2001 Subaru Forester cruise control problems
Owners reported cruise control problems in 30 complaints for the 2001 Subaru Forester, 18% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 30 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 71,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 17 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 8 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When cruise control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 12 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 71,000 miles, and 42% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 17 crashes, 8 injuries.
What owners wrote
Parking with foot on brakes and vehicle suddenly accelerated over cement block. Had hit a few bushes and then a building. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Had vehicle towed to a mechanic based on referral from dealership.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 subaru forester. The contact stated that when the vehicle stopped moving, it accelerated without the accelerator being depressed intermittently and without any warning. The contact also crashed into another vehicle fifteen feet away and almost hit a pedestrian when the failure occurred. There were no injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the mechanic stated that the problem was unknown.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Subaru Forester
- Engine 18 complaints
- Brakes 17 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 16 complaints
- Suspension 16 complaints