Tl* the contact owns a 2001 subaru outback. While parking, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a fence. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.
2001 Subaru Outback: sudden unintended acceleration
8 of the 171 complaints about the 2001 Subaru Outback describe sudden unintended acceleration.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 40,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Sudden unintended acceleration by model year
What owners say
I was traveling a mcdonald's drive-in with vehicles close to bumper to bumper with my foot securely on the brake. My 2001 subaru outback suddenly accelerated wildly and, before I could shift into neutral and press harder on the brakes, careened into the car directly ahead. My auto actually pushed the auto ahead some 5-6 ft. Before I could get it under control.I reported the accident to the police and insurance co.it cost me a $500 deductibleto have my vehicle repaired. I brought my auto to a subaru dealer for review. They claim to have found nothing awry. I have experienced similar instances of unintended acceleration on 4-5 occasions. Driving this auto is now quite frightening.
Dt: unintended acceleration and braking, when depressing the gas pedal it takes right off, can take foot off the gas pedal and it still surges forward. It is hard to slow down the vehicle when hitting brakes. This problem got so bad that it wouldn't let consumer make a turn. Had to keep going forward inside. Railroads tracks were there and hit the mound. Had to replace brake pads and rotors. It was 1000.00 miles when it was done last june.
My 2001 subaru outback suddenly accelerates, on its own, while my foot is lightly on the brake. This happens mostly in parking lots/pulling into parking spaces.
We have a 2001 subaru outback with the h6 engine. When going very slowly, such as parking in the garage, the engine will suddenly surge. You must keep one foot on the brake to prevent a sudden unintended acceleration. I have been told by the dealer that this is just the way it is with the computer control and the h6 engine. I have not had an accident , but it is a potential hazard. A sudden lurch could damage another vehicle in a parking lot or a person in front of the car. I have lived with it, but someone wrote to click and clack complaining about the same problem. So, I decided to contact your agency to also voice my concerns. Thank you.
Consumer was on a slight incline and foot was placed on the brakes and vehicle suddenly accelerated. The brake pedal went to the floor, and consumer's vehicle rear ended the vehicle in front. Upon impact, both air bags failed to deploy. No injuries to report. Vehicle was towed to the dealer. However, mechanic informed consumer that the problem could not be duplicated.
While driving the vehicle at any speed and applied the brakes, the vehicle can experience extended stopping distance, vehicle suffered sudden acceleration. Dealer has inspected the vehicle and could not duplicate or correct the problem. Please provide further information. Ts
Vehicle suddenly accelerates while descending steep hill in 1st gear using engine as brake
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Vehicle speed control: cables
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger sedans, wagons, and sport utility vehicles, the cruise control cable could come out of its track on the cruise control lever and lodge on the control lever tab when the accelerator pedal is released. If this condition occurs, the throttle will not return to the idle position and will remain in an open position.
- Risk
- If this occurs during vehicle operation, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a cruise control cable retaining clip to the cruise control lever tab on the throttle shaft in order to prevent the cruise control cable from coming out of its track. Owner notification began on april 12, 2004. Owners should contact subaru at 1‑800‑782‑2783.
Recall number 04V128000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2001 Subaru Outback sudden acceleration
Is sudden unintended acceleration a common problem on the 2001 Subaru Outback?
8 of 171 owner complaints about the 2001 Subaru Outback (5%) mention sudden unintended acceleration. The model year with the most reports is 2015.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Subaru Outback?
There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Subaru Outback
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