New Details In The Subaru Forester, Outback Sudden Acceleration Lawsuit

Respectfully it is the cruise control meganision that is causing sudden acceleration in all makes and models.

Someone must explain to me how the Low Pressure Fuel Pump causes unintended acceleration? I don't see it,,,,,

Subaru 2010 is also eccellorating especially when I'm in first gear before coming stationary it just revs up. Its disconcerting

l have a 2016 Subaru Outback 2.51. Recently I had a terrifying sudden acceleration incident. Fortunately there were no people or other vehicles directly in front of me or it could have been really bad. Also I knew enough to turn off the ignition quickly. Nevertheless this incident could have resulted in serious injury.
I went to the Subaru recall link you provided, but they say there is no recall for my car. What should I do now since Subaru seems to be ignoring this problem?

My wife shifted into reverse to back up a steep driveway, but after several feet the car stopped moving rearward, even though she was stepping on the accelerator pedal more. Then she stepped on the brake, stopping the vehicle briefly, then stepped on the accelerator more, without shifting gears. She heard an unusual noise, and then the car moved rapidly forward. She applied the brakes as hard as she could a few times, but the car accelerated forward, going over a 4.7-foot-high cut bank and causing a fractured vertebra and totaling the car.

I experienced 2 incidences of sudden unexpected acceleration (SUA) in my 2017 Subaru Outback, one leading to an explosive collision. Subaru asked that I sign the EDR (Electronic Data Recorder) release but refused to give me (rightful owner) a copy. With great effort I obtained my own EDR copy. It is near impossible for the consumer to obtain their rightful copy (technologically and cost prohibitive), significant because it stinks of poor transparency and integrity for Subaru to investigate Subaru (see below). Once I obtained my copy, I released the EDR to Subaru and my vehicle was inspected by SOA at our local dealership. For some untold reason, the vehicle would "not to be released to me" at the end of the day but was held for additional time at the dealership. Later, Customer "Advocacy" informed me that the results of the investigation was that the throttle was active 1.5 seconds prior to impact and that it was a case of "pedal misapplication". Because I also had the data I was acutely aware of how SOA most definitely cherry-picked data to match their own narrative. I know for a fact what happened considering all the data, together with the actual facts of this potentially fatal accident. I was pulling straight into the parking spot, yet the EDR MISTAKENLY "thinks" that the car is turning sharply to the right the entire time (EDR shows this and why the PreCollision Braking System was not active). The electronic sensors are being fed ERRONEOUS information. With the steering wheel 'supposedly' at full lock, the power steering pump is told to spin faster to maintain pressure. The computer tries to pick up speed for this and sends an electronic message to open the throttle. The rpms suddenly surge and the vehicle explodes forward leaving only a fraction of a second to react before impact (at which point EDR confirms brake was on). Intermittent failures in electronic sensors do in fact happen as experts know which is what happened here. Incredibly, SOA refused to consider my rebuttal. I am concerned for the safety of other Subaru drivers as well as those in the path of a Subaru SUA incidence. Ignoring this can and will eventually have fatal consequences.

Not only Foresters and Outbacks . My nephew owns a 2008 Subaru Impreza that just experienced sudden acceleration with cruise control lights flashing. He managed to get it stopped but thinking this is going to happen again.

When I was pulling into a parking space and stopping my 2015 Forester suddenly accelerated, went over the curb, up a little grassy space and into a metal light pole. I couldn't figure out what happened until a friend who also has this car told me the same thing had happened to her when stopping before pulling out onto a street. This is very scary and I'm afraid it might happen again. I found the law firm who is involved in the class action suit. I've filled out their contact form and I'm waiting to hear back from them.

HELP! I am a low abiding citizen respected and having an excellent reputation in the community with no record whatsoever. I have one very serious fault: I own a Subaru Forester 2011.

Recently, I backed up a little in an angle from parking to move away from the car in front. Suddenly, without any warning, the car took off and FRANTICALLY FLEW BACKWARD, in an arch, passing a stop sign (offense), crossing the main road 4 lanes, perpendicular to the marked lanes (offense), mounted on the sidewalk and landed on a private property breaking bushes. I was in shock; It happened sooo fast! I could not figure out what hit me! If a car was travelling in the main road while my bewitched car crossed it, both of us might have been DEAD or WORSE, SERIOUSLY INJURED!

The police gave me a citation for two civil offenses and “negligently operating MV” which is a CRIMINA OFFENSE. The Police demanded to suspend my license! I am scheduled by the police for a court hearing, demanding to issue a CRIMINAL CLAIM against me, ARRAIN ME AS A CRIMINAL ans STAN A CRIMINAL TRIAL! This has been a nightmare.

I few days ago I backed up in an angle out of my driveway to Rte-9 which is a major Road/highway as I have been doing for years with no problem. Deja vous: the SAME PHNOMENA happened: the car got a mind of its own, ACCELERATED FRANTICALLY, turned in a circle and stopped by hitting a telephone pole! If the car approaching did not stop ..........!!! Now I realized it’s not me! I researched online to open a Pandora box.

THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS in legal fees, being sued for property damages, getting driving points, increased insurance for years, badly damaging my car – these are the least! Shaking thinking what might have happened to me! Or, what might happen to me if it occurs again! SHOULD I EVEN TOUCH this devilish car again?

So, WHAT IS MY RECOURSE now??? Who will help me out of this nightmare? Save me from having a criminal record and loosing my license? Fixing my car? Reimbursing me for thousands of dollars? SAVE MY LIFE!?!?

Dec 29, 2023 3:30pm. 2018 Forester 5i Premium (37,793 miles), While stopping at my mail box to pickup my mail, sure I had my foot on the brake to put into park. Sudden acceleration, moving about 35 feet up a small embankment, with brush on the left. I was on the brakes, but the Forester would not stop, hitting a small tree at the right corner bumper and bouncing back and then stopped. Right bumper corner is hanging, right side panel damage, hood damage. Left side some scratches - not sure what else. I also had no warning lights or beeps. No witnesses - my road was totally empty which is probably a good thing, so only damage is to the Forester. Forester is in my garage (I backed in from the road and driveway and into garage). Nothing appears to be leaking, Incident was called into insurance at 4pm same day, but at that time, I thought it was my own doing, so I'm probably not going anywhere with this. Adjuster is coming on January 2nd. My concern is future driving with the Forester, the cost to repair, and how long I'll be doing a rental. I will file a safety issue with the NHTSA this next week.

My wife experienced this issue twice in a 2017 Forester. First time resulted in an at fault accident when the car suddenly accelerated forward after being stopped at a light. Traffic began to move and then started to check up a bit. When she removed her foot from the accelerator and moved it to the brake the car lurched forward as she kept pressing the brake with no affect and struck the car in front of her. Needless to say, she received a ticket and was determined to be at fault for the accident. She was adamant about pressing the brake as I was initially suspicious that she may have inadvertently pressed the accelerator. The I did some research online and came to the conclusion there was definitely a problem with this vehicle. When it happened again a few months later while pulling into a parking spot (luckily no accident this time), we decided the car was unsafe and got rid of it and purchased a new car...not a Subaru. Worst part now is that due to the accident our insurance costs have more than doubled. Thanks Subaru!

My parents 2014 Subaru Outback has had this problem at various times. Was taken to Subaru dealer several times and nothing admitted or resolved as they said, unable to replicate the complaint. Third time in the past 3 weeks and this time excessive front drivers side damage and fortunately no one hurt as happened at Costco's parking lot. Father was able to avoid other vehicles and pedestrians directing vehicle to a pole.

Will definitely follow up on this and if anyone else has additional knowledge regarding 2014's, would appreciate information.