2010 Subaru Forester speed control problems
The 2010 Subaru Forester has 24 speed control complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
24
Speed Control complaints
8%
Share of year
11
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Speed Control complaints by year
What owners report
“WHILE BACKING SLOWLY INTO A PARKING SPACE (2-3 MPH) IN MY APARTMENT PARKING LOT. CAR ACCELERATED RAPIDLY OUT OF CONTROL. BRAKES FAILED. CAR ACCELERATED FTOM 3MP TO 20-35 MPH JUMPED A CURB AND HIT CAR PARKED IN STREET (IMPACT SO HIGH THAT THE CAR ENDED UP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET). IMPACT WAS THE…”
Common questions
How many speed control complaints does the 2010 Subaru Forester have?
NHTSA has 24 complaints about the 2010 Subaru Forester speed control — 8% 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.