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2017 Subaru Outback Vehicle speed control Problems

Complaints
29about this part
Share
3%of 921 total for the year
Median mileage
20,250miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2017 Subaru Outback, 3% of the 921 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,250 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Car stalled (4x's at least) when making turns; stalled after passing a car when I returned to my lane with high speed traffic behind me. Have had this problem since we purchased car. Have taken to dealer several times, each time the result was they couldn't duplicate problem , once they said they adjusted the software to correct problem, result didn't seem to improve.”

NHTSA complaint #11245466, filed 2019-08, 18,000 miles

“I was in motion and approaching a red light, and as I began to lightly apply my brakes to slow down, my vehicle tried to accelerate (there was also a corresponding rev in the engine). Fortunately, I was able to press on the brake pedal extra hard to bring it to a complete stop.”

NHTSA complaint #11374964, filed 2020-11, 46,480 miles

“Similar to complain dated 12/09/2016 by someone else. About a year ago I was at a light waiting to turn left, my foot was on the brake when suddenly the engine revved up and I had to switch to neutral to return to idle speed. I notified a Subaru representative on the internet. This month I had 4 occasions that I had similar experience in a shopping mall trying to turn right into a parking space. …”

NHTSA complaint #11131022, filed 2018-09, 14,241 miles

“Was sitting at a traffic light on a city street, the light turned green and I accelerated through the light and after 100-200 yards, the car accelerated wide-open on its own. I hit one car on the right rear and rear-ended another which stopped the vehicle. All the airbags deployed.”

NHTSA complaint #11243424, filed 2019-08, 37,000 miles

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #11048366, filed 2017-11, 2,000 miles

Vehicle speed control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026210%
202522%
202433%
202333%
202241%
2021196%
2020182%
2019263%
2018213%
2017293%
2016223%
2015265%
2014147%
2013269%
201283%
2011264%
2010134%
200922%
200863%
20071713%
20069835%
20054015%
20042022%
2003910%
2002128%
20011710%
2000147%
199998%
19981310%
1997810%
199649%

Other parts of the 2017 Subaru Outback

Electrical system
392 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
233 complaints
Other or unknown
178 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
47 complaints
Engine
44 complaints
Body and structure
27 complaints
Brakes
25 complaints
Steering
24 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
23 complaints
Air bags
16 complaints
Fuel system
16 complaints
Lane departure
9 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Subaru Outback

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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