2001 Subaru Outback Fuel System Other Problems
2 owner-reported fuel system other complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (2)
I WAS TRAVELING A MCDONALD'S DRIVE-IN WITH VEHICLES CLOSE TO BUMPER TO BUMPER WITH MY FOOT SECURELY ON THE BRAKE. MY 2001 SUBARU OUTBACK SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WILDLY AND, BEFORE I COULD SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND PRESS HARDER ON THE BRAKES, CAREENED INTO THE CAR DIRECTLY AHEAD. MY AUTO ACTUALLY PUSHED THE AUTO AHEAD SOME 5-6 FT. BEFORE I COULD GET IT UNDER CONTROL.I REPORTED THE ACCIDENT TO THE POLICE AND INSURANCE CO.IT COST ME A $500 DEDUCTIBLETO HAVE MY VEHICLE REPAIRED. I BROUGHT MY AUTO TO A SUBARU DEALER FOR REVIEW. THEY CLAIM TO HAVE FOUND NOTHING AWRY. I HAVE EXPERIENCED SIMILAR INSTANCES OF UNINTENDED ACCELERATION ON 4-5 OCCASIONS. DRIVING THIS AUTO IS NOW QUITE FRIGHTENING. *TR
MY WIFE HAD AN ACCIDENT IN OUR 2001 SUBARU OUTBACK THAT WAS CAUSED BY THE CAR ACCELERATING AT SLOW SPEED WITH FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE. THIS IS IDENTICAL TO ODI ID NUMBER : 742080. THE CAR RAN INTO A BUILDING, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE BUILDING AND THE CAR AND INJURING MY WIFE.