10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #6

Oct 012001

Forester 4WD

  • miles
Upon entering the highway ramp, brakes failed, pedal was pressed to the floor resulting in collision with the car in front, 2 people were injured in the accident.

- Jersey City, NJ, USA

problem #5

Oct 012001

Forester 4WD

  • miles
Upon entering the highway ramp, brakes failed, pedal was pressed to the floor resulting in collision with the car in front, 2 people were injured in the accident.

- Jersey City, NJ, USA

problem #4

Nov 021999

Forester 4WD

  • miles
Brakes went mushy and gradually went to floor board. Worked ok when pumped

- Arlington, TX, USA

problem #3

Oct 131999

(reported on)

Forester

  • miles
Brakes failed to stop the vehicle, and the pedal went to the floor when driver slammed the brake.

- Boxboro, MA, USA

problem #2

Jul 121999

(reported on)

Forester

  • miles
Brakes do not efficiently stop vehicle/fading. Mjs

- Rochester, NY, USA

problem #1

Jul 191999

(reported on)

Forester

  • miles
When applying the brakes, pedal goes 3/4 of the way to the floor. Brakes get lower in cold weather. Dealer says it's normal and there is no way to adjust pedal height due to four wheel disc brakes.

- Centereach, NY, USA