Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 1998 Subaru Outback

Table 1 shows four common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1998 Subaru Outback. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (nine problems). The second most common problem is related to the accelerator pedal (three problems).

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Subaru Outback


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 1998 Subaru Outback

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

On October 6, 2004, I was coasting into a parking space in my 1998 Subaru legacy Outback. My headlights were facing a curb, sidewalk, and cement brick building, and I touched the brakes to prevent bumping the curb.   Read details...

The Accelerator Pedal problem

While driving at 20mph took feet off gas pedal and vehicle acclerated to 40mph without gas being applied. Dealer contacted.   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

Consumer was traveling about 60mph on highway, vehicle in front slowed down, consumer applied brakes, and vehicle took off on its on. Vehicle was out of control, but avoided other cars. Without prior warning, flipped three times, and ended on driver's side . Dealership was aware of problem.   Read details...


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