2010 Subaru Forester Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 58 engine complaints for the 2010 Subaru Forester, 22% of all complaints filed for that year. Most describe sudden unintended acceleration, especially while backing up, with a median failure mileage of 71,662. No related recall covers this pattern.
- Engine complaints
- 58
- 22% of 259
- Crashes reported
- 12
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Median mileage
- 71,662 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration while shifting into reverse or backing up at low speed, with the engine revving to high RPM on its own.
- Several report the vehicle continuing to accelerate even after taking their foot off the accelerator or pressing the brake, leading to a crash into a building, curb, or another vehicle.
- One complaint describes a burning odor and a warning light with a high gauge reading while driving around 60 mph, followed by a fire.
- Some owners state the winter floor mat was checked and ruled out as a cause of the unexpected acceleration.
- Multiple incidents happened while parking at very low speeds (2 to 3 mph), with the car suddenly lurching forward or backward and jumping curbs.
When 2010 Subaru Forester engine complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 2, 2010, latest Dec 9, 2025.
Engine recalls for the 2010 Subaru Forester
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Forester model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Subaru Forester?
- NHTSA lists 58 engine complaints for the 2010 Forester, which is 22% of all complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2010 Subaru Forester engine problems?
- No. The JSON data shows no related recalls listed for this engine complaint pattern.
- At what mileage do these engine problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 71,662 miles.
- What is the most common engine complaint for the 2010 Forester?
- Owners most often describe sudden unintended acceleration, particularly while backing up or parking at low speed, sometimes resulting in a crash.
- Did these engine complaints result in crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to this complaint group shows 12 crashes, 2 fires, and 5 injuries.