I dropped off my 2006 Outback VDC 3.0, that's been experiencing severe hesitation problems when trying to accelerate, at the dealers, so that the Regional Rep can look at it. They are also going to get with the Subaru TAC (sp?) on the problem.
I'm talking about hesitation so severe that I've almost been rear-ended several times, as, when I pull out to pass someone, the car...just...sits...there, despite me flooring it, or trying anything else. Also does it very obviously when slowing down to turn a corner.
They gave me a 2006 Tribeca as a loaner, and, in driving it home, although it does seem somewhat under-powered, I noticed the same hesitation problem.
My wife had a 2001 Forester (regular 4), and just traded it in on a 2007 Forester XT Turbo, and, her cars have NEVER had the problem.
Do I need to dump the 6 cylinder? Is it a problem with all Subaru models that use that engine?
Thanks.