2006 Subaru Outback Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 24
- 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 · 14 records
- engine light · 12 records
- cruise control · 11 records
- control light · 9 records
- accelerator pedal · 8 records
- light cruise · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 10 |
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
The cruise and check engine lights flash. Car looses power and stalls while driving.
ODI 11123453
12v/24v/48v Battery · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 subaru outback. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle drastically decelerated on its own. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (groove subaru, 5300 s broadway cir, englewood, co 80113) where it was diagnosed that the battery failed and needed replacement. The battery was replaced, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 95,000.
ODI 11101401
Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving lost all power, got off road ,engine still run but would not move, finally,restarted and got home, checked codes,p2138 came up.this is a big safety concern,have read reports of this happening to others. What has subaru done to correct big safety problem!!! Has this become a recall.now scared to drive.
ODI 11089591
Fuel/Propulsion System
Today i came to a complete stop at a red light. When the light turned green and i accelerated, my vehicle began to sputter out. I tried to pull over but my car had no power. It began to sputter then died in the middle of the road. I was stranded at 9am on broadway with my 1.5 year old and 2 week old. I tried to start my car multiple times for 8 minutes until one attempt it turned over, this time with my check engine…
ODI 11083809
Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving my 2006 subaru outback down the highway, the accelerator became non-responsive. I was traveling at above 65 mph and lost power. The service engine soon (ses) light came on and the cruise control light started flashing. I had to pull over to the side of the road. The car was still running at idle but nothing would happen when pushing the accelerator. I turned car off and waited for 15-20 minutes and…
ODI 11066659
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Unexpectedly, while driving, the check engine light will come on, the car will idle high, the accelerator pedal will not respond, and the cruise control light will also come on. The car won't move even while pressing down on the accelerator pedal. I have to pull off the road, turn the car off, and wait until the car starts, the idle returns to normal, and the accelerator pedal responds. This has happened once last…
ODI 10959658
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving on the highway traveling about 70 miles per hour in the mountains of colorado when my car's accelerator stopped working. I was on a sharp downhill curve when i was no longer able to accelerate my car to keep up with traffic. This was extremely dangerous as i was almost hit by the cars behind me. There was no warning prior to the incident. *tr
ODI 10937682
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 subaru outback. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle would not accelerate while the accelerator pedal was being depressed. The engine warning indicator illuminated. After the vehicle was stopped, the contact had to open the fuel cover, open and close the fuel cap, close the fuel cover, and start the engine to continue driving. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10956812
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
My vehicle lost all ability to accelerate while driving on the freeway. I had to coast into the emergency lane, which was a wall of snow in colorado at this time of year. Blocking traffic in the slow lane, i waited for a tow to my subaru dealer. They told me that my pedal accelerator assembly had failed. After repairs, i experienced the same problem 2 weeks later. This time they are stating that my electronic…
ODI 10823828
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I recently had p2138.. One time. No throttle response, stopped on a hill on a [redacted], on a curve, in big sur.. Not good. Rolled backwards down hill after the ones behind had all passed me. Turned off car, waited for 10 minutes, then it fixed itself after a restart. Jiggled the pedal connector and it has been gone for the last 2 weeks while waiting for my mechanic to have room in his schedule to replace my…
ODI 10781463
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving on the interstate and when i got onto the exit ramp, the vehicle gas pedal stopped working and the check engine light came on along with flashing cruise control light. I coasted into a dealership with hazard lights on at about 10mph. Diagnosis was a faulty accelerator pedal sensor. This could have been very dangerous if i was in heavy traffic or still on the interstate. Car only has 53,000 miles on it.
ODI 10778346
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
I was traveling on a 3-lane highway at the posted mileage (60 mph). Simultaneously the check engine light came on and the gas pedal lost all power. The cruise light was also flashing. I tried flooring the gas pedal, but the vehicle continued to lose power and the speed rapidly decreased to less than 20 mph. This happened with absolutely no warning and no time to get off a busy thoroughfare. This occurred at…
ODI 10691287
Fuel/Propulsion System
Three times i have lost all acceleration while in motion, with the car and engine slowing to idle speed even though the accelerator is depressed. This occurred twice on two-lane highways and once in my driveway. In all cases, the car returned to normal after being turned off for a short time and restarted. My mechanic is looking into a possible electronic throttle issue. In searching the internet, i find this is not…
ODI 10822138
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Sudden deceleration of vehicle. Check engine light comes on and the car goes limp. Vehicle is restartable after 5 minutes, however the throttle does not work properly afterward and the vehicle will not accelerate normally, thus it drives much slower, and will not go above 60 mph. Problem comes and goes. *tr
ODI 10676662
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving on the highway, the check engine light came on soon followed by the flashing cruise control light. At the point, the car became no longer responsive to the accelerator. I was forced to pull over because after breaking, i couldn't speed back up. Turning the car off and on again did not solve the problem. When i turned the car on the engine revved at a high speed with the cruise control light still flashing. I…
ODI 10644720
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
The first incident with this car was me putting the transmission into park after stopping at a gas station and the rpms suddenly shot up to 2000. After filling the tank, i tried to start it but it wouldn't turn over. I let it sit for a moment and then tried again and it started with now the "check engine light" on and "cruise" flashing. The lights self-corrected later that day before i could have the code read. The…
ODI 10618186
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving down the road, lost ability to accelerate, throttle failed to respond. This has happened 4 separate times now. Replaced accelerator assembly, but problem still continues without notice. Intermittent problem. *tr
ODI 10595449
Fuel/Propulsion System
Vehicle lost power and control abruptly while driving at freeway speed. This is a serious safety issue. This happened twice over a two week period. Lucky to have avoided rear end collisions both times as i was traveling in the right hand lane. If i had been in middle or left lane there would definitely have been serious multiple vehicle collisions on a densely crowded i5 where people don't leave safe following…
ODI 10653615
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
In the 2006 subaru outback 3.0 the throttle is controlled electronically. This failed on me while driving at 70 mph down the freeway. The gas peddle stopped responding. I could not accelerate or maintain speed. I had to pull over. After about 1 minute i restarted the car and the throttle started to respond again. My check engine light is now on and the cruise control light is blinking. This is a safety hazard and…
ODI 10512981
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Incident initially started in february, went to accelerate after starting car in the am, did not respond, cel and flashing cruise button came on, engine seemed to idle and wouldn't respond to trying to accelerate again. Turned engine off, tried to turn back on, would not start. Repeated process with starting 2-3 times until started again. Cel and flashing cruise remained on for a couple days, took to repair garage…
ODI 10551825
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
There have been two incidents so far. One was traveling on the freeway at 65mph when the throttle completely stopped responding. The other incident occurred at much lower speeds when turning a corner and the throttle no longer responded. In both cases the car would not accelerate or maintain speed. Pressing on the accelerator did not have any effect at all. In both cases the car would "coast" along at whatever speed…
ODI 10498343
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving on interstate highway, vehicle lost engine power. Electric was still on. Gas pedal did not work. Cel and cruise control lights both blinking. Was able to maintain 15 mph on flat road, and barley any speed on incline. Got off highway near home and shut of engine. Waited and tried to start back up. 30 seconds of cranking, and nothing. Waited another minute and it started. Got home and pulled a p2138…
ODI 10486652
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving when the accelerator pedal stopped responding. I couldn't accelerate or maintain speed. The check engine light was now on and the cruise control light was flashing. I pulled over and the idle was at 2,000 rpms and the accelerator pedal was still not responding. I turned off the engine for about 5 minutes. When i turned it back on, the accelerator was working but the check engine light was on and the…
ODI 10484003
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
My wife was driving the vehicle when the check engine light came on. The cruise light started flashing. The gas pedal was non functioning. She was able to cost to a safe place. When i arrived the car was running. The gas pedal was unresponsive. I shut the car off and took her to work. An hour later i returned to the car and tried to start it. It took several seconds to start, but did. The gas pedal worked. The check…
ODI 10482526