AS THE BATTERY DRAINING, SECURITY SYSTEM GOES OFF WHILE PARKED, AND THE DOORS LOCK BY THEMSELVES. *YD
#749137 | Crash
YESTERDAY AFT. MY CAR DROVE ITSELF INTO A STORE WINDOW WITH ME AT THE WHEEL. FORTUNATELY NO ONE WAS HURT BUT IT COULD HAVE BEEN A REAL DISASTER. I WAS ALREADY PARKED THERE, PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE AND IT TOOK OFF WITHOUT MY TOUCHING THE ACCELERATOR. IN FACT, MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE THE WHOLE TIME (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION). MY BRAKING WOULDN'T STOP IT, SO I MANAGED TO GET IT INTO A FORWARD GEAR. HAD I NOT, THE CAR MIGHT WELL HAVE DRIVEN FURTHER INTO THE STORE AND HURT THE SEVERAL SHOPPERS. ONCE IN A FORWARD GEAR, THE CAR THEN IT TOOK OFF FORWARD ON A WILD RIDE; AGAIN, I WAS MERELY THE PASSENGER. I MANAGED TO STEER THE CAR FOR A SHORT DISTANCE BEFORE IT DECELERATED, MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE ALL THIS TIME, WHILE I CLEARED A LIGHT POST AND TWO CARS ON EITHER SIDE, AS WELL...

Other 1998 SUBARU FORESTER Problem Areas

Vehicle Speed Control 13 complaints Tires 8 complaints Visibilitywindshield 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 5 complaints Suspensionrear 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 4 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 4 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 4 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 4 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 4 complaints Suspensionmultiple Axle 4 complaints Air Bags 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 3 complaints Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 3 complaints Suspension 3 complaints Unknown Or Other 3 complaints Electrical System 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 2 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 2 complaints Power Train 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 2 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 2 complaints Suspensionfront 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Engine 1 complaint Engine And Engine Cooling 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblybanjo Housing 1 complaint Power Traindriveline 1 complaint Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 1 complaint Seats 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulic 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinion 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcables 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint
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