NHTSA Complaint #11435909 — 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11435909 |
| Vehicle | 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | AL |
Consumer Description
Frequently while stopped at traffic light, fast food pickup line, or intersection engine begins rapid unintended acceleration with RPM racing as high as 8K. The brake pedal is firmly pressed yet the car attempts to lunge forward. The only way to stop the acceleration and return the car to normal idle is to place the car in park while the engine is racing. Placing the car in neutral does not stop the acceleration. I stop well behind vehicles ahead of me, but on one occasion nearly rear-ended a Porche! Dealer cannot reproduce problem since it is only intermittent. I keep a log of incidents with time, driving circumstances, and other data. No warning lights appear and no accidents have yet happened. I have reported problem several times to dealer with no resolution.
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