# 2013 SUBARU IMPREZA — SERVICE BRAKES
> NHTSA complaint `1435247` · 2017-12-26 · Subaru of America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** SUBARU
- **Model:** IMPREZA
- **Year:** 2013
- **Manufacturer:** Subaru of America, Inc.
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES
- **Miles at failure:** 27,000
- **Speed:** 2 mph
## Narrative
DRIVING UP A SLIGHT GRADE INTO HOME GARAGE I DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR VERY SLIGHTLY .  THE CAR SHOT SUDDENLY FORWARD AND FOOTBRAKE DID NOT RESPOND.  CAR SIDESWIPED OTHER CAR AND BROKE THRU REAR PANEL OF GARAGE BEFORE I COULD STOP IT WITH HANDBRAKE.  MAJOR DAMAGE TO FRONT END OF CAR.
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