Table 1 shows six common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2003 Subaru Outback. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the car accelerates on its own (two problems).
Subaru Outback, 2003, 4-cylinder with 90,000 miles s/n: [xxx] significant acceleration from very slow speed; turning off the engine was the only method of stopping the car. Drove through garage wall; occurence over six months; about one-time per month. Read details...
Cpsc#i11c0409a. 2003 Subaru Outback. Consumer stated there was sudden acceleration. The consumer was able to bring the vehicle to a safe stop and had it towed to a repair garage. The mechanic found damage to the engine. Read details...
Accelerator on vehicle stuck on interstate highway. Tried to put vehicle into neutral however rpm's spun to 7000. Had to eventually turn car off in drive after riding approximately 2 miles with both feet on brake. Read details...