NHTSA Complaint #11505736 — 2019 SUBARU CROSSTREK

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 2 Injuries

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11505736
Vehicle	2019 SUBARU CROSSTREK
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of Incident	January 20, 2023
Date Filed	February 6, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	2
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

unexplained acceleration. I was in a parking lot and driving slowly and the car just took off. I had to crash it into the building at the mall to avoid cars and people. The car was totaled and my husband had a broken rib. We were taken to the hospital. Car was inspected and serviced. by the dealership, no problems before this accident, no warnings.

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