| Issue ID | 1225904 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10779477 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 28/09/15 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was driving with my 10 month old in the car when it suddenly began to deccelerate. I pressed on the gas pedal and got no response. The check engine and cruise control lights began flashing at this time as well. Fortunately i was on a rural road (speed limit 40 mph) and was able to limp along to a pull off. I turned the engine off and let it sit for 5 minutes. When i turned the car back on i was able to drive again. The check engine light was on when i initially started the car but turned off when i began driving again. The same event occurred 4 days later when i was taking my 4 year old to preschool. I turned off a 25 mph street into his school when the check engine light came on and the gas pedal quit working. I should note that when the gas pedal "quits working" the car will not let me go above 15 mph. Once again, i was able to turn the car off and when i started it back up the gas pedal worked again. I took the vehicle to a local mechanic who replaced the accelerator pedal and sensor. Fortunately i was on rural roads when both of these events happened, but this would have been terrifying if i was on a busy road or freeway, especially with 2 small children in the car. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 95480 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WINTHROP, WA |
| VIN pattern | 4S4BP61C267XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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