Table 1 shows two common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1997 Subaru Impreza.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems |
Vehicles idle will not go down, it revs from 1500 to 2000 rpms. When it should be at 800. Consumer has contacted dealer and they are not aware of problem. Consumer stated when going down hills, the speed continues to increase, in a normal situation speeding down hill 50 mph using engine as brake, speeds exceed 70 mph in 5th and 4th gear, consumer stated vehicle had to be put into neutral to slow down, consumer stated he contacted dealer but stated that there is no problem, consumer stated he has ran across other complaints like his with onboard computer computers.
Had started vehicle and it lurched forward. Hit garage wall & went through it. Had foot on brakes & vehicle failed to stop. Took to mechanic to check. Was informed hard to locate problem due to wiring & computer problems.