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Active Recalls (7)

20V002000 Jan 2, 2020 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles or...

20V001000 Jan 2, 2020 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (STI included), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicle...

20V003000 Jan 2, 2020 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicl...

19V297000 Apr 11, 2019 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, 2008-2011 Impreza vehicles, 2008-2014 WRX vehicles, 2005-2014 Legacy vehicles, 2005-2014 Outback vehicles and 2006-20...

15V323000 May 28, 2015 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Subaru Baja vehicles manufactured January 22, 2003, to July 21, 2004, 2004-2005 Impreza vehicles manufactured January 28, 200...

14V311000 Jun 10, 2014 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy, 2008-2011 Impreza and 2008-2014 Impreza WRX/STI, and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, currently, or formerly,...

13V110000 Mar 27, 2013 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Subaru is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured from December 2003, through April 2009 and currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illino...

Complaints

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Jun 30, 2025 Service Brakes

I was driving home when my brake pedal went all the way to the floor. Next, I realized I could not stop the vehicle. I was able to pull over and stop. A puddle was pooling under my vehicle by the rear passenger tire. I received no lights or illumination or warning.

Jun 30, 2025 Service Brakes

I was driving home when my brake pedal went all the way to the floor. Next, I realized I could not stop the vehicle. I was able to pull over and stop. A puddle was pooling under my vehicle by the rear passenger tire. I received no lights or illumination or warning.

Mar 4, 2025 Service Brakes

My brake warning light came on as I was driving down a steep decline on a narrow road. When I found a safe place to pull over I found I had very little brakes. It was found that once a plastic shield was removed from the rear of the car that the plastic shield was full of mud and water and had corro...

Mar 4, 2025 Service Brakes

My brake warning light came on as I was driving down a steep decline on a narrow road. When I found a safe place to pull over I found I had very little brakes. It was found that once a plastic shield was removed from the rear of the car that the plastic shield was full of mud and water and had corro...

Apr 18, 2024 Service Brakes

Was driving approximately 35mph missed my turn went to hit brakes and brakes pedal went straight to the floor.started pumping the brakes to stop the car and had to use emergency brake to stop completely. After getting car home inspected rear brakes and both rear brakes lines are rust covered at conn...

Apr 18, 2024 Service Brakes

Was driving approximately 35mph missed my turn went to hit brakes and brakes pedal went straight to the floor.started pumping the brakes to stop the car and had to use emergency brake to stop completely. After getting car home inspected rear brakes and both rear brakes lines are rust covered at conn...

Sep 15, 2023 Service Brakes

All the brake lines rusted through where they were unprotected and inserted into body clips resulting in a complete loss of brake fluid and the inability to stop the vehicle.

Sep 15, 2023 Service Brakes

All the brake lines rusted through where they were unprotected and inserted into body clips resulting in a complete loss of brake fluid and the inability to stop the vehicle.

Dec 2, 2022 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 168,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V311000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and had the recall repair completed. The contact stated on 11/30/2022 while his wife was driving 35 MPH, the bra...

Dec 2, 2022 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 168,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V311000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and had the recall repair completed. The contact stated on 11/30/2022 while his wife was driving 35 MPH, the bra...

Nov 20, 2022 Service Brakes 288,500 mi

Rusting brake line recall WQK47 supposedly done to the vehicle June of 2015 with the vehicle having 244,246 miles. No brake lines were replaced at that time and only assume they only sprayed something on them. Car now has 288,500 miles and the right rear brake line rotted out in the clip mount to ...

Nov 20, 2022 Service Brakes 288,500 mi

Rusting brake line recall WQK47 supposedly done to the vehicle June of 2015 with the vehicle having 244,246 miles. No brake lines were replaced at that time and only assume they only sprayed something on them. Car now has 288,500 miles and the right rear brake line rotted out in the clip mount to ...

Sep 11, 2022 Electrical System

Rear hatch door malfunction of security lock.

Sep 11, 2022 Electrical System

Rear hatch door malfunction of security lock.

Apr 15, 2022 Engine

The engine will randomly loose power. This has happened three times now. You must coast to a stop, turn the key off and try to restart the car. Sometime it will take several tries to restart. I see this as a real safety concern in heavy traffic. Especially so if heavy traffic makes it impossibl...

Apr 15, 2022 Vehicle Speed Control

The engine will randomly loose power. This has happened three times now. You must coast to a stop, turn the key off and try to restart the car. Sometime it will take several tries to restart. I see this as a real safety concern in heavy traffic. Especially so if heavy traffic makes it impossibl...

Apr 15, 2022 Engine

The engine will randomly loose power. This has happened three times now. You must coast to a stop, turn the key off and try to restart the car. Sometime it will take several tries to restart. I see this as a real safety concern in heavy traffic. Especially so if heavy traffic makes it impossibl...

Apr 15, 2022 Vehicle Speed Control

The engine will randomly loose power. This has happened three times now. You must coast to a stop, turn the key off and try to restart the car. Sometime it will take several tries to restart. I see this as a real safety concern in heavy traffic. Especially so if heavy traffic makes it impossibl...

Feb 7, 2022 Unknown Or Other

The vehicle becomes uncontrollable on light ice. The rear end will "ghost walk" (seems to steer on its own). I have driven in snow my entire life and have never experienced this issue in any other vehicle. I am also an ASE certified master technician. It only happens if I have passengers in the rear...

Feb 7, 2022 Suspension

The vehicle becomes uncontrollable on light ice. The rear end will "ghost walk" (seems to steer on its own). I have driven in snow my entire life and have never experienced this issue in any other vehicle. I am also an ASE certified master technician. It only happens if I have passengers in the rear...

Feb 7, 2022 Unknown Or Other

The vehicle becomes uncontrollable on light ice. The rear end will "ghost walk" (seems to steer on its own). I have driven in snow my entire life and have never experienced this issue in any other vehicle. I am also an ASE certified master technician. It only happens if I have passengers in the rear...

Feb 7, 2022 Suspension

The vehicle becomes uncontrollable on light ice. The rear end will "ghost walk" (seems to steer on its own). I have driven in snow my entire life and have never experienced this issue in any other vehicle. I am also an ASE certified master technician. It only happens if I have passengers in the rear...

Jan 1, 2022 Electrical System

The accelerator pedal position sensor is faulty. It is prone to wear in these vehicles based on my research. This caused my car to go into limp-mode on the highway, rapidly cutting my speed in half. The accelerator provides no response until vehicle was restarted. The ECU put out the code P2138 for ...

Jan 1, 2022 Vehicle Speed Control

The accelerator pedal position sensor is faulty. It is prone to wear in these vehicles based on my research. This caused my car to go into limp-mode on the highway, rapidly cutting my speed in half. The accelerator provides no response until vehicle was restarted. The ECU put out the code P2138 for ...

Jan 1, 2022 Electrical System

The accelerator pedal position sensor is faulty. It is prone to wear in these vehicles based on my research. This caused my car to go into limp-mode on the highway, rapidly cutting my speed in half. The accelerator provides no response until vehicle was restarted. The ECU put out the code P2138 for ...

Jan 1, 2022 Vehicle Speed Control

The accelerator pedal position sensor is faulty. It is prone to wear in these vehicles based on my research. This caused my car to go into limp-mode on the highway, rapidly cutting my speed in half. The accelerator provides no response until vehicle was restarted. The ECU put out the code P2138 for ...

Oct 14, 2021 Electrical System

OBD Code P2138 (Throttle/ Pedal Position Sensor/ Switch D / E voltage correlation). This code pops up intermittently resulting in the car going into "limp mode". Truly dangerous, if this occurs when traveling at speed in traffic or when pulling away from a stop light. It is hard to pin down; but, ...

Oct 14, 2021 Electrical System

OBD Code P2138 (Throttle/ Pedal Position Sensor/ Switch D / E voltage correlation). This code pops up intermittently resulting in the car going into "limp mode". Truly dangerous, if this occurs when traveling at speed in traffic or when pulling away from a stop light. It is hard to pin down; but, ...

Sep 23, 2021 Fuel System, Gasoline 217,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle shut-off with the check engine and cruise control warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle went into limp mode as the contact steered the vehicle to the shoulder of the highway. Due to...

Sep 23, 2021 Fuel System, Gasoline 217,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle shut-off with the check engine and cruise control warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle went into limp mode as the contact steered the vehicle to the shoulder of the highway. Due to...

Mar 26, 2021 Air Bags 160,000 mi

2006 SUBARU OUTBACK HEAD GASKETS WENT BAD AT ABOUT 35,000 MILES.HAD TO REPLACE THOSE CALLED SUBARU AND THEY HELP ME GET THOSE REPLACED. THOUGHT ALL WAS WELL SOON AFTER, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INCLUDING THE AIR CONDITIONER AND THE HEATER .THEN I WAS TOLD THAT THE AIRBAGS WERE DEFAULTED AND TO BRING IT...

Mar 26, 2021 Electrical System 160,000 mi

2006 SUBARU OUTBACK HEAD GASKETS WENT BAD AT ABOUT 35,000 MILES.HAD TO REPLACE THOSE CALLED SUBARU AND THEY HELP ME GET THOSE REPLACED. THOUGHT ALL WAS WELL SOON AFTER, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INCLUDING THE AIR CONDITIONER AND THE HEATER .THEN I WAS TOLD THAT THE AIRBAGS WERE DEFAULTED AND TO BRING IT...

Mar 26, 2021 Wheels 160,000 mi

2006 SUBARU OUTBACK HEAD GASKETS WENT BAD AT ABOUT 35,000 MILES.HAD TO REPLACE THOSE CALLED SUBARU AND THEY HELP ME GET THOSE REPLACED. THOUGHT ALL WAS WELL SOON AFTER, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INCLUDING THE AIR CONDITIONER AND THE HEATER .THEN I WAS TOLD THAT THE AIRBAGS WERE DEFAULTED AND TO BRING IT...

Mar 26, 2021 Air Bags 160,000 mi

2006 SUBARU OUTBACK HEAD GASKETS WENT BAD AT ABOUT 35,000 MILES.HAD TO REPLACE THOSE CALLED SUBARU AND THEY HELP ME GET THOSE REPLACED. THOUGHT ALL WAS WELL SOON AFTER, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INCLUDING THE AIR CONDITIONER AND THE HEATER .THEN I WAS TOLD THAT THE AIRBAGS WERE DEFAULTED AND TO BRING IT...

Mar 26, 2021 Electrical System 160,000 mi

2006 SUBARU OUTBACK HEAD GASKETS WENT BAD AT ABOUT 35,000 MILES.HAD TO REPLACE THOSE CALLED SUBARU AND THEY HELP ME GET THOSE REPLACED. THOUGHT ALL WAS WELL SOON AFTER, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INCLUDING THE AIR CONDITIONER AND THE HEATER .THEN I WAS TOLD THAT THE AIRBAGS WERE DEFAULTED AND TO BRING IT...

Mar 26, 2021 Wheels 160,000 mi

2006 SUBARU OUTBACK HEAD GASKETS WENT BAD AT ABOUT 35,000 MILES.HAD TO REPLACE THOSE CALLED SUBARU AND THEY HELP ME GET THOSE REPLACED. THOUGHT ALL WAS WELL SOON AFTER, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INCLUDING THE AIR CONDITIONER AND THE HEATER .THEN I WAS TOLD THAT THE AIRBAGS WERE DEFAULTED AND TO BRING IT...

Mar 2, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System 140,000 mi

I EXPERIENCED MY GAS PEDAL NO LONGER WORKING WHILE DRIVING, CAR WAS DRIVING WELL, ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET GOING ABOUT 25 MPH, THEN THERE WAS SUDDENLY NO GAS/ACCELERATION, HAD TO COAST TO A STOP. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT WAS FLASHING. ABOUT 2 HOURS LATER THE CAR WAS RUNNIN...

Mar 2, 2021 Vehicle Speed Control 140,000 mi

I EXPERIENCED MY GAS PEDAL NO LONGER WORKING WHILE DRIVING, CAR WAS DRIVING WELL, ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET GOING ABOUT 25 MPH, THEN THERE WAS SUDDENLY NO GAS/ACCELERATION, HAD TO COAST TO A STOP. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT WAS FLASHING. ABOUT 2 HOURS LATER THE CAR WAS RUNNIN...

Mar 2, 2021 Unknown Or Other 140,000 mi

I EXPERIENCED MY GAS PEDAL NO LONGER WORKING WHILE DRIVING, CAR WAS DRIVING WELL, ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET GOING ABOUT 25 MPH, THEN THERE WAS SUDDENLY NO GAS/ACCELERATION, HAD TO COAST TO A STOP. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT WAS FLASHING. ABOUT 2 HOURS LATER THE CAR WAS RUNNIN...

Mar 2, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System 140,000 mi

I EXPERIENCED MY GAS PEDAL NO LONGER WORKING WHILE DRIVING, CAR WAS DRIVING WELL, ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET GOING ABOUT 25 MPH, THEN THERE WAS SUDDENLY NO GAS/ACCELERATION, HAD TO COAST TO A STOP. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT WAS FLASHING. ABOUT 2 HOURS LATER THE CAR WAS RUNNIN...

Mar 2, 2021 Vehicle Speed Control 140,000 mi

I EXPERIENCED MY GAS PEDAL NO LONGER WORKING WHILE DRIVING, CAR WAS DRIVING WELL, ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET GOING ABOUT 25 MPH, THEN THERE WAS SUDDENLY NO GAS/ACCELERATION, HAD TO COAST TO A STOP. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT WAS FLASHING. ABOUT 2 HOURS LATER THE CAR WAS RUNNIN...

Mar 2, 2021 Unknown Or Other 140,000 mi

I EXPERIENCED MY GAS PEDAL NO LONGER WORKING WHILE DRIVING, CAR WAS DRIVING WELL, ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET GOING ABOUT 25 MPH, THEN THERE WAS SUDDENLY NO GAS/ACCELERATION, HAD TO COAST TO A STOP. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT WAS FLASHING. ABOUT 2 HOURS LATER THE CAR WAS RUNNIN...

Feb 19, 2021 Unknown Or Other 156,000 mi

I'M DRIVING ALONG & SUDDENLY ALL THE LIGHTS GO ON & THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DOES NOTHING, THE CAR JUST LOSES POWER. I HAVE TO PULL OVER, NOT ALWAYS IN A SAFE SPOT, BECAUSE IT WON'T DO ANYTHING! TURN THE CAR OFF & WAIT 5 MINUTES. THEN IT WILL START BACK UP, WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT & CRUISE CONTROL...

Feb 19, 2021 Unknown Or Other 156,000 mi

I'M DRIVING ALONG & SUDDENLY ALL THE LIGHTS GO ON & THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DOES NOTHING, THE CAR JUST LOSES POWER. I HAVE TO PULL OVER, NOT ALWAYS IN A SAFE SPOT, BECAUSE IT WON'T DO ANYTHING! TURN THE CAR OFF & WAIT 5 MINUTES. THEN IT WILL START BACK UP, WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT & CRUISE CONTROL...

Feb 16, 2021 Vehicle Speed Control 146,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT DOWN THE HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 50-60 MPH AND OUT OF NOWHERE MY THROTTLE PEDDLE FAILED TO WORK. MY CAR IMMEDIATELY SLOWED DOWN TO A CRAWL AND I HAD TO QUICKLY FIND A SAFE PLACE TO PULL OVER ON A ROAD WITH BARELY ANY SHOULDER. LUCKILY NOT MANY CARS WERE ON THE ROAD SO I DID NOT HA...

Feb 16, 2021 Vehicle Speed Control 146,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT DOWN THE HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 50-60 MPH AND OUT OF NOWHERE MY THROTTLE PEDDLE FAILED TO WORK. MY CAR IMMEDIATELY SLOWED DOWN TO A CRAWL AND I HAD TO QUICKLY FIND A SAFE PLACE TO PULL OVER ON A ROAD WITH BARELY ANY SHOULDER. LUCKILY NOT MANY CARS WERE ON THE ROAD SO I DID NOT HA...

Jan 5, 2021 Vehicle Speed Control 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HOWEVER, THE PEDAL REMAINED IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO LIMP MODE. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER, TURNED OFF AND...

Jan 5, 2021 Vehicle Speed Control 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HOWEVER, THE PEDAL REMAINED IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO LIMP MODE. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER, TURNED OFF AND...

Nov 26, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 156,000 mi

AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SOLID WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT BLINKING. THE CAR DID NOT RESPOND TO ANY INPUTS FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND BEGAN TO DECELERATE. UPON STOPPING AND SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL THE CAR HELD ITSELF AROUND 2800RPM WITH NO ...

Nov 26, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control 156,000 mi

AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SOLID WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT BLINKING. THE CAR DID NOT RESPOND TO ANY INPUTS FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND BEGAN TO DECELERATE. UPON STOPPING AND SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL THE CAR HELD ITSELF AROUND 2800RPM WITH NO ...

Nov 26, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 156,000 mi

AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SOLID WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT BLINKING. THE CAR DID NOT RESPOND TO ANY INPUTS FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND BEGAN TO DECELERATE. UPON STOPPING AND SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL THE CAR HELD ITSELF AROUND 2800RPM WITH NO ...

Nov 26, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control 156,000 mi

AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SOLID WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT BLINKING. THE CAR DID NOT RESPOND TO ANY INPUTS FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND BEGAN TO DECELERATE. UPON STOPPING AND SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL THE CAR HELD ITSELF AROUND 2800RPM WITH NO ...

Jun 16, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 190,000 mi

GAS PEDAL QUITS WORKING LEAVING MY DAUGHTER STRANDED, MUST BE IN THE DRIVE BY WIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, LOOKING AT FORUMS, THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE. *TR

Jun 16, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control 190,000 mi

GAS PEDAL QUITS WORKING LEAVING MY DAUGHTER STRANDED, MUST BE IN THE DRIVE BY WIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, LOOKING AT FORUMS, THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE. *TR

Jun 16, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 190,000 mi

GAS PEDAL QUITS WORKING LEAVING MY DAUGHTER STRANDED, MUST BE IN THE DRIVE BY WIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, LOOKING AT FORUMS, THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE. *TR

Jun 16, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control 190,000 mi

GAS PEDAL QUITS WORKING LEAVING MY DAUGHTER STRANDED, MUST BE IN THE DRIVE BY WIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, LOOKING AT FORUMS, THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE. *TR

Mar 31, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control 118,300 mi

THREE TIMES THE ENGINE RPM'S SPEED UP AND THE THROTTLE PEDDLE FAILS TO WORK, THE ONLY WAY TO RESET THIS IS PULL TO THE SIDE TURN CAR OFF AND IT USUALLY BUT NOT ALWAYS RESETS. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE WHILE CAR WAS IN MOTION AND ONCE WHILE CAR WAS IN PARK. LUCKILY I WAS IN A 40 MPH ZONE WHEN THIS HAPP...

Mar 31, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control 118,300 mi

THREE TIMES THE ENGINE RPM'S SPEED UP AND THE THROTTLE PEDDLE FAILS TO WORK, THE ONLY WAY TO RESET THIS IS PULL TO THE SIDE TURN CAR OFF AND IT USUALLY BUT NOT ALWAYS RESETS. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE WHILE CAR WAS IN MOTION AND ONCE WHILE CAR WAS IN PARK. LUCKILY I WAS IN A 40 MPH ZONE WHEN THIS HAPP...

Mar 22, 2020 Service Brakes 127,196 mi

UPON RETURNING TO MY HOME LAST WEEK I NEARLY WENT THROUGH MY GARAGE AFTER MY BRAKE LINES FAILED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, LUCKY FOR ME I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AS I KNEW ONCE DEPRESSED ALL THE WAY I WOULD HAVE SOME REMAINING BRAKING ABILITIES. I DO LIVE IN MICHIGAN WHICH DOES ACCO...

Mar 22, 2020 Service Brakes 127,196 mi

UPON RETURNING TO MY HOME LAST WEEK I NEARLY WENT THROUGH MY GARAGE AFTER MY BRAKE LINES FAILED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, LUCKY FOR ME I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AS I KNEW ONCE DEPRESSED ALL THE WAY I WOULD HAVE SOME REMAINING BRAKING ABILITIES. I DO LIVE IN MICHIGAN WHICH DOES ACCO...

Mar 2, 2020 Air Bags 49,000 mi

SUBARU DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO DISCUSS SAFETY ISSUE RECALLS SELLING VEHICLE WITH OPEN SAFETY RECALLS AND OTHER SAFETY ISSUES THAT COULD HAVE BEEN EASILY REMEDIED. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN FOR SERVICE AND PROBLEMS WERE NOT ADDRESSED. DEALERSHIP CLAIMS "SOLD AS IS" AND BUYER BEWARE, AFTER WE HAD LEASED A...

Mar 2, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 49,000 mi

SUBARU DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO DISCUSS SAFETY ISSUE RECALLS SELLING VEHICLE WITH OPEN SAFETY RECALLS AND OTHER SAFETY ISSUES THAT COULD HAVE BEEN EASILY REMEDIED. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN FOR SERVICE AND PROBLEMS WERE NOT ADDRESSED. DEALERSHIP CLAIMS "SOLD AS IS" AND BUYER BEWARE, AFTER WE HAD LEASED A...

Mar 2, 2020 Seats 49,000 mi

SUBARU DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO DISCUSS SAFETY ISSUE RECALLS SELLING VEHICLE WITH OPEN SAFETY RECALLS AND OTHER SAFETY ISSUES THAT COULD HAVE BEEN EASILY REMEDIED. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN FOR SERVICE AND PROBLEMS WERE NOT ADDRESSED. DEALERSHIP CLAIMS "SOLD AS IS" AND BUYER BEWARE, AFTER WE HAD LEASED A...

Mar 2, 2020 Air Bags 49,000 mi

SUBARU DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO DISCUSS SAFETY ISSUE RECALLS SELLING VEHICLE WITH OPEN SAFETY RECALLS AND OTHER SAFETY ISSUES THAT COULD HAVE BEEN EASILY REMEDIED. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN FOR SERVICE AND PROBLEMS WERE NOT ADDRESSED. DEALERSHIP CLAIMS "SOLD AS IS" AND BUYER BEWARE, AFTER WE HAD LEASED A...

Mar 2, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 49,000 mi

SUBARU DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO DISCUSS SAFETY ISSUE RECALLS SELLING VEHICLE WITH OPEN SAFETY RECALLS AND OTHER SAFETY ISSUES THAT COULD HAVE BEEN EASILY REMEDIED. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN FOR SERVICE AND PROBLEMS WERE NOT ADDRESSED. DEALERSHIP CLAIMS "SOLD AS IS" AND BUYER BEWARE, AFTER WE HAD LEASED A...

Mar 2, 2020 Seats 49,000 mi

SUBARU DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO DISCUSS SAFETY ISSUE RECALLS SELLING VEHICLE WITH OPEN SAFETY RECALLS AND OTHER SAFETY ISSUES THAT COULD HAVE BEEN EASILY REMEDIED. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN FOR SERVICE AND PROBLEMS WERE NOT ADDRESSED. DEALERSHIP CLAIMS "SOLD AS IS" AND BUYER BEWARE, AFTER WE HAD LEASED A...

Feb 29, 2020 Electrical System 125,000 mi

NO HEAT, AIR AND OF ALL DEFROST FOR THE FRONT WINDOW STOPS WORKING WHILE DRIVING, ALSO EVERYTHING IS CONTROLLED THRU THE RADIO WHICK COULD HAVE BAD COLD SOLDER JOINTS . VERY DANGEROUS WHEN SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY

Feb 29, 2020 Visibility/wiper 125,000 mi

NO HEAT, AIR AND OF ALL DEFROST FOR THE FRONT WINDOW STOPS WORKING WHILE DRIVING, ALSO EVERYTHING IS CONTROLLED THRU THE RADIO WHICK COULD HAVE BAD COLD SOLDER JOINTS . VERY DANGEROUS WHEN SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY

Feb 29, 2020 Electrical System 125,000 mi

NO HEAT, AIR AND OF ALL DEFROST FOR THE FRONT WINDOW STOPS WORKING WHILE DRIVING, ALSO EVERYTHING IS CONTROLLED THRU THE RADIO WHICK COULD HAVE BAD COLD SOLDER JOINTS . VERY DANGEROUS WHEN SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY

Feb 29, 2020 Visibility/wiper 125,000 mi

NO HEAT, AIR AND OF ALL DEFROST FOR THE FRONT WINDOW STOPS WORKING WHILE DRIVING, ALSO EVERYTHING IS CONTROLLED THRU THE RADIO WHICK COULD HAVE BAD COLD SOLDER JOINTS . VERY DANGEROUS WHEN SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY

Feb 21, 2020 Air Bags

THE CAR'S AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. IT WAS RECALLED FOR AN AIR BAG ISSUE ONE OR TWO YEARS AGO SO I TOOK THE CAR TO THE SUBARU DEALERSHIP TO FIX THE ISSUE. BUT NOW THIS LIGHT CAME ON ABOUT A MONTH AGO. IT TURNS OFF AT TIMES, BUT IT COMES BACK ON EVENTUALLY.

Feb 21, 2020 Air Bags

THE CAR'S AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. IT WAS RECALLED FOR AN AIR BAG ISSUE ONE OR TWO YEARS AGO SO I TOOK THE CAR TO THE SUBARU DEALERSHIP TO FIX THE ISSUE. BUT NOW THIS LIGHT CAME ON ABOUT A MONTH AGO. IT TURNS OFF AT TIMES, BUT IT COMES BACK ON EVENTUALLY.

Feb 9, 2020 Engine Fire 190,000 mi

ABOUT 4 WEEKS AGO, ON LATE SATURDAY MORNING, DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE, FROM RICHMOND, VA MY CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE IN HAMPTON. THE CAR JOLTED A LITTLE AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, SMOKE BECAME VISIBLE, BUT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS NOT RUNNING HIGH. A WITNESS RAN TOWARD T...

Feb 9, 2020 Unknown Or Other Fire 190,000 mi

ABOUT 4 WEEKS AGO, ON LATE SATURDAY MORNING, DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE, FROM RICHMOND, VA MY CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE IN HAMPTON. THE CAR JOLTED A LITTLE AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, SMOKE BECAME VISIBLE, BUT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS NOT RUNNING HIGH. A WITNESS RAN TOWARD T...

Feb 9, 2020 Engine Fire 190,000 mi

ABOUT 4 WEEKS AGO, ON LATE SATURDAY MORNING, DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE, FROM RICHMOND, VA MY CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE IN HAMPTON. THE CAR JOLTED A LITTLE AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, SMOKE BECAME VISIBLE, BUT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS NOT RUNNING HIGH. A WITNESS RAN TOWARD T...

Feb 9, 2020 Unknown Or Other Fire 190,000 mi

ABOUT 4 WEEKS AGO, ON LATE SATURDAY MORNING, DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE, FROM RICHMOND, VA MY CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE IN HAMPTON. THE CAR JOLTED A LITTLE AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, SMOKE BECAME VISIBLE, BUT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS NOT RUNNING HIGH. A WITNESS RAN TOWARD T...

Feb 6, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control 122,500 mi

THE SAME PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS, RANDOMLY, WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, BOTH ON HIGHWAY AND ON AUXILIARY ROADS AT LOWER SPEEDS. ON 01/20/2020, WHILE DRIVING ~65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, SUDDENLY, THE CAR LOST POWER--ALTHOUGH MY FOOT WAS ON THE GAS PEDAL, NO ACCELER...

Feb 6, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control 122,500 mi

THE SAME PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS, RANDOMLY, WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, BOTH ON HIGHWAY AND ON AUXILIARY ROADS AT LOWER SPEEDS. ON 01/20/2020, WHILE DRIVING ~65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, SUDDENLY, THE CAR LOST POWER--ALTHOUGH MY FOOT WAS ON THE GAS PEDAL, NO ACCELER...

Feb 2, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control 150,000 mi

P2138 CHECK ENGINE CODE. VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER WHILE TRAVELING 55MPH IN 4 LANES OF TRAFFIC. GAS PEDAL DIDN'T WORK AND THE ENGINE WAS RACING. THANKFULLY I WAS ABLE TO COAST OVER INTO THE LEFT TURN LANE. THE VEHICLE WOULD ONLY MOVE FORWARD WHILE IN DRIVE AND AT A SLOW CRAWL. I WAS ABLE TO GET A LARGE...

Feb 2, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control 150,000 mi

P2138 CHECK ENGINE CODE. VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER WHILE TRAVELING 55MPH IN 4 LANES OF TRAFFIC. GAS PEDAL DIDN'T WORK AND THE ENGINE WAS RACING. THANKFULLY I WAS ABLE TO COAST OVER INTO THE LEFT TURN LANE. THE VEHICLE WOULD ONLY MOVE FORWARD WHILE IN DRIVE AND AT A SLOW CRAWL. I WAS ABLE TO GET A LARGE...

Jan 30, 2020 Electrical System 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE STALLED. SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS WERE THEN ILLUMINATED AFTER THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE BATTERY TERMINALS WERE DISCONNECTED AND THEN RECONNECTED AND THE ...

Jan 30, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 166,000 mi

WHILE MY 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK WAS AT THE DEALER FOR THE EXPANDED TAKATA RECALL, THEY NOTIFIED ME THAT THEY FOUND A LEAK IN MY GAS TANK. I HAVE FOUND SEVERAL PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS ONLINE AND CAN'T IMAGINE WHY THIS IS NOT BEING ADDRESSED AS A SAFETY CONCERN.

Jan 30, 2020 Electrical System 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE STALLED. SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS WERE THEN ILLUMINATED AFTER THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE BATTERY TERMINALS WERE DISCONNECTED AND THEN RECONNECTED AND THE ...

Jan 30, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 166,000 mi

WHILE MY 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK WAS AT THE DEALER FOR THE EXPANDED TAKATA RECALL, THEY NOTIFIED ME THAT THEY FOUND A LEAK IN MY GAS TANK. I HAVE FOUND SEVERAL PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS ONLINE AND CAN'T IMAGINE WHY THIS IS NOT BEING ADDRESSED AS A SAFETY CONCERN.

Jan 17, 2020 Power Train 150,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY TRANSMISSION COOLER FITTING STRIPPED OUT, EMPTYING TRANSMISSION FLUID AND RUINING TRANSMISSION. AS CAN BE SEEN IN PICTURE, OEM COMPONENT HAS VERY FEW THREADS WHICH ARE SHEARED AND COVERED IN FACTORY LOCTITE. THIS IS NOT AN INSPECTABLE COMPONENT, NOR LISTED ON ANY MAINTENANCE...

Jan 17, 2020 Electrical System 150,000 mi

VEHICLE DEVELOPED ISSUE ERROR CODE P2138, THROTTLE SENSOR ON GAS PEDAL DESYNCHRONIZES CAUSING VEHICLE TO GO INTO EMERGENCY SAFETY MODE WHERE POWER IS LOST, GOES INTO A HIGH IDLE, AND VEHICLE MUST BE PARKED AND RESTARTED MULTIPLE TIMES BEFORE POWERTRAIN REACTIVATES. CAUSED BY FAULTY DESIGN OF POTENTI...

Jan 17, 2020 Power Train 150,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY TRANSMISSION COOLER FITTING STRIPPED OUT, EMPTYING TRANSMISSION FLUID AND RUINING TRANSMISSION. AS CAN BE SEEN IN PICTURE, OEM COMPONENT HAS VERY FEW THREADS WHICH ARE SHEARED AND COVERED IN FACTORY LOCTITE. THIS IS NOT AN INSPECTABLE COMPONENT, NOR LISTED ON ANY MAINTENANCE...

Jan 17, 2020 Electrical System 150,000 mi

VEHICLE DEVELOPED ISSUE ERROR CODE P2138, THROTTLE SENSOR ON GAS PEDAL DESYNCHRONIZES CAUSING VEHICLE TO GO INTO EMERGENCY SAFETY MODE WHERE POWER IS LOST, GOES INTO A HIGH IDLE, AND VEHICLE MUST BE PARKED AND RESTARTED MULTIPLE TIMES BEFORE POWERTRAIN REACTIVATES. CAUSED BY FAULTY DESIGN OF POTENTI...

Nov 18, 2019 Service Brakes 1,430,000 mi

MY SON LOST HIS BRAKES AND NEARLY WRECKED THE OTHER DAY. BRAKE LINE RUPTURED AND THE DEALER WON'T HONOR THE RECALL ON THEM BECAUSE THEY GOT SOME HALF-ASS RECALL TREATMENT BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER. SUBARU DID NOT DO A PROPER FIX TO THESE LINES AND THEY KNOW IT! WHAT ARE WE SUPPOSE TO DO WITH A CAR WITH ...

Nov 18, 2019 Service Brakes 1,430,000 mi

MY SON LOST HIS BRAKES AND NEARLY WRECKED THE OTHER DAY. BRAKE LINE RUPTURED AND THE DEALER WON'T HONOR THE RECALL ON THEM BECAUSE THEY GOT SOME HALF-ASS RECALL TREATMENT BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER. SUBARU DID NOT DO A PROPER FIX TO THESE LINES AND THEY KNOW IT! WHAT ARE WE SUPPOSE TO DO WITH A CAR WITH ...

Sep 9, 2019 Fuel System, Gasoline 153,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BERTERA SUBARU (499 RIVERDALE ST, WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA 01089, (413) 734-4964) AND A SMOKE TEST WAS COMPLETED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE TECHNICIAN THAT A NEW FUEL...

Sep 9, 2019 Fuel System, Gasoline 153,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BERTERA SUBARU (499 RIVERDALE ST, WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA 01089, (413) 734-4964) AND A SMOKE TEST WAS COMPLETED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE TECHNICIAN THAT A NEW FUEL...

May 7, 2019 Air Bags

I GOT A RECALL NOTICE FOR FIXING PASSENGER SEAR AIR BAG. BUT IT DOES NOT APPEAR ON THIS NHTSA WEBSITE. IT STILL SAY 0 UNREPAIRED RECALLS. HOW CAN ANYONE TRUST THIS WEBSITE?

May 7, 2019 Air Bags

I GOT A RECALL NOTICE FOR FIXING PASSENGER SEAR AIR BAG. BUT IT DOES NOT APPEAR ON THIS NHTSA WEBSITE. IT STILL SAY 0 UNREPAIRED RECALLS. HOW CAN ANYONE TRUST THIS WEBSITE?

Mar 5, 2019 Service Brakes

MY VEHICLE ONLY HAS 40,000 MILES ON IT. IT IS NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY FROM 2NS-3RD GEAR WHILE DRIVING, IT JERKS PRETTY HARD IF COLD, I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS BRAKE PROBLEMS, TAKES A LONG TIME TO STOP AT SLOW SPEEDS, & I'M HAVING NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH SUSPENSION. BALLJOINTS KEEP CLICKING WHILE REVERSING, (CO...

Mar 5, 2019 Engine

MY VEHICLE ONLY HAS 40,000 MILES ON IT. IT IS NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY FROM 2NS-3RD GEAR WHILE DRIVING, IT JERKS PRETTY HARD IF COLD, I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS BRAKE PROBLEMS, TAKES A LONG TIME TO STOP AT SLOW SPEEDS, & I'M HAVING NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH SUSPENSION. BALLJOINTS KEEP CLICKING WHILE REVERSING, (CO...

Mar 5, 2019 Suspension

MY VEHICLE ONLY HAS 40,000 MILES ON IT. IT IS NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY FROM 2NS-3RD GEAR WHILE DRIVING, IT JERKS PRETTY HARD IF COLD, I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS BRAKE PROBLEMS, TAKES A LONG TIME TO STOP AT SLOW SPEEDS, & I'M HAVING NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH SUSPENSION. BALLJOINTS KEEP CLICKING WHILE REVERSING, (CO...

Mar 5, 2019 Service Brakes

MY VEHICLE ONLY HAS 40,000 MILES ON IT. IT IS NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY FROM 2NS-3RD GEAR WHILE DRIVING, IT JERKS PRETTY HARD IF COLD, I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS BRAKE PROBLEMS, TAKES A LONG TIME TO STOP AT SLOW SPEEDS, & I'M HAVING NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH SUSPENSION. BALLJOINTS KEEP CLICKING WHILE REVERSING, (CO...

Mar 5, 2019 Engine

MY VEHICLE ONLY HAS 40,000 MILES ON IT. IT IS NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY FROM 2NS-3RD GEAR WHILE DRIVING, IT JERKS PRETTY HARD IF COLD, I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS BRAKE PROBLEMS, TAKES A LONG TIME TO STOP AT SLOW SPEEDS, & I'M HAVING NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH SUSPENSION. BALLJOINTS KEEP CLICKING WHILE REVERSING, (CO...

Mar 5, 2019 Suspension

MY VEHICLE ONLY HAS 40,000 MILES ON IT. IT IS NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY FROM 2NS-3RD GEAR WHILE DRIVING, IT JERKS PRETTY HARD IF COLD, I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS BRAKE PROBLEMS, TAKES A LONG TIME TO STOP AT SLOW SPEEDS, & I'M HAVING NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH SUSPENSION. BALLJOINTS KEEP CLICKING WHILE REVERSING, (CO...

Feb 22, 2019 Air Bags

2006 SUBARU LEGACY OUTBACK LL BEAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO AIRBAG RECALL NOTICES BEING SENT TO THEM THOUGH THEY NO LONGER OWN VEHICLE. *AS *TR

Feb 22, 2019 Air Bags

2006 SUBARU LEGACY OUTBACK LL BEAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO AIRBAG RECALL NOTICES BEING SENT TO THEM THOUGH THEY NO LONGER OWN VEHICLE. *AS *TR

Feb 15, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 175,000 mi

ERROR CODE P2138, LOTS OF PEOPLE ARE TALKING ABOUT HOW SUBARU IS NOT FIXING OR CALLING OUT THE DEFECT IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR. ISSUES WITH CONNECTIONS OF THE PLUG, WATER/DIRT CAUSING CORROSION TO NOT ALLOW IT TO WORK, AND DEALERS NOT FIXING THE REAL ISSUE. I WAS DRIVING AND SL...

Feb 15, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 175,000 mi

ERROR CODE P2138, LOTS OF PEOPLE ARE TALKING ABOUT HOW SUBARU IS NOT FIXING OR CALLING OUT THE DEFECT IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR. ISSUES WITH CONNECTIONS OF THE PLUG, WATER/DIRT CAUSING CORROSION TO NOT ALLOW IT TO WORK, AND DEALERS NOT FIXING THE REAL ISSUE. I WAS DRIVING AND SL...

Feb 11, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 184,000 mi

REPEATED PEDAL SLIP CODES 'P2138' HAPPENS ABOUT ONCE A DAY NOW AND HAPPENS FROM STOP TO START POSITIONS AT RANDOM TIMES.

Feb 11, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 184,000 mi

REPEATED PEDAL SLIP CODES 'P2138' HAPPENS ABOUT ONCE A DAY NOW AND HAPPENS FROM STOP TO START POSITIONS AT RANDOM TIMES.

Jan 20, 2019 Engine 180,000 mi

LOST ALL ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE IN DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE, TN. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AT THE SAME TIME. CAR WAS ON AND IN DRIVE, BUT GAS PEDAL WAS UNRESPONSIVE. WAS ABLE TO IDLE TO SHOULDER. WHEN GEAR WAS SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL OR PARK, CAR WOULD REV UP TO 2K RPM. WHILE WAITING FOR TOW...

Jan 20, 2019 Engine 180,000 mi

LOST ALL ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE IN DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE, TN. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AT THE SAME TIME. CAR WAS ON AND IN DRIVE, BUT GAS PEDAL WAS UNRESPONSIVE. WAS ABLE TO IDLE TO SHOULDER. WHEN GEAR WAS SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL OR PARK, CAR WOULD REV UP TO 2K RPM. WHILE WAITING FOR TOW...

Dec 18, 2018 Service Brakes 155,000 mi

BOUGHT CAR FROM PRIVATE OWNER IN OCTOBER 2018. IMMEDIATELY AFTER SALE HAD THE SUBARU DEALERSHIP REPLACE REAR BRAKES IN OCTOBER 2018 AND COMPLETELY INSPECT CAR FOR ANY NEEDED REPAIRS. IN EARLY DECEMBER BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHT ON, THEN IMMEDIATELY AFTER CATASTROPHIC BRAKE FAILURE RESULTING IN INABILITY ...

Dec 18, 2018 Service Brakes 155,000 mi

BOUGHT CAR FROM PRIVATE OWNER IN OCTOBER 2018. IMMEDIATELY AFTER SALE HAD THE SUBARU DEALERSHIP REPLACE REAR BRAKES IN OCTOBER 2018 AND COMPLETELY INSPECT CAR FOR ANY NEEDED REPAIRS. IN EARLY DECEMBER BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHT ON, THEN IMMEDIATELY AFTER CATASTROPHIC BRAKE FAILURE RESULTING IN INABILITY ...

Dec 3, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 170,000 mi

CAR WILL SUDDENLY GO LIMP. WITH NO WARNING OR ANYTHING THE CAR IS STILL RUNNING BUT THERE IS NO THROTTLE OR THROTTLE PEDAL RESPONSE. YOU CAN FLOOR THE GAS PEDAL AND NOTHING HAPPENS. IT HAS HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING DOWN A ROAD AND ALL YOU CAN DO IS HOPE THAT YOU CAN GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I WA...

Dec 3, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 170,000 mi

CAR WILL SUDDENLY GO LIMP. WITH NO WARNING OR ANYTHING THE CAR IS STILL RUNNING BUT THERE IS NO THROTTLE OR THROTTLE PEDAL RESPONSE. YOU CAN FLOOR THE GAS PEDAL AND NOTHING HAPPENS. IT HAS HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING DOWN A ROAD AND ALL YOU CAN DO IS HOPE THAT YOU CAN GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I WA...

Nov 18, 2018 Electrical System 153,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK AT AROUND 40 MPH, GOING STRAIGHT ON A BUSY ROAD. WITHOUT WARNING, THE ACCELERATOR STOPPED FUNCTIONING AND THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN ABRUPTLY. IT APPARENTLY ENTERED A "SAFE" MODE, WITH A MAXIMUM SPEED OF ABOUT 10 MPH REGARDLESS OF HOW MUCH PRESSURE I APPLIED TO THE ...

Nov 18, 2018 Power Train 153,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK AT AROUND 40 MPH, GOING STRAIGHT ON A BUSY ROAD. WITHOUT WARNING, THE ACCELERATOR STOPPED FUNCTIONING AND THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN ABRUPTLY. IT APPARENTLY ENTERED A "SAFE" MODE, WITH A MAXIMUM SPEED OF ABOUT 10 MPH REGARDLESS OF HOW MUCH PRESSURE I APPLIED TO THE ...

Nov 18, 2018 Electrical System 153,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK AT AROUND 40 MPH, GOING STRAIGHT ON A BUSY ROAD. WITHOUT WARNING, THE ACCELERATOR STOPPED FUNCTIONING AND THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN ABRUPTLY. IT APPARENTLY ENTERED A "SAFE" MODE, WITH A MAXIMUM SPEED OF ABOUT 10 MPH REGARDLESS OF HOW MUCH PRESSURE I APPLIED TO THE ...

Nov 18, 2018 Power Train 153,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK AT AROUND 40 MPH, GOING STRAIGHT ON A BUSY ROAD. WITHOUT WARNING, THE ACCELERATOR STOPPED FUNCTIONING AND THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN ABRUPTLY. IT APPARENTLY ENTERED A "SAFE" MODE, WITH A MAXIMUM SPEED OF ABOUT 10 MPH REGARDLESS OF HOW MUCH PRESSURE I APPLIED TO THE ...

Sep 10, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 183,000 mi

WHILE IN MOTION, RAPIDLY APPLYING THE BRAKES CAUSES CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON, THE CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR FLASHES AND CONTROL OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL LOST. THE CAR ESSENTIALLY BECOMES LIMP AND IS NOT ABLE TO RECEIVE INPUT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AT THIS TIME. TURNING THE CAR OFF AND LETTIN...

Sep 10, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 183,000 mi

WHILE IN MOTION, RAPIDLY APPLYING THE BRAKES CAUSES CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON, THE CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR FLASHES AND CONTROL OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL LOST. THE CAR ESSENTIALLY BECOMES LIMP AND IS NOT ABLE TO RECEIVE INPUT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AT THIS TIME. TURNING THE CAR OFF AND LETTIN...

Aug 30, 2018 Engine 110,000 mi

THE CRUISE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS FLASH. CAR LOOSES POWER AND STALLS WHILE DRIVING.

Aug 30, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 110,000 mi

THE CRUISE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS FLASH. CAR LOOSES POWER AND STALLS WHILE DRIVING.

Aug 30, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 110,000 mi

THE CRUISE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS FLASH. CAR LOOSES POWER AND STALLS WHILE DRIVING.

Aug 30, 2018 Engine 110,000 mi

THE CRUISE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS FLASH. CAR LOOSES POWER AND STALLS WHILE DRIVING.

Aug 30, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 110,000 mi

THE CRUISE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS FLASH. CAR LOOSES POWER AND STALLS WHILE DRIVING.

Aug 30, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 110,000 mi

THE CRUISE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS FLASH. CAR LOOSES POWER AND STALLS WHILE DRIVING.

Aug 9, 2018 Air Bags 118,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT STAYED ON AFTER ENGINE START. RESEARCH INDICATED THAT THE SOLDER JOINTS ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD LOCATED IN THE OVERHEAD CONSOLE FAIL OVER TIME (THE SAME BOARD THAT CONTAINS THE INDICATOR LIGHTS FOR THE PASSENGER AIR BAG STATUS). APPARENTLY THE AIR BAG SYSTEM IS DISABLED WHEN THE AIR BAG...

Aug 9, 2018 Air Bags 118,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT STAYED ON AFTER ENGINE START. RESEARCH INDICATED THAT THE SOLDER JOINTS ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD LOCATED IN THE OVERHEAD CONSOLE FAIL OVER TIME (THE SAME BOARD THAT CONTAINS THE INDICATOR LIGHTS FOR THE PASSENGER AIR BAG STATUS). APPARENTLY THE AIR BAG SYSTEM IS DISABLED WHEN THE AIR BAG...

Jun 12, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE DRASTICALLY DECELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (GROOVE SUBARU, 5300 S BROADWAY CIR, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BATTERY FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE BAT...

Jun 12, 2018 Electrical System 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE DRASTICALLY DECELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (GROOVE SUBARU, 5300 S BROADWAY CIR, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BATTERY FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE BAT...

Jun 12, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE DRASTICALLY DECELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (GROOVE SUBARU, 5300 S BROADWAY CIR, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BATTERY FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE BAT...

Jun 12, 2018 Electrical System 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE DRASTICALLY DECELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (GROOVE SUBARU, 5300 S BROADWAY CIR, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BATTERY FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE BAT...

Apr 23, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 89,364 mi

WHILE DRIVING LOST ALL POWER, GOT OFF ROAD ,ENGINE STILL RUN BUT WOULD NOT MOVE, FINALLY,RESTARTED AND GOT HOME, CHECKED CODES,P2138 CAME UP.THIS IS A BIG SAFETY CONCERN,HAVE READ REPORTS OF THIS HAPPENING TO OTHERS. WHAT HAS SUBARU DONE TO CORRECT BIG SAFETY PROBLEM!!! HAS THIS BECOME A RECALL.NOW...

Apr 23, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 89,364 mi

WHILE DRIVING LOST ALL POWER, GOT OFF ROAD ,ENGINE STILL RUN BUT WOULD NOT MOVE, FINALLY,RESTARTED AND GOT HOME, CHECKED CODES,P2138 CAME UP.THIS IS A BIG SAFETY CONCERN,HAVE READ REPORTS OF THIS HAPPENING TO OTHERS. WHAT HAS SUBARU DONE TO CORRECT BIG SAFETY PROBLEM!!! HAS THIS BECOME A RECALL.NOW...

Apr 7, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 170,000 mi

TODAY I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AT A RED LIGHT. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND I ACCELERATED, MY VEHICLE BEGAN TO SPUTTER OUT. I TRIED TO PULL OVER BUT MY CAR HAD NO POWER. IT BEGAN TO SPUTTER THEN DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I WAS STRANDED AT 9AM ON BROADWAY WITH MY 1.5 YEAR OLD AND 2 WEEK OLD...

Apr 7, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 170,000 mi

TODAY I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AT A RED LIGHT. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND I ACCELERATED, MY VEHICLE BEGAN TO SPUTTER OUT. I TRIED TO PULL OVER BUT MY CAR HAD NO POWER. IT BEGAN TO SPUTTER THEN DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I WAS STRANDED AT 9AM ON BROADWAY WITH MY 1.5 YEAR OLD AND 2 WEEK OLD...

Mar 26, 2018 Engine 149,800 mi

I HAVE HAD TWO INCIDENTS WITH LOSS OF SPEED CONTROL WITHIN THE PAST WEEK ON A SUBARU I JUST BOUGHT. THE FIRST I WAS ACCELERATING FROM A STOPLIGHT WHEN I LOST RESPONSE FROM THE GAS PEDAL AND THE ENGINE WENT TO A LOW RPM WHICH ALLOWED ME TO JUST BARELY ROLL INTO A NEARBY PARKING LOT. WHEN THROTTLE CON...

Mar 26, 2018 Engine 149,800 mi

I HAVE HAD TWO INCIDENTS WITH LOSS OF SPEED CONTROL WITHIN THE PAST WEEK ON A SUBARU I JUST BOUGHT. THE FIRST I WAS ACCELERATING FROM A STOPLIGHT WHEN I LOST RESPONSE FROM THE GAS PEDAL AND THE ENGINE WENT TO A LOW RPM WHICH ALLOWED ME TO JUST BARELY ROLL INTO A NEARBY PARKING LOT. WHEN THROTTLE CON...

Feb 2, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 210,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK DOWN THE HIGHWAY, THE ACCELERATOR BECAME NON-RESPONSIVE. I WAS TRAVELING AT ABOVE 65 MPH AND LOST POWER. THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. I HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CAR WAS STILL R...

Feb 2, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 210,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK DOWN THE HIGHWAY, THE ACCELERATOR BECAME NON-RESPONSIVE. I WAS TRAVELING AT ABOVE 65 MPH AND LOST POWER. THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. I HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CAR WAS STILL R...

Jan 30, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 94,283 mi

NO GAS PEDAL RESPONSE

Jan 30, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 94,283 mi

NO GAS PEDAL RESPONSE

Jan 4, 2018 Electrical System 74,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING CAR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON AND CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT WILL FLASH. CAR GOES INTO LIMP MODE AND THE ACCELERATOR WILL NOT LONGER RESPOND DROPPING THE CARS SPEED DRASTICALLY. THIS CAN HAPPEN ON ANY ROAD, AT ANY SPEED, AND ANY WEATHER CONDITION. TEMPORARY FIX IS TO STOP AND CYCLE THE...

Jan 4, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 74,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING CAR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON AND CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT WILL FLASH. CAR GOES INTO LIMP MODE AND THE ACCELERATOR WILL NOT LONGER RESPOND DROPPING THE CARS SPEED DRASTICALLY. THIS CAN HAPPEN ON ANY ROAD, AT ANY SPEED, AND ANY WEATHER CONDITION. TEMPORARY FIX IS TO STOP AND CYCLE THE...

Jan 4, 2018 Electrical System 74,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING CAR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON AND CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT WILL FLASH. CAR GOES INTO LIMP MODE AND THE ACCELERATOR WILL NOT LONGER RESPOND DROPPING THE CARS SPEED DRASTICALLY. THIS CAN HAPPEN ON ANY ROAD, AT ANY SPEED, AND ANY WEATHER CONDITION. TEMPORARY FIX IS TO STOP AND CYCLE THE...

Jan 4, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 74,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING CAR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON AND CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT WILL FLASH. CAR GOES INTO LIMP MODE AND THE ACCELERATOR WILL NOT LONGER RESPOND DROPPING THE CARS SPEED DRASTICALLY. THIS CAN HAPPEN ON ANY ROAD, AT ANY SPEED, AND ANY WEATHER CONDITION. TEMPORARY FIX IS TO STOP AND CYCLE THE...

Dec 28, 2017 Unknown Or Other

TAKATA RECALL LETTER DATED 13 DEC 2017 RECEIVED 28 DEC 2017 PLEASE UPDATE YOUR RECORDS. I REPORTED THAT THIS VEHICLE HAD BEEN WRITTEN OFF IN OCTOBER 2016 - MORE THAN A YEAR AGO. THE LICENCE PLATES WERE RETURNED TO WA TRANSPORT. (PLEASE CORRECT THE FORM BELOW - IT APPLIES TO THE US)

Dec 28, 2017 Unknown Or Other

TAKATA RECALL LETTER DATED 13 DEC 2017 RECEIVED 28 DEC 2017 PLEASE UPDATE YOUR RECORDS. I REPORTED THAT THIS VEHICLE HAD BEEN WRITTEN OFF IN OCTOBER 2016 - MORE THAN A YEAR AGO. THE LICENCE PLATES WERE RETURNED TO WA TRANSPORT. (PLEASE CORRECT THE FORM BELOW - IT APPLIES TO THE US)

Dec 19, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR PEDAL GOES LIMP AND UNRESPONSIVE AT RANDOM MOMENTS INCLUDING HIGHWAY DRIVING. IT HAS HAPPENS MORE AND MORE OFTEN AND OTHER SUBARU OWNERS HAVE SAID THE SAME. IT SEEMS TO HAPPEN THE MOST DURING COLDER WEATHER AND THE CARS GAS PEDAL BECOMES COMPLETELY UNRESPONSIVE AND REQUIRES THE CAR TO BE...

Dec 19, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR PEDAL GOES LIMP AND UNRESPONSIVE AT RANDOM MOMENTS INCLUDING HIGHWAY DRIVING. IT HAS HAPPENS MORE AND MORE OFTEN AND OTHER SUBARU OWNERS HAVE SAID THE SAME. IT SEEMS TO HAPPEN THE MOST DURING COLDER WEATHER AND THE CARS GAS PEDAL BECOMES COMPLETELY UNRESPONSIVE AND REQUIRES THE CAR TO BE...

Dec 6, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 120,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE GAS PEDAL QUITS WORKING AND CAR GOES INTO LIMP MODE, THIS IS WHERE CAR TRAVELS AT 30 MPH WITH NO CONTROL FROM THE GAS PEDAL, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT FLASHES, THE ONLY WAY TO RESET THE FUEL PEDAL IS TO PULL OVER, SHUT CAR OFF ...

Dec 6, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 120,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE GAS PEDAL QUITS WORKING AND CAR GOES INTO LIMP MODE, THIS IS WHERE CAR TRAVELS AT 30 MPH WITH NO CONTROL FROM THE GAS PEDAL, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT FLASHES, THE ONLY WAY TO RESET THE FUEL PEDAL IS TO PULL OVER, SHUT CAR OFF ...

Nov 10, 2017 Electrical System 71,000 mi

ON STREET, FROM PARK WITH ENGINE IDLING, CAR IN DRIVE, ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEAD AT FIRST, THEN HIGH RPM 3000+ WITH PEDAL RELEASED. NO CONTROL OF ENGINE RPM. CEL AND CC ILLUMINATED ON INSTRUMENT PANEL. PUT TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL. KILLED IGNITION SWITCH. ENGINE SHUT DOWN. RESTARTED ENGINE AND RPM WAS ...

Nov 10, 2017 Engine 71,000 mi

ON STREET, FROM PARK WITH ENGINE IDLING, CAR IN DRIVE, ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEAD AT FIRST, THEN HIGH RPM 3000+ WITH PEDAL RELEASED. NO CONTROL OF ENGINE RPM. CEL AND CC ILLUMINATED ON INSTRUMENT PANEL. PUT TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL. KILLED IGNITION SWITCH. ENGINE SHUT DOWN. RESTARTED ENGINE AND RPM WAS ...

Nov 10, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 71,000 mi

ON STREET, FROM PARK WITH ENGINE IDLING, CAR IN DRIVE, ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEAD AT FIRST, THEN HIGH RPM 3000+ WITH PEDAL RELEASED. NO CONTROL OF ENGINE RPM. CEL AND CC ILLUMINATED ON INSTRUMENT PANEL. PUT TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL. KILLED IGNITION SWITCH. ENGINE SHUT DOWN. RESTARTED ENGINE AND RPM WAS ...

Nov 10, 2017 Electrical System 71,000 mi

ON STREET, FROM PARK WITH ENGINE IDLING, CAR IN DRIVE, ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEAD AT FIRST, THEN HIGH RPM 3000+ WITH PEDAL RELEASED. NO CONTROL OF ENGINE RPM. CEL AND CC ILLUMINATED ON INSTRUMENT PANEL. PUT TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL. KILLED IGNITION SWITCH. ENGINE SHUT DOWN. RESTARTED ENGINE AND RPM WAS ...

Nov 10, 2017 Engine 71,000 mi

ON STREET, FROM PARK WITH ENGINE IDLING, CAR IN DRIVE, ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEAD AT FIRST, THEN HIGH RPM 3000+ WITH PEDAL RELEASED. NO CONTROL OF ENGINE RPM. CEL AND CC ILLUMINATED ON INSTRUMENT PANEL. PUT TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL. KILLED IGNITION SWITCH. ENGINE SHUT DOWN. RESTARTED ENGINE AND RPM WAS ...

Nov 10, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 71,000 mi

ON STREET, FROM PARK WITH ENGINE IDLING, CAR IN DRIVE, ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEAD AT FIRST, THEN HIGH RPM 3000+ WITH PEDAL RELEASED. NO CONTROL OF ENGINE RPM. CEL AND CC ILLUMINATED ON INSTRUMENT PANEL. PUT TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL. KILLED IGNITION SWITCH. ENGINE SHUT DOWN. RESTARTED ENGINE AND RPM WAS ...

Oct 20, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 104,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR WENT LIMP AND LOST ALL ACCELERATOR FUNCTION. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT WAS FLASHING.THANKFULLY, WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT INCIDENT. DIAGNOSED WITH CODE P2138 AND FAILED PEDAL POSITION SENSOR. BASED ...

Oct 20, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 104,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR WENT LIMP AND LOST ALL ACCELERATOR FUNCTION. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT WAS FLASHING.THANKFULLY, WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT INCIDENT. DIAGNOSED WITH CODE P2138 AND FAILED PEDAL POSITION SENSOR. BASED ...

Oct 18, 2017 Visibility/wiper 191,000 mi

THE 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK LIMITED WAS MOVING AT ABOUT 60 MPH DOWN THE HIGHWAY WITH NO TRAFFIC AROUND. A NOISE OF SHATTERING GLASS WAS HEARD, ALTHOUGH NO EVIDENCE OF BROKEN GLASS WAS IMMEDIATELY NOTICED. WHEN THE CAR WAS STATIONARY, THE OWNER OBSERVED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THE FRONT PANORAMIC SUNROOF G...

Oct 18, 2017 Visibility/wiper 191,000 mi

THE 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK LIMITED WAS MOVING AT ABOUT 60 MPH DOWN THE HIGHWAY WITH NO TRAFFIC AROUND. A NOISE OF SHATTERING GLASS WAS HEARD, ALTHOUGH NO EVIDENCE OF BROKEN GLASS WAS IMMEDIATELY NOTICED. WHEN THE CAR WAS STATIONARY, THE OWNER OBSERVED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THE FRONT PANORAMIC SUNROOF G...

Oct 10, 2017 Air Bags 60,000 mi

CAR INTERMITTENTLY LOSES ALL POWER AS YOU ARE DRIVING AND RPM GAUGE GOES UP AS CRUISE CONTROL AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GO ON. A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION THAT SUBARU CUSTOMERS HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT, BUT SUBARU IGNORES NEED FOR RECALLS. MONEY SPENT ON TROUBLESHOOTING IS RIDICULOUS! CAR WORKS FINE AFTER ...

Oct 10, 2017 Electrical System 60,000 mi

CAR INTERMITTENTLY LOSES ALL POWER AS YOU ARE DRIVING AND RPM GAUGE GOES UP AS CRUISE CONTROL AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GO ON. A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION THAT SUBARU CUSTOMERS HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT, BUT SUBARU IGNORES NEED FOR RECALLS. MONEY SPENT ON TROUBLESHOOTING IS RIDICULOUS! CAR WORKS FINE AFTER ...

Oct 10, 2017 Air Bags 60,000 mi

CAR INTERMITTENTLY LOSES ALL POWER AS YOU ARE DRIVING AND RPM GAUGE GOES UP AS CRUISE CONTROL AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GO ON. A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION THAT SUBARU CUSTOMERS HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT, BUT SUBARU IGNORES NEED FOR RECALLS. MONEY SPENT ON TROUBLESHOOTING IS RIDICULOUS! CAR WORKS FINE AFTER ...

Oct 10, 2017 Electrical System 60,000 mi

CAR INTERMITTENTLY LOSES ALL POWER AS YOU ARE DRIVING AND RPM GAUGE GOES UP AS CRUISE CONTROL AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GO ON. A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION THAT SUBARU CUSTOMERS HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT, BUT SUBARU IGNORES NEED FOR RECALLS. MONEY SPENT ON TROUBLESHOOTING IS RIDICULOUS! CAR WORKS FINE AFTER ...

Sep 19, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 115,000 mi

MY CAR HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING EPISODES WHERE IT SUDDENLY STOPS ACCELERATING WHILE I AM DRIVING. THIS HAS HAPPENING BOTH ON CITY STREETS, AND ON THE HIGHWAY. IT'S MOSTLY ABOUT 5 MINUTES AFTER I INITIALLY TURNED THE CAR ON, BUT NOT ALWAYS. I WILL BE DRIVING NORMALLY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CHECK ENGINE...

Sep 19, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 115,000 mi

MY CAR HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING EPISODES WHERE IT SUDDENLY STOPS ACCELERATING WHILE I AM DRIVING. THIS HAS HAPPENING BOTH ON CITY STREETS, AND ON THE HIGHWAY. IT'S MOSTLY ABOUT 5 MINUTES AFTER I INITIALLY TURNED THE CAR ON, BUT NOT ALWAYS. I WILL BE DRIVING NORMALLY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CHECK ENGINE...

Jun 30, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL WE HAVE BEEN ON THE WAITING LIST FOR THE REPLACEMENT AIRBAG SINCE SEPTEMBER 20, 2016. THE DEALER TELLS US WE ARE STILL NUMBER 45 ON THE LIST AND WILL NOT PREDICT WHEN THEY WILL BE ABLE TO SERVICE THE CAR.

Jun 30, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL WE HAVE BEEN ON THE WAITING LIST FOR THE REPLACEMENT AIRBAG SINCE SEPTEMBER 20, 2016. THE DEALER TELLS US WE ARE STILL NUMBER 45 ON THE LIST AND WILL NOT PREDICT WHEN THEY WILL BE ABLE TO SERVICE THE CAR.

Jun 29, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V323000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN...

Jun 29, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V323000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN...

Jun 8, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL - FIRST CONTACTED SUBARU AT BEGINNING OF DECEMBER 2016 ABOUT SCHEDULING REPAIRS. RECALL HAS STILL NOT BEEN COMPLETED. DEALER IS WAITING FOR PARTS.

Jun 8, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL - FIRST CONTACTED SUBARU AT BEGINNING OF DECEMBER 2016 ABOUT SCHEDULING REPAIRS. RECALL HAS STILL NOT BEEN COMPLETED. DEALER IS WAITING FOR PARTS.

Jun 5, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 102,000 mi

UPON PUSHING THE ACCELERATOR TO ENTER TRAFFIC, THERE WAS NO RESPONSE FROM THE THROTTLE. THE ENGINE REMAINED RUNNING AND THE CAR IDLED INTO THE STREET AND DRIVER WAS ABLE TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT AND COAST TO A STOP. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP WHERE THE DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT DIAGNOSED THE CAUS...

Jun 5, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 102,000 mi

UPON PUSHING THE ACCELERATOR TO ENTER TRAFFIC, THERE WAS NO RESPONSE FROM THE THROTTLE. THE ENGINE REMAINED RUNNING AND THE CAR IDLED INTO THE STREET AND DRIVER WAS ABLE TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT AND COAST TO A STOP. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP WHERE THE DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT DIAGNOSED THE CAUS...

May 20, 2017 Service Brakes 189,574 mi

AS I WAS CHECKING UNDER THE HOOD OF MY CAR I NOTICED THE BRAKE FLUID WAS LOW. I WENT TO PICK UP A NEW CONTAINER OF BRAKE FLUID. L.P. I NOTICED MY BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR BUT I WAS ABLE TO BRAKE WHEN I PUSHED IT TO THE FLOOR. I WENT TO A SHOP THAT SHOWED ME WHERE THE LEAK WAS COMING FROM. UNDER...

May 20, 2017 Service Brakes 189,574 mi

AS I WAS CHECKING UNDER THE HOOD OF MY CAR I NOTICED THE BRAKE FLUID WAS LOW. I WENT TO PICK UP A NEW CONTAINER OF BRAKE FLUID. L.P. I NOTICED MY BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR BUT I WAS ABLE TO BRAKE WHEN I PUSHED IT TO THE FLOOR. I WENT TO A SHOP THAT SHOWED ME WHERE THE LEAK WAS COMING FROM. UNDER...

May 19, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V323000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER CO...

May 19, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V323000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER CO...

May 17, 2017 Air Bags 120,000 mi

HI, I'M WRITING YOU TO TO INFORM YOU OF A SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE 05-09 SUBARU OUTBACK AIRBAG SYSTEM. THE PASSENGER AIRBAG NOTIFICATION BOARD, LOCATED IN THE DOME LIGHT ASSEMBLY IS ASSEMBLED WITH POOR QUALITY SOLDERS BETWEEN THE BOARD AND DIODES, THIS RESULTS IN FAILURE OF THE BOARD, THIS IS OFT...

May 17, 2017 Electrical System 120,000 mi

HI, I'M WRITING YOU TO TO INFORM YOU OF A SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE 05-09 SUBARU OUTBACK AIRBAG SYSTEM. THE PASSENGER AIRBAG NOTIFICATION BOARD, LOCATED IN THE DOME LIGHT ASSEMBLY IS ASSEMBLED WITH POOR QUALITY SOLDERS BETWEEN THE BOARD AND DIODES, THIS RESULTS IN FAILURE OF THE BOARD, THIS IS OFT...

May 17, 2017 Air Bags 120,000 mi

HI, I'M WRITING YOU TO TO INFORM YOU OF A SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE 05-09 SUBARU OUTBACK AIRBAG SYSTEM. THE PASSENGER AIRBAG NOTIFICATION BOARD, LOCATED IN THE DOME LIGHT ASSEMBLY IS ASSEMBLED WITH POOR QUALITY SOLDERS BETWEEN THE BOARD AND DIODES, THIS RESULTS IN FAILURE OF THE BOARD, THIS IS OFT...

May 17, 2017 Electrical System 120,000 mi

HI, I'M WRITING YOU TO TO INFORM YOU OF A SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE 05-09 SUBARU OUTBACK AIRBAG SYSTEM. THE PASSENGER AIRBAG NOTIFICATION BOARD, LOCATED IN THE DOME LIGHT ASSEMBLY IS ASSEMBLED WITH POOR QUALITY SOLDERS BETWEEN THE BOARD AND DIODES, THIS RESULTS IN FAILURE OF THE BOARD, THIS IS OFT...

Apr 25, 2017 Engine 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE CRUISE CONTROL FLASHED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE PARKING LOT. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AFTER FEW MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Apr 25, 2017 Engine 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE CRUISE CONTROL FLASHED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE PARKING LOT. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AFTER FEW MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Mar 30, 2017 Engine 105 mi

RINGLAND ISSUE ONCE AGAIN ANOTHER RINGLAND ISSUE THIS IS WITH MY 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK XT. YES, THIS CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY BUT HAS BEEN DRIVEN GENTLY BY A GRANDMOTHER AND SERVICED WITH THE PRECISION OF A FORMULA RACE CAR. WHY HAS SUBARU NOT JUST COME OUT AND SAID YES OUR VEHICLES FROM 2005-2006 WERE ...

Mar 30, 2017 Engine 105 mi

RINGLAND ISSUE ONCE AGAIN ANOTHER RINGLAND ISSUE THIS IS WITH MY 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK XT. YES, THIS CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY BUT HAS BEEN DRIVEN GENTLY BY A GRANDMOTHER AND SERVICED WITH THE PRECISION OF A FORMULA RACE CAR. WHY HAS SUBARU NOT JUST COME OUT AND SAID YES OUR VEHICLES FROM 2005-2006 WERE ...

Mar 22, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 90,000 mi

ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS IN THE LAST TWO WEEKS, I WAS DRIVING MY OUTBACK, WHEN IT WENT "LIMP". THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING BUT THERE WAS NO RESPONSE WHEN I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR. MY CAR CONTINUED TO MOVE FORWARD AT THE SPEED I WAS DRIVING. WHEN I PRESSED THE BRAKE, IT SLOWED BUT, WHEN I LET UP ON TH...

Mar 22, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 90,000 mi

ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS IN THE LAST TWO WEEKS, I WAS DRIVING MY OUTBACK, WHEN IT WENT "LIMP". THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING BUT THERE WAS NO RESPONSE WHEN I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR. MY CAR CONTINUED TO MOVE FORWARD AT THE SPEED I WAS DRIVING. WHEN I PRESSED THE BRAKE, IT SLOWED BUT, WHEN I LET UP ON TH...

Mar 8, 2017 Electrical System 130,000 mi

UNEXPECTEDLY, WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON, THE CAR WILL IDLE HIGH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WILL NOT RESPOND, AND THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT WILL ALSO COME ON. THE CAR WON'T MOVE EVEN WHILE PRESSING DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. I HAVE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD, TURN THE CAR OFF, AND W...

Mar 8, 2017 Engine 130,000 mi

UNEXPECTEDLY, WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON, THE CAR WILL IDLE HIGH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WILL NOT RESPOND, AND THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT WILL ALSO COME ON. THE CAR WON'T MOVE EVEN WHILE PRESSING DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. I HAVE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD, TURN THE CAR OFF, AND W...

Mar 8, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 130,000 mi

UNEXPECTEDLY, WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON, THE CAR WILL IDLE HIGH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WILL NOT RESPOND, AND THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT WILL ALSO COME ON. THE CAR WON'T MOVE EVEN WHILE PRESSING DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. I HAVE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD, TURN THE CAR OFF, AND W...

Mar 8, 2017 Electrical System 130,000 mi

UNEXPECTEDLY, WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON, THE CAR WILL IDLE HIGH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WILL NOT RESPOND, AND THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT WILL ALSO COME ON. THE CAR WON'T MOVE EVEN WHILE PRESSING DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. I HAVE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD, TURN THE CAR OFF, AND W...

Mar 8, 2017 Engine 130,000 mi

UNEXPECTEDLY, WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON, THE CAR WILL IDLE HIGH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WILL NOT RESPOND, AND THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT WILL ALSO COME ON. THE CAR WON'T MOVE EVEN WHILE PRESSING DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. I HAVE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD, TURN THE CAR OFF, AND W...

Mar 8, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 130,000 mi

UNEXPECTEDLY, WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON, THE CAR WILL IDLE HIGH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WILL NOT RESPOND, AND THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT WILL ALSO COME ON. THE CAR WON'T MOVE EVEN WHILE PRESSING DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. I HAVE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD, TURN THE CAR OFF, AND W...

Feb 24, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 155,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WHILE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS BEING DEPRESSED. THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, THE CONTACT HAD TO OPEN THE FUEL COVER, OPEN AND CLOSE THE FUEL CAP, CLOSE THE ...

Feb 24, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 155,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WHILE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS BEING DEPRESSED. THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, THE CONTACT HAD TO OPEN THE FUEL COVER, OPEN AND CLOSE THE FUEL CAP, CLOSE THE ...

Feb 6, 2017 Power Train 96,404 mi

WHEN COMING TO A STOP, OUR SUBARU OUTBACK SHUDDERS AND STALLS OUT. THIS HAPPENS ON VARIOUS OCCASIONS AND HAS BECOME A BIT OF A SAFETY CONCERN WHEN STOPPING IN TRAFFIC. ON FEBRUARY 6TH 2017, I WENT TO OUR LOCAL SUBARU SERVICE CENTER AND THEY INSPECT THE CAR AND EXPLAINED THAT THEY NEED TO REPLACE THE...

Feb 6, 2017 Power Train 96,404 mi

WHEN COMING TO A STOP, OUR SUBARU OUTBACK SHUDDERS AND STALLS OUT. THIS HAPPENS ON VARIOUS OCCASIONS AND HAS BECOME A BIT OF A SAFETY CONCERN WHEN STOPPING IN TRAFFIC. ON FEBRUARY 6TH 2017, I WENT TO OUR LOCAL SUBARU SERVICE CENTER AND THEY INSPECT THE CAR AND EXPLAINED THAT THEY NEED TO REPLACE THE...

Jan 17, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V323000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MA...

Jan 17, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V323000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MA...

Jan 16, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 137,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC ON I-95 THE ACCELERATOR STOPPED RESPONDING AND I HAD NO CONTROL OVER THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER I PULLED OFF THE NEXT EXIT, I HAD TO PUT THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO BRING IT TO A STOP. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AS WELL AS THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT. LATER, I C...

Jan 16, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 137,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC ON I-95 THE ACCELERATOR STOPPED RESPONDING AND I HAD NO CONTROL OVER THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER I PULLED OFF THE NEXT EXIT, I HAD TO PUT THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO BRING IT TO A STOP. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AS WELL AS THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT. LATER, I C...

Jan 13, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 145,000 mi

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION BOTH IN PARK, AND IN MOTION, AND WHILE BOTH TURNING AND GOING STRAIGHT, THE THROTTLE INTERMITTENTLY STOPPED RESPONDING TO ALL INPUT, AND THE VEHICLE ONLY RAN THE ENGINE AT OVER IDLE RPMS (ABOUT 2100RPM IN NEUTRAL). THE PROBLEM WOULD USUALLY PERSIST THROUGH SEVERAL ...

Jan 13, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 145,000 mi

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION BOTH IN PARK, AND IN MOTION, AND WHILE BOTH TURNING AND GOING STRAIGHT, THE THROTTLE INTERMITTENTLY STOPPED RESPONDING TO ALL INPUT, AND THE VEHICLE ONLY RAN THE ENGINE AT OVER IDLE RPMS (ABOUT 2100RPM IN NEUTRAL). THE PROBLEM WOULD USUALLY PERSIST THROUGH SEVERAL ...

Dec 27, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 107,866 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY TRAVELING ABOUT 70 MILES PER HOUR IN THE MOUNTAINS OF COLORADO WHEN MY CAR'S ACCELERATOR STOPPED WORKING. I WAS ON A SHARP DOWNHILL CURVE WHEN I WAS NO LONGER ABLE TO ACCELERATE MY CAR TO KEEP UP WITH TRAFFIC. THIS WAS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AS I WAS ALMOST HIT BY THE CARS...

Dec 27, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 107,866 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY TRAVELING ABOUT 70 MILES PER HOUR IN THE MOUNTAINS OF COLORADO WHEN MY CAR'S ACCELERATOR STOPPED WORKING. I WAS ON A SHARP DOWNHILL CURVE WHEN I WAS NO LONGER ABLE TO ACCELERATE MY CAR TO KEEP UP WITH TRAFFIC. THIS WAS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AS I WAS ALMOST HIT BY THE CARS...

Dec 27, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 107,866 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY TRAVELING ABOUT 70 MILES PER HOUR IN THE MOUNTAINS OF COLORADO WHEN MY CAR'S ACCELERATOR STOPPED WORKING. I WAS ON A SHARP DOWNHILL CURVE WHEN I WAS NO LONGER ABLE TO ACCELERATE MY CAR TO KEEP UP WITH TRAFFIC. THIS WAS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AS I WAS ALMOST HIT BY THE CARS...

Dec 27, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 107,866 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY TRAVELING ABOUT 70 MILES PER HOUR IN THE MOUNTAINS OF COLORADO WHEN MY CAR'S ACCELERATOR STOPPED WORKING. I WAS ON A SHARP DOWNHILL CURVE WHEN I WAS NO LONGER ABLE TO ACCELERATE MY CAR TO KEEP UP WITH TRAFFIC. THIS WAS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AS I WAS ALMOST HIT BY THE CARS...

Dec 23, 2016 Electrical System 118,341 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTEN...

Dec 23, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 118,341 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTEN...

Dec 23, 2016 Electrical System 118,341 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTEN...

Dec 23, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 118,341 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTEN...

Dec 8, 2016 Engine 186,000 mi

JUST RECEIVED "TAKATA RECALL" LETTER STATING THERE ARE NOW SUFFICIENT PARTS AVAILABLE. AT THE SAME TIME MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND CRUISE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE RECALL WORK AND TO HAVE THE CAR CHECKED OUT. I GOOGLED THIS AND FOUND THAT A CODE P2138 IS FOUND WITH...

Dec 8, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 186,000 mi

JUST RECEIVED "TAKATA RECALL" LETTER STATING THERE ARE NOW SUFFICIENT PARTS AVAILABLE. AT THE SAME TIME MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND CRUISE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE RECALL WORK AND TO HAVE THE CAR CHECKED OUT. I GOOGLED THIS AND FOUND THAT A CODE P2138 IS FOUND WITH...

Dec 8, 2016 Engine 186,000 mi

JUST RECEIVED "TAKATA RECALL" LETTER STATING THERE ARE NOW SUFFICIENT PARTS AVAILABLE. AT THE SAME TIME MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND CRUISE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE RECALL WORK AND TO HAVE THE CAR CHECKED OUT. I GOOGLED THIS AND FOUND THAT A CODE P2138 IS FOUND WITH...

Dec 8, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 186,000 mi

JUST RECEIVED "TAKATA RECALL" LETTER STATING THERE ARE NOW SUFFICIENT PARTS AVAILABLE. AT THE SAME TIME MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND CRUISE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE RECALL WORK AND TO HAVE THE CAR CHECKED OUT. I GOOGLED THIS AND FOUND THAT A CODE P2138 IS FOUND WITH...

Dec 7, 2016 Air Bags 85,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL I RECEIVED WRITTEN AND EMAIL NOTIFICATION FROM SUBARU THIS WEEK (12/6/16) THAT MY FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR WAS SUBJECT TO RECALL. ALTHOUGH THE NOTE CLAIMED TO BE A "2ND NOTIFICATION", IT IS NOT. I HAVE RECEIVED NO PREVIOUS NOTIFICATION FROM SUBARU THAT MY AIRBAG WAS DANGEROUS ...

Dec 7, 2016 Air Bags 85,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL I RECEIVED WRITTEN AND EMAIL NOTIFICATION FROM SUBARU THIS WEEK (12/6/16) THAT MY FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR WAS SUBJECT TO RECALL. ALTHOUGH THE NOTE CLAIMED TO BE A "2ND NOTIFICATION", IT IS NOT. I HAVE RECEIVED NO PREVIOUS NOTIFICATION FROM SUBARU THAT MY AIRBAG WAS DANGEROUS ...

Dec 6, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V323000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MA...

Dec 6, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V323000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MA...

Dec 5, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V323000 (AIR BAGS) AND 14V311000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT O...

Dec 5, 2016 Service Brakes

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V323000 (AIR BAGS) AND 14V311000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT O...

Dec 5, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V323000 (AIR BAGS) AND 14V311000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT O...

Dec 5, 2016 Service Brakes

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V323000 (AIR BAGS) AND 14V311000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT O...

Nov 29, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 77,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR BEGAN TO FLASH. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOS...

Nov 29, 2016 Engine 77,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR BEGAN TO FLASH. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOS...

Nov 29, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 85,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY AND CITY STREET SPEEDS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON/THE CRUISE CONTROL FLASHES AND GAS PEDAL STOPS WORKING. A CODE THAT HAS SHOWN UP IS P2138 "THROTTLE/PEDAL POSITION SENSOR/SWITCH VOLTAGE CORRELATION". VERY DANGEROUS AS I NO LONGER CAN CONTROL THE SPEED OF THE CAR. HA...

Nov 29, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 77,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR BEGAN TO FLASH. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOS...

Nov 29, 2016 Engine 77,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR BEGAN TO FLASH. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOS...

Nov 29, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 85,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY AND CITY STREET SPEEDS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON/THE CRUISE CONTROL FLASHES AND GAS PEDAL STOPS WORKING. A CODE THAT HAS SHOWN UP IS P2138 "THROTTLE/PEDAL POSITION SENSOR/SWITCH VOLTAGE CORRELATION". VERY DANGEROUS AS I NO LONGER CAN CONTROL THE SPEED OF THE CAR. HA...

Nov 12, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

DRIVING IN BUSY TRAFFIC ON FREEWAY, HIGHWAYS, AND STREETS, CRUISE AND ENGINE LIGHTS CAME ON, NO RESPONSE WHEN APPLYING GAS PEDAL, CAR COASTED INTO SLOW CRUISE, EVENTUALLY DOWN TO ABOUT 15 MPH. AGAIN, NO RESPONSE TO APPLYING GAS PEDAL. THAT HAPPENED SPORADICALLY. HAD NEAR FATAL ACCIDENTS A COUPLE T...

Nov 12, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

DRIVING IN BUSY TRAFFIC ON FREEWAY, HIGHWAYS, AND STREETS, CRUISE AND ENGINE LIGHTS CAME ON, NO RESPONSE WHEN APPLYING GAS PEDAL, CAR COASTED INTO SLOW CRUISE, EVENTUALLY DOWN TO ABOUT 15 MPH. AGAIN, NO RESPONSE TO APPLYING GAS PEDAL. THAT HAPPENED SPORADICALLY. HAD NEAR FATAL ACCIDENTS A COUPLE T...

Nov 10, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 191,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY AND CITY STREET SPEEDS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON/THE CRUISE CONTROL FLASHES AND CAR GOES LIMP, GAS PEDAL STOPS WORKING. A CODE THAT HAS SHOWN UP IS P2138.VERY DANGEROUS. WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL THE ENGINE REVS TO A CONSTANT 3,000 RPM. IT HAS HAPPENED TO ME ON 3 O...

Nov 10, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 191,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY AND CITY STREET SPEEDS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON/THE CRUISE CONTROL FLASHES AND CAR GOES LIMP, GAS PEDAL STOPS WORKING. A CODE THAT HAS SHOWN UP IS P2138.VERY DANGEROUS. WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL THE ENGINE REVS TO A CONSTANT 3,000 RPM. IT HAS HAPPENED TO ME ON 3 O...

Nov 3, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 1,552,223 mi

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AS WELL AS A BLINKING CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT. THE CAR WOULD NOT RESPOND TOPRESSURE ON THE GAS PEDAL AND I WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE. I COASTED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND TURNED THE ENGINE OFF. AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE AGAIN, I WAS ABL...

Nov 3, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 1,552,223 mi

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AS WELL AS A BLINKING CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT. THE CAR WOULD NOT RESPOND TOPRESSURE ON THE GAS PEDAL AND I WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE. I COASTED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND TURNED THE ENGINE OFF. AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE AGAIN, I WAS ABL...

Oct 26, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 152,500 mi

ON THREE OCCASIONS WITHIN A TWO WEEK PERIOD I WAS DRIVING ON CITY STREETS AND THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. ON THESE OCCASIONS I WAS STARTING FROM A RED LIGHT OR JUST AFTER I HAD BRAKED FOR SOMETHING, DEPRESSED THE GAS PEDAL AND THE SPEED DID NOT CHANGE. THE CHECK EN...

Oct 26, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 152,500 mi

ON THREE OCCASIONS WITHIN A TWO WEEK PERIOD I WAS DRIVING ON CITY STREETS AND THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. ON THESE OCCASIONS I WAS STARTING FROM A RED LIGHT OR JUST AFTER I HAD BRAKED FOR SOMETHING, DEPRESSED THE GAS PEDAL AND THE SPEED DID NOT CHANGE. THE CHECK EN...

Oct 22, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL I RECEIVED NOTIFICATION IN JANUARY, 2016. SUBARU HAS NOT YET PERFORMED THE REPAIR.

Oct 22, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL I RECEIVED NOTIFICATION IN JANUARY, 2016. SUBARU HAS NOT YET PERFORMED THE REPAIR.

Oct 17, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V323000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFI...

Oct 17, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V323000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFI...

Oct 11, 2016 Engine 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. SHORTLY AFTER, THE ENGINE SLOWLY IDLED AND EVENTUALLY STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS UNPREDICTABLE. THE CONTACT WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. ONCE THE VEHICLE STALLED, IT...

Oct 11, 2016 Engine 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. SHORTLY AFTER, THE ENGINE SLOWLY IDLED AND EVENTUALLY STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS UNPREDICTABLE. THE CONTACT WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. ONCE THE VEHICLE STALLED, IT...

Oct 6, 2016 Air Bags 148,655 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. AFTER PULLING THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, WAITING A BRIEF PERIOD, AND MANUALLY RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, IT BECAME OPERABLE AGAIN. THE FAI...

Oct 6, 2016 Air Bags 148,655 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. AFTER PULLING THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, WAITING A BRIEF PERIOD, AND MANUALLY RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, IT BECAME OPERABLE AGAIN. THE FAI...

Sep 1, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. WAS NOTIFIED 02//2016 OF PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AIRBAG RECALL. LETTER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO PARTS AND WOULD BE NOTIFIED BY SECOND LETTER WHEN PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. AS OF 9/1/16, NO SECOND LETTER. CALLED DEALER AND WAS TOLD PARTS ARE AVAILABLE SPORADICALLY AND THAT I SHOULD HAVE CALL...

Sep 1, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. WAS NOTIFIED 02//2016 OF PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AIRBAG RECALL. LETTER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO PARTS AND WOULD BE NOTIFIED BY SECOND LETTER WHEN PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. AS OF 9/1/16, NO SECOND LETTER. CALLED DEALER AND WAS TOLD PARTS ARE AVAILABLE SPORADICALLY AND THAT I SHOULD HAVE CALL...

Aug 5, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. FEBRUARY 2016 RECALL 15V-323. 6 MONTHS HAVE NOT HEARD FROM DEALER.

Aug 5, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. FEBRUARY 2016 RECALL 15V-323. 6 MONTHS HAVE NOT HEARD FROM DEALER.

Jul 22, 2016 Tires 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN PRIMACY MXV4 TL TIRES, SIZE: 225/15/R17 (NA). THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS BEGINNING TO DETERIORATE. THE TIRE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER; HOWEVER, DETAILS OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE PROVIDED. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE TIRES WERE...

Jul 22, 2016 Tires 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN PRIMACY MXV4 TL TIRES, SIZE: 225/15/R17 (NA). THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS BEGINNING TO DETERIORATE. THE TIRE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER; HOWEVER, DETAILS OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE PROVIDED. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE TIRES WERE...

Jul 18, 2016 Engine 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CRUISE CONTROL AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WA...

Jul 18, 2016 Electrical System 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CRUISE CONTROL AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WA...

Jul 18, 2016 Engine 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CRUISE CONTROL AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WA...

Jul 18, 2016 Electrical System 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CRUISE CONTROL AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WA...

Jun 8, 2016 Electrical System 70,000 mi

BROKEN WIRES IN HATCHBACK PORTION THAT AFFECTS LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS, RADIO ANTENNA AND POTENTIALLY ALL TAILLIGHTS. WAS THIS WAY WHEN CAR WAS PURCHASED AND OWNER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT TIME OF PURCHASE.

Jun 8, 2016 Electrical System 70,000 mi

BROKEN WIRES IN HATCHBACK PORTION THAT AFFECTS LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS, RADIO ANTENNA AND POTENTIALLY ALL TAILLIGHTS. WAS THIS WAY WHEN CAR WAS PURCHASED AND OWNER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT TIME OF PURCHASE.

May 16, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V323000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS NEEDED WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO PROVIDE THE RECALL REPAIRS. T...

May 16, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V323000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS NEEDED WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO PROVIDE THE RECALL REPAIRS. T...

May 5, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 141,000 mi

WAS DRIVING TO WORK AND STOPPED AT A LIGHT. LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND I RELEASED THE BRAKE PEDAL, CAR STARTED FASTER THAN NORMAL WITH NO PRESSURE ON THE GAS PEDAL. I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL REPEATEDLY BUT IT DID NOT RESPOND. I PULLED OVER AND PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE STARTED REVING HIGH LIGH...

May 5, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 141,000 mi

WAS DRIVING TO WORK AND STOPPED AT A LIGHT. LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND I RELEASED THE BRAKE PEDAL, CAR STARTED FASTER THAN NORMAL WITH NO PRESSURE ON THE GAS PEDAL. I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL REPEATEDLY BUT IT DID NOT RESPOND. I PULLED OVER AND PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE STARTED REVING HIGH LIGH...

Apr 27, 2016 Engine 127,800 mi

THROTTLE FAILURE. WHILE DRIVING THROTTLE COMPLETELY FAILS. NO ACCELERATION, CAR WILL ONLY MOVE AT AUTOMATIC IDLE SPEED. CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT FLASHES, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS -- VERY LUCKY IT DIDN'T HAPPEN IN AN INTERSECTION OR WHILE PASSING ANOTHER CAR. TURNS OUT TO BE COMMON FOR ...

Apr 27, 2016 Engine 127,800 mi

THROTTLE FAILURE. WHILE DRIVING THROTTLE COMPLETELY FAILS. NO ACCELERATION, CAR WILL ONLY MOVE AT AUTOMATIC IDLE SPEED. CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT FLASHES, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS -- VERY LUCKY IT DIDN'T HAPPEN IN AN INTERSECTION OR WHILE PASSING ANOTHER CAR. TURNS OUT TO BE COMMON FOR ...

Apr 26, 2016 Air Bags 31,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL: NOTICE WAS RECEIVED 19 FEB. 2016, NHTSA RECALL NO. 15V-323, SUBARU RECALL CAMPAIGN WQR53. AUTONATION SUBARU WEST, 16351 WEST COLFAX AVENUE, GOLDEN, CO 80401, (855) 503-3943, WILL NOT EVEN ENTER MY CAR IN A WAIT QUEUE. I MUST REPEATEDLY CALL THEM UNTIL THEY HAVE THE INFLATOR "IN THEI...

Apr 26, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V323000 AND 14V311000 (AIR BAGS AND SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE ...

Apr 26, 2016 Service Brakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V323000 AND 14V311000 (AIR BAGS AND SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE ...

Apr 26, 2016 Air Bags 31,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL: NOTICE WAS RECEIVED 19 FEB. 2016, NHTSA RECALL NO. 15V-323, SUBARU RECALL CAMPAIGN WQR53. AUTONATION SUBARU WEST, 16351 WEST COLFAX AVENUE, GOLDEN, CO 80401, (855) 503-3943, WILL NOT EVEN ENTER MY CAR IN A WAIT QUEUE. I MUST REPEATEDLY CALL THEM UNTIL THEY HAVE THE INFLATOR "IN THEI...

Apr 26, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V323000 AND 14V311000 (AIR BAGS AND SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE ...

Apr 26, 2016 Service Brakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V323000 AND 14V311000 (AIR BAGS AND SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE ...

Apr 25, 2016 Air Bags

2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG RECALL NOTICE. *SMD

Apr 25, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V323000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. TH...

Apr 25, 2016 Air Bags

2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG RECALL NOTICE. *SMD

Apr 25, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V323000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. TH...

Apr 8, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V323000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE ...

Apr 8, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V323000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE ...

Apr 7, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V323000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAI...

Apr 7, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V323000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAI...

Apr 6, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 93,000 mi

THROTTLE FAILURE. WHILE DRIVING THROTTLE COMPLETELY FAILS. NO ACCELERATION, CAR WILL ONLY MOVE AT AUTOMATIC IDLE SPEED. CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT FLASHES, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS -- VERY LUCKY IT DIDN'T HAPPEN IN AN INTERSECTION OR WHILE PASSING ANOTHER CAR. TURNS OUT TO BE COMMON ...

Apr 6, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 93,000 mi

THROTTLE FAILURE. WHILE DRIVING THROTTLE COMPLETELY FAILS. NO ACCELERATION, CAR WILL ONLY MOVE AT AUTOMATIC IDLE SPEED. CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT FLASHES, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS -- VERY LUCKY IT DIDN'T HAPPEN IN AN INTERSECTION OR WHILE PASSING ANOTHER CAR. TURNS OUT TO BE COMMON ...

Mar 30, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 3 mi

ACCELERATOR RANDOMLY STOPS WORKING. ONCE YOU STOP THE VEHICLE AND WAIT ABOUT 10-15 SECONDS THEN RESTART I SEEMS TO WORK FINE. ALSO CHECK ENGINE AND CRUISE LIGHTS FLASH WHEN THIS OCCURS. SO FAR THIS HAS ONLY HAPPENED RIGHT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE WHILE LEAVING A DRIVEWAY OR PARKING LOT SO AT SLOW ...

Mar 30, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 3 mi

ACCELERATOR RANDOMLY STOPS WORKING. ONCE YOU STOP THE VEHICLE AND WAIT ABOUT 10-15 SECONDS THEN RESTART I SEEMS TO WORK FINE. ALSO CHECK ENGINE AND CRUISE LIGHTS FLASH WHEN THIS OCCURS. SO FAR THIS HAS ONLY HAPPENED RIGHT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE WHILE LEAVING A DRIVEWAY OR PARKING LOT SO AT SLOW ...

Mar 21, 2016 Power Train 155,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DRIVER HAD TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER AND TURN THE IGNITION TO THE OFF POTION AND BACK ...

Mar 21, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 155,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DRIVER HAD TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER AND TURN THE IGNITION TO THE OFF POTION AND BACK ...

Mar 21, 2016 Power Train 155,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DRIVER HAD TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER AND TURN THE IGNITION TO THE OFF POTION AND BACK ...

Mar 21, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 155,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DRIVER HAD TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER AND TURN THE IGNITION TO THE OFF POTION AND BACK ...

Mar 10, 2016 Unknown Or Other 145,000 mi

FLASHING, CRUISE CONTROL, AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, NO CONTROL AND CAR SURGE AND DIED ON THE INTERSTATE. FROM WHAT I HAVE READ WHY IS THIS NOT A RECALL. LIVES CAN BE LOST DUE TO THIS BEING A MAJOR PROBLEM.

Mar 10, 2016 Unknown Or Other 145,000 mi

FLASHING, CRUISE CONTROL, AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, NO CONTROL AND CAR SURGE AND DIED ON THE INTERSTATE. FROM WHAT I HAVE READ WHY IS THIS NOT A RECALL. LIVES CAN BE LOST DUE TO THIS BEING A MAJOR PROBLEM.

Mar 9, 2016 Air Bags 96,825 mi

TAKATA RECALL ON 2/16/16, I RECEIVED AN AIRBAG RECALL NOTICE AND WARNING NOT TO ALLOW PASSENGERS TO RIDE IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT UNTIL THE REPAIR IS PERFORMED. I CONTACTED MY DEALER, CARTER SUBARU SEATTLE THE NEXT DAY AND WAS TOLD AN AIRBAG WOULD BE ORDERED FOR ME AND WOULD ARRIVE IN A FEW WEEK...

Mar 9, 2016 Air Bags 96,825 mi

TAKATA RECALL ON 2/16/16, I RECEIVED AN AIRBAG RECALL NOTICE AND WARNING NOT TO ALLOW PASSENGERS TO RIDE IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT UNTIL THE REPAIR IS PERFORMED. I CONTACTED MY DEALER, CARTER SUBARU SEATTLE THE NEXT DAY AND WAS TOLD AN AIRBAG WOULD BE ORDERED FOR ME AND WOULD ARRIVE IN A FEW WEEK...

Mar 1, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V323000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL RE...

Mar 1, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V323000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL RE...

Feb 2, 2016 Electrical System 102,000 mi

MY VEHICLE LOST ALL ABILITY TO ACCELERATE WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. I HAD TO COAST INTO THE EMERGENCY LANE, WHICH WAS A WALL OF SNOW IN COLORADO AT THIS TIME OF YEAR. BLOCKING TRAFFIC IN THE SLOW LANE, I WAITED FOR A TOW TO MY SUBARU DEALER. THEY TOLD ME THAT MY PEDAL ACCELERATOR ASSEMBLY HAD FA...

Feb 2, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 102,000 mi

MY VEHICLE LOST ALL ABILITY TO ACCELERATE WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. I HAD TO COAST INTO THE EMERGENCY LANE, WHICH WAS A WALL OF SNOW IN COLORADO AT THIS TIME OF YEAR. BLOCKING TRAFFIC IN THE SLOW LANE, I WAITED FOR A TOW TO MY SUBARU DEALER. THEY TOLD ME THAT MY PEDAL ACCELERATOR ASSEMBLY HAD FA...

Feb 2, 2016 Electrical System 102,000 mi

MY VEHICLE LOST ALL ABILITY TO ACCELERATE WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. I HAD TO COAST INTO THE EMERGENCY LANE, WHICH WAS A WALL OF SNOW IN COLORADO AT THIS TIME OF YEAR. BLOCKING TRAFFIC IN THE SLOW LANE, I WAITED FOR A TOW TO MY SUBARU DEALER. THEY TOLD ME THAT MY PEDAL ACCELERATOR ASSEMBLY HAD FA...

Feb 2, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 102,000 mi

MY VEHICLE LOST ALL ABILITY TO ACCELERATE WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. I HAD TO COAST INTO THE EMERGENCY LANE, WHICH WAS A WALL OF SNOW IN COLORADO AT THIS TIME OF YEAR. BLOCKING TRAFFIC IN THE SLOW LANE, I WAITED FOR A TOW TO MY SUBARU DEALER. THEY TOLD ME THAT MY PEDAL ACCELERATOR ASSEMBLY HAD FA...

Jan 28, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 95,000 mi

LOSS OF POWER, NO ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. TROUBLE CODE P2138 FAULTY THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR IN THE GAS PEDAL LEADING TO NO ACCELERATION. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (70 MPH OR SO). SUDDENLY THERE WAS NO POWER WHEN PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL AND W...

Jan 28, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 95,000 mi

LOSS OF POWER, NO ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. TROUBLE CODE P2138 FAULTY THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR IN THE GAS PEDAL LEADING TO NO ACCELERATION. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (70 MPH OR SO). SUDDENLY THERE WAS NO POWER WHEN PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL AND W...

Jan 25, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 110,000 mi

THREE TIMES I HAVE LOST ALL ACCELERATION WHILE IN MOTION, WITH THE CAR AND ENGINE SLOWING TO IDLE SPEED EVEN THOUGH THE ACCELERATOR IS DEPRESSED. THIS OCCURRED TWICE ON TWO-LANE HIGHWAYS AND ONCE IN MY DRIVEWAY. IN ALL CASES, THE CAR RETURNED TO NORMAL AFTER BEING TURNED OFF FOR A SHORT TIME AND RES...

Jan 25, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 110,000 mi

THREE TIMES I HAVE LOST ALL ACCELERATION WHILE IN MOTION, WITH THE CAR AND ENGINE SLOWING TO IDLE SPEED EVEN THOUGH THE ACCELERATOR IS DEPRESSED. THIS OCCURRED TWICE ON TWO-LANE HIGHWAYS AND ONCE IN MY DRIVEWAY. IN ALL CASES, THE CAR RETURNED TO NORMAL AFTER BEING TURNED OFF FOR A SHORT TIME AND RES...

Dec 7, 2015 Engine 138,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED - CITY STREET 45MPH -- LOST ABILITY TO THROTTLE. NO THROTTLE, ENGINE, OR ACCELERATION RESPONSE WHEN PRESSING GAS PEDAL. CHECK ENGINE AND CRUISE LIGHTS BLINKING. AFTER PULLING OVER, TURNED OFF ENGINE. UPON RESTARTING AFTER A MINUTE, THROTTLE CAPABILITY RETURNED. THIS HAS HAPPE...

Dec 7, 2015 Power Train 138,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED - CITY STREET 45MPH -- LOST ABILITY TO THROTTLE. NO THROTTLE, ENGINE, OR ACCELERATION RESPONSE WHEN PRESSING GAS PEDAL. CHECK ENGINE AND CRUISE LIGHTS BLINKING. AFTER PULLING OVER, TURNED OFF ENGINE. UPON RESTARTING AFTER A MINUTE, THROTTLE CAPABILITY RETURNED. THIS HAS HAPPE...

Dec 7, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 138,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED - CITY STREET 45MPH -- LOST ABILITY TO THROTTLE. NO THROTTLE, ENGINE, OR ACCELERATION RESPONSE WHEN PRESSING GAS PEDAL. CHECK ENGINE AND CRUISE LIGHTS BLINKING. AFTER PULLING OVER, TURNED OFF ENGINE. UPON RESTARTING AFTER A MINUTE, THROTTLE CAPABILITY RETURNED. THIS HAS HAPPE...

Dec 7, 2015 Engine 138,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED - CITY STREET 45MPH -- LOST ABILITY TO THROTTLE. NO THROTTLE, ENGINE, OR ACCELERATION RESPONSE WHEN PRESSING GAS PEDAL. CHECK ENGINE AND CRUISE LIGHTS BLINKING. AFTER PULLING OVER, TURNED OFF ENGINE. UPON RESTARTING AFTER A MINUTE, THROTTLE CAPABILITY RETURNED. THIS HAS HAPPE...

Dec 7, 2015 Power Train 138,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED - CITY STREET 45MPH -- LOST ABILITY TO THROTTLE. NO THROTTLE, ENGINE, OR ACCELERATION RESPONSE WHEN PRESSING GAS PEDAL. CHECK ENGINE AND CRUISE LIGHTS BLINKING. AFTER PULLING OVER, TURNED OFF ENGINE. UPON RESTARTING AFTER A MINUTE, THROTTLE CAPABILITY RETURNED. THIS HAS HAPPE...

Dec 7, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 138,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED - CITY STREET 45MPH -- LOST ABILITY TO THROTTLE. NO THROTTLE, ENGINE, OR ACCELERATION RESPONSE WHEN PRESSING GAS PEDAL. CHECK ENGINE AND CRUISE LIGHTS BLINKING. AFTER PULLING OVER, TURNED OFF ENGINE. UPON RESTARTING AFTER A MINUTE, THROTTLE CAPABILITY RETURNED. THIS HAS HAPPE...

Nov 17, 2015 Air Bags 144,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON DUE TO PASSENGER ON/OFF OVERHEAD LIGHT NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. IT CANNOT REGISTER WHETHER OR NOT THERE IS A PASSENGER IN THE CAR, AND THEREFOR THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON. I KNOW THAT THE AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT WITH THE LIGHT ON.

Nov 17, 2015 Air Bags 144,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON DUE TO PASSENGER ON/OFF OVERHEAD LIGHT NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. IT CANNOT REGISTER WHETHER OR NOT THERE IS A PASSENGER IN THE CAR, AND THEREFOR THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON. I KNOW THAT THE AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT WITH THE LIGHT ON.

Nov 9, 2015 Engine 182,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE LOST POWER, THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATED, AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHI...

Nov 9, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 182,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE LOST POWER, THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATED, AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHI...

Nov 9, 2015 Engine 182,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE LOST POWER, THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATED, AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHI...

Nov 9, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 182,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE LOST POWER, THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATED, AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHI...

Oct 12, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 48,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY SUBARU YESTERDAY, I SUDDENLY LOST THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE. THE CAR SPEED DROPPED TO 10 MPH. I PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED CAR TWICE. BARELY ENOUGH ACCELERATION TO GET CAR TO 18 MPH. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED ON AND THE CRUISE LIGHT BLINKED CONTINOUSLY. TOOK CAR TO DEAL...

Oct 12, 2015 Engine 175,000 mi

I RECENTLY HAD P2138.. ONE TIME. NO THROTTLE RESPONSE, STOPPED ON A HILL ON A 2 LANE ROAD, ON A CURVE, IN BIG SUR.. NOT GOOD. ROLLED BACKWARDS DOWN HILL AFTER THE ONES BEHIND HAD ALL PASSED ME. TURNED OFF CAR, WAITED FOR 10 MINUTES, THEN IT FIXED ITSELF AFTER A RESTART. JIGGLED THE PEDAL CONNECT...

Oct 12, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 175,000 mi

I RECENTLY HAD P2138.. ONE TIME. NO THROTTLE RESPONSE, STOPPED ON A HILL ON A 2 LANE ROAD, ON A CURVE, IN BIG SUR.. NOT GOOD. ROLLED BACKWARDS DOWN HILL AFTER THE ONES BEHIND HAD ALL PASSED ME. TURNED OFF CAR, WAITED FOR 10 MINUTES, THEN IT FIXED ITSELF AFTER A RESTART. JIGGLED THE PEDAL CONNECT...

Oct 12, 2015 Power Train 175,000 mi

I RECENTLY HAD P2138.. ONE TIME. NO THROTTLE RESPONSE, STOPPED ON A HILL ON A 2 LANE ROAD, ON A CURVE, IN BIG SUR.. NOT GOOD. ROLLED BACKWARDS DOWN HILL AFTER THE ONES BEHIND HAD ALL PASSED ME. TURNED OFF CAR, WAITED FOR 10 MINUTES, THEN IT FIXED ITSELF AFTER A RESTART. JIGGLED THE PEDAL CONNECT...

Oct 12, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 48,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY SUBARU YESTERDAY, I SUDDENLY LOST THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE. THE CAR SPEED DROPPED TO 10 MPH. I PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED CAR TWICE. BARELY ENOUGH ACCELERATION TO GET CAR TO 18 MPH. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED ON AND THE CRUISE LIGHT BLINKED CONTINOUSLY. TOOK CAR TO DEAL...

Oct 12, 2015 Engine 175,000 mi

I RECENTLY HAD P2138.. ONE TIME. NO THROTTLE RESPONSE, STOPPED ON A HILL ON A 2 LANE ROAD, ON A CURVE, IN BIG SUR.. NOT GOOD. ROLLED BACKWARDS DOWN HILL AFTER THE ONES BEHIND HAD ALL PASSED ME. TURNED OFF CAR, WAITED FOR 10 MINUTES, THEN IT FIXED ITSELF AFTER A RESTART. JIGGLED THE PEDAL CONNECT...

Oct 12, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 175,000 mi

I RECENTLY HAD P2138.. ONE TIME. NO THROTTLE RESPONSE, STOPPED ON A HILL ON A 2 LANE ROAD, ON A CURVE, IN BIG SUR.. NOT GOOD. ROLLED BACKWARDS DOWN HILL AFTER THE ONES BEHIND HAD ALL PASSED ME. TURNED OFF CAR, WAITED FOR 10 MINUTES, THEN IT FIXED ITSELF AFTER A RESTART. JIGGLED THE PEDAL CONNECT...

Oct 12, 2015 Power Train 175,000 mi

I RECENTLY HAD P2138.. ONE TIME. NO THROTTLE RESPONSE, STOPPED ON A HILL ON A 2 LANE ROAD, ON A CURVE, IN BIG SUR.. NOT GOOD. ROLLED BACKWARDS DOWN HILL AFTER THE ONES BEHIND HAD ALL PASSED ME. TURNED OFF CAR, WAITED FOR 10 MINUTES, THEN IT FIXED ITSELF AFTER A RESTART. JIGGLED THE PEDAL CONNECT...

Oct 8, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 115,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING WHEN SUDDENLY MY CAR WOULD NOT GO FORWARD MORE THAN A FEW MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS FLASHING. THANKFULLY I WAS ONLY DOING ABOUT 30 MILES AN HOUR IN TOWN. I PULLED OVER, TURNED MY CAR OFF, TURNED IT BACK ON AND IT WOULDN'T START. I STARTED IT FOR A 2...

Oct 8, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 115,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING WHEN SUDDENLY MY CAR WOULD NOT GO FORWARD MORE THAN A FEW MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS FLASHING. THANKFULLY I WAS ONLY DOING ABOUT 30 MILES AN HOUR IN TOWN. I PULLED OVER, TURNED MY CAR OFF, TURNED IT BACK ON AND IT WOULDN'T START. I STARTED IT FOR A 2...

Oct 3, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 95,480 mi

I WAS DRIVING WITH MY 10 MONTH OLD IN THE CAR WHEN IT SUDDENLY BEGAN TO DECCELERATE. I PRESSED ON THE GAS PEDAL AND GOT NO RESPONSE. THE CHECK ENGINE AND CRUISE CONTROL LIGHTS BEGAN FLASHING AT THIS TIME AS WELL. FORTUNATELY I WAS ON A RURAL ROAD (SPEED LIMIT 40 MPH) AND WAS ABLE TO LIMP ALONG T...

Oct 3, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 95,480 mi

I WAS DRIVING WITH MY 10 MONTH OLD IN THE CAR WHEN IT SUDDENLY BEGAN TO DECCELERATE. I PRESSED ON THE GAS PEDAL AND GOT NO RESPONSE. THE CHECK ENGINE AND CRUISE CONTROL LIGHTS BEGAN FLASHING AT THIS TIME AS WELL. FORTUNATELY I WAS ON A RURAL ROAD (SPEED LIMIT 40 MPH) AND WAS ABLE TO LIMP ALONG T...

Sep 29, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 53,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND WHEN I GOT ONTO THE EXIT RAMP, THE VEHICLE GAS PEDAL STOPPED WORKING AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ALONG WITH FLASHING CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT. I COASTED INTO A DEALERSHIP WITH HAZARD LIGHTS ON AT ABOUT 10MPH. DIAGNOSIS WAS A FAULTY ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR. T...

Sep 29, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 53,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND WHEN I GOT ONTO THE EXIT RAMP, THE VEHICLE GAS PEDAL STOPPED WORKING AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ALONG WITH FLASHING CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT. I COASTED INTO A DEALERSHIP WITH HAZARD LIGHTS ON AT ABOUT 10MPH. DIAGNOSIS WAS A FAULTY ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR. T...

Sep 29, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 53,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND WHEN I GOT ONTO THE EXIT RAMP, THE VEHICLE GAS PEDAL STOPPED WORKING AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ALONG WITH FLASHING CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT. I COASTED INTO A DEALERSHIP WITH HAZARD LIGHTS ON AT ABOUT 10MPH. DIAGNOSIS WAS A FAULTY ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR. T...

Sep 29, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 53,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND WHEN I GOT ONTO THE EXIT RAMP, THE VEHICLE GAS PEDAL STOPPED WORKING AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ALONG WITH FLASHING CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT. I COASTED INTO A DEALERSHIP WITH HAZARD LIGHTS ON AT ABOUT 10MPH. DIAGNOSIS WAS A FAULTY ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR. T...

Sep 27, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 95,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55, MILES PER HOUR THE ENG WENT TO IDE SPEED, THE CHECK ENG LIGHT CAME ON. I DRIFTED OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, THE THROTTLE WAS UNRESPONSIVE. READ THE CODE OUT AND IT WAS FOR THROTTLE PEDAL POSITION SENSOR. IT HAS HAPPENED TWICE SINCE, THIS COULD BE DANGEROUS IF IN MAJ...

Sep 27, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 95,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55, MILES PER HOUR THE ENG WENT TO IDE SPEED, THE CHECK ENG LIGHT CAME ON. I DRIFTED OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, THE THROTTLE WAS UNRESPONSIVE. READ THE CODE OUT AND IT WAS FOR THROTTLE PEDAL POSITION SENSOR. IT HAS HAPPENED TWICE SINCE, THIS COULD BE DANGEROUS IF IN MAJ...

Sep 9, 2015 Unknown Or Other 80,000 mi

FALL OF 2011 I STARTED TO NOTICE A FILM, WHICH WAS ALL OVER THE DASHBOARD, THIS FILM WAS OF STICKY SUBSTANCE AND IT WAS MAINLY OR MORE NOTICEABLE ON THE PARTS OF THE DASHBOARD THAT WERE MOST DIRECTLY AFFECTED BY THE SUN. THIS FILM WAS OF SUCH STICKINESS THAT HAIR, DUST PARTICLES, PAPER, OR ANYTHING...

Sep 9, 2015 Unknown Or Other 80,000 mi

FALL OF 2011 I STARTED TO NOTICE A FILM, WHICH WAS ALL OVER THE DASHBOARD, THIS FILM WAS OF STICKY SUBSTANCE AND IT WAS MAINLY OR MORE NOTICEABLE ON THE PARTS OF THE DASHBOARD THAT WERE MOST DIRECTLY AFFECTED BY THE SUN. THIS FILM WAS OF SUCH STICKINESS THAT HAIR, DUST PARTICLES, PAPER, OR ANYTHING...

Jul 28, 2015 Engine 124,356 mi

WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 75MPH THE ENGINE LIGHT AND CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ACCELERATOR BECAME UNRESPONSIVE. AFTER PULLING OVER AND RESTARTING THE CAR IT WORKED FINE. THIS HAS HAPPENED 7 TIMES SO FAR AND AFTER READING MANY POSTS ON OUTBACK FORUMS IT SEEMS THAT THIS IS A VERY COM...

Jul 28, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 124,356 mi

WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 75MPH THE ENGINE LIGHT AND CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ACCELERATOR BECAME UNRESPONSIVE. AFTER PULLING OVER AND RESTARTING THE CAR IT WORKED FINE. THIS HAS HAPPENED 7 TIMES SO FAR AND AFTER READING MANY POSTS ON OUTBACK FORUMS IT SEEMS THAT THIS IS A VERY COM...

Jul 28, 2015 Engine 124,356 mi

WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 75MPH THE ENGINE LIGHT AND CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ACCELERATOR BECAME UNRESPONSIVE. AFTER PULLING OVER AND RESTARTING THE CAR IT WORKED FINE. THIS HAS HAPPENED 7 TIMES SO FAR AND AFTER READING MANY POSTS ON OUTBACK FORUMS IT SEEMS THAT THIS IS A VERY COM...

Jul 28, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 124,356 mi

WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 75MPH THE ENGINE LIGHT AND CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ACCELERATOR BECAME UNRESPONSIVE. AFTER PULLING OVER AND RESTARTING THE CAR IT WORKED FINE. THIS HAS HAPPENED 7 TIMES SO FAR AND AFTER READING MANY POSTS ON OUTBACK FORUMS IT SEEMS THAT THIS IS A VERY COM...

Jul 17, 2015 Electrical System 75,000 mi

SUDDEN LOSS OF ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING; CONNECTION BETWEEN GAS PEDAL AND ENGINE CONTROL IS FAULTY. FORCES DRIVER TO COAST TO A STOP AND TURN OFF CAR. NO ABILITY TO USE GAS TO GET OUT OF THE WAY FASTER.

Jul 17, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 75,000 mi

SUDDEN LOSS OF ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING; CONNECTION BETWEEN GAS PEDAL AND ENGINE CONTROL IS FAULTY. FORCES DRIVER TO COAST TO A STOP AND TURN OFF CAR. NO ABILITY TO USE GAS TO GET OUT OF THE WAY FASTER.

Jul 17, 2015 Electrical System 75,000 mi

SUDDEN LOSS OF ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING; CONNECTION BETWEEN GAS PEDAL AND ENGINE CONTROL IS FAULTY. FORCES DRIVER TO COAST TO A STOP AND TURN OFF CAR. NO ABILITY TO USE GAS TO GET OUT OF THE WAY FASTER.

Jul 17, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 75,000 mi

SUDDEN LOSS OF ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING; CONNECTION BETWEEN GAS PEDAL AND ENGINE CONTROL IS FAULTY. FORCES DRIVER TO COAST TO A STOP AND TURN OFF CAR. NO ABILITY TO USE GAS TO GET OUT OF THE WAY FASTER.

Jun 8, 2015 Engine 118,724 mi

WAS DRIVING AT APPROX 55 MPH WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, CRUISE LIGHT WAS FLASHING, AND SPORT LIGHT WAS FLASHING, CAR SLOWED DOWN TO 10 MPH AND COULD NOT GO ANY FASTER. IT WAS REVVED UP TO REDLINE AND THERE WAS NO RESPONSE WITH THE GAS PEDAL. I WAS ONLY 2 MILES FROM MY DESTINATI...

Jun 8, 2015 Electrical System 118,724 mi

WAS DRIVING AT APPROX 55 MPH WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, CRUISE LIGHT WAS FLASHING, AND SPORT LIGHT WAS FLASHING, CAR SLOWED DOWN TO 10 MPH AND COULD NOT GO ANY FASTER. IT WAS REVVED UP TO REDLINE AND THERE WAS NO RESPONSE WITH THE GAS PEDAL. I WAS ONLY 2 MILES FROM MY DESTINATI...

Jun 8, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 118,724 mi

WAS DRIVING AT APPROX 55 MPH WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, CRUISE LIGHT WAS FLASHING, AND SPORT LIGHT WAS FLASHING, CAR SLOWED DOWN TO 10 MPH AND COULD NOT GO ANY FASTER. IT WAS REVVED UP TO REDLINE AND THERE WAS NO RESPONSE WITH THE GAS PEDAL. I WAS ONLY 2 MILES FROM MY DESTINATI...

Jun 8, 2015 Engine 118,724 mi

WAS DRIVING AT APPROX 55 MPH WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, CRUISE LIGHT WAS FLASHING, AND SPORT LIGHT WAS FLASHING, CAR SLOWED DOWN TO 10 MPH AND COULD NOT GO ANY FASTER. IT WAS REVVED UP TO REDLINE AND THERE WAS NO RESPONSE WITH THE GAS PEDAL. I WAS ONLY 2 MILES FROM MY DESTINATI...

Jun 8, 2015 Electrical System 118,724 mi

WAS DRIVING AT APPROX 55 MPH WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, CRUISE LIGHT WAS FLASHING, AND SPORT LIGHT WAS FLASHING, CAR SLOWED DOWN TO 10 MPH AND COULD NOT GO ANY FASTER. IT WAS REVVED UP TO REDLINE AND THERE WAS NO RESPONSE WITH THE GAS PEDAL. I WAS ONLY 2 MILES FROM MY DESTINATI...

Jun 8, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 118,724 mi

WAS DRIVING AT APPROX 55 MPH WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, CRUISE LIGHT WAS FLASHING, AND SPORT LIGHT WAS FLASHING, CAR SLOWED DOWN TO 10 MPH AND COULD NOT GO ANY FASTER. IT WAS REVVED UP TO REDLINE AND THERE WAS NO RESPONSE WITH THE GAS PEDAL. I WAS ONLY 2 MILES FROM MY DESTINATI...

Jun 1, 2015 Air Bags 125,010 mi

TRAVELING FROM MY HOME TO DENVER, CO I NOTICED THE 'AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT' COME ON. THIS HAS OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. I CALLED THE AUTO NATION SUBARU DEALER TO TRY AND GET AN APPOINTMENT. THE SERVICE REP SAID THEY WERE FULL FOR THE DAY. HE ASKED ME WHAT THE ISSUE WAS AND I TOLD HIM ABOUT T...

Jun 1, 2015 Air Bags 125,010 mi

TRAVELING FROM MY HOME TO DENVER, CO I NOTICED THE 'AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT' COME ON. THIS HAS OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. I CALLED THE AUTO NATION SUBARU DEALER TO TRY AND GET AN APPOINTMENT. THE SERVICE REP SAID THEY WERE FULL FOR THE DAY. HE ASKED ME WHAT THE ISSUE WAS AND I TOLD HIM ABOUT T...

Mar 25, 2015 Air Bags 119,237 mi

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED AFTER BIT TEST COMPLETED ON ENGINE START. OWNERS MANUAL STATES AN ILLUMINATED AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT COULD MEAN THE AIRBAG SYSTEM WILL NOT DEPLOY OR PERFORM AS DESIGNED IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. I BELIEVE THIS IS RESULT OF A SUBARU DESIGN FL...

Mar 25, 2015 Air Bags 119,237 mi

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED AFTER BIT TEST COMPLETED ON ENGINE START. OWNERS MANUAL STATES AN ILLUMINATED AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT COULD MEAN THE AIRBAG SYSTEM WILL NOT DEPLOY OR PERFORM AS DESIGNED IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. I BELIEVE THIS IS RESULT OF A SUBARU DESIGN FL...

Mar 17, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 118,000 mi

I WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, WHEN THE LIGHT CHANGED I ATTEMPTED TO GIVE THE CAR GAS TO BEGIN MOVING AND THERE WAS NO POWER IN THE PEDAL. ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WERE ON AND THE RADIO WAS PLAYING. I HAD SOME POWER AND WAS ABLE TO MOVE OUT OF THE FLOW OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I PARK...

Mar 17, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 118,000 mi

I WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, WHEN THE LIGHT CHANGED I ATTEMPTED TO GIVE THE CAR GAS TO BEGIN MOVING AND THERE WAS NO POWER IN THE PEDAL. ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WERE ON AND THE RADIO WAS PLAYING. I HAD SOME POWER AND WAS ABLE TO MOVE OUT OF THE FLOW OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I PARK...

Feb 28, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 49,296 mi

I WAS TRAVELING ON A 3-LANE HIGHWAY AT THE POSTED MILEAGE (60 MPH). SIMULTANEOUSLY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE GAS PEDAL LOST ALL POWER. THE CRUISE LIGHT WAS ALSO FLASHING. I TRIED FLOORING THE GAS PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO LOSE POWER AND THE SPEED RAPIDLY DECREASED TO LESS T...

Feb 28, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 49,296 mi

I WAS TRAVELING ON A 3-LANE HIGHWAY AT THE POSTED MILEAGE (60 MPH). SIMULTANEOUSLY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE GAS PEDAL LOST ALL POWER. THE CRUISE LIGHT WAS ALSO FLASHING. I TRIED FLOORING THE GAS PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO LOSE POWER AND THE SPEED RAPIDLY DECREASED TO LESS T...

Feb 28, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 49,296 mi

I WAS TRAVELING ON A 3-LANE HIGHWAY AT THE POSTED MILEAGE (60 MPH). SIMULTANEOUSLY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE GAS PEDAL LOST ALL POWER. THE CRUISE LIGHT WAS ALSO FLASHING. I TRIED FLOORING THE GAS PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO LOSE POWER AND THE SPEED RAPIDLY DECREASED TO LESS T...

Feb 28, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 49,296 mi

I WAS TRAVELING ON A 3-LANE HIGHWAY AT THE POSTED MILEAGE (60 MPH). SIMULTANEOUSLY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE GAS PEDAL LOST ALL POWER. THE CRUISE LIGHT WAS ALSO FLASHING. I TRIED FLOORING THE GAS PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO LOSE POWER AND THE SPEED RAPIDLY DECREASED TO LESS T...

Feb 24, 2015 Electrical System 100,265 mi

P2138 CODE - THROTTLE ISSUE --- TODAY AS I WAS DRIVING TO WORK, LUCKILY ON A SIDE STREET,WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT BEGAN TO BLINK. THEN I LOST POWER TO THE ENGINE WHILE IT WAS STILL RUNNING. I NORMALLY TAKE THE HIGHWAY TO WORK BUT THIS DAY THERE WAS SNOW AND ...

Feb 24, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 100,265 mi

P2138 CODE - THROTTLE ISSUE --- TODAY AS I WAS DRIVING TO WORK, LUCKILY ON A SIDE STREET,WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT BEGAN TO BLINK. THEN I LOST POWER TO THE ENGINE WHILE IT WAS STILL RUNNING. I NORMALLY TAKE THE HIGHWAY TO WORK BUT THIS DAY THERE WAS SNOW AND ...

Feb 24, 2015 Electrical System 100,265 mi

P2138 CODE - THROTTLE ISSUE --- TODAY AS I WAS DRIVING TO WORK, LUCKILY ON A SIDE STREET,WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT BEGAN TO BLINK. THEN I LOST POWER TO THE ENGINE WHILE IT WAS STILL RUNNING. I NORMALLY TAKE THE HIGHWAY TO WORK BUT THIS DAY THERE WAS SNOW AND ...

Feb 24, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 100,265 mi

P2138 CODE - THROTTLE ISSUE --- TODAY AS I WAS DRIVING TO WORK, LUCKILY ON A SIDE STREET,WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT BEGAN TO BLINK. THEN I LOST POWER TO THE ENGINE WHILE IT WAS STILL RUNNING. I NORMALLY TAKE THE HIGHWAY TO WORK BUT THIS DAY THERE WAS SNOW AND ...

Feb 11, 2015 Electrical System 77,000 mi

MY FIANCEE WAS DRIVING MY 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK ON THE HIGHWAY APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH WHEN THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. THE THROTTLE WAS UNRESPONSIVE, BUT THE ENGINE REMAINED IDLING. MY PARTNER PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY AND TRIED RESTARTING RIGHT AWAY BUT THE ENGINE WOULDN'T START. AFT...

Feb 11, 2015 Electrical System 77,000 mi

MY FIANCEE WAS DRIVING MY 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK ON THE HIGHWAY APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH WHEN THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. THE THROTTLE WAS UNRESPONSIVE, BUT THE ENGINE REMAINED IDLING. MY PARTNER PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY AND TRIED RESTARTING RIGHT AWAY BUT THE ENGINE WOULDN'T START. AFT...

Feb 9, 2015 Air Bags Crash 142,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING THRU THE ADIRONDACK REGION OF NY ON A SUNDAY AFTERNOON RETURNING HOME FROM VT I PROCEEDED TO PASS A VEHICLE FROM THE CENTER LANE INTO THE LEFT LANE. SPEED WAS 65MPH ACCELERATING TO 69MPH TO PASS, NOT MORE THAN 250 FT LATER OUR VEHICLE STARTED TO FISHTAIL THEN HEAD RIGHT INTO NUMEROU...

Feb 9, 2015 Steering Crash 142,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING THRU THE ADIRONDACK REGION OF NY ON A SUNDAY AFTERNOON RETURNING HOME FROM VT I PROCEEDED TO PASS A VEHICLE FROM THE CENTER LANE INTO THE LEFT LANE. SPEED WAS 65MPH ACCELERATING TO 69MPH TO PASS, NOT MORE THAN 250 FT LATER OUR VEHICLE STARTED TO FISHTAIL THEN HEAD RIGHT INTO NUMEROU...

Feb 9, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash 142,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING THRU THE ADIRONDACK REGION OF NY ON A SUNDAY AFTERNOON RETURNING HOME FROM VT I PROCEEDED TO PASS A VEHICLE FROM THE CENTER LANE INTO THE LEFT LANE. SPEED WAS 65MPH ACCELERATING TO 69MPH TO PASS, NOT MORE THAN 250 FT LATER OUR VEHICLE STARTED TO FISHTAIL THEN HEAD RIGHT INTO NUMEROU...

Feb 9, 2015 Air Bags Crash 142,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING THRU THE ADIRONDACK REGION OF NY ON A SUNDAY AFTERNOON RETURNING HOME FROM VT I PROCEEDED TO PASS A VEHICLE FROM THE CENTER LANE INTO THE LEFT LANE. SPEED WAS 65MPH ACCELERATING TO 69MPH TO PASS, NOT MORE THAN 250 FT LATER OUR VEHICLE STARTED TO FISHTAIL THEN HEAD RIGHT INTO NUMEROU...

Feb 9, 2015 Steering Crash 142,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING THRU THE ADIRONDACK REGION OF NY ON A SUNDAY AFTERNOON RETURNING HOME FROM VT I PROCEEDED TO PASS A VEHICLE FROM THE CENTER LANE INTO THE LEFT LANE. SPEED WAS 65MPH ACCELERATING TO 69MPH TO PASS, NOT MORE THAN 250 FT LATER OUR VEHICLE STARTED TO FISHTAIL THEN HEAD RIGHT INTO NUMEROU...

Feb 9, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash 142,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING THRU THE ADIRONDACK REGION OF NY ON A SUNDAY AFTERNOON RETURNING HOME FROM VT I PROCEEDED TO PASS A VEHICLE FROM THE CENTER LANE INTO THE LEFT LANE. SPEED WAS 65MPH ACCELERATING TO 69MPH TO PASS, NOT MORE THAN 250 FT LATER OUR VEHICLE STARTED TO FISHTAIL THEN HEAD RIGHT INTO NUMEROU...

Feb 7, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 96,000 mi

VEHICLE IS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK SEDAN 'LL BEAN EDITION. UPON TRAVELING TO WORK AT 5:30AM, GOING UP HILL AT 40 MPG, THE GAS PEDAL STOPPED WORKING BUT THE ENGINE WAS AT HIGH RPM. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON STEADY WITH CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT FLASHING. HAD TO SHUT THE CAR OFF, PUT ON HAZARD LIGHTS ...

Feb 7, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 96,000 mi

VEHICLE IS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK SEDAN 'LL BEAN EDITION. UPON TRAVELING TO WORK AT 5:30AM, GOING UP HILL AT 40 MPG, THE GAS PEDAL STOPPED WORKING BUT THE ENGINE WAS AT HIGH RPM. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON STEADY WITH CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT FLASHING. HAD TO SHUT THE CAR OFF, PUT ON HAZARD LIGHTS ...

Feb 4, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 94,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING DOWN A RESIDENTIAL ROAD, MY 2006 OUTBACK SEDAN LOST ACCELERATION CONTROL AND WENT INTO LIMP MODE IN WHICH IT WAS ONLY IDLING AND HAD NO CONTROL FROM ACCELERATOR. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT BEGAN BLINKING. I TURNED THE ENGINE OFF FROM DRIVE, MOVE...

Feb 4, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 94,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING DOWN A RESIDENTIAL ROAD, MY 2006 OUTBACK SEDAN LOST ACCELERATION CONTROL AND WENT INTO LIMP MODE IN WHICH IT WAS ONLY IDLING AND HAD NO CONTROL FROM ACCELERATOR. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT BEGAN BLINKING. I TURNED THE ENGINE OFF FROM DRIVE, MOVE...

Jan 21, 2015 Engine 36,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING AND SHUT DOWN . WAS TOLD THAT THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY AND SENSORS STOPPED WORKING. THIS MALFUNCTION CAN KILL PEOPLE. OTHER HAVE HAS LOW MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE AND HAVE THE CAR SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Jan 21, 2015 Steering 36,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING AND SHUT DOWN . WAS TOLD THAT THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY AND SENSORS STOPPED WORKING. THIS MALFUNCTION CAN KILL PEOPLE. OTHER HAVE HAS LOW MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE AND HAVE THE CAR SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Jan 21, 2015 Service Brakes 36,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING AND SHUT DOWN . WAS TOLD THAT THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY AND SENSORS STOPPED WORKING. THIS MALFUNCTION CAN KILL PEOPLE. OTHER HAVE HAS LOW MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE AND HAVE THE CAR SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Jan 21, 2015 Engine 36,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING AND SHUT DOWN . WAS TOLD THAT THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY AND SENSORS STOPPED WORKING. THIS MALFUNCTION CAN KILL PEOPLE. OTHER HAVE HAS LOW MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE AND HAVE THE CAR SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Jan 21, 2015 Steering 36,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING AND SHUT DOWN . WAS TOLD THAT THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY AND SENSORS STOPPED WORKING. THIS MALFUNCTION CAN KILL PEOPLE. OTHER HAVE HAS LOW MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE AND HAVE THE CAR SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Jan 21, 2015 Service Brakes 36,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING AND SHUT DOWN . WAS TOLD THAT THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY AND SENSORS STOPPED WORKING. THIS MALFUNCTION CAN KILL PEOPLE. OTHER HAVE HAS LOW MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE AND HAVE THE CAR SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Jan 20, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 104,000 mi

SUDDEN DECELERATION OF VEHICLE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE CAR GOES LIMP. VEHICLE IS RESTARTABLE AFTER 5 MINUTES, HOWEVER THE THROTTLE DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY AFTERWARD AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE NORMALLY, THUS IT DRIVES MUCH SLOWER, AND WILL NOT GO ABOVE 60 MPH. PROBLEM COMES AND ...

Jan 20, 2015 Electrical System 104,000 mi

SUDDEN DECELERATION OF VEHICLE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE CAR GOES LIMP. VEHICLE IS RESTARTABLE AFTER 5 MINUTES, HOWEVER THE THROTTLE DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY AFTERWARD AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE NORMALLY, THUS IT DRIVES MUCH SLOWER, AND WILL NOT GO ABOVE 60 MPH. PROBLEM COMES AND ...

Jan 20, 2015 Engine 104,000 mi

SUDDEN DECELERATION OF VEHICLE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE CAR GOES LIMP. VEHICLE IS RESTARTABLE AFTER 5 MINUTES, HOWEVER THE THROTTLE DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY AFTERWARD AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE NORMALLY, THUS IT DRIVES MUCH SLOWER, AND WILL NOT GO ABOVE 60 MPH. PROBLEM COMES AND ...

Jan 20, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 104,000 mi

SUDDEN DECELERATION OF VEHICLE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE CAR GOES LIMP. VEHICLE IS RESTARTABLE AFTER 5 MINUTES, HOWEVER THE THROTTLE DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY AFTERWARD AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE NORMALLY, THUS IT DRIVES MUCH SLOWER, AND WILL NOT GO ABOVE 60 MPH. PROBLEM COMES AND ...

Jan 20, 2015 Electrical System 104,000 mi

SUDDEN DECELERATION OF VEHICLE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE CAR GOES LIMP. VEHICLE IS RESTARTABLE AFTER 5 MINUTES, HOWEVER THE THROTTLE DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY AFTERWARD AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE NORMALLY, THUS IT DRIVES MUCH SLOWER, AND WILL NOT GO ABOVE 60 MPH. PROBLEM COMES AND ...

Jan 20, 2015 Engine 104,000 mi

SUDDEN DECELERATION OF VEHICLE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE CAR GOES LIMP. VEHICLE IS RESTARTABLE AFTER 5 MINUTES, HOWEVER THE THROTTLE DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY AFTERWARD AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE NORMALLY, THUS IT DRIVES MUCH SLOWER, AND WILL NOT GO ABOVE 60 MPH. PROBLEM COMES AND ...

Jan 18, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 100,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING HOME THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING. THE CAR BEGAN TO DECELERATE AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME UNRESPONSIVE. VEHICLE CONTINUED TO IDLE NORMALLY, BUT DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR HAD NO AFFECT ON THE ENGINE. SEARCHING FORUMS RETURNS THAT THIS...

Jan 18, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 100,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING HOME THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING. THE CAR BEGAN TO DECELERATE AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME UNRESPONSIVE. VEHICLE CONTINUED TO IDLE NORMALLY, BUT DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR HAD NO AFFECT ON THE ENGINE. SEARCHING FORUMS RETURNS THAT THIS...

Jan 12, 2015 Suspension 132,000 mi

PURCHASED THIS CAR USED LAST JAN. NO INCIDENTS YET, BUT CAN NOT DRIVE (WITH PASSENGERS IN THE BACK OR WEIGHT IN THE CARGO AREA) OVER 35 MPH IN CERTAIN ROAD CONDITIONS, MAINLY WHEN THERE IS ICE AND DRY PAVEMENT TOGETHER. HAS DANGEROUS REAR STEER PROBLEM IN THOSE CONDITIONS. I HAVE DRIVEN EVERY TYPE O...

Jan 12, 2015 Suspension 132,000 mi

PURCHASED THIS CAR USED LAST JAN. NO INCIDENTS YET, BUT CAN NOT DRIVE (WITH PASSENGERS IN THE BACK OR WEIGHT IN THE CARGO AREA) OVER 35 MPH IN CERTAIN ROAD CONDITIONS, MAINLY WHEN THERE IS ICE AND DRY PAVEMENT TOGETHER. HAS DANGEROUS REAR STEER PROBLEM IN THOSE CONDITIONS. I HAVE DRIVEN EVERY TYPE O...

Jan 5, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 114,210 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. SHE WAS DRIVING IN WINTER CONDITIONS. SHE WAS DRIVING THE 2 MILE BRIDGE TO OUR HOME WHEN THE ACCELERATION SUDDENLY FAILED AND THE VEHICLE ABRUPTLY SLOWED FROM 55 MPH TO 35 MPH. THE ROADS HAD SNOW AND ICE ON THEM. THE VEHICLE BEHIND HER CLOSED IN ON THE ...

Jan 5, 2015 Electrical System 114,210 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. SHE WAS DRIVING IN WINTER CONDITIONS. SHE WAS DRIVING THE 2 MILE BRIDGE TO OUR HOME WHEN THE ACCELERATION SUDDENLY FAILED AND THE VEHICLE ABRUPTLY SLOWED FROM 55 MPH TO 35 MPH. THE ROADS HAD SNOW AND ICE ON THEM. THE VEHICLE BEHIND HER CLOSED IN ON THE ...

Jan 5, 2015 Fuel System, Gasoline 114,210 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. SHE WAS DRIVING IN WINTER CONDITIONS. SHE WAS DRIVING THE 2 MILE BRIDGE TO OUR HOME WHEN THE ACCELERATION SUDDENLY FAILED AND THE VEHICLE ABRUPTLY SLOWED FROM 55 MPH TO 35 MPH. THE ROADS HAD SNOW AND ICE ON THEM. THE VEHICLE BEHIND HER CLOSED IN ON THE ...

Jan 5, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 114,210 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. SHE WAS DRIVING IN WINTER CONDITIONS. SHE WAS DRIVING THE 2 MILE BRIDGE TO OUR HOME WHEN THE ACCELERATION SUDDENLY FAILED AND THE VEHICLE ABRUPTLY SLOWED FROM 55 MPH TO 35 MPH. THE ROADS HAD SNOW AND ICE ON THEM. THE VEHICLE BEHIND HER CLOSED IN ON THE ...

Jan 5, 2015 Electrical System 114,210 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. SHE WAS DRIVING IN WINTER CONDITIONS. SHE WAS DRIVING THE 2 MILE BRIDGE TO OUR HOME WHEN THE ACCELERATION SUDDENLY FAILED AND THE VEHICLE ABRUPTLY SLOWED FROM 55 MPH TO 35 MPH. THE ROADS HAD SNOW AND ICE ON THEM. THE VEHICLE BEHIND HER CLOSED IN ON THE ...

Jan 5, 2015 Fuel System, Gasoline 114,210 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. SHE WAS DRIVING IN WINTER CONDITIONS. SHE WAS DRIVING THE 2 MILE BRIDGE TO OUR HOME WHEN THE ACCELERATION SUDDENLY FAILED AND THE VEHICLE ABRUPTLY SLOWED FROM 55 MPH TO 35 MPH. THE ROADS HAD SNOW AND ICE ON THEM. THE VEHICLE BEHIND HER CLOSED IN ON THE ...

Dec 30, 2014 Engine 112,000 mi

DRIVING ALONG - CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT FLASHES. I IMMEDIATELY LOSE ACCELERATION - NEED TO PULL OVER (THANK GOD I WAS NOT ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY WHEN THIS ACCURS). HAVE TO TURN CAR OFF - WAIT A FEW MINUTES AND THEN RESTART. LIGHTS STILL STAY ON BUT ACCELERATION IS NORMAL. I ...

Dec 30, 2014 Engine 112,000 mi

DRIVING ALONG - CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT FLASHES. I IMMEDIATELY LOSE ACCELERATION - NEED TO PULL OVER (THANK GOD I WAS NOT ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY WHEN THIS ACCURS). HAVE TO TURN CAR OFF - WAIT A FEW MINUTES AND THEN RESTART. LIGHTS STILL STAY ON BUT ACCELERATION IS NORMAL. I ...

Dec 29, 2014 Engine 132,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE PEDAL POSITION SENSOR ...

Dec 29, 2014 Engine 132,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE PEDAL POSITION SENSOR ...

Dec 21, 2014 Suspension 241,567 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IN SNOW COVERED, SLUSH COVERED ROADS CONDITIONS VARIED DURING DAY. THE VEHICLE KEPT FEELING LIKE IT WAS WASHING OUT SIDE TO SIDE. I HAD 5 PASSENGERS IN VEHICLE AND THEY ALL COULD FEEL IT AND IT SCARED THEM AND I HAD TO SLOW DOWN TO A DANGEROUSLY SLOW SPEED ON INTERSTATE, THAT...

Dec 21, 2014 Steering 241,567 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IN SNOW COVERED, SLUSH COVERED ROADS CONDITIONS VARIED DURING DAY. THE VEHICLE KEPT FEELING LIKE IT WAS WASHING OUT SIDE TO SIDE. I HAD 5 PASSENGERS IN VEHICLE AND THEY ALL COULD FEEL IT AND IT SCARED THEM AND I HAD TO SLOW DOWN TO A DANGEROUSLY SLOW SPEED ON INTERSTATE, THAT...

Dec 21, 2014 Suspension 241,567 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IN SNOW COVERED, SLUSH COVERED ROADS CONDITIONS VARIED DURING DAY. THE VEHICLE KEPT FEELING LIKE IT WAS WASHING OUT SIDE TO SIDE. I HAD 5 PASSENGERS IN VEHICLE AND THEY ALL COULD FEEL IT AND IT SCARED THEM AND I HAD TO SLOW DOWN TO A DANGEROUSLY SLOW SPEED ON INTERSTATE, THAT...

Dec 21, 2014 Steering 241,567 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IN SNOW COVERED, SLUSH COVERED ROADS CONDITIONS VARIED DURING DAY. THE VEHICLE KEPT FEELING LIKE IT WAS WASHING OUT SIDE TO SIDE. I HAD 5 PASSENGERS IN VEHICLE AND THEY ALL COULD FEEL IT AND IT SCARED THEM AND I HAD TO SLOW DOWN TO A DANGEROUSLY SLOW SPEED ON INTERSTATE, THAT...

Dec 2, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 183,400 mi

WHILE COMING TO A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ALONG WITH A FLASHING CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT. WHEN I STARTED UP THERE WAS NO RESPONSE FROM THE GAS PEDAL. MY CAR STARTED TO ROLL AND GOT UP TO 10 MPH ( THE SPEED LIMIT WAS 45 MPH). THE RPM GAUGE STAYED AT 2000 RPMS. I PULLED ON ...

Dec 2, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 183,400 mi

WHILE COMING TO A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ALONG WITH A FLASHING CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT. WHEN I STARTED UP THERE WAS NO RESPONSE FROM THE GAS PEDAL. MY CAR STARTED TO ROLL AND GOT UP TO 10 MPH ( THE SPEED LIMIT WAS 45 MPH). THE RPM GAUGE STAYED AT 2000 RPMS. I PULLED ON ...

Nov 22, 2014 Power Train 70,000 mi

BOOTS CRACK AND YOU MUST REPLACE ENTIRE DRIVE SHAFT. LEFT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT WAS JUST REPLACED @100,000 MILES AS THE BOOT CRACKED ON THE OTHER SIDE AS WELL. THINK THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW AS DRIVE SHAFT SITS OVER THE TOP OF THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WITH NO SHIELD TO BLOCK THE HEAT. *TR

Nov 22, 2014 Steering 70,000 mi

BOOTS CRACK AND YOU MUST REPLACE ENTIRE DRIVE SHAFT. LEFT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT WAS JUST REPLACED @100,000 MILES AS THE BOOT CRACKED ON THE OTHER SIDE AS WELL. THINK THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW AS DRIVE SHAFT SITS OVER THE TOP OF THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WITH NO SHIELD TO BLOCK THE HEAT. *TR

Nov 22, 2014 Power Train 70,000 mi

BOOTS CRACK AND YOU MUST REPLACE ENTIRE DRIVE SHAFT. LEFT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT WAS JUST REPLACED @100,000 MILES AS THE BOOT CRACKED ON THE OTHER SIDE AS WELL. THINK THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW AS DRIVE SHAFT SITS OVER THE TOP OF THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WITH NO SHIELD TO BLOCK THE HEAT. *TR

Nov 22, 2014 Steering 70,000 mi

BOOTS CRACK AND YOU MUST REPLACE ENTIRE DRIVE SHAFT. LEFT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT WAS JUST REPLACED @100,000 MILES AS THE BOOT CRACKED ON THE OTHER SIDE AS WELL. THINK THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW AS DRIVE SHAFT SITS OVER THE TOP OF THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WITH NO SHIELD TO BLOCK THE HEAT. *TR

Nov 20, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 56,400 mi

SLOWING AT INTERSECTION TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN WHEN CHECK-ENGINE-LIGHT CAME ON. CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT STARTED FLASHING (VEHICLE WAS NOT IN CRUISE CONTROL AT THE TIME) ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME UNRESPONSIVE (COULD GET NO ACCELERATION OUT OF THE CAR WHEN PRESSING THE PEDAL) AND WAS BARELY ABLE TO GET TH...

Nov 20, 2014 Engine 56,400 mi

SLOWING AT INTERSECTION TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN WHEN CHECK-ENGINE-LIGHT CAME ON. CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT STARTED FLASHING (VEHICLE WAS NOT IN CRUISE CONTROL AT THE TIME) ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME UNRESPONSIVE (COULD GET NO ACCELERATION OUT OF THE CAR WHEN PRESSING THE PEDAL) AND WAS BARELY ABLE TO GET TH...

Nov 20, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 56,400 mi

SLOWING AT INTERSECTION TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN WHEN CHECK-ENGINE-LIGHT CAME ON. CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT STARTED FLASHING (VEHICLE WAS NOT IN CRUISE CONTROL AT THE TIME) ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME UNRESPONSIVE (COULD GET NO ACCELERATION OUT OF THE CAR WHEN PRESSING THE PEDAL) AND WAS BARELY ABLE TO GET TH...

Nov 20, 2014 Engine 56,400 mi

SLOWING AT INTERSECTION TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN WHEN CHECK-ENGINE-LIGHT CAME ON. CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT STARTED FLASHING (VEHICLE WAS NOT IN CRUISE CONTROL AT THE TIME) ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME UNRESPONSIVE (COULD GET NO ACCELERATION OUT OF THE CAR WHEN PRESSING THE PEDAL) AND WAS BARELY ABLE TO GET TH...

Nov 14, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 93,218 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I IMMEDIATELY HAD NO THROTTLE RESPONSE. THANKFULLY IT WAS 10:30PM AND THERE WAS A LOWER VOLUME OF TRAFFIC. I COASTED OFF TO THE SHOULDER. TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF, RESTARTED, AND STILL NO THROTTLE RESPONSE. TURNED OFF AGAIN FOR ABOUT 15 ...

Nov 14, 2014 Electrical System 93,218 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I IMMEDIATELY HAD NO THROTTLE RESPONSE. THANKFULLY IT WAS 10:30PM AND THERE WAS A LOWER VOLUME OF TRAFFIC. I COASTED OFF TO THE SHOULDER. TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF, RESTARTED, AND STILL NO THROTTLE RESPONSE. TURNED OFF AGAIN FOR ABOUT 15 ...

Nov 14, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 93,218 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I IMMEDIATELY HAD NO THROTTLE RESPONSE. THANKFULLY IT WAS 10:30PM AND THERE WAS A LOWER VOLUME OF TRAFFIC. I COASTED OFF TO THE SHOULDER. TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF, RESTARTED, AND STILL NO THROTTLE RESPONSE. TURNED OFF AGAIN FOR ABOUT 15 ...

Nov 14, 2014 Electrical System 93,218 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I IMMEDIATELY HAD NO THROTTLE RESPONSE. THANKFULLY IT WAS 10:30PM AND THERE WAS A LOWER VOLUME OF TRAFFIC. I COASTED OFF TO THE SHOULDER. TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF, RESTARTED, AND STILL NO THROTTLE RESPONSE. TURNED OFF AGAIN FOR ABOUT 15 ...

Nov 10, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 42,100 mi

VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER, WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WHEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. WHEN CAR WAS TURNED OFF AND IGNITION TURNED, THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING AT A HIGH RPM. WHEN PLACED INTO DRIVE VEHICLE WOULD MOVE FORWARD AT 15 MPH, BUT THERE WAS NO RESPONSE FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. ENGINE LIGH...

Nov 10, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 42,100 mi

VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER, WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WHEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. WHEN CAR WAS TURNED OFF AND IGNITION TURNED, THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING AT A HIGH RPM. WHEN PLACED INTO DRIVE VEHICLE WOULD MOVE FORWARD AT 15 MPH, BUT THERE WAS NO RESPONSE FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. ENGINE LIGH...

Nov 9, 2014 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND GOES OFF RANDOMLY AND SOMETIMES YOU WILL BE DRIVING ALONG AT ABOUT 35 MPH AND THE CAR WILL JOLT ONCE AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON AS WELL AS THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT WILL START BLINKING AND WILL NOT BE OPERABLE. THEN ALL OF THE LIGHTS WILL GO ...

Nov 9, 2014 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND GOES OFF RANDOMLY AND SOMETIMES YOU WILL BE DRIVING ALONG AT ABOUT 35 MPH AND THE CAR WILL JOLT ONCE AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON AS WELL AS THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT WILL START BLINKING AND WILL NOT BE OPERABLE. THEN ALL OF THE LIGHTS WILL GO ...

Nov 8, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 134,651 mi

VEHICLE LOST POWER AND CONTROL ABRUPTLY WHILE DRIVING AT FREEWAY SPEED. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. THIS HAPPENED TWICE OVER A TWO WEEK PERIOD. LUCKY TO HAVE AVOIDED REAR END COLLISIONS BOTH TIMES AS I WAS TRAVELING IN THE RIGHT HAND LANE. IF I HAD BEEN IN MIDDLE OR LEFT LANE THERE WOULD DEFI...

Nov 8, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 134,651 mi

VEHICLE LOST POWER AND CONTROL ABRUPTLY WHILE DRIVING AT FREEWAY SPEED. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. THIS HAPPENED TWICE OVER A TWO WEEK PERIOD. LUCKY TO HAVE AVOIDED REAR END COLLISIONS BOTH TIMES AS I WAS TRAVELING IN THE RIGHT HAND LANE. IF I HAD BEEN IN MIDDLE OR LEFT LANE THERE WOULD DEFI...

Nov 6, 2014 Air Bags 136,000 mi

WITHIN WEEK OF PURCHASE OF USED VEHICLE, SUBARU OUTBACK 2006, HAD INTERMITTENT RED AIRBAG TROUBLE LIGHT INDICATOR ON AND INCONSISTENT PASSENGER AIRBAG ON/OFF LIGHT. VEHICLE CAME WITH 6 MONTH WARRANTY FROM INDEPENDENT COMPANY. TOLD BY SMALL INDEPENDENT SHOP (TEMPLE AUTO MART, TEMPLE, PA) OF PURCHASE ...

Nov 6, 2014 Air Bags 136,000 mi

WITHIN WEEK OF PURCHASE OF USED VEHICLE, SUBARU OUTBACK 2006, HAD INTERMITTENT RED AIRBAG TROUBLE LIGHT INDICATOR ON AND INCONSISTENT PASSENGER AIRBAG ON/OFF LIGHT. VEHICLE CAME WITH 6 MONTH WARRANTY FROM INDEPENDENT COMPANY. TOLD BY SMALL INDEPENDENT SHOP (TEMPLE AUTO MART, TEMPLE, PA) OF PURCHASE ...

Nov 3, 2014 Service Brakes 91,000 mi

FOUND COOLANT BLACK AND POSSIBLE OVERHEATING FROM HEAD GASKET FAILURE IN RESULT RADIATOR WAS EXPOSED TO HIGH HEAT AND CRACKED. COMBUSTION PRESSURE HAD ENTERED COOLING SYSTEM AND CAUSED OVER PRESSURE OF COOLING SYSTEM. RECOMMEND LEAK DOWN AND COMPRESSION CHECK OF ENGINE TO DETERMINE IF INTERNAL DAMAG...

Nov 3, 2014 Engine 91,000 mi

FOUND COOLANT BLACK AND POSSIBLE OVERHEATING FROM HEAD GASKET FAILURE IN RESULT RADIATOR WAS EXPOSED TO HIGH HEAT AND CRACKED. COMBUSTION PRESSURE HAD ENTERED COOLING SYSTEM AND CAUSED OVER PRESSURE OF COOLING SYSTEM. RECOMMEND LEAK DOWN AND COMPRESSION CHECK OF ENGINE TO DETERMINE IF INTERNAL DAMAG...

Nov 3, 2014 Engine 96,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NO...

Nov 3, 2014 Service Brakes 91,000 mi

FOUND COOLANT BLACK AND POSSIBLE OVERHEATING FROM HEAD GASKET FAILURE IN RESULT RADIATOR WAS EXPOSED TO HIGH HEAT AND CRACKED. COMBUSTION PRESSURE HAD ENTERED COOLING SYSTEM AND CAUSED OVER PRESSURE OF COOLING SYSTEM. RECOMMEND LEAK DOWN AND COMPRESSION CHECK OF ENGINE TO DETERMINE IF INTERNAL DAMAG...

Nov 3, 2014 Engine 91,000 mi

FOUND COOLANT BLACK AND POSSIBLE OVERHEATING FROM HEAD GASKET FAILURE IN RESULT RADIATOR WAS EXPOSED TO HIGH HEAT AND CRACKED. COMBUSTION PRESSURE HAD ENTERED COOLING SYSTEM AND CAUSED OVER PRESSURE OF COOLING SYSTEM. RECOMMEND LEAK DOWN AND COMPRESSION CHECK OF ENGINE TO DETERMINE IF INTERNAL DAMAG...

Nov 3, 2014 Engine 96,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NO...

Oct 29, 2014 Visibility/wiper 122,000 mi

I NOTICED A GLARE IN THE WINDSHIELD ABOVE THE DASHBOARD MAKING IT DIFFICULT/ANNOYING TO SEE. THIS APPEARS TO BE DUE TO THE DASHBOARD MELTING AND LOSING THE "GRAINY" EFFECT WHICH REDUCED THE GLARE. THE DASH IS STICKY AND VERY REFLECTIVE IN THE WINDSHIELD. *TR

Oct 29, 2014 Structure 122,000 mi

I NOTICED A GLARE IN THE WINDSHIELD ABOVE THE DASHBOARD MAKING IT DIFFICULT/ANNOYING TO SEE. THIS APPEARS TO BE DUE TO THE DASHBOARD MELTING AND LOSING THE "GRAINY" EFFECT WHICH REDUCED THE GLARE. THE DASH IS STICKY AND VERY REFLECTIVE IN THE WINDSHIELD. *TR

Oct 29, 2014 Visibility/wiper 122,000 mi

I NOTICED A GLARE IN THE WINDSHIELD ABOVE THE DASHBOARD MAKING IT DIFFICULT/ANNOYING TO SEE. THIS APPEARS TO BE DUE TO THE DASHBOARD MELTING AND LOSING THE "GRAINY" EFFECT WHICH REDUCED THE GLARE. THE DASH IS STICKY AND VERY REFLECTIVE IN THE WINDSHIELD. *TR

Oct 29, 2014 Structure 122,000 mi

I NOTICED A GLARE IN THE WINDSHIELD ABOVE THE DASHBOARD MAKING IT DIFFICULT/ANNOYING TO SEE. THIS APPEARS TO BE DUE TO THE DASHBOARD MELTING AND LOSING THE "GRAINY" EFFECT WHICH REDUCED THE GLARE. THE DASH IS STICKY AND VERY REFLECTIVE IN THE WINDSHIELD. *TR

Oct 24, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 100,000 mi

SUBARU OUTBACK/LEGACY 2006 - INTERMITTENT ISSUE OVER A FEW MONTHS. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, CRUISE CONTROL FLASHES AND CAR GOES LIMP, GAS PEDAL STOPS WORKING. AFTER CAR GOES LIMP, ENGINE NEEDS TO BE TURNED OFF, BUT ONCE CAR IS PUT IN PARK FOR IT TO BE TURNED OFF, THE ENGINE REVS TO APPROX....

Oct 24, 2014 Electrical System 100,000 mi

SUBARU OUTBACK/LEGACY 2006 - INTERMITTENT ISSUE OVER A FEW MONTHS. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, CRUISE CONTROL FLASHES AND CAR GOES LIMP, GAS PEDAL STOPS WORKING. AFTER CAR GOES LIMP, ENGINE NEEDS TO BE TURNED OFF, BUT ONCE CAR IS PUT IN PARK FOR IT TO BE TURNED OFF, THE ENGINE REVS TO APPROX....

Oct 24, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 100,000 mi

SUBARU OUTBACK/LEGACY 2006 - INTERMITTENT ISSUE OVER A FEW MONTHS. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, CRUISE CONTROL FLASHES AND CAR GOES LIMP, GAS PEDAL STOPS WORKING. AFTER CAR GOES LIMP, ENGINE NEEDS TO BE TURNED OFF, BUT ONCE CAR IS PUT IN PARK FOR IT TO BE TURNED OFF, THE ENGINE REVS TO APPROX....

Oct 24, 2014 Electrical System 100,000 mi

SUBARU OUTBACK/LEGACY 2006 - INTERMITTENT ISSUE OVER A FEW MONTHS. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, CRUISE CONTROL FLASHES AND CAR GOES LIMP, GAS PEDAL STOPS WORKING. AFTER CAR GOES LIMP, ENGINE NEEDS TO BE TURNED OFF, BUT ONCE CAR IS PUT IN PARK FOR IT TO BE TURNED OFF, THE ENGINE REVS TO APPROX....

Oct 17, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 117,987 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN I-25 THE CAR LOST ALL POWER AND HAD NO ACCELERATION. THE CAR WOULD ONLY IDLE, I NOTICED A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AND WHEN THE CODE WAS READ A P2138 THAT HAD TO DO WITH THE ACCELERATOR THE MECHANIC SAID IT HAPPENS ALOT WITH THIS YEAR SUBARU. HE ...

Oct 17, 2014 Engine 117,987 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN I-25 THE CAR LOST ALL POWER AND HAD NO ACCELERATION. THE CAR WOULD ONLY IDLE, I NOTICED A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AND WHEN THE CODE WAS READ A P2138 THAT HAD TO DO WITH THE ACCELERATOR THE MECHANIC SAID IT HAPPENS ALOT WITH THIS YEAR SUBARU. HE ...

Oct 17, 2014 Electrical System 117,987 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN I-25 THE CAR LOST ALL POWER AND HAD NO ACCELERATION. THE CAR WOULD ONLY IDLE, I NOTICED A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AND WHEN THE CODE WAS READ A P2138 THAT HAD TO DO WITH THE ACCELERATOR THE MECHANIC SAID IT HAPPENS ALOT WITH THIS YEAR SUBARU. HE ...

Oct 17, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 117,987 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN I-25 THE CAR LOST ALL POWER AND HAD NO ACCELERATION. THE CAR WOULD ONLY IDLE, I NOTICED A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AND WHEN THE CODE WAS READ A P2138 THAT HAD TO DO WITH THE ACCELERATOR THE MECHANIC SAID IT HAPPENS ALOT WITH THIS YEAR SUBARU. HE ...

Oct 17, 2014 Engine 117,987 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN I-25 THE CAR LOST ALL POWER AND HAD NO ACCELERATION. THE CAR WOULD ONLY IDLE, I NOTICED A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AND WHEN THE CODE WAS READ A P2138 THAT HAD TO DO WITH THE ACCELERATOR THE MECHANIC SAID IT HAPPENS ALOT WITH THIS YEAR SUBARU. HE ...

Oct 17, 2014 Electrical System 117,987 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN I-25 THE CAR LOST ALL POWER AND HAD NO ACCELERATION. THE CAR WOULD ONLY IDLE, I NOTICED A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AND WHEN THE CODE WAS READ A P2138 THAT HAD TO DO WITH THE ACCELERATOR THE MECHANIC SAID IT HAPPENS ALOT WITH THIS YEAR SUBARU. HE ...

Oct 15, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 96,105 mi

DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SOON FOLLOWED BY THE FLASHING CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT. AT THE POINT, THE CAR BECAME NO LONGER RESPONSIVE TO THE ACCELERATOR. I WAS FORCED TO PULL OVER BECAUSE AFTER BREAKING, I COULDN'T SPEED BACK UP. TURNING THE CAR OFF AND ON AGAIN DID NOT SOLVE ...

Oct 15, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 96,105 mi

DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SOON FOLLOWED BY THE FLASHING CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT. AT THE POINT, THE CAR BECAME NO LONGER RESPONSIVE TO THE ACCELERATOR. I WAS FORCED TO PULL OVER BECAUSE AFTER BREAKING, I COULDN'T SPEED BACK UP. TURNING THE CAR OFF AND ON AGAIN DID NOT SOLVE ...

Oct 15, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 96,105 mi

DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SOON FOLLOWED BY THE FLASHING CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT. AT THE POINT, THE CAR BECAME NO LONGER RESPONSIVE TO THE ACCELERATOR. I WAS FORCED TO PULL OVER BECAUSE AFTER BREAKING, I COULDN'T SPEED BACK UP. TURNING THE CAR OFF AND ON AGAIN DID NOT SOLVE ...

Oct 15, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 96,105 mi

DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SOON FOLLOWED BY THE FLASHING CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT. AT THE POINT, THE CAR BECAME NO LONGER RESPONSIVE TO THE ACCELERATOR. I WAS FORCED TO PULL OVER BECAUSE AFTER BREAKING, I COULDN'T SPEED BACK UP. TURNING THE CAR OFF AND ON AGAIN DID NOT SOLVE ...

Oct 9, 2014 Suspension Fire 82,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, A TOXIC ODOR EMITTED FROM OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. TH...

Oct 9, 2014 Suspension Fire 82,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, A TOXIC ODOR EMITTED FROM OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. TH...

Oct 4, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 149,000 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, SUDDENLY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, I LOST THRUST EVEN THOUGH THE ENGINE WAS STILL TURNING AT 2000 RPM, AND MY CAR STARTED TO SLOW DOWN. LUCKILY I WAS ALREADY IN THE RIGHT LANE, SO IT WAS EASY TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. I WENT TO AUTOZONE TO HAVE THEM READ THE CODE. ...

Oct 4, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 149,000 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, SUDDENLY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, I LOST THRUST EVEN THOUGH THE ENGINE WAS STILL TURNING AT 2000 RPM, AND MY CAR STARTED TO SLOW DOWN. LUCKILY I WAS ALREADY IN THE RIGHT LANE, SO IT WAS EASY TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. I WENT TO AUTOZONE TO HAVE THEM READ THE CODE. ...

Aug 19, 2014 Engine 67,000 mi

MY 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK HAS HAD A CODE P2138 ISSUE FOR OVER TWO MONTHS NOW. IN MANY CASES I AM IN THE CAR WITH MY 4 YEAR OLD SON AND END UP BEING IN DANGER FOR NO REASON. LOOSING 99% OF POWER WHILE GOING TO SCHOOL OR TO THE STORE. ALL ATTEMPTS TO FIX THIS ISSUE HAVE NOT WORKED AND THE CAR ITSELF IS T...

Aug 19, 2014 Power Train 67,000 mi

MY 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK HAS HAD A CODE P2138 ISSUE FOR OVER TWO MONTHS NOW. IN MANY CASES I AM IN THE CAR WITH MY 4 YEAR OLD SON AND END UP BEING IN DANGER FOR NO REASON. LOOSING 99% OF POWER WHILE GOING TO SCHOOL OR TO THE STORE. ALL ATTEMPTS TO FIX THIS ISSUE HAVE NOT WORKED AND THE CAR ITSELF IS T...

Aug 19, 2014 Engine 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE ...

Aug 19, 2014 Engine 67,000 mi

MY 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK HAS HAD A CODE P2138 ISSUE FOR OVER TWO MONTHS NOW. IN MANY CASES I AM IN THE CAR WITH MY 4 YEAR OLD SON AND END UP BEING IN DANGER FOR NO REASON. LOOSING 99% OF POWER WHILE GOING TO SCHOOL OR TO THE STORE. ALL ATTEMPTS TO FIX THIS ISSUE HAVE NOT WORKED AND THE CAR ITSELF IS T...

Aug 19, 2014 Power Train 67,000 mi

MY 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK HAS HAD A CODE P2138 ISSUE FOR OVER TWO MONTHS NOW. IN MANY CASES I AM IN THE CAR WITH MY 4 YEAR OLD SON AND END UP BEING IN DANGER FOR NO REASON. LOOSING 99% OF POWER WHILE GOING TO SCHOOL OR TO THE STORE. ALL ATTEMPTS TO FIX THIS ISSUE HAVE NOT WORKED AND THE CAR ITSELF IS T...

Aug 19, 2014 Engine 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE ...

Aug 1, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 138,000 mi

THE FIRST INCIDENT WITH THIS CAR WAS ME PUTTING THE TRANSMISSION INTO PARK AFTER STOPPING AT A GAS STATION AND THE RPMS SUDDENLY SHOT UP TO 2000. AFTER FILLING THE TANK, I TRIED TO START IT BUT IT WOULDN'T TURN OVER. I LET IT SIT FOR A MOMENT AND THEN TRIED AGAIN AND IT STARTED WITH NOW THE "CHECK E...

Aug 1, 2014 Electrical System 138,000 mi

THE FIRST INCIDENT WITH THIS CAR WAS ME PUTTING THE TRANSMISSION INTO PARK AFTER STOPPING AT A GAS STATION AND THE RPMS SUDDENLY SHOT UP TO 2000. AFTER FILLING THE TANK, I TRIED TO START IT BUT IT WOULDN'T TURN OVER. I LET IT SIT FOR A MOMENT AND THEN TRIED AGAIN AND IT STARTED WITH NOW THE "CHECK E...

Aug 1, 2014 Power Train 138,000 mi

THE FIRST INCIDENT WITH THIS CAR WAS ME PUTTING THE TRANSMISSION INTO PARK AFTER STOPPING AT A GAS STATION AND THE RPMS SUDDENLY SHOT UP TO 2000. AFTER FILLING THE TANK, I TRIED TO START IT BUT IT WOULDN'T TURN OVER. I LET IT SIT FOR A MOMENT AND THEN TRIED AGAIN AND IT STARTED WITH NOW THE "CHECK E...

Aug 1, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 138,000 mi

THE FIRST INCIDENT WITH THIS CAR WAS ME PUTTING THE TRANSMISSION INTO PARK AFTER STOPPING AT A GAS STATION AND THE RPMS SUDDENLY SHOT UP TO 2000. AFTER FILLING THE TANK, I TRIED TO START IT BUT IT WOULDN'T TURN OVER. I LET IT SIT FOR A MOMENT AND THEN TRIED AGAIN AND IT STARTED WITH NOW THE "CHECK E...

Aug 1, 2014 Electrical System 138,000 mi

THE FIRST INCIDENT WITH THIS CAR WAS ME PUTTING THE TRANSMISSION INTO PARK AFTER STOPPING AT A GAS STATION AND THE RPMS SUDDENLY SHOT UP TO 2000. AFTER FILLING THE TANK, I TRIED TO START IT BUT IT WOULDN'T TURN OVER. I LET IT SIT FOR A MOMENT AND THEN TRIED AGAIN AND IT STARTED WITH NOW THE "CHECK E...

Aug 1, 2014 Power Train 138,000 mi

THE FIRST INCIDENT WITH THIS CAR WAS ME PUTTING THE TRANSMISSION INTO PARK AFTER STOPPING AT A GAS STATION AND THE RPMS SUDDENLY SHOT UP TO 2000. AFTER FILLING THE TANK, I TRIED TO START IT BUT IT WOULDN'T TURN OVER. I LET IT SIT FOR A MOMENT AND THEN TRIED AGAIN AND IT STARTED WITH NOW THE "CHECK E...

Jul 18, 2014 Engine 90,775 mi

IN THE SUMMER OF 2011 I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROX 75MPH. ALL OF A SUDDEN TEMP GAUGE MADE A BIG JUMP INTO THE RED ZONE AND THE ENGINE STARTED MAKING LOUD UPSETTING SOUNDS. PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY AND RIGHT AT THE EXIT LOST POWER STEERING AND THE CAR DIED. CAR WAS DIAGNOSED WITH BLOWN HE...

Jul 18, 2014 Engine 90,775 mi

IN THE SUMMER OF 2011 I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROX 75MPH. ALL OF A SUDDEN TEMP GAUGE MADE A BIG JUMP INTO THE RED ZONE AND THE ENGINE STARTED MAKING LOUD UPSETTING SOUNDS. PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY AND RIGHT AT THE EXIT LOST POWER STEERING AND THE CAR DIED. CAR WAS DIAGNOSED WITH BLOWN HE...

Jul 2, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 70,000 mi

DRIVE-BY-WIRE THROTTLE RECEIVES SIGNAL ERROR (P2138) AND ECU CUTS OFF THROTTLE FUNCTION. THIS PRESENTS A SERIOUS AND DANGEROUS CONDITION AS THE DRIVER IS THEN ENTIRELY UNABLE TO MODULATE SPEED. THIS ERROR HAS OCCURRED THREE TIMES WITH NO WARNING ON THE SAME VEHICLE, AND AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND SITUATI...

Jul 2, 2014 Electrical System 70,000 mi

DRIVE-BY-WIRE THROTTLE RECEIVES SIGNAL ERROR (P2138) AND ECU CUTS OFF THROTTLE FUNCTION. THIS PRESENTS A SERIOUS AND DANGEROUS CONDITION AS THE DRIVER IS THEN ENTIRELY UNABLE TO MODULATE SPEED. THIS ERROR HAS OCCURRED THREE TIMES WITH NO WARNING ON THE SAME VEHICLE, AND AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND SITUATI...

Jul 2, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 70,000 mi

DRIVE-BY-WIRE THROTTLE RECEIVES SIGNAL ERROR (P2138) AND ECU CUTS OFF THROTTLE FUNCTION. THIS PRESENTS A SERIOUS AND DANGEROUS CONDITION AS THE DRIVER IS THEN ENTIRELY UNABLE TO MODULATE SPEED. THIS ERROR HAS OCCURRED THREE TIMES WITH NO WARNING ON THE SAME VEHICLE, AND AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND SITUATI...

Jul 2, 2014 Electrical System 70,000 mi

DRIVE-BY-WIRE THROTTLE RECEIVES SIGNAL ERROR (P2138) AND ECU CUTS OFF THROTTLE FUNCTION. THIS PRESENTS A SERIOUS AND DANGEROUS CONDITION AS THE DRIVER IS THEN ENTIRELY UNABLE TO MODULATE SPEED. THIS ERROR HAS OCCURRED THREE TIMES WITH NO WARNING ON THE SAME VEHICLE, AND AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND SITUATI...

Jun 11, 2014 Engine 75,414 mi

OUR 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK NEEDS THE HEAD GASKETS AND REAR MAIN SEAL REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN MAINTAINED TO MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDATIONS. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE FOR THE 2.5 ENGINE AND SHOULD BE RECALLED. *TR

Jun 11, 2014 Engine 75,414 mi

OUR 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK NEEDS THE HEAD GASKETS AND REAR MAIN SEAL REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN MAINTAINED TO MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDATIONS. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE FOR THE 2.5 ENGINE AND SHOULD BE RECALLED. *TR

Jun 3, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 96,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, CAR BEGAN TO "BUCK" AND LOST POWER. CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS STEADY. HAPPENED EXACTLY THE SAME AGAIN TODAY, 6/3/2014. PROBLEM WAS CODED AS P2138 AND ACCELERATOR ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED ONE YEAR AGO. CAR WILL NEED TO GO IN TO MECHANIC AGAIN...

Jun 3, 2014 Electrical System 96,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, CAR BEGAN TO "BUCK" AND LOST POWER. CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS STEADY. HAPPENED EXACTLY THE SAME AGAIN TODAY, 6/3/2014. PROBLEM WAS CODED AS P2138 AND ACCELERATOR ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED ONE YEAR AGO. CAR WILL NEED TO GO IN TO MECHANIC AGAIN...

Jun 3, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 96,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, CAR BEGAN TO "BUCK" AND LOST POWER. CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS STEADY. HAPPENED EXACTLY THE SAME AGAIN TODAY, 6/3/2014. PROBLEM WAS CODED AS P2138 AND ACCELERATOR ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED ONE YEAR AGO. CAR WILL NEED TO GO IN TO MECHANIC AGAIN...

Jun 3, 2014 Electrical System 96,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, CAR BEGAN TO "BUCK" AND LOST POWER. CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS STEADY. HAPPENED EXACTLY THE SAME AGAIN TODAY, 6/3/2014. PROBLEM WAS CODED AS P2138 AND ACCELERATOR ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED ONE YEAR AGO. CAR WILL NEED TO GO IN TO MECHANIC AGAIN...

Jun 2, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 133,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, LOST ABILITY TO ACCELERATE, THROTTLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 SEPARATE TIMES NOW. REPLACED ACCELERATOR ASSEMBLY, BUT PROBLEM STILL CONTINUES WITHOUT NOTICE. INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. *TR

Jun 2, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 133,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, LOST ABILITY TO ACCELERATE, THROTTLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 SEPARATE TIMES NOW. REPLACED ACCELERATOR ASSEMBLY, BUT PROBLEM STILL CONTINUES WITHOUT NOTICE. INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. *TR

Jun 2, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 133,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, LOST ABILITY TO ACCELERATE, THROTTLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 SEPARATE TIMES NOW. REPLACED ACCELERATOR ASSEMBLY, BUT PROBLEM STILL CONTINUES WITHOUT NOTICE. INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. *TR

Jun 2, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 133,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, LOST ABILITY TO ACCELERATE, THROTTLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 SEPARATE TIMES NOW. REPLACED ACCELERATOR ASSEMBLY, BUT PROBLEM STILL CONTINUES WITHOUT NOTICE. INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. *TR

May 30, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINE WAS COMPLETELY...

May 30, 2014 Service Brakes 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINE WAS COMPLETELY...

May 30, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINE WAS COMPLETELY...

May 30, 2014 Service Brakes 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINE WAS COMPLETELY...

May 13, 2014 Engine 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SEVERAL INDEPENDENT MECHANICS WHO WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIF...

May 13, 2014 Engine 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SEVERAL INDEPENDENT MECHANICS WHO WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIF...

Apr 26, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 53,000 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS TWICE IN THE PAST 3 MONTHS. BOTH TIME MY CAR GOES TO LIMO MODE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT FLASHES. THE PEDAL DOES NOT REV THE ENGINE. AFTER A NUMBER OF TRIES, THE PEDAL WILL BECOME RESPONSIVE AGAIN. AFTER ABOUT 3 RESTARTS ONCE THE ENGINE IS ...

Apr 26, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 53,000 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS TWICE IN THE PAST 3 MONTHS. BOTH TIME MY CAR GOES TO LIMO MODE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT FLASHES. THE PEDAL DOES NOT REV THE ENGINE. AFTER A NUMBER OF TRIES, THE PEDAL WILL BECOME RESPONSIVE AGAIN. AFTER ABOUT 3 RESTARTS ONCE THE ENGINE IS ...

Apr 14, 2014 Engine 104,000 mi

SUBARU HEAD GASKET HAS FAILED. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE ACROSS JUST ABOUT ALL SUBARU MODELS WITH 2.5 ENGINE. IF YOU CONTACT VARIOUS SUBARU OWNERS YOU WILL SEE THAT THIS HEAD GASKET FAILURE IS HIGH AT AN ABNORMAL RATE. I AM HOPING THAT YOU INVESTIGATE AND HOLD THE RESPONSIBLE AND ACCOUNTABLE. THIS I...

Apr 14, 2014 Engine 104,000 mi

SUBARU HEAD GASKET HAS FAILED. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE ACROSS JUST ABOUT ALL SUBARU MODELS WITH 2.5 ENGINE. IF YOU CONTACT VARIOUS SUBARU OWNERS YOU WILL SEE THAT THIS HEAD GASKET FAILURE IS HIGH AT AN ABNORMAL RATE. I AM HOPING THAT YOU INVESTIGATE AND HOLD THE RESPONSIBLE AND ACCOUNTABLE. THIS I...

Apr 10, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 135,310 mi

I WAS PARKED IN A SHOPPING MALL PARKING LOT. WHEN I STARTED THE ENGINE AND PULLED OUT OF THE PARKING SPACE THE GAS PEDAL WAS UNRESPONSIVE. I JUST ROLLED ALONG WITH NO POWER. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I ROLLED INTO ANOTHER PARKING SPACE. I READ IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL THAT IT COULD BE AN E...

Apr 10, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 135,310 mi

I WAS PARKED IN A SHOPPING MALL PARKING LOT. WHEN I STARTED THE ENGINE AND PULLED OUT OF THE PARKING SPACE THE GAS PEDAL WAS UNRESPONSIVE. I JUST ROLLED ALONG WITH NO POWER. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I ROLLED INTO ANOTHER PARKING SPACE. I READ IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL THAT IT COULD BE AN E...

Apr 10, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 135,310 mi

I WAS PARKED IN A SHOPPING MALL PARKING LOT. WHEN I STARTED THE ENGINE AND PULLED OUT OF THE PARKING SPACE THE GAS PEDAL WAS UNRESPONSIVE. I JUST ROLLED ALONG WITH NO POWER. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I ROLLED INTO ANOTHER PARKING SPACE. I READ IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL THAT IT COULD BE AN E...

Apr 10, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 135,310 mi

I WAS PARKED IN A SHOPPING MALL PARKING LOT. WHEN I STARTED THE ENGINE AND PULLED OUT OF THE PARKING SPACE THE GAS PEDAL WAS UNRESPONSIVE. I JUST ROLLED ALONG WITH NO POWER. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I ROLLED INTO ANOTHER PARKING SPACE. I READ IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL THAT IT COULD BE AN E...

Apr 6, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 112,650 mi

I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT A STEADY RATE OF 50MPH. SUDDENLY THE CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND BEGAN TO FLASH AS WELL AS THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR LIGHT. THE VEHICLE ALSO BECAME UNRESPONSIVE TO THE ACCELERATOR WHEN PRESSED OR DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WOULD MAINTAIN A SPEED ABOUT 20M...

Apr 6, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 112,650 mi

I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT A STEADY RATE OF 50MPH. SUDDENLY THE CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND BEGAN TO FLASH AS WELL AS THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR LIGHT. THE VEHICLE ALSO BECAME UNRESPONSIVE TO THE ACCELERATOR WHEN PRESSED OR DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WOULD MAINTAIN A SPEED ABOUT 20M...

Mar 5, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 93,000 mi

SUDDEN LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL IN TRAFFIC. CANNOT REV ENGINE OR MAINTAIN SPEED ABOVE 600 RPM/5 MPH; BARELY IDLING. CODES ON ECU INDICATE THROTTLE BODY POSITIONING SENSOR FAILURE. EVENTUALLY HAD TO REPLACE THROTTLE BODY TO RESOLVE PROBLEM. *TR

Mar 5, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 93,000 mi

SUDDEN LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL IN TRAFFIC. CANNOT REV ENGINE OR MAINTAIN SPEED ABOVE 600 RPM/5 MPH; BARELY IDLING. CODES ON ECU INDICATE THROTTLE BODY POSITIONING SENSOR FAILURE. EVENTUALLY HAD TO REPLACE THROTTLE BODY TO RESOLVE PROBLEM. *TR

Mar 5, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 93,000 mi

SUDDEN LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL IN TRAFFIC. CANNOT REV ENGINE OR MAINTAIN SPEED ABOVE 600 RPM/5 MPH; BARELY IDLING. CODES ON ECU INDICATE THROTTLE BODY POSITIONING SENSOR FAILURE. EVENTUALLY HAD TO REPLACE THROTTLE BODY TO RESOLVE PROBLEM. *TR

Mar 5, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 93,000 mi

SUDDEN LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL IN TRAFFIC. CANNOT REV ENGINE OR MAINTAIN SPEED ABOVE 600 RPM/5 MPH; BARELY IDLING. CODES ON ECU INDICATE THROTTLE BODY POSITIONING SENSOR FAILURE. EVENTUALLY HAD TO REPLACE THROTTLE BODY TO RESOLVE PROBLEM. *TR

Feb 20, 2014 Wheels 59,000 mi

FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED. INITIALLY, THE NOISE HAPPENED AROUND 30-40 MPH. THEN THE NOISE (GRINDING/ROTATIONAL) GOT PROGRESSIVELY LOUDER AND STARTED HAPPENING EVEN AT LOW SPEEDS (UNDER 20 MPH). EVENTUALLY, THE NOISE WAS ACCOMPANIED BY VIBRATIONS/SHUDDERING WHEN THE BROKEN BEARING SUPPORTED THE LOA...

Feb 20, 2014 Wheels 59,000 mi

FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED. INITIALLY, THE NOISE HAPPENED AROUND 30-40 MPH. THEN THE NOISE (GRINDING/ROTATIONAL) GOT PROGRESSIVELY LOUDER AND STARTED HAPPENING EVEN AT LOW SPEEDS (UNDER 20 MPH). EVENTUALLY, THE NOISE WAS ACCOMPANIED BY VIBRATIONS/SHUDDERING WHEN THE BROKEN BEARING SUPPORTED THE LOA...

Feb 17, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 95,300 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY I LOST THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE FORWARD, MEANING MY GAS PEDAL STOPPED WORKING AND I BEGAN TO COAST. AT THE MOMENT I LOST THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED AND MY CRUISE CONTROL BECAME DISABLED. LUCKILY, I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL TO THE SIDE O...

Feb 17, 2014 Electrical System 95,300 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY I LOST THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE FORWARD, MEANING MY GAS PEDAL STOPPED WORKING AND I BEGAN TO COAST. AT THE MOMENT I LOST THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED AND MY CRUISE CONTROL BECAME DISABLED. LUCKILY, I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL TO THE SIDE O...

Feb 17, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 95,300 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY I LOST THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE FORWARD, MEANING MY GAS PEDAL STOPPED WORKING AND I BEGAN TO COAST. AT THE MOMENT I LOST THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED AND MY CRUISE CONTROL BECAME DISABLED. LUCKILY, I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL TO THE SIDE O...

Feb 17, 2014 Electrical System 95,300 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY I LOST THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE FORWARD, MEANING MY GAS PEDAL STOPPED WORKING AND I BEGAN TO COAST. AT THE MOMENT I LOST THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED AND MY CRUISE CONTROL BECAME DISABLED. LUCKILY, I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL TO THE SIDE O...

Jan 14, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 128,000 mi

SAME SYMPTOM HAPPENED TWICE: ONCE JUST AFTER STARTING FROM A SERVICE AREA ON THE INTERSTATE, THE SECOND ON SUBURBAN ROADS I DESCRIBE HERE. DURING A NORMAL 30 MILE SUBURBAN TRIP, AFTER ABOUT 20 MILES THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE ENGINE CONTINUED RUNNIN...

Jan 14, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 128,000 mi

SAME SYMPTOM HAPPENED TWICE: ONCE JUST AFTER STARTING FROM A SERVICE AREA ON THE INTERSTATE, THE SECOND ON SUBURBAN ROADS I DESCRIBE HERE. DURING A NORMAL 30 MILE SUBURBAN TRIP, AFTER ABOUT 20 MILES THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE ENGINE CONTINUED RUNNIN...

Jan 14, 2014 Engine 78,063 mi

BOTH HEAD GASKETS FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 78,063 MILES. *TR

Jan 14, 2014 Suspension Crash 133,000 mi

SUBARU OUTBACK BEGAN TO EXHIBIT "GHOST WALKING" WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT DURING A WINTER STORM. REAR END ATTEMPTED TO RACE THE FRONT END, AND COULD NOT REGAIN CONTROL. THIS "GHOST WALKING" IS WELL DISCUSSED IN THE ONLINE FORM AT SUBARUOUTBACK.ORG. CAR EVENTUALLY MADE IT TO THE EDGE OF THE ROAD WHERE I...

Jan 14, 2014 Wheels Crash 133,000 mi

SUBARU OUTBACK BEGAN TO EXHIBIT "GHOST WALKING" WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT DURING A WINTER STORM. REAR END ATTEMPTED TO RACE THE FRONT END, AND COULD NOT REGAIN CONTROL. THIS "GHOST WALKING" IS WELL DISCUSSED IN THE ONLINE FORM AT SUBARUOUTBACK.ORG. CAR EVENTUALLY MADE IT TO THE EDGE OF THE ROAD WHERE I...

Jan 14, 2014 Power Train Crash 133,000 mi

SUBARU OUTBACK BEGAN TO EXHIBIT "GHOST WALKING" WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT DURING A WINTER STORM. REAR END ATTEMPTED TO RACE THE FRONT END, AND COULD NOT REGAIN CONTROL. THIS "GHOST WALKING" IS WELL DISCUSSED IN THE ONLINE FORM AT SUBARUOUTBACK.ORG. CAR EVENTUALLY MADE IT TO THE EDGE OF THE ROAD WHERE I...

Jan 14, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 128,000 mi

SAME SYMPTOM HAPPENED TWICE: ONCE JUST AFTER STARTING FROM A SERVICE AREA ON THE INTERSTATE, THE SECOND ON SUBURBAN ROADS I DESCRIBE HERE. DURING A NORMAL 30 MILE SUBURBAN TRIP, AFTER ABOUT 20 MILES THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE ENGINE CONTINUED RUNNIN...

Jan 14, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 128,000 mi

SAME SYMPTOM HAPPENED TWICE: ONCE JUST AFTER STARTING FROM A SERVICE AREA ON THE INTERSTATE, THE SECOND ON SUBURBAN ROADS I DESCRIBE HERE. DURING A NORMAL 30 MILE SUBURBAN TRIP, AFTER ABOUT 20 MILES THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE ENGINE CONTINUED RUNNIN...

Jan 14, 2014 Engine 78,063 mi

BOTH HEAD GASKETS FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 78,063 MILES. *TR

Jan 14, 2014 Suspension Crash 133,000 mi

SUBARU OUTBACK BEGAN TO EXHIBIT "GHOST WALKING" WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT DURING A WINTER STORM. REAR END ATTEMPTED TO RACE THE FRONT END, AND COULD NOT REGAIN CONTROL. THIS "GHOST WALKING" IS WELL DISCUSSED IN THE ONLINE FORM AT SUBARUOUTBACK.ORG. CAR EVENTUALLY MADE IT TO THE EDGE OF THE ROAD WHERE I...

Jan 14, 2014 Wheels Crash 133,000 mi

SUBARU OUTBACK BEGAN TO EXHIBIT "GHOST WALKING" WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT DURING A WINTER STORM. REAR END ATTEMPTED TO RACE THE FRONT END, AND COULD NOT REGAIN CONTROL. THIS "GHOST WALKING" IS WELL DISCUSSED IN THE ONLINE FORM AT SUBARUOUTBACK.ORG. CAR EVENTUALLY MADE IT TO THE EDGE OF THE ROAD WHERE I...

Jan 14, 2014 Power Train Crash 133,000 mi

SUBARU OUTBACK BEGAN TO EXHIBIT "GHOST WALKING" WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT DURING A WINTER STORM. REAR END ATTEMPTED TO RACE THE FRONT END, AND COULD NOT REGAIN CONTROL. THIS "GHOST WALKING" IS WELL DISCUSSED IN THE ONLINE FORM AT SUBARUOUTBACK.ORG. CAR EVENTUALLY MADE IT TO THE EDGE OF THE ROAD WHERE I...

Dec 9, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 64,860 mi

VEHICLE LOST THROTTLE RESPONSE SUDDENLY. WAS ABLE TO COAST AT ABOUT 20MPH OFF OF AN INTERSTATE TO A SAFE LOCATION CODE CHECK INDICATED P2138 THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR FAULT. *TR

Dec 9, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 64,860 mi

VEHICLE LOST THROTTLE RESPONSE SUDDENLY. WAS ABLE TO COAST AT ABOUT 20MPH OFF OF AN INTERSTATE TO A SAFE LOCATION CODE CHECK INDICATED P2138 THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR FAULT. *TR

Nov 19, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 94,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR FAILED TO RESPOND TO ACCELERATION ATTEMPTS. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT AND THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE ALSO ERRONEOUSLY D...

Nov 19, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 94,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR FAILED TO RESPOND TO ACCELERATION ATTEMPTS. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT AND THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE ALSO ERRONEOUSLY D...

Nov 18, 2013 Engine 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AS THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE REPLICATED. THE MAN...

Nov 18, 2013 Engine 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AS THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE REPLICATED. THE MAN...

Nov 11, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 80,000 mi

INCIDENT INITIALLY STARTED IN FEBRUARY, WENT TO ACCELERATE AFTER STARTING CAR IN THE AM, DID NOT RESPOND, CEL AND FLASHING CRUISE BUTTON CAME ON, ENGINE SEEMED TO IDLE AND WOULDN'T RESPOND TO TRYING TO ACCELERATE AGAIN. TURNED ENGINE OFF, TRIED TO TURN BACK ON, WOULD NOT START. REPEATED PROCESS WITH...

Nov 11, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

INCIDENT INITIALLY STARTED IN FEBRUARY, WENT TO ACCELERATE AFTER STARTING CAR IN THE AM, DID NOT RESPOND, CEL AND FLASHING CRUISE BUTTON CAME ON, ENGINE SEEMED TO IDLE AND WOULDN'T RESPOND TO TRYING TO ACCELERATE AGAIN. TURNED ENGINE OFF, TRIED TO TURN BACK ON, WOULD NOT START. REPEATED PROCESS WITH...

Nov 11, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 80,000 mi

INCIDENT INITIALLY STARTED IN FEBRUARY, WENT TO ACCELERATE AFTER STARTING CAR IN THE AM, DID NOT RESPOND, CEL AND FLASHING CRUISE BUTTON CAME ON, ENGINE SEEMED TO IDLE AND WOULDN'T RESPOND TO TRYING TO ACCELERATE AGAIN. TURNED ENGINE OFF, TRIED TO TURN BACK ON, WOULD NOT START. REPEATED PROCESS WITH...

Nov 11, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

INCIDENT INITIALLY STARTED IN FEBRUARY, WENT TO ACCELERATE AFTER STARTING CAR IN THE AM, DID NOT RESPOND, CEL AND FLASHING CRUISE BUTTON CAME ON, ENGINE SEEMED TO IDLE AND WOULDN'T RESPOND TO TRYING TO ACCELERATE AGAIN. TURNED ENGINE OFF, TRIED TO TURN BACK ON, WOULD NOT START. REPEATED PROCESS WITH...

Nov 8, 2013 Engine 42,000 mi

HAPPENED TWICE IN ONE WEEK. ALL OF SUDDEN, ACCELERATOR NOT RESPONSIVE AND LOST OF POWER. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND CRUISE FLASHING. AFTER TURNING ON AND OFF OR STAY OFF FOR A NIGHT, LIGHTS WENT OUT THEMSELVES. ERROR CODE P2138 ACCELERATOR POSITION SENSOR. CHECK SENSOR NO OBVIOUS LOOSE ON CONNE...

Nov 8, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 42,000 mi

HAPPENED TWICE IN ONE WEEK. ALL OF SUDDEN, ACCELERATOR NOT RESPONSIVE AND LOST OF POWER. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND CRUISE FLASHING. AFTER TURNING ON AND OFF OR STAY OFF FOR A NIGHT, LIGHTS WENT OUT THEMSELVES. ERROR CODE P2138 ACCELERATOR POSITION SENSOR. CHECK SENSOR NO OBVIOUS LOOSE ON CONNE...

Nov 8, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 42,000 mi

HAPPENED TWICE IN ONE WEEK. ALL OF SUDDEN, ACCELERATOR NOT RESPONSIVE AND LOST OF POWER. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND CRUISE FLASHING. AFTER TURNING ON AND OFF OR STAY OFF FOR A NIGHT, LIGHTS WENT OUT THEMSELVES. ERROR CODE P2138 ACCELERATOR POSITION SENSOR. CHECK SENSOR NO OBVIOUS LOOSE ON CONNE...

Nov 8, 2013 Engine 42,000 mi

HAPPENED TWICE IN ONE WEEK. ALL OF SUDDEN, ACCELERATOR NOT RESPONSIVE AND LOST OF POWER. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND CRUISE FLASHING. AFTER TURNING ON AND OFF OR STAY OFF FOR A NIGHT, LIGHTS WENT OUT THEMSELVES. ERROR CODE P2138 ACCELERATOR POSITION SENSOR. CHECK SENSOR NO OBVIOUS LOOSE ON CONNE...

Nov 8, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 42,000 mi

HAPPENED TWICE IN ONE WEEK. ALL OF SUDDEN, ACCELERATOR NOT RESPONSIVE AND LOST OF POWER. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND CRUISE FLASHING. AFTER TURNING ON AND OFF OR STAY OFF FOR A NIGHT, LIGHTS WENT OUT THEMSELVES. ERROR CODE P2138 ACCELERATOR POSITION SENSOR. CHECK SENSOR NO OBVIOUS LOOSE ON CONNE...

Nov 8, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 42,000 mi

HAPPENED TWICE IN ONE WEEK. ALL OF SUDDEN, ACCELERATOR NOT RESPONSIVE AND LOST OF POWER. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND CRUISE FLASHING. AFTER TURNING ON AND OFF OR STAY OFF FOR A NIGHT, LIGHTS WENT OUT THEMSELVES. ERROR CODE P2138 ACCELERATOR POSITION SENSOR. CHECK SENSOR NO OBVIOUS LOOSE ON CONNE...

Oct 30, 2013 Engine 95,333 mi

NO WARNING LIGHTS. NO PRECUSSORS. VEHICLE PURCHASED 5/13 W 86K ON IT. DEALER HIDES BEHIND 'AS IS' OR EXPENSIVE WARRANTY AFTER BRAGGING ABOUT 'AWARD WINNING DEALERSHIP'. FIRST OIL CHANGE AT 90896 IN 8/13= FORCED DEALER TO REPLACE HEAD GASKET-LEAKING-SMELLED OIL ON TEST DRIVE-DEALER POO-POO'D AS RECEN...

Oct 30, 2013 Engine 95,333 mi

NO WARNING LIGHTS. NO PRECUSSORS. VEHICLE PURCHASED 5/13 W 86K ON IT. DEALER HIDES BEHIND 'AS IS' OR EXPENSIVE WARRANTY AFTER BRAGGING ABOUT 'AWARD WINNING DEALERSHIP'. FIRST OIL CHANGE AT 90896 IN 8/13= FORCED DEALER TO REPLACE HEAD GASKET-LEAKING-SMELLED OIL ON TEST DRIVE-DEALER POO-POO'D AS RECEN...

Oct 29, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 86,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 70MPH IN THE FAST LANE DOWN THE HIGHWAY I TURNED CRUISE CONTROL ON. AS SOON AS THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ENGAGED ALL THROTTLE WAS LOST. WHILE IN MOTION I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL THEN BACK INTO DRIVE AND NOTHING HAPPENED. THE CAR WAS DECELERATING SO I PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY. ONCE SAFELY ON ...

Oct 29, 2013 Electrical System 86,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 70MPH IN THE FAST LANE DOWN THE HIGHWAY I TURNED CRUISE CONTROL ON. AS SOON AS THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ENGAGED ALL THROTTLE WAS LOST. WHILE IN MOTION I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL THEN BACK INTO DRIVE AND NOTHING HAPPENED. THE CAR WAS DECELERATING SO I PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY. ONCE SAFELY ON ...

Oct 29, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 86,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 70MPH IN THE FAST LANE DOWN THE HIGHWAY I TURNED CRUISE CONTROL ON. AS SOON AS THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ENGAGED ALL THROTTLE WAS LOST. WHILE IN MOTION I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL THEN BACK INTO DRIVE AND NOTHING HAPPENED. THE CAR WAS DECELERATING SO I PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY. ONCE SAFELY ON ...

Oct 29, 2013 Engine 73,956 mi

FOUR TIMES IN ONE MONTH PRIOR THE ABOVE DATE, THIS VEHICLE STOPPED RUNNING IN TRAFFIC. IT WOULD NOT RESTART. MOST IMPORTANTLY, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COULD NOT BE TAKEN OUT OF GEAR AND PUT INTO PARK!! IN ADDITION, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED TO PROPERLY KEEP THE VEHICLE FROM ROLLING IN TRAFFI...

Oct 29, 2013 Power Train 73,956 mi

FOUR TIMES IN ONE MONTH PRIOR THE ABOVE DATE, THIS VEHICLE STOPPED RUNNING IN TRAFFIC. IT WOULD NOT RESTART. MOST IMPORTANTLY, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COULD NOT BE TAKEN OUT OF GEAR AND PUT INTO PARK!! IN ADDITION, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED TO PROPERLY KEEP THE VEHICLE FROM ROLLING IN TRAFFI...

Oct 29, 2013 Service Brakes 73,956 mi

FOUR TIMES IN ONE MONTH PRIOR THE ABOVE DATE, THIS VEHICLE STOPPED RUNNING IN TRAFFIC. IT WOULD NOT RESTART. MOST IMPORTANTLY, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COULD NOT BE TAKEN OUT OF GEAR AND PUT INTO PARK!! IN ADDITION, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED TO PROPERLY KEEP THE VEHICLE FROM ROLLING IN TRAFFI...

Oct 29, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 86,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 70MPH IN THE FAST LANE DOWN THE HIGHWAY I TURNED CRUISE CONTROL ON. AS SOON AS THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ENGAGED ALL THROTTLE WAS LOST. WHILE IN MOTION I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL THEN BACK INTO DRIVE AND NOTHING HAPPENED. THE CAR WAS DECELERATING SO I PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY. ONCE SAFELY ON ...

Oct 29, 2013 Electrical System 86,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 70MPH IN THE FAST LANE DOWN THE HIGHWAY I TURNED CRUISE CONTROL ON. AS SOON AS THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ENGAGED ALL THROTTLE WAS LOST. WHILE IN MOTION I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL THEN BACK INTO DRIVE AND NOTHING HAPPENED. THE CAR WAS DECELERATING SO I PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY. ONCE SAFELY ON ...

Oct 29, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 86,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 70MPH IN THE FAST LANE DOWN THE HIGHWAY I TURNED CRUISE CONTROL ON. AS SOON AS THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ENGAGED ALL THROTTLE WAS LOST. WHILE IN MOTION I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL THEN BACK INTO DRIVE AND NOTHING HAPPENED. THE CAR WAS DECELERATING SO I PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY. ONCE SAFELY ON ...

Oct 29, 2013 Engine 73,956 mi

FOUR TIMES IN ONE MONTH PRIOR THE ABOVE DATE, THIS VEHICLE STOPPED RUNNING IN TRAFFIC. IT WOULD NOT RESTART. MOST IMPORTANTLY, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COULD NOT BE TAKEN OUT OF GEAR AND PUT INTO PARK!! IN ADDITION, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED TO PROPERLY KEEP THE VEHICLE FROM ROLLING IN TRAFFI...

Oct 29, 2013 Power Train 73,956 mi

FOUR TIMES IN ONE MONTH PRIOR THE ABOVE DATE, THIS VEHICLE STOPPED RUNNING IN TRAFFIC. IT WOULD NOT RESTART. MOST IMPORTANTLY, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COULD NOT BE TAKEN OUT OF GEAR AND PUT INTO PARK!! IN ADDITION, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED TO PROPERLY KEEP THE VEHICLE FROM ROLLING IN TRAFFI...

Oct 29, 2013 Service Brakes 73,956 mi

FOUR TIMES IN ONE MONTH PRIOR THE ABOVE DATE, THIS VEHICLE STOPPED RUNNING IN TRAFFIC. IT WOULD NOT RESTART. MOST IMPORTANTLY, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COULD NOT BE TAKEN OUT OF GEAR AND PUT INTO PARK!! IN ADDITION, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED TO PROPERLY KEEP THE VEHICLE FROM ROLLING IN TRAFFI...

Oct 25, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 84,000 mi

I WAS ACCELERATING TO GET ON THE FREEWAY ENTRANCE IN MY SUBARU OUTBACK (WITH MY WIFE AND TWO SMALL CHILDREN) WHEN I NOTICE A COMPLETE LOSS IN THROTTLE RESPONSE. THE CAR WAS JUST BARELY MOVING DUE TO THE ENGINE IDLE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I DROVE AT THAT PACE TO A PARKING LOT TO CHECK MY OPT...

Oct 25, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 84,000 mi

I WAS ACCELERATING TO GET ON THE FREEWAY ENTRANCE IN MY SUBARU OUTBACK (WITH MY WIFE AND TWO SMALL CHILDREN) WHEN I NOTICE A COMPLETE LOSS IN THROTTLE RESPONSE. THE CAR WAS JUST BARELY MOVING DUE TO THE ENGINE IDLE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I DROVE AT THAT PACE TO A PARKING LOT TO CHECK MY OPT...

Oct 25, 2013 Electrical System 84,000 mi

I WAS ACCELERATING TO GET ON THE FREEWAY ENTRANCE IN MY SUBARU OUTBACK (WITH MY WIFE AND TWO SMALL CHILDREN) WHEN I NOTICE A COMPLETE LOSS IN THROTTLE RESPONSE. THE CAR WAS JUST BARELY MOVING DUE TO THE ENGINE IDLE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I DROVE AT THAT PACE TO A PARKING LOT TO CHECK MY OPT...

Oct 25, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 84,000 mi

I WAS ACCELERATING TO GET ON THE FREEWAY ENTRANCE IN MY SUBARU OUTBACK (WITH MY WIFE AND TWO SMALL CHILDREN) WHEN I NOTICE A COMPLETE LOSS IN THROTTLE RESPONSE. THE CAR WAS JUST BARELY MOVING DUE TO THE ENGINE IDLE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I DROVE AT THAT PACE TO A PARKING LOT TO CHECK MY OPT...

Oct 25, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 84,000 mi

I WAS ACCELERATING TO GET ON THE FREEWAY ENTRANCE IN MY SUBARU OUTBACK (WITH MY WIFE AND TWO SMALL CHILDREN) WHEN I NOTICE A COMPLETE LOSS IN THROTTLE RESPONSE. THE CAR WAS JUST BARELY MOVING DUE TO THE ENGINE IDLE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I DROVE AT THAT PACE TO A PARKING LOT TO CHECK MY OPT...

Oct 25, 2013 Electrical System 84,000 mi

I WAS ACCELERATING TO GET ON THE FREEWAY ENTRANCE IN MY SUBARU OUTBACK (WITH MY WIFE AND TWO SMALL CHILDREN) WHEN I NOTICE A COMPLETE LOSS IN THROTTLE RESPONSE. THE CAR WAS JUST BARELY MOVING DUE TO THE ENGINE IDLE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I DROVE AT THAT PACE TO A PARKING LOT TO CHECK MY OPT...

Sep 30, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 60 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND HE HAD NO ACCELERATOR CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ...

Sep 30, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 60 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND HE HAD NO ACCELERATOR CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ...

Aug 20, 2013 Air Bags Crash 82,000 mi

WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION AND MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I'VE READ ONLINE AFTER THE ACCIDENT OTHERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME THING. I COULD OF BEEN KILLED IF I WAS DRIVING ANY FASTER. *TR

Aug 20, 2013 Air Bags Crash 82,000 mi

WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION AND MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I'VE READ ONLINE AFTER THE ACCIDENT OTHERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME THING. I COULD OF BEEN KILLED IF I WAS DRIVING ANY FASTER. *TR

May 21, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 104,000 mi

IN THE 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK 3.0 THE THROTTLE IS CONTROLLED ELECTRONICALLY. THIS FAILED ON ME WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH DOWN THE FREEWAY. THE GAS PEDDLE STOPPED RESPONDING. I COULD NOT ACCELERATE OR MAINTAIN SPEED. I HAD TO PULL OVER. AFTER ABOUT 1 MINUTE I RESTARTED THE CAR AND THE THROTTLE STARTE...

May 21, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 104,000 mi

IN THE 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK 3.0 THE THROTTLE IS CONTROLLED ELECTRONICALLY. THIS FAILED ON ME WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH DOWN THE FREEWAY. THE GAS PEDDLE STOPPED RESPONDING. I COULD NOT ACCELERATE OR MAINTAIN SPEED. I HAD TO PULL OVER. AFTER ABOUT 1 MINUTE I RESTARTED THE CAR AND THE THROTTLE STARTE...

May 21, 2013 Electrical System 104,000 mi

IN THE 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK 3.0 THE THROTTLE IS CONTROLLED ELECTRONICALLY. THIS FAILED ON ME WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH DOWN THE FREEWAY. THE GAS PEDDLE STOPPED RESPONDING. I COULD NOT ACCELERATE OR MAINTAIN SPEED. I HAD TO PULL OVER. AFTER ABOUT 1 MINUTE I RESTARTED THE CAR AND THE THROTTLE STARTE...

May 21, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 104,000 mi

IN THE 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK 3.0 THE THROTTLE IS CONTROLLED ELECTRONICALLY. THIS FAILED ON ME WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH DOWN THE FREEWAY. THE GAS PEDDLE STOPPED RESPONDING. I COULD NOT ACCELERATE OR MAINTAIN SPEED. I HAD TO PULL OVER. AFTER ABOUT 1 MINUTE I RESTARTED THE CAR AND THE THROTTLE STARTE...

May 21, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 104,000 mi

IN THE 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK 3.0 THE THROTTLE IS CONTROLLED ELECTRONICALLY. THIS FAILED ON ME WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH DOWN THE FREEWAY. THE GAS PEDDLE STOPPED RESPONDING. I COULD NOT ACCELERATE OR MAINTAIN SPEED. I HAD TO PULL OVER. AFTER ABOUT 1 MINUTE I RESTARTED THE CAR AND THE THROTTLE STARTE...

May 21, 2013 Electrical System 104,000 mi

IN THE 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK 3.0 THE THROTTLE IS CONTROLLED ELECTRONICALLY. THIS FAILED ON ME WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH DOWN THE FREEWAY. THE GAS PEDDLE STOPPED RESPONDING. I COULD NOT ACCELERATE OR MAINTAIN SPEED. I HAD TO PULL OVER. AFTER ABOUT 1 MINUTE I RESTARTED THE CAR AND THE THROTTLE STARTE...

May 15, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AN ACCIDENT THAT WAS CAUSE BY VEHICLE SUDDEN ACCELERATION . *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED SHE WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, WITH HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE, WHEN SUDDENLY THERE WAS A JERKING FEELING AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED, WITH THE ENGINE REVVIN...

May 15, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AN ACCIDENT THAT WAS CAUSE BY VEHICLE SUDDEN ACCELERATION . *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED SHE WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, WITH HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE, WHEN SUDDENLY THERE WAS A JERKING FEELING AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED, WITH THE ENGINE REVVIN...

May 6, 2013 Engine

TURBO ENGINE ON OUTBACK CEASED TO WORK- COULD HAVE CAUSED A CAR FIRE. UNABLE TO ACCELERATE ABOVE 30 MPH. *TR

May 6, 2013 Engine

TURBO ENGINE ON OUTBACK CEASED TO WORK- COULD HAVE CAUSED A CAR FIRE. UNABLE TO ACCELERATE ABOVE 30 MPH. *TR

Apr 12, 2013 Suspension 80,500 mi

THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING MY CONCERN; ANY SUDDEN TWITCH OF THE STEERING WHEEL, SUCH AS TRYING TO AVOID A POTHOLE, OR HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD WILL CAUSE THE CAR TO OSCILLATE WILDLY FROM SIDE TO SIDE WITH FEAR OF LOOSING CONTROL AND ROLLING OVER. I AM A VERY EXPERIENCED DRIVER BUT MY ONLY RESPO...

Apr 12, 2013 Suspension 80,500 mi

THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING MY CONCERN; ANY SUDDEN TWITCH OF THE STEERING WHEEL, SUCH AS TRYING TO AVOID A POTHOLE, OR HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD WILL CAUSE THE CAR TO OSCILLATE WILDLY FROM SIDE TO SIDE WITH FEAR OF LOOSING CONTROL AND ROLLING OVER. I AM A VERY EXPERIENCED DRIVER BUT MY ONLY RESPO...

Feb 18, 2013 Electrical System 60,000 mi

REAR WIPER CEASED FUNCTIONING. THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO BROKEN WIRE(S) IN A WIRING HARNESS THAT PASSES THROUGH A RUBBER ACCORDION BOOT BETWEEN THE CAR BODY AND THE TAIL-GATE (NEAR THE RIGHT-HAND TAILGATE HINGE). MANY OF THE OTHER WIRES, AFFECTING UPPER BRAKE LIGHT, LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS, BACKUP LI...

Feb 18, 2013 Visibility/wiper 60,000 mi

REAR WIPER CEASED FUNCTIONING. THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO BROKEN WIRE(S) IN A WIRING HARNESS THAT PASSES THROUGH A RUBBER ACCORDION BOOT BETWEEN THE CAR BODY AND THE TAIL-GATE (NEAR THE RIGHT-HAND TAILGATE HINGE). MANY OF THE OTHER WIRES, AFFECTING UPPER BRAKE LIGHT, LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS, BACKUP LI...

Feb 18, 2013 Exterior Lighting 60,000 mi

REAR WIPER CEASED FUNCTIONING. THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO BROKEN WIRE(S) IN A WIRING HARNESS THAT PASSES THROUGH A RUBBER ACCORDION BOOT BETWEEN THE CAR BODY AND THE TAIL-GATE (NEAR THE RIGHT-HAND TAILGATE HINGE). MANY OF THE OTHER WIRES, AFFECTING UPPER BRAKE LIGHT, LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS, BACKUP LI...

Feb 18, 2013 Electrical System 60,000 mi

REAR WIPER CEASED FUNCTIONING. THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO BROKEN WIRE(S) IN A WIRING HARNESS THAT PASSES THROUGH A RUBBER ACCORDION BOOT BETWEEN THE CAR BODY AND THE TAIL-GATE (NEAR THE RIGHT-HAND TAILGATE HINGE). MANY OF THE OTHER WIRES, AFFECTING UPPER BRAKE LIGHT, LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS, BACKUP LI...

Feb 18, 2013 Visibility/wiper 60,000 mi

REAR WIPER CEASED FUNCTIONING. THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO BROKEN WIRE(S) IN A WIRING HARNESS THAT PASSES THROUGH A RUBBER ACCORDION BOOT BETWEEN THE CAR BODY AND THE TAIL-GATE (NEAR THE RIGHT-HAND TAILGATE HINGE). MANY OF THE OTHER WIRES, AFFECTING UPPER BRAKE LIGHT, LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS, BACKUP LI...

Feb 18, 2013 Exterior Lighting 60,000 mi

REAR WIPER CEASED FUNCTIONING. THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO BROKEN WIRE(S) IN A WIRING HARNESS THAT PASSES THROUGH A RUBBER ACCORDION BOOT BETWEEN THE CAR BODY AND THE TAIL-GATE (NEAR THE RIGHT-HAND TAILGATE HINGE). MANY OF THE OTHER WIRES, AFFECTING UPPER BRAKE LIGHT, LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS, BACKUP LI...

Feb 16, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 76,766 mi

THERE HAVE BEEN TWO INCIDENTS SO FAR. ONE WAS TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY AT 65MPH WHEN THE THROTTLE COMPLETELY STOPPED RESPONDING. THE OTHER INCIDENT OCCURRED AT MUCH LOWER SPEEDS WHEN TURNING A CORNER AND THE THROTTLE NO LONGER RESPONDED. IN BOTH CASES THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OR MAINTAIN SP...

Feb 16, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 76,766 mi

THERE HAVE BEEN TWO INCIDENTS SO FAR. ONE WAS TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY AT 65MPH WHEN THE THROTTLE COMPLETELY STOPPED RESPONDING. THE OTHER INCIDENT OCCURRED AT MUCH LOWER SPEEDS WHEN TURNING A CORNER AND THE THROTTLE NO LONGER RESPONDED. IN BOTH CASES THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OR MAINTAIN SP...

Feb 16, 2013 Engine 76,766 mi

THERE HAVE BEEN TWO INCIDENTS SO FAR. ONE WAS TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY AT 65MPH WHEN THE THROTTLE COMPLETELY STOPPED RESPONDING. THE OTHER INCIDENT OCCURRED AT MUCH LOWER SPEEDS WHEN TURNING A CORNER AND THE THROTTLE NO LONGER RESPONDED. IN BOTH CASES THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OR MAINTAIN SP...

Feb 16, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 76,766 mi

THERE HAVE BEEN TWO INCIDENTS SO FAR. ONE WAS TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY AT 65MPH WHEN THE THROTTLE COMPLETELY STOPPED RESPONDING. THE OTHER INCIDENT OCCURRED AT MUCH LOWER SPEEDS WHEN TURNING A CORNER AND THE THROTTLE NO LONGER RESPONDED. IN BOTH CASES THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OR MAINTAIN SP...

Feb 16, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 76,766 mi

THERE HAVE BEEN TWO INCIDENTS SO FAR. ONE WAS TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY AT 65MPH WHEN THE THROTTLE COMPLETELY STOPPED RESPONDING. THE OTHER INCIDENT OCCURRED AT MUCH LOWER SPEEDS WHEN TURNING A CORNER AND THE THROTTLE NO LONGER RESPONDED. IN BOTH CASES THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OR MAINTAIN SP...

Feb 16, 2013 Engine 76,766 mi

THERE HAVE BEEN TWO INCIDENTS SO FAR. ONE WAS TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY AT 65MPH WHEN THE THROTTLE COMPLETELY STOPPED RESPONDING. THE OTHER INCIDENT OCCURRED AT MUCH LOWER SPEEDS WHEN TURNING A CORNER AND THE THROTTLE NO LONGER RESPONDED. IN BOTH CASES THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OR MAINTAIN SP...

Feb 11, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 62,000 mi

2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED ON THE MORNING OF NOVEMBER 26, 2012, WHOLE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE IN A PUBLIC GARAGE, THE VEHICLE BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE AND SMASHED INTO A CONCRETE GARAGE POST AND THEN THE GARAGE WALL...

Feb 11, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 62,000 mi

2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED ON THE MORNING OF NOVEMBER 26, 2012, WHOLE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE IN A PUBLIC GARAGE, THE VEHICLE BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE AND SMASHED INTO A CONCRETE GARAGE POST AND THEN THE GARAGE WALL...

Jan 20, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 95,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT 60 MPH WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STOPPED RESPONDING. I COULDN'T ACCELERATE OR MAINTAIN SPEED. HAD TO COAST TO THE SHOULDER THRU TRAFFIC. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS NOW ON AND THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT WAS FLASHING. THE IDLE WAS AT 2,000 RPMS AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STILL NOT ...

Jan 20, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 95,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT 60 MPH WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STOPPED RESPONDING. I COULDN'T ACCELERATE OR MAINTAIN SPEED. HAD TO COAST TO THE SHOULDER THRU TRAFFIC. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS NOW ON AND THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT WAS FLASHING. THE IDLE WAS AT 2,000 RPMS AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STILL NOT ...

Jan 11, 2013 Suspension 140,000 mi

I SEE THE SAME COMPLAINT SEVERAL TIMES ON THIS SITE. THIS WAS NOT THE FIRST INSTANCE FOR US EITHER, IT HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE WITH ONLY 17,000 MILES. IT HAS BEEN CHECKED BY BOTH SUBARU AND PRIVATE REPAIR SHOPS SEVERAL TIMES. THE CAR WONDERS / GHOST WALKS / SWERVES UNEXPECTEDLY...

Jan 11, 2013 Steering 140,000 mi

I SEE THE SAME COMPLAINT SEVERAL TIMES ON THIS SITE. THIS WAS NOT THE FIRST INSTANCE FOR US EITHER, IT HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE WITH ONLY 17,000 MILES. IT HAS BEEN CHECKED BY BOTH SUBARU AND PRIVATE REPAIR SHOPS SEVERAL TIMES. THE CAR WONDERS / GHOST WALKS / SWERVES UNEXPECTEDLY...

Jan 11, 2013 Suspension 140,000 mi

I SEE THE SAME COMPLAINT SEVERAL TIMES ON THIS SITE. THIS WAS NOT THE FIRST INSTANCE FOR US EITHER, IT HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE WITH ONLY 17,000 MILES. IT HAS BEEN CHECKED BY BOTH SUBARU AND PRIVATE REPAIR SHOPS SEVERAL TIMES. THE CAR WONDERS / GHOST WALKS / SWERVES UNEXPECTEDLY...

Jan 11, 2013 Steering 140,000 mi

I SEE THE SAME COMPLAINT SEVERAL TIMES ON THIS SITE. THIS WAS NOT THE FIRST INSTANCE FOR US EITHER, IT HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE WITH ONLY 17,000 MILES. IT HAS BEEN CHECKED BY BOTH SUBARU AND PRIVATE REPAIR SHOPS SEVERAL TIMES. THE CAR WONDERS / GHOST WALKS / SWERVES UNEXPECTEDLY...

Dec 20, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 101,200 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT 55 MPH IN MY 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHEN I BRAKE FOR SLOWING TRAFFIC, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT STARTED TO BLINK. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME UNRESPONSIVE AND IT APPEARED THAT THE CAR'S ENGINE WENT INTO IDLE MODE. I WAS LOSING SPEED AND PULLED TO THE...

Dec 20, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 101,200 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT 55 MPH IN MY 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHEN I BRAKE FOR SLOWING TRAFFIC, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT STARTED TO BLINK. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME UNRESPONSIVE AND IT APPEARED THAT THE CAR'S ENGINE WENT INTO IDLE MODE. I WAS LOSING SPEED AND PULLED TO THE...

Dec 1, 2012 Electrical System 60,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, VEHICLE LOST ENGINE POWER. ELECTRIC WAS STILL ON. GAS PEDAL DID NOT WORK. CEL AND CRUISE CONTROL LIGHTS BOTH BLINKING. WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN 15 MPH ON FLAT ROAD, AND BARLEY ANY SPEED ON INCLINE. GOT OFF HIGHWAY NEAR HOME AND SHUT OF ENGINE. WAITED AND TRIED TO STA...

Dec 1, 2012 Engine 60,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, VEHICLE LOST ENGINE POWER. ELECTRIC WAS STILL ON. GAS PEDAL DID NOT WORK. CEL AND CRUISE CONTROL LIGHTS BOTH BLINKING. WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN 15 MPH ON FLAT ROAD, AND BARLEY ANY SPEED ON INCLINE. GOT OFF HIGHWAY NEAR HOME AND SHUT OF ENGINE. WAITED AND TRIED TO STA...

Dec 1, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 60,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, VEHICLE LOST ENGINE POWER. ELECTRIC WAS STILL ON. GAS PEDAL DID NOT WORK. CEL AND CRUISE CONTROL LIGHTS BOTH BLINKING. WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN 15 MPH ON FLAT ROAD, AND BARLEY ANY SPEED ON INCLINE. GOT OFF HIGHWAY NEAR HOME AND SHUT OF ENGINE. WAITED AND TRIED TO STA...

Dec 1, 2012 Electrical System 60,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, VEHICLE LOST ENGINE POWER. ELECTRIC WAS STILL ON. GAS PEDAL DID NOT WORK. CEL AND CRUISE CONTROL LIGHTS BOTH BLINKING. WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN 15 MPH ON FLAT ROAD, AND BARLEY ANY SPEED ON INCLINE. GOT OFF HIGHWAY NEAR HOME AND SHUT OF ENGINE. WAITED AND TRIED TO STA...

Dec 1, 2012 Engine 60,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, VEHICLE LOST ENGINE POWER. ELECTRIC WAS STILL ON. GAS PEDAL DID NOT WORK. CEL AND CRUISE CONTROL LIGHTS BOTH BLINKING. WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN 15 MPH ON FLAT ROAD, AND BARLEY ANY SPEED ON INCLINE. GOT OFF HIGHWAY NEAR HOME AND SHUT OF ENGINE. WAITED AND TRIED TO STA...

Dec 1, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 60,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, VEHICLE LOST ENGINE POWER. ELECTRIC WAS STILL ON. GAS PEDAL DID NOT WORK. CEL AND CRUISE CONTROL LIGHTS BOTH BLINKING. WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN 15 MPH ON FLAT ROAD, AND BARLEY ANY SPEED ON INCLINE. GOT OFF HIGHWAY NEAR HOME AND SHUT OF ENGINE. WAITED AND TRIED TO STA...

Nov 12, 2012 Electrical System 96,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STOPPED RESPONDING. I COULDN'T ACCELERATE OR MAINTAIN SPEED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS NOW ON AND THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT WAS FLASHING. I PULLED OVER AND THE IDLE WAS AT 2,000 RPMS AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STILL NOT RESPONDING. I TURNED OFF THE ENG...

Nov 12, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 96,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STOPPED RESPONDING. I COULDN'T ACCELERATE OR MAINTAIN SPEED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS NOW ON AND THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT WAS FLASHING. I PULLED OVER AND THE IDLE WAS AT 2,000 RPMS AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STILL NOT RESPONDING. I TURNED OFF THE ENG...

Nov 12, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 96,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STOPPED RESPONDING. I COULDN'T ACCELERATE OR MAINTAIN SPEED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS NOW ON AND THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT WAS FLASHING. I PULLED OVER AND THE IDLE WAS AT 2,000 RPMS AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STILL NOT RESPONDING. I TURNED OFF THE ENG...

Nov 12, 2012 Electrical System 96,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STOPPED RESPONDING. I COULDN'T ACCELERATE OR MAINTAIN SPEED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS NOW ON AND THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT WAS FLASHING. I PULLED OVER AND THE IDLE WAS AT 2,000 RPMS AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STILL NOT RESPONDING. I TURNED OFF THE ENG...

Nov 12, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 96,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STOPPED RESPONDING. I COULDN'T ACCELERATE OR MAINTAIN SPEED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS NOW ON AND THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT WAS FLASHING. I PULLED OVER AND THE IDLE WAS AT 2,000 RPMS AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STILL NOT RESPONDING. I TURNED OFF THE ENG...

Nov 12, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 96,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STOPPED RESPONDING. I COULDN'T ACCELERATE OR MAINTAIN SPEED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS NOW ON AND THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT WAS FLASHING. I PULLED OVER AND THE IDLE WAS AT 2,000 RPMS AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STILL NOT RESPONDING. I TURNED OFF THE ENG...

Oct 29, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 63,755 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE CRUISE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. THE GAS PEDAL WAS NON FUNCTIONING. SHE WAS ABLE TO COST TO A SAFE PLACE. WHEN I ARRIVED THE CAR WAS RUNNING. THE GAS PEDAL WAS UNRESPONSIVE. I SHUT THE CAR OFF AND TOOK HER TO WORK. AN HOUR LATER ...

Oct 29, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 63,755 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE CRUISE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. THE GAS PEDAL WAS NON FUNCTIONING. SHE WAS ABLE TO COST TO A SAFE PLACE. WHEN I ARRIVED THE CAR WAS RUNNING. THE GAS PEDAL WAS UNRESPONSIVE. I SHUT THE CAR OFF AND TOOK HER TO WORK. AN HOUR LATER ...

Oct 29, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 63,755 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE CRUISE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. THE GAS PEDAL WAS NON FUNCTIONING. SHE WAS ABLE TO COST TO A SAFE PLACE. WHEN I ARRIVED THE CAR WAS RUNNING. THE GAS PEDAL WAS UNRESPONSIVE. I SHUT THE CAR OFF AND TOOK HER TO WORK. AN HOUR LATER ...

Oct 29, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 63,755 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE CRUISE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. THE GAS PEDAL WAS NON FUNCTIONING. SHE WAS ABLE TO COST TO A SAFE PLACE. WHEN I ARRIVED THE CAR WAS RUNNING. THE GAS PEDAL WAS UNRESPONSIVE. I SHUT THE CAR OFF AND TOOK HER TO WORK. AN HOUR LATER ...

Sep 7, 2012 Suspension 1,385 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NO. 1 PISTON DEFECTIVE ENGINE REPLACED COVERED BY WARRANTY. 2ND ENGINE & TURBO FAILURE AT 94,591 MILES NOV 10 2010 NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY WE PAID $5005.00 IN REPAIR BILLS THERE WAS COOLANT, OIL, & OTHER FLUID LOSS & A LOT OF SMOKE. THE 3RD ENGINE & TURBO FAILURE AUGUST 2012 DIAGN...

Sep 7, 2012 Engine 1,385 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NO. 1 PISTON DEFECTIVE ENGINE REPLACED COVERED BY WARRANTY. 2ND ENGINE & TURBO FAILURE AT 94,591 MILES NOV 10 2010 NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY WE PAID $5005.00 IN REPAIR BILLS THERE WAS COOLANT, OIL, & OTHER FLUID LOSS & A LOT OF SMOKE. THE 3RD ENGINE & TURBO FAILURE AUGUST 2012 DIAGN...

Sep 7, 2012 Suspension 1,385 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NO. 1 PISTON DEFECTIVE ENGINE REPLACED COVERED BY WARRANTY. 2ND ENGINE & TURBO FAILURE AT 94,591 MILES NOV 10 2010 NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY WE PAID $5005.00 IN REPAIR BILLS THERE WAS COOLANT, OIL, & OTHER FLUID LOSS & A LOT OF SMOKE. THE 3RD ENGINE & TURBO FAILURE AUGUST 2012 DIAGN...

Sep 7, 2012 Engine 1,385 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NO. 1 PISTON DEFECTIVE ENGINE REPLACED COVERED BY WARRANTY. 2ND ENGINE & TURBO FAILURE AT 94,591 MILES NOV 10 2010 NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY WE PAID $5005.00 IN REPAIR BILLS THERE WAS COOLANT, OIL, & OTHER FLUID LOSS & A LOT OF SMOKE. THE 3RD ENGINE & TURBO FAILURE AUGUST 2012 DIAGN...

Aug 14, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 45,052 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 55 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE DECELERATED DESPITE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND CRUISE CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE. ALSO, THE VEH...

Aug 14, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 45,052 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 55 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE DECELERATED DESPITE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND CRUISE CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE. ALSO, THE VEH...

Jul 13, 2012 Suspension 55,000 mi

I TOOK MY 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5 IN FOR ROUTINE SERVICE AND TIRE ROTATION. WAS TOLD THAT MY LEFT OUTER CV BOOT WAS TORN. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO VERIFIED THE PROBLEM AND WAS GIVEN A PRICE TO REPAIR, WHICH I COULD NOT AFFORD. SINCE THE CAR ONLY HAD APPROX. 55,000 MILES, AND MY EXTENDED...

Jul 13, 2012 Suspension 55,000 mi

I TOOK MY 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5 IN FOR ROUTINE SERVICE AND TIRE ROTATION. WAS TOLD THAT MY LEFT OUTER CV BOOT WAS TORN. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO VERIFIED THE PROBLEM AND WAS GIVEN A PRICE TO REPAIR, WHICH I COULD NOT AFFORD. SINCE THE CAR ONLY HAD APPROX. 55,000 MILES, AND MY EXTENDED...

Apr 24, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 44,378 mi

FIRST INCIDENT 4/8/12 - AFTER DOWN SHIFTING AND BEGINNING TO COAST DOWNHILL AT ABOUT 25 MPH, THE ENGINE BEGAN REVVING AS IF THE ACCELERATOR WAS BEING PRESSED AND DEPRESSED SLOWLY, THE CAR DID NOT RESPOND TO THE ACCELERATOR, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON, AND THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT BEGAN TO BLIN...

Apr 24, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 44,378 mi

FIRST INCIDENT 4/8/12 - AFTER DOWN SHIFTING AND BEGINNING TO COAST DOWNHILL AT ABOUT 25 MPH, THE ENGINE BEGAN REVVING AS IF THE ACCELERATOR WAS BEING PRESSED AND DEPRESSED SLOWLY, THE CAR DID NOT RESPOND TO THE ACCELERATOR, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON, AND THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT BEGAN TO BLIN...

Feb 29, 2012 Suspension

I WAS DRIVING ON HWY 287 FROM CASPER BACK TO LARAMIE, WY AT AROUND 40 MPH, WHICH IS LOWER THAN THE SPEED LIMIT OF 65 MPH, THE CAR STARTED FISHTAILING BY ITSELF SUDDENLY AND SPAN 360 TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, THERE'S BLACK ICE ON THE ROAD BUT OVERALL CONDITION WAS GOOD. THE REASON WHY I DROVE MUCH SLO...

Feb 29, 2012 Suspension

I WAS DRIVING ON HWY 287 FROM CASPER BACK TO LARAMIE, WY AT AROUND 40 MPH, WHICH IS LOWER THAN THE SPEED LIMIT OF 65 MPH, THE CAR STARTED FISHTAILING BY ITSELF SUDDENLY AND SPAN 360 TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, THERE'S BLACK ICE ON THE ROAD BUT OVERALL CONDITION WAS GOOD. THE REASON WHY I DROVE MUCH SLO...

Feb 16, 2012 Suspension 100,000 mi

SUBARU HAS RECALL ON WHEEL BEARINGS AND STATE MY OUTBACK DOES NOT FIT INTO RECALL. HOWEVER IT IS THE SAME PART THAT HAS FAILED, YET THEY STATE THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM. HEADGASKET IS LEAKING AT 125,000, SUBARU STATES REPLACEMENT GASKETS ARE BETTER HOWEVER I AM EXPECTED TO PAY 2000 FOR THE REPAIR. *...

Feb 16, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

SUBARU HAS RECALL ON WHEEL BEARINGS AND STATE MY OUTBACK DOES NOT FIT INTO RECALL. HOWEVER IT IS THE SAME PART THAT HAS FAILED, YET THEY STATE THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM. HEADGASKET IS LEAKING AT 125,000, SUBARU STATES REPLACEMENT GASKETS ARE BETTER HOWEVER I AM EXPECTED TO PAY 2000 FOR THE REPAIR. *...

Feb 16, 2012 Suspension 100,000 mi

SUBARU HAS RECALL ON WHEEL BEARINGS AND STATE MY OUTBACK DOES NOT FIT INTO RECALL. HOWEVER IT IS THE SAME PART THAT HAS FAILED, YET THEY STATE THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM. HEADGASKET IS LEAKING AT 125,000, SUBARU STATES REPLACEMENT GASKETS ARE BETTER HOWEVER I AM EXPECTED TO PAY 2000 FOR THE REPAIR. *...

Feb 16, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

SUBARU HAS RECALL ON WHEEL BEARINGS AND STATE MY OUTBACK DOES NOT FIT INTO RECALL. HOWEVER IT IS THE SAME PART THAT HAS FAILED, YET THEY STATE THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM. HEADGASKET IS LEAKING AT 125,000, SUBARU STATES REPLACEMENT GASKETS ARE BETTER HOWEVER I AM EXPECTED TO PAY 2000 FOR THE REPAIR. *...

Feb 6, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 151,965 mi

ENGINE LOST POWER AND HAD TO PULL TO SIDE OF ROAD. RETRIEVED ERROR CODE P2138 (ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR) FROM (DLC) DATA LINK CONNECTOR IN CAR. *TR

Feb 6, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 151,965 mi

ENGINE LOST POWER AND HAD TO PULL TO SIDE OF ROAD. RETRIEVED ERROR CODE P2138 (ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR) FROM (DLC) DATA LINK CONNECTOR IN CAR. *TR

Feb 6, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 151,965 mi

ENGINE LOST POWER AND HAD TO PULL TO SIDE OF ROAD. RETRIEVED ERROR CODE P2138 (ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR) FROM (DLC) DATA LINK CONNECTOR IN CAR. *TR

Feb 6, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 151,965 mi

ENGINE LOST POWER AND HAD TO PULL TO SIDE OF ROAD. RETRIEVED ERROR CODE P2138 (ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR) FROM (DLC) DATA LINK CONNECTOR IN CAR. *TR

Jan 28, 2012 Steering 10,000 mi

STRAIGHT LINE DRIVING ON FLAT CONCRETE HIGHWAY, REAR END OF VEHICLE MAY START TO WANDER WHEN ROAD IS SLIPPERY. THIS OCCURS GENERALLY OVER 25MPH, WHEN ALL OTHER VEHICLES ARE ABLE TO TRAVEL AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED THAN THE 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK 3.0R IS ABLE TO. CARS WILL PASS WHILE I AM WHITE KNUCKL...

Jan 28, 2012 Suspension 10,000 mi

STRAIGHT LINE DRIVING ON FLAT CONCRETE HIGHWAY, REAR END OF VEHICLE MAY START TO WANDER WHEN ROAD IS SLIPPERY. THIS OCCURS GENERALLY OVER 25MPH, WHEN ALL OTHER VEHICLES ARE ABLE TO TRAVEL AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED THAN THE 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK 3.0R IS ABLE TO. CARS WILL PASS WHILE I AM WHITE KNUCKL...

Jan 28, 2012 Power Train 10,000 mi

STRAIGHT LINE DRIVING ON FLAT CONCRETE HIGHWAY, REAR END OF VEHICLE MAY START TO WANDER WHEN ROAD IS SLIPPERY. THIS OCCURS GENERALLY OVER 25MPH, WHEN ALL OTHER VEHICLES ARE ABLE TO TRAVEL AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED THAN THE 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK 3.0R IS ABLE TO. CARS WILL PASS WHILE I AM WHITE KNUCKL...

Jan 28, 2012 Steering 10,000 mi

STRAIGHT LINE DRIVING ON FLAT CONCRETE HIGHWAY, REAR END OF VEHICLE MAY START TO WANDER WHEN ROAD IS SLIPPERY. THIS OCCURS GENERALLY OVER 25MPH, WHEN ALL OTHER VEHICLES ARE ABLE TO TRAVEL AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED THAN THE 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK 3.0R IS ABLE TO. CARS WILL PASS WHILE I AM WHITE KNUCKL...

Jan 28, 2012 Suspension 10,000 mi

STRAIGHT LINE DRIVING ON FLAT CONCRETE HIGHWAY, REAR END OF VEHICLE MAY START TO WANDER WHEN ROAD IS SLIPPERY. THIS OCCURS GENERALLY OVER 25MPH, WHEN ALL OTHER VEHICLES ARE ABLE TO TRAVEL AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED THAN THE 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK 3.0R IS ABLE TO. CARS WILL PASS WHILE I AM WHITE KNUCKL...

Jan 28, 2012 Power Train 10,000 mi

STRAIGHT LINE DRIVING ON FLAT CONCRETE HIGHWAY, REAR END OF VEHICLE MAY START TO WANDER WHEN ROAD IS SLIPPERY. THIS OCCURS GENERALLY OVER 25MPH, WHEN ALL OTHER VEHICLES ARE ABLE TO TRAVEL AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED THAN THE 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK 3.0R IS ABLE TO. CARS WILL PASS WHILE I AM WHITE KNUCKL...

Jan 21, 2012 Power Train 518,000 mi

FIRST OCCURRENCE 12/5/11. I WAS DRIVING THROUGH A PARKING LOT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AS I LOST THE ABILITY ACCELERATE. I COASTED TO A PARKING SPACE, SHUT MY CAR OFF AND WAS WAITING FOR A TOW TRUCK. AFTER AND HOUR I TURNED MY CAR BACK ON AND ALL SEEMED FINE. I TOOK IT STRAIGHT TO THE DEALE...

Jan 21, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 518,000 mi

FIRST OCCURRENCE 12/5/11. I WAS DRIVING THROUGH A PARKING LOT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AS I LOST THE ABILITY ACCELERATE. I COASTED TO A PARKING SPACE, SHUT MY CAR OFF AND WAS WAITING FOR A TOW TRUCK. AFTER AND HOUR I TURNED MY CAR BACK ON AND ALL SEEMED FINE. I TOOK IT STRAIGHT TO THE DEALE...

Jan 21, 2012 Power Train 518,000 mi

FIRST OCCURRENCE 12/5/11. I WAS DRIVING THROUGH A PARKING LOT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AS I LOST THE ABILITY ACCELERATE. I COASTED TO A PARKING SPACE, SHUT MY CAR OFF AND WAS WAITING FOR A TOW TRUCK. AFTER AND HOUR I TURNED MY CAR BACK ON AND ALL SEEMED FINE. I TOOK IT STRAIGHT TO THE DEALE...

Jan 21, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 518,000 mi

FIRST OCCURRENCE 12/5/11. I WAS DRIVING THROUGH A PARKING LOT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AS I LOST THE ABILITY ACCELERATE. I COASTED TO A PARKING SPACE, SHUT MY CAR OFF AND WAS WAITING FOR A TOW TRUCK. AFTER AND HOUR I TURNED MY CAR BACK ON AND ALL SEEMED FINE. I TOOK IT STRAIGHT TO THE DEALE...

Dec 19, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LAMP AND CRUISE CONTROL WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED...

Dec 19, 2011 Wheels 97,000 mi

REAR WHEEL BEARINGS ON BOTH SIDES HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM (FAULTY WHEEL BEARINGS) IN 2005 AND 2006 OUTBACKS AND SUBARU HAS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERING CERTAIN VINS UNDER 100K, BUT MY VIN WAS NOT IN THAT LIST. *TR

Dec 19, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LAMP AND CRUISE CONTROL WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED...

Dec 19, 2011 Wheels 97,000 mi

REAR WHEEL BEARINGS ON BOTH SIDES HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM (FAULTY WHEEL BEARINGS) IN 2005 AND 2006 OUTBACKS AND SUBARU HAS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERING CERTAIN VINS UNDER 100K, BUT MY VIN WAS NOT IN THAT LIST. *TR

Nov 29, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 63,700 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT AT 55 MPH IN MY 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT STARTED TO BLINK. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME UNRESPONSIVE AND IT APPEARED THAT THE CAR'S ENGINE WENT INTO IDLE MODE. I WAS LOSING SPEED AND DECIDED TO MOVE MY CAR TO THE SHOUL...

Nov 29, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 63,700 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT AT 55 MPH IN MY 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT STARTED TO BLINK. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME UNRESPONSIVE AND IT APPEARED THAT THE CAR'S ENGINE WENT INTO IDLE MODE. I WAS LOSING SPEED AND DECIDED TO MOVE MY CAR TO THE SHOUL...

Nov 29, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 63,700 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT AT 55 MPH IN MY 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT STARTED TO BLINK. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME UNRESPONSIVE AND IT APPEARED THAT THE CAR'S ENGINE WENT INTO IDLE MODE. I WAS LOSING SPEED AND DECIDED TO MOVE MY CAR TO THE SHOUL...

Nov 29, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 63,700 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT AT 55 MPH IN MY 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT STARTED TO BLINK. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME UNRESPONSIVE AND IT APPEARED THAT THE CAR'S ENGINE WENT INTO IDLE MODE. I WAS LOSING SPEED AND DECIDED TO MOVE MY CAR TO THE SHOUL...

Nov 28, 2011 Electrical System 117,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A LIMIT ACCESS HIGHWAY, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY WENT INTO "LIMP HOME" MODE. THIS EVENT NEARLY RESULTED IN A HIGH SPEED REAR END COLLISION. *KB

Nov 28, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 117,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A LIMIT ACCESS HIGHWAY, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY WENT INTO "LIMP HOME" MODE. THIS EVENT NEARLY RESULTED IN A HIGH SPEED REAR END COLLISION. *KB

Nov 28, 2011 Electrical System 117,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A LIMIT ACCESS HIGHWAY, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY WENT INTO "LIMP HOME" MODE. THIS EVENT NEARLY RESULTED IN A HIGH SPEED REAR END COLLISION. *KB

Nov 28, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 117,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A LIMIT ACCESS HIGHWAY, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY WENT INTO "LIMP HOME" MODE. THIS EVENT NEARLY RESULTED IN A HIGH SPEED REAR END COLLISION. *KB

Oct 21, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 81,000 mi

INCIDENT HAPPENED AT A RED LIGHT IN TRAFFIC AT RUSH HOUR. AFTER PULLING UP TO A RED LIGHT TO A FULL STOP, THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND THE THROTTLE STUCK OPEN AT EXACTLY 2500RPM. THE CAR ACCELERATED FROM A DEAD STOP AND CONTINUED TO DO SO WITH NO INPUT FROM ME. THE GAS PEDAL DOES NOTHING AT ALL. ...

Oct 21, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,000 mi

INCIDENT HAPPENED AT A RED LIGHT IN TRAFFIC AT RUSH HOUR. AFTER PULLING UP TO A RED LIGHT TO A FULL STOP, THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND THE THROTTLE STUCK OPEN AT EXACTLY 2500RPM. THE CAR ACCELERATED FROM A DEAD STOP AND CONTINUED TO DO SO WITH NO INPUT FROM ME. THE GAS PEDAL DOES NOTHING AT ALL. ...

Oct 21, 2011 Electrical System 81,000 mi

INCIDENT HAPPENED AT A RED LIGHT IN TRAFFIC AT RUSH HOUR. AFTER PULLING UP TO A RED LIGHT TO A FULL STOP, THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND THE THROTTLE STUCK OPEN AT EXACTLY 2500RPM. THE CAR ACCELERATED FROM A DEAD STOP AND CONTINUED TO DO SO WITH NO INPUT FROM ME. THE GAS PEDAL DOES NOTHING AT ALL. ...

Oct 21, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 81,000 mi

INCIDENT HAPPENED AT A RED LIGHT IN TRAFFIC AT RUSH HOUR. AFTER PULLING UP TO A RED LIGHT TO A FULL STOP, THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND THE THROTTLE STUCK OPEN AT EXACTLY 2500RPM. THE CAR ACCELERATED FROM A DEAD STOP AND CONTINUED TO DO SO WITH NO INPUT FROM ME. THE GAS PEDAL DOES NOTHING AT ALL. ...

Oct 21, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,000 mi

INCIDENT HAPPENED AT A RED LIGHT IN TRAFFIC AT RUSH HOUR. AFTER PULLING UP TO A RED LIGHT TO A FULL STOP, THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND THE THROTTLE STUCK OPEN AT EXACTLY 2500RPM. THE CAR ACCELERATED FROM A DEAD STOP AND CONTINUED TO DO SO WITH NO INPUT FROM ME. THE GAS PEDAL DOES NOTHING AT ALL. ...

Oct 21, 2011 Electrical System 81,000 mi

INCIDENT HAPPENED AT A RED LIGHT IN TRAFFIC AT RUSH HOUR. AFTER PULLING UP TO A RED LIGHT TO A FULL STOP, THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND THE THROTTLE STUCK OPEN AT EXACTLY 2500RPM. THE CAR ACCELERATED FROM A DEAD STOP AND CONTINUED TO DO SO WITH NO INPUT FROM ME. THE GAS PEDAL DOES NOTHING AT ALL. ...

Jun 20, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 49,731 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR STARTED TO FLASH. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL GEAR AND DROVE THE VEHICLE ONTO THE SIDE OF ...

Jun 20, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 49,731 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR STARTED TO FLASH. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL GEAR AND DROVE THE VEHICLE ONTO THE SIDE OF ...

Feb 4, 2011 Suspension 47,655 mi

I OWN A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5 WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THIS VEHICLE IS AN EARLY WARNING INDICATOR FOR BLACK ICE ON THE ROAD SURFACE. THE OUTBACK VEHICLE HAS A STABILITY CONTROL PROBLEM IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS. WHILE DRIVING AT CONSTANT SPEED (CONSTANT AND LOW THROTTLE POSITION) ON A FLAT ROAD, TH...

Feb 4, 2011 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 47,655 mi

I OWN A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5 WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THIS VEHICLE IS AN EARLY WARNING INDICATOR FOR BLACK ICE ON THE ROAD SURFACE. THE OUTBACK VEHICLE HAS A STABILITY CONTROL PROBLEM IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS. WHILE DRIVING AT CONSTANT SPEED (CONSTANT AND LOW THROTTLE POSITION) ON A FLAT ROAD, TH...

Feb 4, 2011 Suspension 47,655 mi

I OWN A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5 WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THIS VEHICLE IS AN EARLY WARNING INDICATOR FOR BLACK ICE ON THE ROAD SURFACE. THE OUTBACK VEHICLE HAS A STABILITY CONTROL PROBLEM IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS. WHILE DRIVING AT CONSTANT SPEED (CONSTANT AND LOW THROTTLE POSITION) ON A FLAT ROAD, TH...

Feb 4, 2011 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 47,655 mi

I OWN A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5 WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THIS VEHICLE IS AN EARLY WARNING INDICATOR FOR BLACK ICE ON THE ROAD SURFACE. THE OUTBACK VEHICLE HAS A STABILITY CONTROL PROBLEM IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS. WHILE DRIVING AT CONSTANT SPEED (CONSTANT AND LOW THROTTLE POSITION) ON A FLAT ROAD, TH...

Jan 22, 2011 Steering 59,500 mi

AFTER SLOWING TO A NEAR STOP AT THE BOTTOM OF AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY EXIT RAMP, MY CAR SUDDENLY, AND WITHOUT WARNING, DIED AND I LOST ALL SYSTEMS, INCLUDING ENGINE AND POWER STEERING. ALL I WAS ABLE TO DO WAS DRIFT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. SUBARU INITIALLY BELIEVED THAT THE ECM HAD FAILED. AFTER...

Jan 22, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,500 mi

AFTER SLOWING TO A NEAR STOP AT THE BOTTOM OF AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY EXIT RAMP, MY CAR SUDDENLY, AND WITHOUT WARNING, DIED AND I LOST ALL SYSTEMS, INCLUDING ENGINE AND POWER STEERING. ALL I WAS ABLE TO DO WAS DRIFT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. SUBARU INITIALLY BELIEVED THAT THE ECM HAD FAILED. AFTER...

Jan 22, 2011 Electrical System 59,500 mi

AFTER SLOWING TO A NEAR STOP AT THE BOTTOM OF AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY EXIT RAMP, MY CAR SUDDENLY, AND WITHOUT WARNING, DIED AND I LOST ALL SYSTEMS, INCLUDING ENGINE AND POWER STEERING. ALL I WAS ABLE TO DO WAS DRIFT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. SUBARU INITIALLY BELIEVED THAT THE ECM HAD FAILED. AFTER...

Jan 22, 2011 Steering 59,500 mi

AFTER SLOWING TO A NEAR STOP AT THE BOTTOM OF AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY EXIT RAMP, MY CAR SUDDENLY, AND WITHOUT WARNING, DIED AND I LOST ALL SYSTEMS, INCLUDING ENGINE AND POWER STEERING. ALL I WAS ABLE TO DO WAS DRIFT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. SUBARU INITIALLY BELIEVED THAT THE ECM HAD FAILED. AFTER...

Jan 22, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,500 mi

AFTER SLOWING TO A NEAR STOP AT THE BOTTOM OF AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY EXIT RAMP, MY CAR SUDDENLY, AND WITHOUT WARNING, DIED AND I LOST ALL SYSTEMS, INCLUDING ENGINE AND POWER STEERING. ALL I WAS ABLE TO DO WAS DRIFT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. SUBARU INITIALLY BELIEVED THAT THE ECM HAD FAILED. AFTER...

Jan 22, 2011 Electrical System 59,500 mi

AFTER SLOWING TO A NEAR STOP AT THE BOTTOM OF AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY EXIT RAMP, MY CAR SUDDENLY, AND WITHOUT WARNING, DIED AND I LOST ALL SYSTEMS, INCLUDING ENGINE AND POWER STEERING. ALL I WAS ABLE TO DO WAS DRIFT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. SUBARU INITIALLY BELIEVED THAT THE ECM HAD FAILED. AFTER...

Jan 21, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,674 mi

2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A DISPUTE INVOLVING THE CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE TURBO IN VEHICLE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE COST TO REPAIR THE TURBO WAS $ 6,508. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE MACHINED SURFACES AND BEARINGS IN THE ENGINE WERE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. THE CONS...

Jan 21, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,674 mi

2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A DISPUTE INVOLVING THE CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE TURBO IN VEHICLE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE COST TO REPAIR THE TURBO WAS $ 6,508. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE MACHINED SURFACES AND BEARINGS IN THE ENGINE WERE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. THE CONS...

Jan 13, 2011 Suspension 44,000 mi

UNTRUE TRACKING ON ROAD WITH ICE PATCHES. REAR OF CAR MOVES AROUND A LOT. COULD NOT SAFELY GO OVER 40 MPH, GETTING PASSED BY OTHER GOING 60 MPH ON TWO-LANE 65 MPH RATED ROAD. *TR

Jan 13, 2011 Suspension 44,000 mi

UNTRUE TRACKING ON ROAD WITH ICE PATCHES. REAR OF CAR MOVES AROUND A LOT. COULD NOT SAFELY GO OVER 40 MPH, GETTING PASSED BY OTHER GOING 60 MPH ON TWO-LANE 65 MPH RATED ROAD. *TR

Jan 11, 2011 Suspension 60,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING ON POOR TRACTION ROADS (ICE OR COMPACTED SNOW), THE REAR OF THE CAR IS VERY UNSTABLE AND SHIFTS LEFT TO RIGHT BY AS MUCH AS 2-3 FEET - WHILE GOING IN A STRAIGHT LINE, STRAIGHT ROAD - MAINTAINING A CONSTANT SPEED (NO ACCELERATION OR BRAKING). THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES, OVER A 3400 MILE...

Jan 11, 2011 Suspension 60,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING ON POOR TRACTION ROADS (ICE OR COMPACTED SNOW), THE REAR OF THE CAR IS VERY UNSTABLE AND SHIFTS LEFT TO RIGHT BY AS MUCH AS 2-3 FEET - WHILE GOING IN A STRAIGHT LINE, STRAIGHT ROAD - MAINTAINING A CONSTANT SPEED (NO ACCELERATION OR BRAKING). THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES, OVER A 3400 MILE...

Jan 7, 2011 Exterior Lighting 55,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK WAGON. THE LOW-BEAM HEADLIGHTS DO NOT PROJECT MORE THAN ABOUT 40' IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT ON HIGHWAY 108 BETWEEN SONORA AND JAMESTOWN, CALIFORNIA. THERE WAS A PEDESTRIAN WALKING ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND I WAS NOT ABLE TO SEE HIM UNTIL I WAS LES...

Jan 7, 2011 Exterior Lighting 55,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK WAGON. THE LOW-BEAM HEADLIGHTS DO NOT PROJECT MORE THAN ABOUT 40' IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT ON HIGHWAY 108 BETWEEN SONORA AND JAMESTOWN, CALIFORNIA. THERE WAS A PEDESTRIAN WALKING ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND I WAS NOT ABLE TO SEE HIM UNTIL I WAS LES...

Dec 22, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 24,157 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 55 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF MOMENTARILY AND THE FAILURE WOULD RESET ITSELF UNTIL RECURRING WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK...

Dec 22, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 24,157 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 55 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF MOMENTARILY AND THE FAILURE WOULD RESET ITSELF UNTIL RECURRING WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK...

Dec 18, 2010 Suspension 85,000 mi

2006 SUBARU IS UNSAFE ON SLIPPERY ROADS. THE CAR HAS A TENDENCY TO "STEER" FROM THE REAR. IT MAY BE SOMETHING WITH THE CENTER DIFFERENTIAL THAT CAUSES MORE POWER TO THE REAR AND THUS MAKES THE REAR WANT TO FISHTAIL OUT WHILE DRIVING SLOW IN A STRAIGHT LINE. IT IS BY FAR THE WORST CAR I HAVE EVER ...

Dec 18, 2010 Suspension 85,000 mi

2006 SUBARU IS UNSAFE ON SLIPPERY ROADS. THE CAR HAS A TENDENCY TO "STEER" FROM THE REAR. IT MAY BE SOMETHING WITH THE CENTER DIFFERENTIAL THAT CAUSES MORE POWER TO THE REAR AND THUS MAKES THE REAR WANT TO FISHTAIL OUT WHILE DRIVING SLOW IN A STRAIGHT LINE. IT IS BY FAR THE WORST CAR I HAVE EVER ...

Nov 29, 2010 Steering 91,500 mi

2006 SUBARU OUTBACK AUTO TRANS. ON MANY OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE'S REAR-END SIDE-STEPS, FISHTAILS OR OSCILLATES ON ICY ROAD CONDITIONS. THIS HAS ALSO BEEN DESCRIBED AS "GHOST-WALKING" WHERE IT FEELS LIKE THE AWD SYSTEM IN THE REAR IS OVER COMPENSATING, LEADING TO THE VEHICLE BEING UNCONTROLLABLE. THE B...

Nov 29, 2010 Suspension 91,500 mi

2006 SUBARU OUTBACK AUTO TRANS. ON MANY OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE'S REAR-END SIDE-STEPS, FISHTAILS OR OSCILLATES ON ICY ROAD CONDITIONS. THIS HAS ALSO BEEN DESCRIBED AS "GHOST-WALKING" WHERE IT FEELS LIKE THE AWD SYSTEM IN THE REAR IS OVER COMPENSATING, LEADING TO THE VEHICLE BEING UNCONTROLLABLE. THE B...

Nov 29, 2010 Wheels

VEHICLE BECOMES VERY UNSTABLE ON ICY ROADS AT RELATIVELY LOW SPEEDS. EXCESSIVE REAR TIRE WEAR SUGGESTS DEFECT IN CONSTRUCTION OF THIS VEHICLE. PROBLEM PERSISTED EVEN AFTER A 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND NEW TIRES LAST WINTER. REAR TIRES COMPLETELY WORN OUT IN LESS THAN ONE YEAR.

Nov 29, 2010 Steering 91,500 mi

2006 SUBARU OUTBACK AUTO TRANS. ON MANY OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE'S REAR-END SIDE-STEPS, FISHTAILS OR OSCILLATES ON ICY ROAD CONDITIONS. THIS HAS ALSO BEEN DESCRIBED AS "GHOST-WALKING" WHERE IT FEELS LIKE THE AWD SYSTEM IN THE REAR IS OVER COMPENSATING, LEADING TO THE VEHICLE BEING UNCONTROLLABLE. THE B...

Nov 29, 2010 Suspension 91,500 mi

2006 SUBARU OUTBACK AUTO TRANS. ON MANY OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE'S REAR-END SIDE-STEPS, FISHTAILS OR OSCILLATES ON ICY ROAD CONDITIONS. THIS HAS ALSO BEEN DESCRIBED AS "GHOST-WALKING" WHERE IT FEELS LIKE THE AWD SYSTEM IN THE REAR IS OVER COMPENSATING, LEADING TO THE VEHICLE BEING UNCONTROLLABLE. THE B...

Nov 29, 2010 Wheels

VEHICLE BECOMES VERY UNSTABLE ON ICY ROADS AT RELATIVELY LOW SPEEDS. EXCESSIVE REAR TIRE WEAR SUGGESTS DEFECT IN CONSTRUCTION OF THIS VEHICLE. PROBLEM PERSISTED EVEN AFTER A 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND NEW TIRES LAST WINTER. REAR TIRES COMPLETELY WORN OUT IN LESS THAN ONE YEAR.

Nov 15, 2010 Suspension 55,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK WITH ABOUT 55,000 MILES ON IT, I HAVE HAD THE REAR STRUTS REPLACED AND KNOW I AM HAVING THE FRONT STRUTS REPLACED. IT IS EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE STRUTS. THE MECHANIC THAT IS REPLACING THEM SAYS THEY SHOULDNT HAVE TO BE REPLACED YET. IF I DONT REPLACE THEM IT AFFECTS THE ...

Nov 15, 2010 Suspension 55,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK WITH ABOUT 55,000 MILES ON IT, I HAVE HAD THE REAR STRUTS REPLACED AND KNOW I AM HAVING THE FRONT STRUTS REPLACED. IT IS EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE STRUTS. THE MECHANIC THAT IS REPLACING THEM SAYS THEY SHOULDNT HAVE TO BE REPLACED YET. IF I DONT REPLACE THEM IT AFFECTS THE ...

Sep 17, 2010 Traction Control System 57,000 mi

THE CAR IN SNOW OR ICY CONDITIONS DOES NOT HOLD A STRAIGHT LINE AND THE REAR WALKS OUT AND BEGINS SWAYING UNCONTROLLABLY. IN CONTRAST TO OTHER CARS THAT ARE ACTUALLY PASSING ME AND NOT SWAYING. *TR

Sep 17, 2010 Traction Control System 57,000 mi

THE CAR IN SNOW OR ICY CONDITIONS DOES NOT HOLD A STRAIGHT LINE AND THE REAR WALKS OUT AND BEGINS SWAYING UNCONTROLLABLY. IN CONTRAST TO OTHER CARS THAT ARE ACTUALLY PASSING ME AND NOT SWAYING. *TR

Aug 31, 2010 Air Bags 10,000 mi

MY 2006 SUBARU LEGACY OUTBACK HAS A PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG THAT WILL NOT STAY "ON" WHEN A PERSON UNDER 125 POUNDS IS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. I WEIGH 115 POUNDS. THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS IN THE "OFF" POSITION ABOUT 65% OF THE TIME I AM SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME I AM IN THE CAR AND...

Aug 31, 2010 Air Bags 10,000 mi

MY 2006 SUBARU LEGACY OUTBACK HAS A PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG THAT WILL NOT STAY "ON" WHEN A PERSON UNDER 125 POUNDS IS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. I WEIGH 115 POUNDS. THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS IN THE "OFF" POSITION ABOUT 65% OF THE TIME I AM SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME I AM IN THE CAR AND...

Aug 18, 2010 Traction Control System

I EXPERIENCE A SIDE-TO-SIDE SHAKE ON ICY ROAD CONDITIONS. IT IS VERY UNSETTLING TO THE CAR AND IS NOT SIMPLY ROAD CONDITIONS. FWD, RWD, AND OTHER AWD VEHICLES ARE NOT HAVING ANY TROUBLE AND I+M DOING EVERYTHING I CAN TO STAY ON THE ROAD AND AM DRIVING AS MUCH AS 20 - 30 MPH SLOWER THAN THE NEXT SLOW...

Aug 18, 2010 Traction Control System

I EXPERIENCE A SIDE-TO-SIDE SHAKE ON ICY ROAD CONDITIONS. IT IS VERY UNSETTLING TO THE CAR AND IS NOT SIMPLY ROAD CONDITIONS. FWD, RWD, AND OTHER AWD VEHICLES ARE NOT HAVING ANY TROUBLE AND I+M DOING EVERYTHING I CAN TO STAY ON THE ROAD AND AM DRIVING AS MUCH AS 20 - 30 MPH SLOWER THAN THE NEXT SLOW...

Jul 29, 2010 Steering 44,438 mi

THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL STEERING TIE ROD PRECIPITOUSLY AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING SEPARATED INTO TWO SEPARATE PIECES WHEN THE INNER PART OF THE TIE ROD PULLED OUT OF THE THREADED SLEEVE ON THE OUTER PART OF THE TIE ROD WHEN I DROVE INTO MY DRIVEWAY, LEAVING ME WITH NO STEERING CONTROL ON THE RIGHT FRON...

Jul 29, 2010 Steering 44,438 mi

THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL STEERING TIE ROD PRECIPITOUSLY AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING SEPARATED INTO TWO SEPARATE PIECES WHEN THE INNER PART OF THE TIE ROD PULLED OUT OF THE THREADED SLEEVE ON THE OUTER PART OF THE TIE ROD WHEN I DROVE INTO MY DRIVEWAY, LEAVING ME WITH NO STEERING CONTROL ON THE RIGHT FRON...

Jun 1, 2010 Structure 66,116 mi

2006 SUBARU OUTBACK SW. COMING HOME ON THE FREEWAY, I HEARD WHAT SOUNDED LIKE SOMETHING WAS LOOSE. SINCE MY CAR IS ONLY 4 YEARS OLD AND I DID BUY IT BRAND NEW, I COULDN'T IMAGINE IT WAS THE MUFFLER AS THAT IS WHAT IT SOUNDED LIKE. UPON LOOKING UNDER THE CAR IN MY GARAGE, I NOTICED THAT THERE WAS ...

Jun 1, 2010 Structure 66,116 mi

2006 SUBARU OUTBACK SW. COMING HOME ON THE FREEWAY, I HEARD WHAT SOUNDED LIKE SOMETHING WAS LOOSE. SINCE MY CAR IS ONLY 4 YEARS OLD AND I DID BUY IT BRAND NEW, I COULDN'T IMAGINE IT WAS THE MUFFLER AS THAT IS WHAT IT SOUNDED LIKE. UPON LOOKING UNDER THE CAR IN MY GARAGE, I NOTICED THAT THERE WAS ...

Mar 3, 2010 Traction Control System 10 mi

ON MANY OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE'S REAR-END SIDE-STEPS OR OSCILLATES ON ICY/SNOW-PACKED ROAD CONDITIONS. THIS HAS ALSO BEEN DESCRIBED AS "GHOST-WALKING" WHERE IT FEELS LIKE THE AWD SYSTEM IN THE REAR IS OVER COMPENSATING, LEADING TO THE VEHICLE BEING UNCONTROLLABLE. THE BEHAVIOR SEEMS TO HAPPEN IN THE ...

Mar 3, 2010 Traction Control System 10 mi

ON MANY OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE'S REAR-END SIDE-STEPS OR OSCILLATES ON ICY/SNOW-PACKED ROAD CONDITIONS. THIS HAS ALSO BEEN DESCRIBED AS "GHOST-WALKING" WHERE IT FEELS LIKE THE AWD SYSTEM IN THE REAR IS OVER COMPENSATING, LEADING TO THE VEHICLE BEING UNCONTROLLABLE. THE BEHAVIOR SEEMS TO HAPPEN IN THE ...

Feb 23, 2010 Suspension 20,000 mi

MY 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK BEGINS TO GHOSTWALK AT ABOUT 50MPH AND IS UNSAFE, SMALLER CARS AND VEHICLES CAN PASS ME WITH BETTER CONTROL WHILE MINE FISHTAILS AT THE BACK UNTIL SPEED IS REDUCED AT LESS THAN TRAFFIC SPEED. *TR

Feb 23, 2010 Suspension 20,000 mi

MY 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK BEGINS TO GHOSTWALK AT ABOUT 50MPH AND IS UNSAFE, SMALLER CARS AND VEHICLES CAN PASS ME WITH BETTER CONTROL WHILE MINE FISHTAILS AT THE BACK UNTIL SPEED IS REDUCED AT LESS THAN TRAFFIC SPEED. *TR

Feb 11, 2010 Electrical System Fire

I WAS USING AN AFTERMARKET TRAILER WIRING HARNESS WITH MY 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK WAGON. THE CONVERTER UNIT THAT PLUGGED INTO THE CAR WIRING AND CONVERTED IT TO THE 4 FLAT CONFIGURATION FOR MY TRAILER FAILED BY SHORTING OUT AND CAUSED A FIRE. HAD I NOT REALIZED WHAT WAS GOING ON QUICKLY THE CAR WOULD ...

Feb 11, 2010 Electrical System Fire

I WAS USING AN AFTERMARKET TRAILER WIRING HARNESS WITH MY 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK WAGON. THE CONVERTER UNIT THAT PLUGGED INTO THE CAR WIRING AND CONVERTED IT TO THE 4 FLAT CONFIGURATION FOR MY TRAILER FAILED BY SHORTING OUT AND CAUSED A FIRE. HAD I NOT REALIZED WHAT WAS GOING ON QUICKLY THE CAR WOULD ...

Jan 25, 2010 Suspension 72,000 mi

1. SLICK ROAD CONDITIONS WITH MODERATE TO HEAVY PASSENGER OR CARGO LOAD 2. REAR OF THE VEHICLE LOSES CONTROL IN ANY KIND OF SLICK ROAD CONDITION. EVEN HAPPENED ON WET PAVEMENT WITH LOADED CAR. RESULTS ARE HAVING TO SLOW TO UNSAFE LOW SPEEDS TO MAINTAIN ANY TRACTION. 3. NO PARTS OR WORK DONE YET. *...

Jan 25, 2010 Suspension 72,000 mi

1. SLICK ROAD CONDITIONS WITH MODERATE TO HEAVY PASSENGER OR CARGO LOAD 2. REAR OF THE VEHICLE LOSES CONTROL IN ANY KIND OF SLICK ROAD CONDITION. EVEN HAPPENED ON WET PAVEMENT WITH LOADED CAR. RESULTS ARE HAVING TO SLOW TO UNSAFE LOW SPEEDS TO MAINTAIN ANY TRACTION. 3. NO PARTS OR WORK DONE YET. *...

Jan 5, 2010 Suspension 88,600 mi

2006 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5I BASE WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. MY VEHICLE HAS A NOTICEABLE ERRATIC STABILITY HANDLING PROBLEM ON THE REAR OF THE CAR WHEN IT HAS A LITTLE EXTRA WEIGHT (LIKE A COUPLE MEDIUM DOGS, OR A FEW NORMAL WEIGHT PASSENGER IN THE BACK SEAT) WHEN DRIVING ON ICE CONDITIONS, THE CAR R...

Jan 5, 2010 Suspension 83,200 mi

THIS PAST WEEK IN MINNESOTA WE HAD COLD ENOUGH TEMPS SO THAT ROAD SALT WAS INEFFECTIVE ON I-35 NORTH OF MINNEAPOLIS. WE HAD LIGHT SNOW AT THE TIME I WAS DRIVING SO THAT SLIPPERY ICE FORMED ON THE WHEEL RUTS IN THE RIGHT LANE. MOST OF THE OTHER DRIVERS IGNORED IT. MY SUBARU, HOWEVER, BEGAN FISHTAI...

Jan 5, 2010 Suspension 88,600 mi

2006 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5I BASE WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. MY VEHICLE HAS A NOTICEABLE ERRATIC STABILITY HANDLING PROBLEM ON THE REAR OF THE CAR WHEN IT HAS A LITTLE EXTRA WEIGHT (LIKE A COUPLE MEDIUM DOGS, OR A FEW NORMAL WEIGHT PASSENGER IN THE BACK SEAT) WHEN DRIVING ON ICE CONDITIONS, THE CAR R...

Jan 5, 2010 Suspension 83,200 mi

THIS PAST WEEK IN MINNESOTA WE HAD COLD ENOUGH TEMPS SO THAT ROAD SALT WAS INEFFECTIVE ON I-35 NORTH OF MINNEAPOLIS. WE HAD LIGHT SNOW AT THE TIME I WAS DRIVING SO THAT SLIPPERY ICE FORMED ON THE WHEEL RUTS IN THE RIGHT LANE. MOST OF THE OTHER DRIVERS IGNORED IT. MY SUBARU, HOWEVER, BEGAN FISHTAI...

Dec 16, 2009 Suspension 69,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK LIMITED WAGON. DRIVING ON WET ROADS, NOT EVEN ICY, THE MOST MINOR BUMP IN THE ROAD, OR FROST HEAVE, WILL SEND THE VEHICLE'S REAR END SWAYING, ALMOST OUT OF CONTROL. THIS IS SUPPOSEDLY KNOWN AS GHOST WALKING. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, AS IT HAPPENS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, O...

Dec 16, 2009 Steering 69,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK LIMITED WAGON. DRIVING ON WET ROADS, NOT EVEN ICY, THE MOST MINOR BUMP IN THE ROAD, OR FROST HEAVE, WILL SEND THE VEHICLE'S REAR END SWAYING, ALMOST OUT OF CONTROL. THIS IS SUPPOSEDLY KNOWN AS GHOST WALKING. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, AS IT HAPPENS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, O...

Dec 16, 2009 Power Train 69,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK LIMITED WAGON. DRIVING ON WET ROADS, NOT EVEN ICY, THE MOST MINOR BUMP IN THE ROAD, OR FROST HEAVE, WILL SEND THE VEHICLE'S REAR END SWAYING, ALMOST OUT OF CONTROL. THIS IS SUPPOSEDLY KNOWN AS GHOST WALKING. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, AS IT HAPPENS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, O...

Dec 16, 2009 Suspension 69,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK LIMITED WAGON. DRIVING ON WET ROADS, NOT EVEN ICY, THE MOST MINOR BUMP IN THE ROAD, OR FROST HEAVE, WILL SEND THE VEHICLE'S REAR END SWAYING, ALMOST OUT OF CONTROL. THIS IS SUPPOSEDLY KNOWN AS GHOST WALKING. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, AS IT HAPPENS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, O...

Dec 16, 2009 Steering 69,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK LIMITED WAGON. DRIVING ON WET ROADS, NOT EVEN ICY, THE MOST MINOR BUMP IN THE ROAD, OR FROST HEAVE, WILL SEND THE VEHICLE'S REAR END SWAYING, ALMOST OUT OF CONTROL. THIS IS SUPPOSEDLY KNOWN AS GHOST WALKING. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, AS IT HAPPENS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, O...

Dec 16, 2009 Power Train 69,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK LIMITED WAGON. DRIVING ON WET ROADS, NOT EVEN ICY, THE MOST MINOR BUMP IN THE ROAD, OR FROST HEAVE, WILL SEND THE VEHICLE'S REAR END SWAYING, ALMOST OUT OF CONTROL. THIS IS SUPPOSEDLY KNOWN AS GHOST WALKING. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, AS IT HAPPENS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, O...

Dec 11, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE IN COLDER WEATHER, HE SMELLS A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 30,000. UPDATED 02/17/10. *...

Dec 11, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE IN COLDER WEATHER, HE SMELLS A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 30,000. UPDATED 02/17/10. *...

Oct 27, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

2006 SUBARU OUTBACK AUTO TRANS. ON MANY OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE'S REAR-END SIDE-STEPS OR OSCILLATES ON ICY/SNOW-PACKED ROAD CONDITIONS. THIS HAS ALSO BEEN DESCRIBED AS "GHOST-WALKING" WHERE IT FEELS LIKE THE AWD SYSTEM IN THE REAR IS OVER COMPENSATING, LEADING TO THE VEHICLE BEING UNCONTROLLABLE. THE ...

Oct 27, 2009 Suspension

2006 SUBARU OUTBACK AUTO TRANS. ON MANY OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE'S REAR-END SIDE-STEPS OR OSCILLATES ON ICY/SNOW-PACKED ROAD CONDITIONS. THIS HAS ALSO BEEN DESCRIBED AS "GHOST-WALKING" WHERE IT FEELS LIKE THE AWD SYSTEM IN THE REAR IS OVER COMPENSATING, LEADING TO THE VEHICLE BEING UNCONTROLLABLE. THE ...

Oct 27, 2009 Traction Control System

2006 SUBARU OUTBACK AUTO TRANS. ON MANY OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE'S REAR-END SIDE-STEPS OR OSCILLATES ON ICY/SNOW-PACKED ROAD CONDITIONS. THIS HAS ALSO BEEN DESCRIBED AS "GHOST-WALKING" WHERE IT FEELS LIKE THE AWD SYSTEM IN THE REAR IS OVER COMPENSATING, LEADING TO THE VEHICLE BEING UNCONTROLLABLE. THE ...

Oct 27, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

2006 SUBARU OUTBACK AUTO TRANS. ON MANY OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE'S REAR-END SIDE-STEPS OR OSCILLATES ON ICY/SNOW-PACKED ROAD CONDITIONS. THIS HAS ALSO BEEN DESCRIBED AS "GHOST-WALKING" WHERE IT FEELS LIKE THE AWD SYSTEM IN THE REAR IS OVER COMPENSATING, LEADING TO THE VEHICLE BEING UNCONTROLLABLE. THE ...

Oct 27, 2009 Suspension

2006 SUBARU OUTBACK AUTO TRANS. ON MANY OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE'S REAR-END SIDE-STEPS OR OSCILLATES ON ICY/SNOW-PACKED ROAD CONDITIONS. THIS HAS ALSO BEEN DESCRIBED AS "GHOST-WALKING" WHERE IT FEELS LIKE THE AWD SYSTEM IN THE REAR IS OVER COMPENSATING, LEADING TO THE VEHICLE BEING UNCONTROLLABLE. THE ...

Oct 27, 2009 Traction Control System

2006 SUBARU OUTBACK AUTO TRANS. ON MANY OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE'S REAR-END SIDE-STEPS OR OSCILLATES ON ICY/SNOW-PACKED ROAD CONDITIONS. THIS HAS ALSO BEEN DESCRIBED AS "GHOST-WALKING" WHERE IT FEELS LIKE THE AWD SYSTEM IN THE REAR IS OVER COMPENSATING, LEADING TO THE VEHICLE BEING UNCONTROLLABLE. THE ...

Sep 15, 2009 Wheels 46,000 mi

RECENTLY HAD TO REPLACE A REAR WHEEL BEARING IN MY 2006 SUBARU LEGACY OUTBACK, WHICH ONLY HAS APPROX. 46,000 MILES. MY MECHANIC INDICATED THAT HE HAS SEEN SEVERAL OF THESE FAILURES IN THE NEWER SUBARUS, BUT THAT SUBARU HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL NOTICE. *TR

Sep 15, 2009 Wheels 46,000 mi

RECENTLY HAD TO REPLACE A REAR WHEEL BEARING IN MY 2006 SUBARU LEGACY OUTBACK, WHICH ONLY HAS APPROX. 46,000 MILES. MY MECHANIC INDICATED THAT HE HAS SEEN SEVERAL OF THESE FAILURES IN THE NEWER SUBARUS, BUT THAT SUBARU HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL NOTICE. *TR

Aug 21, 2009 Steering 60,000 mi

FRONT END TIE ROD DEFECTIVE. OEM PART. CAUGHT BY MECHANIC FIXING CHRONIC ALIGNMENT ISSUE WITH 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK WAGON. I WAS TOLD WAS DANGEROUS CONDITION, AND FRONT END WAS SHIMMYING. REPLACED PART AT MY EXPENSE. *TR

Aug 21, 2009 Steering 60,000 mi

FRONT END TIE ROD DEFECTIVE. OEM PART. CAUGHT BY MECHANIC FIXING CHRONIC ALIGNMENT ISSUE WITH 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK WAGON. I WAS TOLD WAS DANGEROUS CONDITION, AND FRONT END WAS SHIMMYING. REPLACED PART AT MY EXPENSE. *TR

Mar 12, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,903 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK WAGON. THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE EXACT SOURCE OF THE ODOR. WHEN UTILIZING THE HEATER OR DEFROST SYSTEM, THE ODOR BECAME OVERPOWERING. WH...

Mar 12, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,903 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK WAGON. THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE EXACT SOURCE OF THE ODOR. WHEN UTILIZING THE HEATER OR DEFROST SYSTEM, THE ODOR BECAME OVERPOWERING. WH...

Feb 16, 2009 Suspension 25,000 mi

2006 SUBARU LEGACY OUTBACK 2.5I WITH 44K MILES. ON HARD PACK SNOW/ICE/SLUSH THIS VEHICLE HAS A VERY NOTICEABLE TENDENCY TO LOSE CONTROL AT THE REAR WHEELS. THIS PROBLEM CONTINUES ANYTIME I ENCOUNTER THE IDENTICAL CONDITIONS. I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE ALIGNED AS SUGGESTED BY MY LOCAL SHORTLINE SUBAR...

Feb 16, 2009 Suspension 25,000 mi

2006 SUBARU LEGACY OUTBACK 2.5I WITH 44K MILES. ON HARD PACK SNOW/ICE/SLUSH THIS VEHICLE HAS A VERY NOTICEABLE TENDENCY TO LOSE CONTROL AT THE REAR WHEELS. THIS PROBLEM CONTINUES ANYTIME I ENCOUNTER THE IDENTICAL CONDITIONS. I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE ALIGNED AS SUGGESTED BY MY LOCAL SHORTLINE SUBAR...

Jan 28, 2009 Suspension 39,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5I. OCCASIONALLY, WHILE DRIVING ON SNOWPACKED/ICY ROADS THE REAR END BEGINS TO SWAY ABRUPTLY BACK AND FORTH, EVEN ON STRAIGHT SECTIONS OF ROAD. IT CAUSES THE CAR TO BECOME ALMOST UNCONTROLLABLE AS IT WANTS TO START FISHTAILING. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP IT IS TO SLOW WEL...

Jan 28, 2009 Suspension 39,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5I. OCCASIONALLY, WHILE DRIVING ON SNOWPACKED/ICY ROADS THE REAR END BEGINS TO SWAY ABRUPTLY BACK AND FORTH, EVEN ON STRAIGHT SECTIONS OF ROAD. IT CAUSES THE CAR TO BECOME ALMOST UNCONTROLLABLE AS IT WANTS TO START FISHTAILING. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP IT IS TO SLOW WEL...

Jan 16, 2009 Suspension 27,000 mi

I OWN A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5I WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND ABOUT 28,000 MILES. IT IS AN ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE. ON "BLACK ICE", REGULAR ICE AND HARD SNOW PACK, IT WEAVES SIDE TO SIDE ON ITS OWN. THE DRIVER BASICALLY LOSES THE ABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE EXPERIENCE WOULD BE SIMILAR...

Jan 16, 2009 Suspension 27,000 mi

I OWN A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5I WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND ABOUT 28,000 MILES. IT IS AN ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE. ON "BLACK ICE", REGULAR ICE AND HARD SNOW PACK, IT WEAVES SIDE TO SIDE ON ITS OWN. THE DRIVER BASICALLY LOSES THE ABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE EXPERIENCE WOULD BE SIMILAR...

Jan 10, 2009 Suspension 49,000 mi

I EXPERIENCE A SIDE-TO-SIDE SHAKE ON ICY ROAD CONDITIONS. IT IS VERY UNSETTLING TO THE CAR AND IS NOT SIMPLY ROAD CONDITIONS. FWD, RWD, AND OTHER AWD VEHICLES ARE NOT HAVING ANY TROUBLE AND I'M DOING EVERYTHING I CAN TO STAY ON THE ROAD AND AM DRIVING AS MUCH AS 20 - 30 MPH SLOWER THAN THE NEXT SL...

Jan 10, 2009 Suspension 49,000 mi

I EXPERIENCE A SIDE-TO-SIDE SHAKE ON ICY ROAD CONDITIONS. IT IS VERY UNSETTLING TO THE CAR AND IS NOT SIMPLY ROAD CONDITIONS. FWD, RWD, AND OTHER AWD VEHICLES ARE NOT HAVING ANY TROUBLE AND I'M DOING EVERYTHING I CAN TO STAY ON THE ROAD AND AM DRIVING AS MUCH AS 20 - 30 MPH SLOWER THAN THE NEXT SL...

Jan 8, 2009 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING ON ICY OR PACKED SNOW CONDITIONS SOMETIMES THE OUTBACK'S REAR-END FEELS LIKE IT'S BREAKING FREE, IN A SIDE-TO-SIDE MOTION. THIS IS ALSO REFERRED TO AS GHOSTWALKING OR MAYBE FISHTAILING, BUT NOT THE KIND OF FISHTAILING MOST ARE FAMILIAR WITH. IT SEEMS THE CAR ISN'T EQUIPPED TO HANDLE TH...

Jan 8, 2009 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING ON ICY OR PACKED SNOW CONDITIONS SOMETIMES THE OUTBACK'S REAR-END FEELS LIKE IT'S BREAKING FREE, IN A SIDE-TO-SIDE MOTION. THIS IS ALSO REFERRED TO AS GHOSTWALKING OR MAYBE FISHTAILING, BUT NOT THE KIND OF FISHTAILING MOST ARE FAMILIAR WITH. IT SEEMS THE CAR ISN'T EQUIPPED TO HANDLE TH...

Jan 6, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 67,000 mi

I AM IN MY THIRD SEASON DRIVING MY 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK TO LAKE TAHOE FOR WINTER SKI SEASON. I'VE ALWAYS FELT CONFIDENT DRIVING ON SNOWY OR ICY ROADS UNTIL MY LAST TWO TRIPS--CHRISTMAS 2008, AND NEW YEAR'S 2009. ON THESE TRIPS, I EXPERIENCED VERY DISTURBING FISHTAILING THAT EVERYONE IN THE CAR NOTI...

Jan 6, 2009 Power Train 67,000 mi

I AM IN MY THIRD SEASON DRIVING MY 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK TO LAKE TAHOE FOR WINTER SKI SEASON. I'VE ALWAYS FELT CONFIDENT DRIVING ON SNOWY OR ICY ROADS UNTIL MY LAST TWO TRIPS--CHRISTMAS 2008, AND NEW YEAR'S 2009. ON THESE TRIPS, I EXPERIENCED VERY DISTURBING FISHTAILING THAT EVERYONE IN THE CAR NOTI...

Jan 6, 2009 Steering 67,000 mi

I AM IN MY THIRD SEASON DRIVING MY 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK TO LAKE TAHOE FOR WINTER SKI SEASON. I'VE ALWAYS FELT CONFIDENT DRIVING ON SNOWY OR ICY ROADS UNTIL MY LAST TWO TRIPS--CHRISTMAS 2008, AND NEW YEAR'S 2009. ON THESE TRIPS, I EXPERIENCED VERY DISTURBING FISHTAILING THAT EVERYONE IN THE CAR NOTI...

Jan 6, 2009 Suspension 67,000 mi

I AM IN MY THIRD SEASON DRIVING MY 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK TO LAKE TAHOE FOR WINTER SKI SEASON. I'VE ALWAYS FELT CONFIDENT DRIVING ON SNOWY OR ICY ROADS UNTIL MY LAST TWO TRIPS--CHRISTMAS 2008, AND NEW YEAR'S 2009. ON THESE TRIPS, I EXPERIENCED VERY DISTURBING FISHTAILING THAT EVERYONE IN THE CAR NOTI...

Jan 6, 2009 Unknown Or Other 67,000 mi

I AM IN MY THIRD SEASON DRIVING MY 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK TO LAKE TAHOE FOR WINTER SKI SEASON. I'VE ALWAYS FELT CONFIDENT DRIVING ON SNOWY OR ICY ROADS UNTIL MY LAST TWO TRIPS--CHRISTMAS 2008, AND NEW YEAR'S 2009. ON THESE TRIPS, I EXPERIENCED VERY DISTURBING FISHTAILING THAT EVERYONE IN THE CAR NOTI...

Jan 6, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 67,000 mi

I AM IN MY THIRD SEASON DRIVING MY 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK TO LAKE TAHOE FOR WINTER SKI SEASON. I'VE ALWAYS FELT CONFIDENT DRIVING ON SNOWY OR ICY ROADS UNTIL MY LAST TWO TRIPS--CHRISTMAS 2008, AND NEW YEAR'S 2009. ON THESE TRIPS, I EXPERIENCED VERY DISTURBING FISHTAILING THAT EVERYONE IN THE CAR NOTI...

Jan 6, 2009 Power Train 67,000 mi

I AM IN MY THIRD SEASON DRIVING MY 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK TO LAKE TAHOE FOR WINTER SKI SEASON. I'VE ALWAYS FELT CONFIDENT DRIVING ON SNOWY OR ICY ROADS UNTIL MY LAST TWO TRIPS--CHRISTMAS 2008, AND NEW YEAR'S 2009. ON THESE TRIPS, I EXPERIENCED VERY DISTURBING FISHTAILING THAT EVERYONE IN THE CAR NOTI...

Jan 6, 2009 Steering 67,000 mi

I AM IN MY THIRD SEASON DRIVING MY 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK TO LAKE TAHOE FOR WINTER SKI SEASON. I'VE ALWAYS FELT CONFIDENT DRIVING ON SNOWY OR ICY ROADS UNTIL MY LAST TWO TRIPS--CHRISTMAS 2008, AND NEW YEAR'S 2009. ON THESE TRIPS, I EXPERIENCED VERY DISTURBING FISHTAILING THAT EVERYONE IN THE CAR NOTI...

Jan 6, 2009 Suspension 67,000 mi

I AM IN MY THIRD SEASON DRIVING MY 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK TO LAKE TAHOE FOR WINTER SKI SEASON. I'VE ALWAYS FELT CONFIDENT DRIVING ON SNOWY OR ICY ROADS UNTIL MY LAST TWO TRIPS--CHRISTMAS 2008, AND NEW YEAR'S 2009. ON THESE TRIPS, I EXPERIENCED VERY DISTURBING FISHTAILING THAT EVERYONE IN THE CAR NOTI...

Jan 6, 2009 Unknown Or Other 67,000 mi

I AM IN MY THIRD SEASON DRIVING MY 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK TO LAKE TAHOE FOR WINTER SKI SEASON. I'VE ALWAYS FELT CONFIDENT DRIVING ON SNOWY OR ICY ROADS UNTIL MY LAST TWO TRIPS--CHRISTMAS 2008, AND NEW YEAR'S 2009. ON THESE TRIPS, I EXPERIENCED VERY DISTURBING FISHTAILING THAT EVERYONE IN THE CAR NOTI...

Jan 5, 2009 Tires 46,000 mi

ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE PERFORMANCE IN ICY ROAD CONDITIONS. OTHER CARS PASS WITH EASE WHILE MINE FELT LIKE IT WAS SLIPPING AND FLOATING OVER THE ROAD. THIS ONLY SEEMS TO OCCUR IN ICY ROAD CONDITIONS. WE ACTUALLY SPUN OUT ON ICE WHILE ONLY DRIVING 30MPH, CLIPPING A ROAD SIGN. WE'RE LUCKY THE DAMAGE/INJUR...

Jan 5, 2009 Tires 46,000 mi

ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE PERFORMANCE IN ICY ROAD CONDITIONS. OTHER CARS PASS WITH EASE WHILE MINE FELT LIKE IT WAS SLIPPING AND FLOATING OVER THE ROAD. THIS ONLY SEEMS TO OCCUR IN ICY ROAD CONDITIONS. WE ACTUALLY SPUN OUT ON ICE WHILE ONLY DRIVING 30MPH, CLIPPING A ROAD SIGN. WE'RE LUCKY THE DAMAGE/INJUR...

Dec 26, 2008 Suspension 18,000 mi

REAR TRACKING BEGINS OSCILLATING DANGEROUSLY IN WINTER DRIVING CONDITIONS. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. GOING 30 MPH AND BEING PASSED BY EVERY CAR ON THE ROAD WHILE I AM FIGHTING TO KEEP FROM CRASHING. REAR WHEELS SEEM TO TRANSFER TRACTION TO TIRES THAT ARE SLIPPING, OSCILLATING BACK AND FORTH, CAUSING R...

Dec 26, 2008 Suspension 18,000 mi

REAR TRACKING BEGINS OSCILLATING DANGEROUSLY IN WINTER DRIVING CONDITIONS. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. GOING 30 MPH AND BEING PASSED BY EVERY CAR ON THE ROAD WHILE I AM FIGHTING TO KEEP FROM CRASHING. REAR WHEELS SEEM TO TRANSFER TRACTION TO TIRES THAT ARE SLIPPING, OSCILLATING BACK AND FORTH, CAUSING R...

Dec 15, 2008 Suspension

'06 SUBARU OUTBACK(AUTO) SEEMS TO HAVE HANDLING ISSUES CAUSED BY AWD SYSTEM. SOME HAVE DESCRIBED IT AS "GHOSTWALKING", WHERE THE REAR END OF THE CAR SHIFTS SIDE TO SIDE WHEN THE AWD KICKS IN. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS PROBLEM. HAVE REPLACED TIRES AND CHECKED ALIGNMENT, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *TR

Dec 15, 2008 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

'06 SUBARU OUTBACK(AUTO) SEEMS TO HAVE HANDLING ISSUES CAUSED BY AWD SYSTEM. SOME HAVE DESCRIBED IT AS "GHOSTWALKING", WHERE THE REAR END OF THE CAR SHIFTS SIDE TO SIDE WHEN THE AWD KICKS IN. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS PROBLEM. HAVE REPLACED TIRES AND CHECKED ALIGNMENT, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *TR

Dec 15, 2008 Suspension

'06 SUBARU OUTBACK(AUTO) SEEMS TO HAVE HANDLING ISSUES CAUSED BY AWD SYSTEM. SOME HAVE DESCRIBED IT AS "GHOSTWALKING", WHERE THE REAR END OF THE CAR SHIFTS SIDE TO SIDE WHEN THE AWD KICKS IN. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS PROBLEM. HAVE REPLACED TIRES AND CHECKED ALIGNMENT, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *TR

Dec 15, 2008 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

'06 SUBARU OUTBACK(AUTO) SEEMS TO HAVE HANDLING ISSUES CAUSED BY AWD SYSTEM. SOME HAVE DESCRIBED IT AS "GHOSTWALKING", WHERE THE REAR END OF THE CAR SHIFTS SIDE TO SIDE WHEN THE AWD KICKS IN. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS PROBLEM. HAVE REPLACED TIRES AND CHECKED ALIGNMENT, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *TR

Aug 20, 2008 Unknown Or Other 43,000 mi

OUR 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK WAS TAKEN ON AN EXTENDED TRIP IN THE SUMMER OF 2006 WHERE THE ALIGNMENT WENT SO FAR OUT OF TRUE THAT THE TIRES ALMOST BLUE (PROBLEM CORRECTED ENROUTE). A 2ND EXTENDED TRIP WAS TAKEN A FEW WEEKS AGO WHERE THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED, EVEN THOUGH THE DEALERS SERVICE DEPARTMENT O...

Aug 20, 2008 Unknown Or Other 43,000 mi

OUR 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK WAS TAKEN ON AN EXTENDED TRIP IN THE SUMMER OF 2006 WHERE THE ALIGNMENT WENT SO FAR OUT OF TRUE THAT THE TIRES ALMOST BLUE (PROBLEM CORRECTED ENROUTE). A 2ND EXTENDED TRIP WAS TAKEN A FEW WEEKS AGO WHERE THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED, EVEN THOUGH THE DEALERS SERVICE DEPARTMENT O...

Apr 23, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15,850 mi

I HAVE A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5I WAGON WITH LESS THAN 16,000 MILES. THE BRAKES GRIND AND SEEM LIKE THEY MAY NOT CATCH. IN FACT, A YEAR AGO WE SLID THROUGH AN INTERSECTION ON OUR WAY TO HAVE OUR TAXES DONE WHEN THEY DID NOT HOLD. THE DEALER SAID IT WAS DUE TO RUST AND THAT SUBARU DOES NOT COVER R...

Apr 23, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15,850 mi

I HAVE A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5I WAGON WITH LESS THAN 16,000 MILES. THE BRAKES GRIND AND SEEM LIKE THEY MAY NOT CATCH. IN FACT, A YEAR AGO WE SLID THROUGH AN INTERSECTION ON OUR WAY TO HAVE OUR TAXES DONE WHEN THEY DID NOT HOLD. THE DEALER SAID IT WAS DUE TO RUST AND THAT SUBARU DOES NOT COVER R...

Apr 23, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15,850 mi

I HAVE A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5I WAGON WITH LESS THAN 16,000 MILES. THE BRAKES GRIND AND SEEM LIKE THEY MAY NOT CATCH. IN FACT, A YEAR AGO WE SLID THROUGH AN INTERSECTION ON OUR WAY TO HAVE OUR TAXES DONE WHEN THEY DID NOT HOLD. THE DEALER SAID IT WAS DUE TO RUST AND THAT SUBARU DOES NOT COVER R...

Apr 23, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15,850 mi

I HAVE A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5I WAGON WITH LESS THAN 16,000 MILES. THE BRAKES GRIND AND SEEM LIKE THEY MAY NOT CATCH. IN FACT, A YEAR AGO WE SLID THROUGH AN INTERSECTION ON OUR WAY TO HAVE OUR TAXES DONE WHEN THEY DID NOT HOLD. THE DEALER SAID IT WAS DUE TO RUST AND THAT SUBARU DOES NOT COVER R...

Mar 17, 2008 Power Train 49,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING OUR SUBARU 2006 2.5I OUTBACK WAGON (4-SPEED AUTO W/SPORT SHIFT) IN WINTER ROAD CONDITIONS, WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE INSTANCES WHERE THE REAR OF THE CAR BEGINS TO FLOAT OR DO MINI-FISHTAILS. IT FEELS LIKE THE REAR WHEELS ARE ALTERNATELY PUSHING THE CAR BACK AND FORTH OR LIKE THERE ARE WIND...

Mar 17, 2008 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 49,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING OUR SUBARU 2006 2.5I OUTBACK WAGON (4-SPEED AUTO W/SPORT SHIFT) IN WINTER ROAD CONDITIONS, WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE INSTANCES WHERE THE REAR OF THE CAR BEGINS TO FLOAT OR DO MINI-FISHTAILS. IT FEELS LIKE THE REAR WHEELS ARE ALTERNATELY PUSHING THE CAR BACK AND FORTH OR LIKE THERE ARE WIND...

Mar 17, 2008 Power Train 49,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING OUR SUBARU 2006 2.5I OUTBACK WAGON (4-SPEED AUTO W/SPORT SHIFT) IN WINTER ROAD CONDITIONS, WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE INSTANCES WHERE THE REAR OF THE CAR BEGINS TO FLOAT OR DO MINI-FISHTAILS. IT FEELS LIKE THE REAR WHEELS ARE ALTERNATELY PUSHING THE CAR BACK AND FORTH OR LIKE THERE ARE WIND...

Mar 17, 2008 Power Train 49,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING OUR SUBARU 2006 2.5I OUTBACK WAGON (4-SPEED AUTO W/SPORT SHIFT) IN WINTER ROAD CONDITIONS, WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE INSTANCES WHERE THE REAR OF THE CAR BEGINS TO FLOAT OR DO MINI-FISHTAILS. IT FEELS LIKE THE REAR WHEELS ARE ALTERNATELY PUSHING THE CAR BACK AND FORTH OR LIKE THERE ARE WIND...

Mar 17, 2008 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 49,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING OUR SUBARU 2006 2.5I OUTBACK WAGON (4-SPEED AUTO W/SPORT SHIFT) IN WINTER ROAD CONDITIONS, WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE INSTANCES WHERE THE REAR OF THE CAR BEGINS TO FLOAT OR DO MINI-FISHTAILS. IT FEELS LIKE THE REAR WHEELS ARE ALTERNATELY PUSHING THE CAR BACK AND FORTH OR LIKE THERE ARE WIND...

Mar 17, 2008 Power Train 49,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING OUR SUBARU 2006 2.5I OUTBACK WAGON (4-SPEED AUTO W/SPORT SHIFT) IN WINTER ROAD CONDITIONS, WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE INSTANCES WHERE THE REAR OF THE CAR BEGINS TO FLOAT OR DO MINI-FISHTAILS. IT FEELS LIKE THE REAR WHEELS ARE ALTERNATELY PUSHING THE CAR BACK AND FORTH OR LIKE THERE ARE WIND...

Mar 14, 2008 Suspension 23,000 mi

2006 SUBARU OUTBACK WAGON 2.5I REAR-SWAY SIDE-STEPPING AND WHAT I HAVE SEEN DESCRIBED AS "GHOST-WALKING" ON ICY CONDITIONS. THE AWD SYSTEM ON THE CAR SEEMS TO CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO SHIFT SIDE-TO-SIDE MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. *TR

Mar 14, 2008 Suspension 23,000 mi

2006 SUBARU OUTBACK WAGON 2.5I REAR-SWAY SIDE-STEPPING AND WHAT I HAVE SEEN DESCRIBED AS "GHOST-WALKING" ON ICY CONDITIONS. THE AWD SYSTEM ON THE CAR SEEMS TO CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO SHIFT SIDE-TO-SIDE MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. *TR

Mar 11, 2008 Suspension 22,800 mi

WHEN DRIVING MY 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5I AT FREEWAY SPEEDS FOR 30 OR MORE MINUTES, THE REAR SHOCKS LOSE THEIR DAMPENING ABILITY DUE TO OVERHEATING, AND CAUSE THE VEHICLE'S REAR TO BOUNCE UP AND DOWN UNCONTROLLED. OVER EVEN THE SLIGHTEST DIPS IN THE ROAD, THE REAREND WILL COMPRESS CAUSING THE VEHICLE...

Mar 11, 2008 Suspension 22,800 mi

WHEN DRIVING MY 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5I AT FREEWAY SPEEDS FOR 30 OR MORE MINUTES, THE REAR SHOCKS LOSE THEIR DAMPENING ABILITY DUE TO OVERHEATING, AND CAUSE THE VEHICLE'S REAR TO BOUNCE UP AND DOWN UNCONTROLLED. OVER EVEN THE SLIGHTEST DIPS IN THE ROAD, THE REAREND WILL COMPRESS CAUSING THE VEHICLE...

Feb 22, 2008 Power Train

2006 SUBARU OUTBACK WAGON, FRONT LEFT (DRIVERS SIDE) WHEEL SQUEALS AT LOW SPEEDS. SOUND IS INTERMITTENT, BUT ALWAYS PRESENT AT START OF USAGE. TAKEN IN NUMEROUS TIMES FOR DIAGNOSIS. EVERYTHING CHECKS OUT OK, BUT NOISE IS STILL PRESENT. POSSIBLE WHEEL BEARING ISSUE? *TR

Feb 22, 2008 Suspension

2006 SUBARU OUTBACK WAGON, FRONT LEFT (DRIVERS SIDE) WHEEL SQUEALS AT LOW SPEEDS. SOUND IS INTERMITTENT, BUT ALWAYS PRESENT AT START OF USAGE. TAKEN IN NUMEROUS TIMES FOR DIAGNOSIS. EVERYTHING CHECKS OUT OK, BUT NOISE IS STILL PRESENT. POSSIBLE WHEEL BEARING ISSUE? *TR

Feb 22, 2008 Power Train

2006 SUBARU OUTBACK WAGON, FRONT LEFT (DRIVERS SIDE) WHEEL SQUEALS AT LOW SPEEDS. SOUND IS INTERMITTENT, BUT ALWAYS PRESENT AT START OF USAGE. TAKEN IN NUMEROUS TIMES FOR DIAGNOSIS. EVERYTHING CHECKS OUT OK, BUT NOISE IS STILL PRESENT. POSSIBLE WHEEL BEARING ISSUE? *TR

Feb 22, 2008 Suspension

2006 SUBARU OUTBACK WAGON, FRONT LEFT (DRIVERS SIDE) WHEEL SQUEALS AT LOW SPEEDS. SOUND IS INTERMITTENT, BUT ALWAYS PRESENT AT START OF USAGE. TAKEN IN NUMEROUS TIMES FOR DIAGNOSIS. EVERYTHING CHECKS OUT OK, BUT NOISE IS STILL PRESENT. POSSIBLE WHEEL BEARING ISSUE? *TR

Oct 13, 2007 Suspension 11,205 mi

2006 SUBARU OUTBACK 17,500+MI. 14 MOS. OLD REAR STRUTS [20365AG13A] HAVE FAILED [LEAKED] VEHICLE IS NO LONGER SAFE TO OPERATE DEALER & MFGR. HAVE NOT IDENTIFIED PROBLEM REQUEST FOR FAULTY PARTS DENIED FOR WARRANTY REASONS. *JB

Oct 13, 2007 Suspension 11,205 mi

2006 SUBARU OUTBACK 17,500+MI. 14 MOS. OLD REAR STRUTS [20365AG13A] HAVE FAILED [LEAKED] VEHICLE IS NO LONGER SAFE TO OPERATE DEALER & MFGR. HAVE NOT IDENTIFIED PROBLEM REQUEST FOR FAULTY PARTS DENIED FOR WARRANTY REASONS. *JB

Aug 10, 2007 Seats Crash 26,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. SHE STATED THAT HER VEHICLE WAS REAR-ENDED, WHICH CAUSED HER TO CRASH INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 26,000. UPDATED 02-01-08 *BF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS BOTH WENT ALL THE WA...

Aug 10, 2007 Air Bags Crash 26,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. SHE STATED THAT HER VEHICLE WAS REAR-ENDED, WHICH CAUSED HER TO CRASH INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 26,000. UPDATED 02-01-08 *BF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS BOTH WENT ALL THE WA...

Aug 10, 2007 Seats Crash 26,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. SHE STATED THAT HER VEHICLE WAS REAR-ENDED, WHICH CAUSED HER TO CRASH INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 26,000. UPDATED 02-01-08 *BF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS BOTH WENT ALL THE WA...

Aug 10, 2007 Air Bags Crash 26,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. SHE STATED THAT HER VEHICLE WAS REAR-ENDED, WHICH CAUSED HER TO CRASH INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 26,000. UPDATED 02-01-08 *BF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS BOTH WENT ALL THE WA...

Jul 20, 2007 Tires 36,000 mi

2006 SUBARU OUTBACK GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT:26450 DATE OF PURCHASE:05/18/2007 ODOMETER AT PURCHASE:32743 DEALER:WALSER SUBARU INC. ADDRESS:14900 BUCK HILL ROAD BURNSVILLE, 55306 DEALER LICENSE:DT36027 ON 07/02/2007 FOUND OUTER EDGE OF REAR TIRES WERE SEVERELY WORN, STEEL BELTS VISIBLE. CALLED D...

Jul 20, 2007 Tires 36,000 mi

2006 SUBARU OUTBACK GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT:26450 DATE OF PURCHASE:05/18/2007 ODOMETER AT PURCHASE:32743 DEALER:WALSER SUBARU INC. ADDRESS:14900 BUCK HILL ROAD BURNSVILLE, 55306 DEALER LICENSE:DT36027 ON 07/02/2007 FOUND OUTER EDGE OF REAR TIRES WERE SEVERELY WORN, STEEL BELTS VISIBLE. CALLED D...

Apr 16, 2007 Electrical System

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO SEE THE DASHBOARD INDICATORS BECAUSE THEY DID NOT ILLUMINATE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT IT WAS A DESIGN FLAW, AND THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD BE DONE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 2,600. *AK

Apr 16, 2007 Electrical System

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO SEE THE DASHBOARD INDICATORS BECAUSE THEY DID NOT ILLUMINATE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT IT WAS A DESIGN FLAW, AND THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD BE DONE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 2,600. *AK

Feb 8, 2007 Tires

WE PURCHASED A NEW 2006 SUBARU WITH BRIGSTONE TIRES. WE DRIVE IN WET AND SNOWY CONDITIONS REGULARLY. ON OUR FIRST DRIVE TO CO FROM WI, WE NOTICED POOR WET WEATHER HANDLING. ON OUR NEXT TRIP TO CO FROM WI, WE EXPERIENCED HORRIBLE TRACTION ON SNOW AND ICE COVERED ROADS. WE HAVE HAD THE TIRES ROTATE...

Feb 8, 2007 Tires

WE PURCHASED A NEW 2006 SUBARU WITH BRIGSTONE TIRES. WE DRIVE IN WET AND SNOWY CONDITIONS REGULARLY. ON OUR FIRST DRIVE TO CO FROM WI, WE NOTICED POOR WET WEATHER HANDLING. ON OUR NEXT TRIP TO CO FROM WI, WE EXPERIENCED HORRIBLE TRACTION ON SNOW AND ICE COVERED ROADS. WE HAVE HAD THE TIRES ROTATE...

Dec 7, 2006 Visibility

MY NEW 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK WILL NOT FULLY DEFROST THE FRONT WINDSHIELD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. MY DEALER TOLD ME THERE HAVE BEEN COMPLAINTS IN THE PAST, BUT THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT! I FEEL IT IS A REAL SAFETY HAZARD WHILE DRIVING. *JB

Dec 7, 2006 Visibility

MY NEW 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK WILL NOT FULLY DEFROST THE FRONT WINDSHIELD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. MY DEALER TOLD ME THERE HAVE BEEN COMPLAINTS IN THE PAST, BUT THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT! I FEEL IT IS A REAL SAFETY HAZARD WHILE DRIVING. *JB

Sep 27, 2006 Tires

TIRES ARE FALLING APART. AT LESS THAN 10,000 MILES SUBARU ADVISED US TO REPLACE THEM. THEY ARE BRIDGESTONE POTENZA RE92A 225 55R 17. *JB

Sep 27, 2006 Tires

TIRES ARE FALLING APART. AT LESS THAN 10,000 MILES SUBARU ADVISED US TO REPLACE THEM. THEY ARE BRIDGESTONE POTENZA RE92A 225 55R 17. *JB

Aug 29, 2006 Tires 4,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH. THE TIRE BLEW OUT WHICH CAUSED A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. THE VEHICLE SWERVED IN AND OUT OF THE TWO LANES, MADE A U-TURN, AND STOPPED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO...

Aug 29, 2006 Tires 4,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH. THE TIRE BLEW OUT WHICH CAUSED A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. THE VEHICLE SWERVED IN AND OUT OF THE TWO LANES, MADE A U-TURN, AND STOPPED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO...

Jul 6, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 868 mi

AS I PULLED INTO MY PARKING SPACE AT WORK, I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE BUT THE CAR DID NOT RESPOND. CAR STOPPED ONLY AFTER JUMPING CURB AND PLOWING INTO BRICK WALL OF MY BUILDING. *NM

Jul 6, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 868 mi

AS I PULLED INTO MY PARKING SPACE AT WORK, I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE BUT THE CAR DID NOT RESPOND. CAR STOPPED ONLY AFTER JUMPING CURB AND PLOWING INTO BRICK WALL OF MY BUILDING. *NM

Jul 5, 2006 Exterior Lighting

THIS IS NOT SOMETHING SPECIFIC TO JUST MY CAR BUT IS WHAT I CONSIDER A FAULT FOR THE WHOLE CAR MODEL. MY COMPLAINT IS THAT THE HEADLIGHT IS HARD-WIRED ON. THAT'S OK, BUT POSES A PROBLEM AT NIGHT AS ONE CAN SEE THAT THE HEADLIGHT IS ON, NOT REALIZING THAT THE TAILLIGHTS ARE NOT ON. YOU START THE CAR ...

Jul 5, 2006 Exterior Lighting

THIS IS NOT SOMETHING SPECIFIC TO JUST MY CAR BUT IS WHAT I CONSIDER A FAULT FOR THE WHOLE CAR MODEL. MY COMPLAINT IS THAT THE HEADLIGHT IS HARD-WIRED ON. THAT'S OK, BUT POSES A PROBLEM AT NIGHT AS ONE CAN SEE THAT THE HEADLIGHT IS ON, NOT REALIZING THAT THE TAILLIGHTS ARE NOT ON. YOU START THE CAR ...

Jun 26, 2006 Seat Belts

THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLE IS TOO LOW FOR RELEASE. MY WIFE HAS A VERY DIFFICULT TIME RELEASING THE SEAT BELT FROM THE BUCKLE. IF WE WERE IN AN ACCIDENT I FEAR THAT SHE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE CAR. THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAY THAT THEY CAN DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. AL...

Jun 26, 2006 Seat Belts

THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLE IS TOO LOW FOR RELEASE. MY WIFE HAS A VERY DIFFICULT TIME RELEASING THE SEAT BELT FROM THE BUCKLE. IF WE WERE IN AN ACCIDENT I FEAR THAT SHE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE CAR. THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAY THAT THEY CAN DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. AL...

Jan 23, 2006 Seats 1 mi

2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. HI, PROBLEM (1) HEAD REST IS SO BIG THAT BETWEEN THE SEAT BELT STRAP AND THE HEAD REST THERE IS NO VIEW TO SEE VEHICLES ABOUT TO PASS IN THE LEFT HAND LANE. CAN RESULT IN SIDE SWIPING WHEN CHANGING LANES. ALL THE SAFETY FEATURES IN THE WORLD WON'T HELP IF THE END RESULT OF T...

Jan 23, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 1 mi

2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. HI, PROBLEM (1) HEAD REST IS SO BIG THAT BETWEEN THE SEAT BELT STRAP AND THE HEAD REST THERE IS NO VIEW TO SEE VEHICLES ABOUT TO PASS IN THE LEFT HAND LANE. CAN RESULT IN SIDE SWIPING WHEN CHANGING LANES. ALL THE SAFETY FEATURES IN THE WORLD WON'T HELP IF THE END RESULT OF T...

Jan 23, 2006 Seats 1 mi

2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. HI, PROBLEM (1) HEAD REST IS SO BIG THAT BETWEEN THE SEAT BELT STRAP AND THE HEAD REST THERE IS NO VIEW TO SEE VEHICLES ABOUT TO PASS IN THE LEFT HAND LANE. CAN RESULT IN SIDE SWIPING WHEN CHANGING LANES. ALL THE SAFETY FEATURES IN THE WORLD WON'T HELP IF THE END RESULT OF T...

Jan 23, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 1 mi

2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. HI, PROBLEM (1) HEAD REST IS SO BIG THAT BETWEEN THE SEAT BELT STRAP AND THE HEAD REST THERE IS NO VIEW TO SEE VEHICLES ABOUT TO PASS IN THE LEFT HAND LANE. CAN RESULT IN SIDE SWIPING WHEN CHANGING LANES. ALL THE SAFETY FEATURES IN THE WORLD WON'T HELP IF THE END RESULT OF T...

Oct 19, 2005 Exterior Lighting

DT: 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATES THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT FOCUSED PROPERLY. HE STATES IT IS LIKE DRIVING IN A TUNNEL. SUBARU STATES THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE AND THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. *AK

Oct 19, 2005 Exterior Lighting

DT: 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATES THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT FOCUSED PROPERLY. HE STATES IT IS LIKE DRIVING IN A TUNNEL. SUBARU STATES THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE AND THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. *AK