Four problems related to car accelerates on its own have been reported for the 1999 Subaru Legacy. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 1999 Subaru Legacy based on all problems reported for the 1999 Legacy.
Started noticing a problem when coming down a long, steep hill with extensive shuddering when braking. When I got into town, there was a even more shuddering when coming to a stop at a red light. I had to pull on the parking brake to stop the car. When we started up again, it pulled very hard so we pulled over and when I put the car into neutral, the engine raced up above 4,000 rpm. I shut the engine off, but when it was started again, it raced again. I eased it safely home a short distance away with the uncontrolled acceleration problem continuing.
I have a 1999 Subaru Legacy. On 2 separate occasions I experience sudden acceleration. Once driving on expressway. Lasted a few seconds. 2nd instance stopped at stop sign, foot on brake, car accelerated. Foot was on brake & then put gear in neutral. I called dealership & was told that this happened because heater/ac was on dual m (feet & chest) & this was normal. I have had car checked & there is nothing wrong with it. So they say. Based on service mgrs response, others have complained about the acceleration. Given the events with Toyota --there should be further investigation.
Consumer shifted from park to drive while applying foot on the brake when the vehicle suddenly accelerated, lurching forward about 3 feet which could have resulted in property damage.
Car suddenly accelerated and would not stop upon applying the brakes.
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