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Vehicle hesitates then surges forward violently when accelerator is pressed when engine is cold or in cold weather. Condition improves when engine is warmed up. Dealership and Subaru have not addressed the issue. Dealership will not allow me to drive vehicle as they say it's unsafe, but are not working on solving the issue.
The contact owns a 2010 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, a loud explosion was heard from the rear passenger's side of the vehicle. The vehicle then suddenly accelerated to 100 mph, causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle and crash into a utility pole. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact suffered injuries to the chest area during the crash. A police report was filed at the scene. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 20,000.
- Louisville , KY, USA
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- Washington, DC, USA