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.


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