2006 Subaru Outback fuel system problems

Filed Sep 23, 2021 · Fuel system · 217,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2006 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle shut-off with the check engine and cruise control warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle went into limp mode as the contact steered the vehicle to the shoulder of the highway. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic where they diagnosed the vehicle with a defective throttle body. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired but remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 217,000.

Filed Mar 2, 2021 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 140,000 miles · UT

I experienced my gas pedal no longer working while driving, car was driving well, on a residential street going about 25 MPH, then there was suddenly no gas/acceleration, had to coast to a stop. The check engine light came on, cruise control light was flashing. About 2 hours later the car was running normal again. The diagnosis code given was p2138 throttle/pedal position sensor/switch d/e voltage correlation. It is very scary and unsafe to suddenly not have power while driving, will be driving on the outside lane until the problem is fixed to I can get out of traffic safely.

Filed Nov 26, 2020 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 156,000 miles · CT

At highway speed the vehicle suddenly lost power. The check engine light came on solid with the cruise control light blinking. The car did not respond to any inputs from the accelerator pedal and began to decelerate. Upon stopping and shifting into neutral the car held itself around 2800rpm with no accelerator input from the driver. After reading the check engine light code, the car gave a p2138 indicating a problem with the pedal position sensor.

Filed Jun 16, 2020 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 190,000 miles · UT

Gas pedal quits working leaving my daughter stranded, must be in the drive by wire electrical system, looking at forums, this is a common issue.

Filed Mar 2, 2020 · Airbags, Fuel system · 49,000 miles · OH

Subaru dealership refused to discuss safety issue recalls selling vehicle with open safety recalls and other safety issues that could have been easily remedied. The vehicle had been in for service and problems were not addressed. Dealership claims "sold as is" and buyer beware, after we had leased a new 2019 vehicle and purchased a like new used vehicle that had gone through their extensive multipoint inspections. Issues for air bags, fuel system leaking, potential fire and explosion, faulty seat latches as safety recall. Dealership has violated trust and exhibited no concern for anyone's safety. We can not trust this dealership for repair or service of our vehicles.

Filed Jan 30, 2020 · Fuel system · 166,000 miles · CT

While my 2006 subaru outback was at the dealer for the expanded takata recall, they notified me that they found a leak in my gas tank. I have found several people complaining about this online and can't imagine why this is not being addressed as a safety concern.

Filed Sep 9, 2019 · Fuel system · 153,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 subaru outback. While driving, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to bertera subaru (499 riverdale st, west springfield, ma 01089, (413) 734-4964) and a smoke test was completed. The contact was informed by the technician that a new fuel tank was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had previously taken the vehicle to the same dealer. At that times, a smoke test was completed and the fuel cap was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they would provide a small allowance towards the repair or towards a new or used vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 153,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Aug 30, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · 110,000 miles · NY

The cruise and check engine lights flash. Car looses power and stalls while driving.

Filed Jun 12, 2018 · Electrical, Fuel system · 95,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 subaru outback. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle drastically decelerated on its own. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (groove subaru, 5300 s broadway cir, englewood, co 80113) where it was diagnosed that the battery failed and needed replacement. The battery was replaced, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 95,000.

Filed Apr 23, 2018 · Fuel system · 89,364 miles · SC

While driving lost all power, got off road ,engine still run but would not move, finally,restarted and got home, checked codes,p2138 came up.this is a big safety concern,have read reports of this happening to others. What has subaru done to correct big safety problem!!! Has this become a recall.now scared to drive.