Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 12/15/2008 | 186000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1996 subaru outback. when the contact placed her vehicle into reverse and then drive, it sped off on its own and did not respond when the brake and accelerator pedals were depressed. the contact did not have control over the steering as well. she attempted to steer the vehicle into tall grass; however, approximately 25 feet later, the vehicle suddenly began to respond and she was able to take control. she called several dealers, but they claimed to never have heard of the failure. the vehicle has not been repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. the current mileage was approximately 196,000 and failure mileage was approximately 186,000. | |||
| 08/30/1999 | 2 | ||
| Vehicle experiencing bucking on two occasions when the foot is taken of the accelerator / when making a turn due to solenoid failure. repairs were done. problem still exist. *yc | |||
| 4 | 02/06/1996 | ||
| Cruise control failed tried to have it repaired but still does not work. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | |||
| 07/20/1997 | 1 | 03/21/1996 | |
| Driving 58mph w/traffic speed, w/cruise control on; vehicle in front slowing down; tapped brakes, but cruise control failed to disengage; shifted lever fail to disengage cruise control. was not able to stop until swerved to miss another vehicle, and hit side of mountain; air bags deployed. occupants not seriously injured. treatment at emergency room. vehicle totaled. *ak | |||