2013 Subaru Forester Other or unknown Problems

“My mechanic ran a diagnostic after my check engine light kept coming on. It showed that the catalytic converter was failing and would need to be replaced or it would continue to show 'check engine', and the cruise control would no longer work. It has 117,000 miles on it.”

“I understand that there was a recall for this vehicle that claims to be repaired- the ignition turning off while driving. This happened a few minutes ago while driving 65+ on the freeway and we were almost hit by an 18 wheeler because of it. Zero power whatsoever. I was able to put it in neutral and turn the key a few times and restart it. Afterwards, the check engine, stability control, tire pressure, seatbelt lights are all on, cruise control is flashing (I don't use cruise). I don't know how the included picture helps. …”

“My Forester will not release the keys from the ignition, even when I am very careful to put it in park. I understand that this is a well known problem, as they have a TSB 16-112-18r about it. When I contacted Subaru of america, they refused to cover the cost of the repair due to the fact that the car is a 2013 model, even though it only has 36,000 miles on it. They instead provided a coupon for $250 toward the repair. I clearly cannot go anywhere with the car in this condition, as it requires leaving the car unlocked with the keys in the ignition. …”

“I parked in my driveway, which has a slight incline, put car in park but left ignition running and headlights on. I have parked in this space seven years and was not in habit of pulling the parking brake. I had a visitor who needed to see deck steps as it was nighttime. We both got out, went up the steps and I returned to turn off car. When I leave keys in ignition I keep driver's door ajar to prevent unwanted locking. I open door, lean in to turn off key. Before I can reach the key, the car starts rolling backwards. I throw myself sideways to avoid car rolling over me. …”

“Came out of a car wash and shifted from neutral to drive the Subaru Forester accelerated at full speed without touching any pedals. Started pumping brakes but they did nothing. Steered car thru parking lot next to car wash and side-swiped three cars and somehow managed to steer thru the rest of the parking lot without hitting anything or anyone. Drove car into a snow bank and it stopped. The car was totaled. It's a miracle no one was hurt.”