Accelerator Pedal problems of the 2001 Subaru Outback

Three problems related to accelerator pedal have been reported for the 2001 Subaru Outback. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 09/09/2003

My 2001 Subaru Outback suddenly accelerates, on its own, while my foot is lightly on the brake. This happens mostly in parking lots/pulling into parking spaces.

2 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2003

Problems with vehicle surging forward when driving at low speeds or when parking.

3 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 04/29/2001

While on line behind another vehicle consumer put foot on brake pedal and accelerator at same time. Consumer accelerated into rear of someone's car. Consumer felt there was a manufacturer's defect in these pedals. The consumer states that brake pedal and accelerator are poorly located due to design flaw.

Other Vehicle Speed Control related problems of the 2001 Subaru Outback

Car Accelerates On Its Own problems	5
Cruise Control problems	3
Vehicle Speed Control problems	3
Accelerator Pedal problems	3
Speed Control Cable problems	1
Speed Control Springs problems	1
Speed Control Linkage problems	1

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