10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 4 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 15,520 miles
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The contact owns a 2016 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated while driving at a low rate of speed and making a right turn, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration causing the driver to lose control of the steering and drive into the opposite lane and into the neighbor-??s yard. After shifting into neutral, the vehicle decelerated. The vehicle was later towed to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. In addition, on several occasions when turning the vehicle off, the key would remain stuck in the ignition switch. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 24,800. The Vin was not available.
- Fairview Village, PA, USA
While car was slowing in a parking lot area, turning and braking (have witness to attest to this), it had sua (sudden unintended acceleration) as I was about to park and the vehicle went over a curb and through a building wall in less than 10 seconds. The air bags did not deploy. This car also had a recent recall involving the electrical brake system lights/sensors. There was no alcohol, pills or anything of that sort involved and nor was a cell phone in play and no distractions. The car was being parked, as is the case everyday and there was a jolt of acceleration as I was doing so, which in turn caused confusion and panic. My foot was not on the acceleration as this happened. I am very fortunate that no one was hurt. Although, seeing how I have never been involved in a wreck before, this has all been very traumatic. (driving for almost 20 years) I have notified my insurance and Subaru about what happened. Hopefully they can shed some light on the situation so it won't happen to anyway one else. The other people that it has happened to, upon research, my heart goes out to them.
- Edmond, OK, USA
Experienced unexpected acceleration when taking my foot off the break when backing out of a parking spot; successfully stopped the car with the break however when I took my foot off the break again to go forward, the car accelerated driving over a small island and hit a parked car which was pushed into another park car. Airbags did not deploy. No injuries were sustained. Recently an outside Agency was hired by Subaru and an engineer from this Agency completed an inspection. Am waiting to get the results of this report.
- Erdenheim, PA, USA
The contact owns a 2016 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated at a high rate of speed and surged while making a turn in either direction. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed by a dealer. The contact was to check with the manufacturer to determine if they could provide a solution. The failure mileage was not available.
- Seattle, WA, USA
The contact owns a 2016 Subaru Impreza. While driving 3 mph, the vehicle accelerated rapidly without warning and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a whiplash and a bloody nose, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,047.
- St Petersburg, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2016 Subaru Impreza. When the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle unintentionally accelerated without warning. The failure recurred on three different occasions. The vehicle was taken to be diagnosed, but the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 34,500. The VIN was not available.
- Manchester, NH, USA
When trying to accelerate rapidly from a standing or slow moving position the car stalls often times leaving you momentarily stopped in the face of oncoming traffic.this action is sporadic, it does not happen every time you mash the accelerator for take-off. The dealer mechanic says it has been a normal problem with this car.
- Tallahassee, FL, USA
- Scottsville, NY, USA