# 2010 SUBARU OUTBACK — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
> NHTSA complaint `1402247` · 2017-08-21 · Subaru of America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** Yes
## Vehicle
- **Make:** SUBARU
- **Model:** OUTBACK
- **Year:** 2010
- **Manufacturer:** Subaru of America, Inc.
- **Component:** VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- **Miles at failure:** 48,000
- **Speed:** 5 mph
## Narrative
I WAS BACKING MY OUTBACK A SHORT DISTANCE (ABOUT 20 FT.) TO A PARKING SPACE ACROSS THE STREET WHEN IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED.  I RAN INTO A PARKED TRUCK WITH GREAT IMPACT.  THE CAR FELT LIKE IT HAD A MIND OF ITS OWN.  IT WAS TERRIFYING.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*