NHTSA — Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal Problems

1.2

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
145,262 miles

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2005 Subaru Outback Owner Comments

problem #2

Jan 022022

Outback

  • 215,500 miles

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The contact owns a 2005 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving downhill at 40 MPH, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact parked on the side of the road and restarted the vehicle after 3-4 minutes and continued driving to his destination. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was turned off after restarting the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 215,500.

- Bloomington, CA, USA

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problem #1

Dec 272011

Outback 4-cyl

  • 75,023 miles
Intermittent throttle disabled. Car becomes unresponsive to the gas pedal. Engine continues to run but gas pedal has no response.

- Roanoke, VA, USA

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