| Issue ID | 1415558 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11035124 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 30/09/17 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving on the highway, the car went limp and lost all accelerator function. Check engine light illuminated and cruise control light was flashing. Thankfully, was able to coast to the shoulder of the highway without incident. Diagnosed with code p2138 and failed pedal position sensor. Based on subaru outback forum searches and identifix database, this issue is very common for 2005 and 2006 model year subarus. The pedal assembly was redesigned in 2007 but is not reverse compatible. This is a significant safety issue which subaru of america refuses to recognize. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 104000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BEND, OR |
| VIN pattern | 4S4BP62CX67XXXXXX |
| 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 | 55 |
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