Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 1997 Subaru Legacy

Table 1 shows four common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1997 Subaru Legacy. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the car accelerates on its own (two problems).

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Subaru Legacy


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 1997 Subaru Legacy

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

While attempting to make a left-hand turn, I pushed the gas pedal to the floor, and the car started moving in front of oncoming traffic before completely losing power. I pushed the accelerator to the floor again, and got the same result, almost causing a crash.   Read details...

The Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

1997 Subaru Legacy outback with sudden acceleration problems. Consumer states that the vehicle made a loud noise and the brake pedal went to the floor and vehicle surged without warning and hit the vehicle in front of the consumer. The consumer stated both vehicles had minimal damage.   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

When cruise control is set at 65 mph, going up an incline and making a turn vehicle suddenly accelerated, lost control of vehicle and hit a wall. Driver injured. Vehicle totaled   Read details...


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