2017 Subaru Outback Brakes Problems

“While braking at an intersection the car would suddenly accelerate into the intersection. This happens often. I need to concentrate on my foot position every time I hit the brakes to make sure that my foot does not accidentally hit the gas also. For your information, I am 6 feet tall and wear a size 11 1/2 shoe.”

“Pulling into our garage (as we have done probably thousands of times since owning the car), our 2017 Outback accelerated out of control into the back wall of our garage. Car had been stopped at the parking position in the garage and was being shifted into park when the acceleration occurred. Gas pedal was not touched (car always coasts into garage under it's own power, and foot is only on the brake always). Extensive damage to car and garage. Both Subaru and our insurance company have been alerted.”

“I had two significant braking problems within two days. Both days were clear and sunny, with no snow, ice or rain. The first occurred when my wife and I were on a local street. I stepped on the brake to stop at an intersection. Instead of stopping, the car accelerated into oncoming traffic. Fortunately, the driver coming to my right was able to stop before plowing into my car. My wife and I avoided a serious accident. The following day we were coming up to a red light behind another car in the turn lane. …”

“Twice, during a time period of 10 minutes, the vehicle accelerated suddenly when the brake was applied. I could hear and feel the accelerator kick in when my foot was on the brake -- the vehicle was propelled forward. First at a stop sign before pulling out onto a busy city street, then 10 minutes later when stopping to allow cross traffic to clear before pulling out of a parking lot. Pavement was dry (no ice, snow, or water). I know that my foot was on the brake and not the accelerator. Called the dealer and brought it in immediately. …”

“I had just entered the golf course parking lot and had turned right to enter a parking slot. My speed was less than 5 MPH. My car suddenly accelerated out of control, hit the concrete parking block and jumped over a 1 foot high wall which was 3 ft. Away from the block. The car ended up on a downslope and the rear wheel fortunately caught on a retaining wall. I was not injured and the airbags did not deploy. There was one witness to this terrifying event which occurred on february 4th at about 8:10 am in a parking spot that I have used at least 50 times in the past year.”