| Issue ID | 1331978 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10924175 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 03/11/16 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While traveling on the freeway the check engine light came on, as well as a blinking cruise control light. The car would not respond topressure on the gas pedal and i was unable to accelerate. I coasted to the shoulder of the road and turned the engine off. After starting the engine again, i was able to drive off the freeway and went straight to my mechanic. The diagnosis was trouble code p2138 faulty throttle position sensor in the gas pedal leading to no acceleration. The gas pedal assembly was replaced. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1552223 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LA MESA, CA |
| 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 |
| 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 | 69 |
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