NHTSA — Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal Problems

4.7

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
22,667 miles

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1998 Subaru Outback Owner Comments

problem #3

Jan 122004

(reported on)

Outback

  • Automatic transmission
  • 68,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Intermittently when accelerating at a low speed engine revved to 4 rmps and jerked into second gear. Dealership was unable to duplicate the problem, so no remedy was found.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

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problem #2

Mar 252002

Outback

  • miles
While driving at 20mph took feet off gas pedal and vehicle acclerated to 40mph without gas being applied. Dealer contacted.

- New Hyde Park, NY, USA

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problem #1

Mar 081999

(reported on)

Outback

  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes the pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Also after releasing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle surges forward. Cause unknown.

- Des Plaines, IL, USA

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