Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 2003 Subaru Legacy

Table 1 shows four common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2003 Subaru Legacy. The number one most common problem is related to the car accelerates on its own (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the cruise control (one problem).

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Subaru Legacy


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 2003 Subaru Legacy

The Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

For the second time (see my first report), my 2003 Subaru Legacy wagon suddenly accelerated while I was sitting at a stop light. I stood on the brake and put the transmission into neutral until the engine stopped revving.   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

2003 Subaru outback developed a problem where the vehicle would experience hesitation upon acceleration and the check engine light would illuminate. ** answer required*** the vehicle lunged while in motion without the gas pedal being applied, the consumer had difficulty with the automatic   Read details...

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

I have a 2003 Subaru Legacy sedan. When the vehicle is in "drive" and you are sitting at a traffic light or stop sign,for no apparent reason the rpm's increase by 200 to 330 rpm's and the vehicle lunges forward.   Read details...


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