2005 Subaru Outback Vehicle speed control Problems

“I am having an issue with my car going limp after start. The engine does not register the gas pedal/throttle. Code reader said its the throttle position sensor. Brought to mid hudson Subaru in wappingers ny, they said gas pedal sensor. That did not fix vehicle. Subaru does not seem to recognize this as a safety issue... The problem is sporadic and there is no warning, just driving along and gas pedal no longer has any effect on propulsion of vehicle.”

“While driving or accelerating from a stopped position the accelerator loses control. Check engine light comes on and I then have to coast to a safe place on the road. I turn off ignition, remove and replace gas cap, restart the xar. Had the check engine code checked as p2138. Trottle/pedal position sensor switch. So far I have been lucky and not been hit while this occurs.this has been happening for 2 weeks now. Going to repair shop to hope for repair.”

“Every once in a while the gas pedal stops functioning. It happens at highway speeds as well as local roads. When it does happen you have to find a safe spot to pull over and shut off the engine for at least a minute or more. Restart the car and the pedal comes back. This is very hazardous. I could end up getting rear ended. My grand children ride in the car. The scanner code came up p2138 Subaru recommends that the gas pedal assembly needs to be replaced. It's a 185.00 part plus labor.I don't understand why there isn't a recall because of the safety issue”

“From an intersection, I slowed down to make a right turn and upon completing the turn, I put my foot on the gas pedal to accelerate and the pedal was unresponsive. I had enough momentum to quickly turn onto a side street out of traffic. The gas pedal when pushed down all the way would not accelerate and did not make the revving sound. This is the fifth time this has occurred to me since purchasing this new vehicle in 2005. It seems to be occurring more often now.”

“I was attempting to accelerate from a stop light and my Outback acted as though I took my foot off the accelerator. The more I attempted to accelerate the less it responded. If the oncoming traffic hadn't noticed, they would have hit me. When I finally got it off the road and shut if off for awhile, it started but didn't run correctly. I called the Subaru dealer and they hauled it 90 miles to their shop. The replaced the foot pedal sensor and it worked ok until the last 2 weeks and it is acting like it did 2 years ago. …”