1.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
99,345 miles

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problem #4

Oct 112019

Outback

  • 174,881 miles
I was driving down a street when my car engine was still running but I had no gas pedal response.so L coasted to side of road an shut it off an started it.then after I did that I got gas pedal response.the check engine light was on after restarting vechile so I had a code scan check it, an a code P2138 showed. The code is for the throttle/pedal sensor. I'm just glad I was not doing 65 on a highway an a semi wasn't behind me or any other vehicle

- Limestone, NY, USA

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problem #3

Apr 092015

Outback

  • 103,500 miles
Well I lost all throttle control for the first time. Engine light was on which disabled the vdc and cruise and the gas pedal. It has happened several times since then. When shutting the car off it is very hard to restart. When this happens and you try to stop the car doesn't want to it just pulses forward so more brake pedal is needed. If you put it in park the engine revs high. This is a known issue with the tps not being able to communicate with the throttle servo via the tcm. This issue happens at random. Usually when I've been driving it for about 10 minutes.

- Lafayette, IN, USA

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problem #2

Jul 082016

Outback

  • 79,000 miles
This is my second complaint to be filed. This has been an ongoing problem since 2013. My 2007 Subaru Outback loses vehicle power as the accelerator stops responding. The cruise control, traction, and check engine lights all become illuminated or flashing. This is especially common upon restarting the car after a short drive, coming to a stop, or after 5-10 minutes from a cold start. Restarting the vehicle until the vehicle will not restart and then restarting once more resets the issue for approximately 24 hours. Cleaning the connector plug to the accelerator temporarily resolves the issue anywhere form 6 months to one week. Subaru has been contacted and issued a generic response mostly dealing with air bag safety concerns. This is a very hazardous default in the vehicle which is being ignored.

- Cedar Park, TX, USA

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problem #1

Jan 152012

Outback 4-cyl

  • 40,000 miles
When the outside temperature is below 32 degrees F, there is a strong odor of exhaust fumes or gas coming from the engine. When you turn the climate control to the cabin air recirculating position the smell decreases dramatically. This car must be driven with a window partially open for fresh air for safety. The odor is strong enough to cause nausea. There are numerous problems on the internet regarding this issue with Subaru. Subaru has never issued a recall to the best of by knowledge.

- Victor, NY, USA

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