Accelerator Pedal problems of the 1998 Subaru Outback

Three problems related to accelerator pedal have been reported for the 1998 Subaru Outback. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 03/25/2002

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

2 Accelerator Pedal problem

When applying the abs brakes the pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Also after releasing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle surges forward. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.

3 Accelerator Pedal problem

Intermittently when accelerating at a low speed engine revved to 4 rmps and jerked into second gear. Dealership was unable to duplicate the problem, so no remedy was found.


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