Problems with vehicle surging forward when driving at low speeds or when parking. *mr
2001 Subaru Outback acceleration complaints
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Car has significant hesitation during periods of acceleration, usually around 2500-3500 RPM. Potentially dangerous in many driving situations. Have reported to dealer multiple times. Response is always "cannot reproduce - computer shows operating as designed". Car also has spontaneous acceleration at low speed, such as first taking foot off brake.
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.
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.
On six occasions while driving, the driver's foot slipped from the brake pedal to accelerator pedal unexpectedly. The consumer believed there was a design problem due to insufficient space between the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal. The brake pedal and accelerator pedal are too close. *ak on two other occasions, while moving slowly ahead, the vehicle had gone out of control. Scc
While on line behind another vehicle consumer put foot on brake pedal and accelerator at same time. Consumer accelerated into rear of someone's car. Consumer felt there was a manufacturer's defect in these pedals.*ak the consumer states that brake pedal and accelerator are poorly located due to design flaw.
Engine accelerates spontaneously at slow speed entering garage with foot off the gas pedal while braking to keep speed low.
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