2007 Subaru Outback Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 13
- 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
- cruise control · 9 records
- check engine · 6 records
- engine light · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
An accelerator that became unresponsive while driving 65mph on 3 lane highway. This problem is prevalent with subaru and you can read about many people who have the problem which is an extreme safety issue. If you go online and search for subaru outback code p2138/throttle position sensor you will find that the sensor has intermitent failures which cause the accelerator to become unresponsive. Even when people get…
ODI 11299992
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving down a street when my car engine was still running but i had no gas pedal response .so l coasted to side of road an shut it off an started it .then after i did that i got gas pedal response .the check engine light was on after restarting vechile so i had a code scan check it,an a code p2138 showed . The code is for the throttle/pedal sensor. I'm just glad i was not doing 65 on a highway an a semi…
ODI 11277724
Vehicle Speed Control
Driving at 55 miles per hour on hwy 213, check engine light came on, lost power(limp mode), cruise control flashing. Pulled over to side of road on hill(barely able to make safe spot). Turned out vehicle. Restarted(lights still warning), back up and forward to assure power. Decided to try to get to nearby community/auto shop. Was able to do so. Diagnosis: p2138. They performed diagnostic procedure, results…
ODI 11030835
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
This is my second complaint to be filed. This has been an ongoing problem since 2013. My 2007 subaru outback loses vehicle power as the accelerator stops responding. The cruise control, traction, and check engine lights all become illuminated or flashing. This is especially common upon restarting the car after a short drive, coming to a stop, or after 5-10 minutes from a cold start. Restarting the vehicle until the…
ODI 10883582
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 subaru outback. While driving approximately 75 mph, the check engine and cruise control deactivation sensors illuminated before the speed suddenly decelerated to approximately 20 mph. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. After the vehicle was turned off and on, it operated normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The…
ODI 10899532
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Well i lost all throttle control for the first time. Engine light was on which disabled the vdc and cruise and the gas pedal. It has happened several times since then. When shutting the car off it is very hard to restart. When this happens and you try to stop the car doesn't want to it just pulses forward so more brake pedal is needed. If you put it in park the engine revs high. This is a known issue with the tps…
ODI 11231670
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle stopped at a red light during rush hour. Tried to accelerate for right turn, however there was no acceleration when the gas pedal was depressed. Checked the displace for indicator lights and check engine light and traction control lights were on steadily while cruise control was blinking. Immediately turned off heater, seat heater, and radio, and proceeded to coast down a hill at idle. Gas pedal was…
ODI 10505506
Vehicle Speed Control
Problem p2138 throttle ceases to control car engine speed. In neutral it settles at ?4000 rpm. Stopping and restarting the car stops the problem, but the check engine light remains on and cruise control light flashes for 1-2 days. Cruise control is not functional while in this state. This can happen at any speed, but typically at 55-60. Happens intermittently, now 3 times in the past month. Had the throttle sensor…
ODI 10632343
Vehicle Speed Control
'07 subaru outback 2.5i w/ automatic transmission. When transmission was cool code p0720 was set for vehicle speed sensor failure. After driving for a while error would reset as sensor presumably warmed and began working normally. I identified and confirmed the front vehicle speed sensor was the problem. A week after the initial failure, and prior to my being able to replace the sensor, the behavior of the failure…
ODI 10410719
Vehicle Speed Control
Hesitation on acceleration,between 1500 and 2800 rpms .while accelerating quickly at an intersection or rolling stop. *tr
ODI 10218573
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 subaru outback. While driving 60 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle gained speed down hill and accelerated to 80 mph. The contact disengaged the cruise control by applying the brakes. The dealer found no failures and stated that the vehicle was designed in that manner. The mechanic at the dealer inspected the vehicle and stated that the cruise control components did not…
ODI 10200154
Vehicle Speed Control
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). 2007 subaru outback wagon [xxx] purchased car new. Had what i called engine 'revving' or increased acceleration from first week of driving car. Reported problem to dealer and they went through a series of repairs with no change in performance. They sent a 'corporate' mechanic to test the car. He experienced the increased…
ODI 10318738
Mechanical · Vehicle Speed Control
2007 subaru outback 2.5i, 5-speed manual transmission -- when my foot is taken off the accelerator to shift the engine actually accelerates rather than decelerates. It causes the car to jump forward much quicker than the driver planned when the next gear is selected. This is a safety issue that needs to be corrected.*ak
ODI 10187978