The contact owns a 2009 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that he had initially received a recall notice for NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V830000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was serviced. Recently, the contact stated that while going downhill in the reverse(R) position, he heard an abnormal popping sound upon depression of the brake pedal without warning. The brake pedal failed as it depressed to the floorboard; the contact managed to stop the vehicle with his hand brake. The contact called the dealer and was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who discovered that the brake lines had failed. The mechanic also informed him that there was no evidence that any rust prevention sealant was applied to the brake lines. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 76,340.

- Bethel Park, PA, USA

Since the purchase - we needed to push brake pedal down too far to apply brakes. We complained to Subaru - they checked but said nothing wrong. But I am unhappy.

- Mission, SD, USA

The issue with my vehicle is that we have to push the brakes too far before the brakes start working. I reported the matter to Subaru service dealer in rapid city, sd and to Subaru (complained through their website), the Subaru dealer checked the brakes and they say they are all good and normal. So far we did not have any incident caused by this but we are not happy and do not feel safe. We have driven a no. Of vehicles but this is the only vehicle where we need to push the brakes so much down.

- Mission, SD, USA

2009 Subaru Forester encountered rear brake failure at 22555 mi.. brake pads destroyed by caliper hardware that would not disengage due to corrosion. Brake rotors scored and required replacement because faulty wear sensors design failed to alert to problem.

- Hudson, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Subaru forrester. The contact was driving at an unknown speed when the brake pedal independently went to the floorboard abnormally and the vehicle began to decelerate but did not come to a stop. The contact stated the vehicle exhibited an unusually loud noise. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the rear passenger brakes were completely gone. The dealer advised he bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing however, the contact did not feel safe driving the vehicle. The manufacturer advised the contact that brake pads were not covered under warranty and would provide any further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was approximately 40,000.

- Ballingsville , NY, USA