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Stalls When Accelerating
2017 Subaru Forester
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Subaru dealer.
8.0
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $0
- Average Mileage:
- 46,150 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 6 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (6 reports)
engine problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
We were driving at midnight north on 95, going about 70 in the fast lane, 50 mi cruising range left in the tank, when all of a sudden I lost acceleration. The dash lit up. There were hardly any cars on the road luckily, and this being the THIRD time this has happened to me I quickly steered the car into the breakdown lane. This time however, the lights stayed on. We tried to start it up again, but it would only just barely rev.
We called AAA, they gave us a 45 minute wait. Ultimately couldn't locate us because they mistakenly thought we were in Connecticut, despite following the prompts and describing our exact location. They sent another truck 45 minutes later but we were unable to ride with the driver because of COVID precautions. Uber, Lyft, and all local taxis were down, so we walked 3 miles home down the interstate, me in 3 inch platforms (LOL– or am I crying??!! ). The next morning we drove to the mechanic to check on the car, and it started up with no issue at all. I drove it to the gas station to feel it out and fill the tank – no issue. Car started up at the gas station, no problem. Brought it back to the dealership where we bought it.
They just called us and told us that the previous time we brought it in the bad battery clouded them from being able to see the underlying issue. They think this time that it is an issue with the Body Control Module. At this point I have no faith in these people, I do not think they are honest or skilled and I do not know what to do. I have avoided three life-threatening high-speed highway accidents in the last 6 months in this car. Not to mention the pain and inconvenience of having to have your "like new" car towed four times in 6 months. I am terrified to drive it.
- Madeline C., Byfield, MA, US