1. Subaru Outback
  2. Problems
  3. 2006
  4. Accelerator Pedal

2006 Subaru Outback Accelerator Pedal Problems

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Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

What owners report

  • check engine · 4 records
  • accelerator pedal · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi2
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • January 14, 2016 · 77,000 miles

    Accelerator Pedal · Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 subaru outback. While driving various speeds, the check engine indicator illuminated and the cruise control warning indicator began to flash. As a result, the contact mentioned that the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the accelerator pedal failed and needed to be replaced. In addition, the accelerator position sensor and the…

    ODI 10928560

  • November 13, 2011 · 63,700 miles

    Accelerator Pedal · Vehicle Speed Control

    I was driving at night at 55 mph in my 2006 subaru outback. The check engine light came on and the cruise control light started to blink. The accelerator pedal became unresponsive and it appeared that the car's engine went into idle mode. I was losing speed and decided to move my car to the shoulder of the road. I shut off my engine and waited a minute or two and tried to restart the car without success. A few…

    ODI 10437752

  • December 18, 2010 · 24,157 miles

    Accelerator Pedal

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 subaru outback. The contact was driving 55 mph and attempting to accelerate but the vehicle would not respond. The check engine light illuminated as the engine was turned off momentarily and the failure would reset itself until recurring with the illumination of the check engine light. The vehicle was previously taken to the dealer in which a diagnostic test was performed and it was…

    ODI 10372034