Back Over Prevention Related Problems of the 2017 Subaru Outback

Table 1 shows two common back over prevention related problems of the 2017 Subaru Outback.

Table 1. Back Over Prevention related problems of Subaru Outback

Problem Category Number of Problems
Rearview System Braking problems
1
Warnings problems
1

Rearview System Braking problem #1

The rear hatch after use it appears to be closed. It does not indicate it is not latched or closed and drains the battery and the car does not start. The back up indicator did not alert me that there was a car coming across behind me.

Warnings problem #2

While attempting to park in a parking spot with a concrete parking lot stop the car experience an unintended acceleration and did not engage the safety braking system causing the car to jump over the concrete parking lot stops and hit a light lost and concrete supporting barrier behind the concrete parking lot stop. There were no warnings and this caused injury to the driver and passenger. A police report is being issued as well as contact with the car manufacturer. This is the second time this unintended accelerated occurred however this is the first incident where damage to the car and injury occurred,.


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