Table 1 shows five common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2004 Subaru Outback. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (eleven problems). The second most common problem is related to the car accelerates on its own (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems | |
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Speed Control Cable problems | |
| Accelerator Stuck problems |
The car will be operating properly at speed on local roads (30mph or so) when, without warning, the engine will go to a fast idle and the gas peddle loses all effectiveness. Stopping the car and restarting it has fixed the problem the three times it has happened. Read details...
Unintended acceleration. Not driver error, not stuck floormat. Vehicle started accelerating above 7 on the tachometer. Pushed in clutch of course. Stopped with clutch in and vehicle just kept revving higher. Shut off car and restarted later. Terrifying. Read details...
The cruise control on my 2004 Subaru Outback will disconnect on its own at random after being set. It has done this since shortly after I bought it new, and I have reported this numerous times during the warranty period to Subaru dealerships, who have attempted to replicate and/or repair it, all to Read details...