NHTSA Complaint #831722 — 1997 SUBARU OUTBACK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 831722 |
| Vehicle | 1997 SUBARU OUTBACK |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | MD |
Consumer Description
WHILE AT A STOP THE VEHICLE SURGES FORWARD TWO OR THREE FEET BEFORE DRIVER CAN STOP THE VEHICLE. OWNER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM FROM DAY ONE OF PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, WHICH WAS MAY OF 1997. THE DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO FIND A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
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