2006 Subaru Outback Vehicle Speed Control Problems

NHTSA component category: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · data through 07/14/2026

94Vehicle Speed Control complaints

34.1%Of all 276 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How vehicle speed control ranks on this vehicle

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL94 · 34.1%

ENGINE43 · 15.6%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM40 · 14.5%

AIR BAGS37 · 13.4%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM29 · 10.5%

Share of the 276 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2006 Subaru Outback overview page.

What owners report

“I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS TWICE IN THE PAST 3 MONTHS. BOTH TIME MY CAR GOES TO LIMO MODE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND…”NHTSA complaint 10585026 — filed 04/26/2014

“I WAS PARKED IN A SHOPPING MALL PARKING LOT. WHEN I STARTED THE ENGINE AND PULLED OUT OF THE PARKING SPACE THE GAS PEDAL WAS…”NHTSA complaint 10578787 — filed 04/10/2014

“I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT A STEADY RATE OF 50MPH. SUDDENLY THE CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND BEGAN TO FLASH AS WELL AS…”NHTSA complaint 10577797 — filed 04/06/2014

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Vehicle Speed Control complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Subaru Outback have vehicle speed control problems?

Vehicle Speed Control is the most-reported problem area on the 2006 Subaru Outback: 94 of 276 complaints on file (34.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2006 Subaru Outback have in total?

276 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 3 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's vehicle speed control category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.