NHTSA Complaint #11435909 — 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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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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