Subaru 2004 Forrester break problem/ alignment and cruise control

[yvonne301]

I bought my 2004 Forrester a month and a half ago and I have noticed three
problems with her.
1) alignment problem
2) cruise control activating alone
3) I was driving my car when I stepped on the break the car did not stop,
the break just went to the floor and it did not do anything; causing a
collision with two other cars. I had no control of the vehicle it did not
respond in any way. It is in the dealer and all they can say is that
nothing is wrong. But I read that these cars have this common problem... I
was with my baby! I hate my car now!

Anyone has had this problem?

 

[Subbies Two]

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I bought my 2004 Forrester a month and a half ago and I have noticed three
problems with her.
1) alignment problem

This was probably caused when the vehicle was in transit. Your dealer
should realign the car at no cost to you.

2) cruise control activating alone

The dealer should be able to locate and correct this problem.

3) I was driving my car when I stepped on the break the car did not stop,
the break just went to the floor and it did not do anything; causing a
collision with two other cars. I had no control of the vehicle it did not
respond in any way. It is in the dealer and all they can say is that
nothing is wrong.

Brakes don't fail for no reason on a new car. Something is wrong. I
would first suspect a master cylinder or air and/or water in the brake
system.

Is there another Subaru dealership near you? Your current dealer doesn't
seem to have his act together.

Have you contacted Subaru USA? You should.



But I read that these cars have this common problem... I

 

[BOB HOLLOWAY [ UK].]

cruise control subject of recent recall ,is your service book updated?

 

[yvonne301]

Yes my service book in updated and all in order. Now subaru of america is
sending two mechanics and an engineer. and they even offered me a car
without me asking for one. What does this tell you?

 

[Lord Drool Rockworm]

Hi Yvonne,

Sorry to hear of your troubles. I must say that I've had nothing like
that with my '04 Forrester. I think that the only complaints that I
have with mine would be:

1. Cruse control De-activates. In truth this only happened three
times, all on the same trip when towing a light trailer... (Probably
should not have been using the CC anyway.

2. Rear wiper arm broke off when I shut the hatch. (This I expect
was probably an over tightening of the nut that holds it on, stressing
the plastic in the arm.)

I hope that things do go better for you.

Cheers,
Michael