Tl* the contact owns a 2002 subaru outback. While attempting to shift into park, the vehicle abnormally accelerated without warning, causing the contact to crash into a nearby fence. The contact was not injured. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for further testing to determine the cause of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 71,000. Updated 07/19/2010. *lj updated 07/26/10
2002 Subaru Outback: sudden unintended acceleration
5 of the 143 complaints about the 2002 Subaru Outback describe sudden unintended acceleration.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- 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
Idling at stop with foot firmly on brake pedal. Sudden surge with audible and tachometer increase in RPM. Car jumped forward slightly. A few prior minor RPM surges with foot on brake. Thanks to the recent news re toyota. I knew to shove the transmission into park and turned off the ignition.
Just started car and pulled up to stop light and hit break pedal. All of a sudden there was a sudden acceleration and the car started forward and I had to lean on the break very hard to stop. This occurred 2 times both after starting the car after at least a 1 hour off time. I thought at first it was my foot on both pedals but the second time I stopped the car with my left foot and was nowhere near the accelerator. I contacted subaru but they denied any problem. I put if off until I saw an article in st louis post dispatch to letters to tom and ray magliozzi the car guys and the letter was from another subaru outback owner with the same problem.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration. Owner was pulling into a school parking lot when suddenly the vehicle began to accelerate. The engine revved, and the driver had both feet on the brake while the vehicle continued to accelerate. Driver put the vehicle in neutral, and allowed the vehicle to coast before it shut down.
The vehicle experienced sudden acceleration.
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 2002 Subaru Outback sudden acceleration
Is sudden unintended acceleration a common problem on the 2002 Subaru Outback?
5 of 143 owner complaints about the 2002 Subaru Outback (3%) mention sudden unintended acceleration. The model year with the most reports is 2015.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2002 Subaru Outback?
There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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