Speed Control Linkage problems of the 1998 Subaru Legacy

Two problems related to speed control linkage have been reported for the 1998 Subaru Legacy. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Speed Control Linkage problem

Failure Date: 06/17/2000

This car accelerated suddenly and spontaneously while I was shifting from reverse to drive;the brakes had no effect in slowing the car down and I had to crash into a concrete post to stop the car and avoid hitting other cars and pedestrians. The car is totaled and I am lucky to have survived.

2 Speed Control Linkage problem

When pulling into a parking space with foot on brake vehicle will begin to race, and suddenly accelerate cause unknown. The problem reoccured 5 times in 3 months period.


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