2002 Subaru Forester speed control problems
The 2002 Subaru Forester has 23 speed control complaints filed with NHTSA — 21% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
23
Speed Control complaints
21%
Share of year
9
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Speed Control complaints by year
What owners report
“I WAS ENTERING A PARKING SPACE AT A LOCAL GROCERY STORE WHEN THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD INTO ANOTHER PARKED CAR. I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND HAD PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PARK WHEN IT SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY LURCHED FORWARD. I DAMAGED THE PARKED CAR AND MY OWN. THIS HAS HAPPENED PREVIOUSLY WHEN…”
Common questions
How many speed control complaints does the 2002 Subaru Forester have?
NHTSA has 23 complaints about the 2002 Subaru Forester speed control — 21% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.