Car Accelerates On Its Own Problems of Mitsubishi Outlander

The contact owns a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander sport. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate, loss motive power, and stalled without warning. On another occasion, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated with the transmission warning light illuminated intermittently. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was referred to the NHTSA for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

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The contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander. While driving 25 mph, the gears would shift abnormally without driver intent and they would often cause the vehicle to decrease in speed without depressing the brake pedal. The dealer could not duplicate the failure and advised the contact to bring the vehicle back if the failure recurred. On a separate occasion, while approaching a traffic light at speeds of 25 mph, she depressed the brakes and the vehicle rapidly accelerated. She turned the steering wheel in order to prevent driving through an intersection; however, she crashed into a light pole. She attempted to drive in reverse and the vehicle accelerated a second time. The contact shifted the vehicle into park in order to stop the unwanted acceleration. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who advised the contact to have her insurance company complete an investigation. The manufacturer was contacted and agreed to proceed with an investigation as well. The failure and current mileages were 3,000.

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