general problems of the 2001 Subaru Outback

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

1 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 03/31/2005

The odomoter was not reading correctly. On 2 separate occasions the contact tested the odometer and the results were not correct. The contact believed that if the odometer was not reading correctly then the speedometer was not reading correctly.

2 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 02/15/2002

The vehicle began accelerating on its own while descending a 1. 5 mile grade. The problem reoccurred several times, but the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. The consumer believes the vehicle is defective.

3 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Car attempts to accelerate when applying brakes to come to a stop. Engine roars and it is difficult to stop car. Problem happens intermittently and usually when the car is going 5 miles per hour or less. Brake pedal goes all the way down when attempting to stop car.


Other Vehicle Speed Control related problems of the 2001 Subaru Outback



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