Four problems related to cruise control have been reported for the 1997 Subaru Outback. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Cruise control did not disengage resulting in a roll-over accident totaling the vehicle.
When braking to a stop the engine does not downshift causing high idle. Mjs.
When cruise control is set vehicle accelerates over the set speed. Brakes have to be applied so cruise can be disengaged. Dealer cant duplicate problem.
Consumer has taken vehicle to dealers on four occasions due to erratic idling. When at stop sign the vehicle will begin to idle and creep forward with increased speed. Other times, whenever vehicle has been driven for approx. 1/2 an hour taking foot off the gas pedal, and the vehicle will drop to 40mph. Then begin speeding back up. Consumer has had this problem occurring since middle of September.
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Speed Control Linkage problems |