| Issue ID | 1717783 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11388314 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 15/01/21 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On random occasions the accelerator pedal quits working, resulting in sudden deceleration with the engine speed not responding to the pedal position. I have to maneuver the vehicle off the roadway, turn off the ignition and wait. Upon restarting the car drives fine until the next failure. Occasionally it takes e few tries to reset. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 196000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BRIDGEPORT, OH |
| VIN pattern | 4S4BL84C454XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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