1992 Subaru SVX Vehicle speed control Problems

“Vehicle was parked in a lot, when consumer started the ignition, instantly the rpms revved up to the maximum. Consumer turned vehicle off, waited a few minutes, and then restarted. When gear was placed in reverse, the vehicle suddenly accelerated backward almost hitting pedestrians.”

“Car has a surging problem at idle when cold. Started car, put in gear, fully depressing accelerator and car barely moves, then seconds later, car gains power suddenly and surges forward. Also, wheel bearings went bad, and had to be replaced 3 times in less than 20,000 miles (13 months). Transmission slips when shifting while accelerating. Car sometimes loses power then surges forward between gears.”

“Vehicle hesitates on acceleration. Takes 1-2 seconds for drivetrain to respond to acceleration and then vehicle takes off much quicker than anticipated. Happens from a stop or while moving, if veh is hot or cold and if it is dry or wet out. I feel this is a dangerous situation as veh lurches forward when proceeding from a stop and could cause a collision with the veh in front or with a pedestrian.”

“Vehicle began to rev while the brake was depressed. The consumer then activated the emergency brake. There was a significant down grade. When the first incident occurred the consumers son had taken his foot off the accelerator and coasted before applying the brakes. When the vehicle was started the vehicle was backed up, and idled normally. The Subaru dealer could not find a problem. On the second incident the motor started to rev and was very loud and noisy. The consumer checked the dash and there were no indications of a problem. …”