Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 2004 Subaru Legacy

Table 1 shows four common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2004 Subaru Legacy. The number one most common problem is related to the cruise control (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the car accelerates on its own (one problem).

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Subaru Legacy


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 2004 Subaru Legacy

The Cruise Control problem

Sudden deceleration. Occurred at complete standstill, 25mph and 65mph, speed appears not to be a factor. Check engine light comes on and cruise control quits and cruise light blinks and engine defaults to 1500rpm, all happens simultaneously, ergo no warning. Complete loss of gas pedal control.   Read details...

The Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

The contact owns a 2004 Subaru Legacy. While driving at 2 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and went through the garage wall. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealership but it had not been inspected or repaired at the time of the complaint.   Read details...

The Accelerator Stuck problem

I was steering the car, just leaving the lot of a home improvement store. I made a right turn, drove the distance of, perhaps, a city block and moved into the left lane to make a left turn. I had to stop for a red light so I applied the brakes but the car did not want to stop.   Read details...


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