10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #3

Jun 222005

Outback 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Cruise control did not disengage resulting in a roll-over accident totaling the vehicle

- Priest River, ID, USA

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problem #2

Sep 091999

(reported on)

Outback

  • miles
When braking to a stop the engine does not downshift causing high idle. Mjs

- Mount Kisc, NY, USA

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problem #1

Nov 121997

(reported on)

Outback

  • miles
Consumer has taken vehicle to dealers on four occasions due to erratic idling. When at stop sign the vehicle will begin to idle and creep forward with increased speed. Other times, whenever vehicle has been driven for approx. 1/2 an hour taking foot off the gas pedal, and the vehicle will drop to 40mph. Then begin speeding back up. Consumer has had this problem occurring since middle of September.

- Leesburg, VA, USA

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