2000 Subaru Outback Vehicle speed control Problems

“Sudden acceleration. Was driving at a slow speed due to light traffic at a red light. Car started to feel not normal and I knew something was wrong. I pressed on the brake but the car kept jumping forward, not wanting to stop. I was afraid I would hit the car in front of me. Luckily I was going very slow. Right after the car started accelerating for no reason. I kept my foot on the brake, my foot was never on the gas. I had taken my foot of the gas before the car started acting up, since I needed to slow down for the red light. The rpms were going very high. …”

“My Subaru Outback wagon with 50k miles began having occasional engine surge after the brakes were checked by the dealer. It has been to the dealer 2x and they have not found the problem. Just applying the brake will kick the engine into high, and the engine must be turned off to stop the surge. It has happen to me 4x in 2 weeks. I have the car but will not drive it. The dealer is consulting with Subaru. Apparently this is an on going problem which at present has no solution. This is a very dangerous defect and I feel immediate action should be taken and the public notified. Ts”

“While driving 60 MPH cruise control failed. This caused consumer's to loose control of the vehicle. The vehicle left the pavement and went over a steep bank. The vehicle rolled over at least two times landing on it's roof. Consumer sustained minor injuries, and was taken to the hospital. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The cause has not been determined.”

“Engaged car into reverse and immediately the car suddenly accelerated at full throttle. I was able to stop car after approximately 10 feet of movement. Fortunately, there were no injuries to occupants or pedestrians. Brought to dealer, no evidence of problem found on car computer systems. Filed formal complaint with Subaru of america. Found this problem has been thoroughly documented by other Outback owners. Something must be done!”

“After parking the vehicle in the garage consumer was walking away and noticed that vehicle was rolling backwards. Vehicle was in park, but for some reason the mechanism was not engaged. Vehicle was examined by the dealer, but the problem was not resolved. 2000 Subaru Outback experienced roll back while parked in garage. Vehicle traveled backwards about 3 feet until consumer was able to open door and engage the emergency brake. Vehicle was taken to dealer where nothing could be found wrong as to why roll backs occurred.”