2007 Subaru Outback electrical system problems

The 2007 subaru outback (manual) pulsates and surges when driving on flat surfaces or when going downhill and while lightly pushing on the accelerator. Concern exists for when driving on wet or ice/snow packed roads and the vehicle surges with the potential to throw it into a spin or otherwise out-of-control. Manufacturer has indicated it is an inherent characteristic of the vehicle with no fixes available, although they have a quality monitoring report in place to hopefully improve in future years.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 subaru outback. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle lost power. The cruise control and traction lights illuminated. The contact coasted to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted after a couple of minutes. The contact drove home and called an independent mechanic, who was unable to diagnose the failure. The failure recurred several times. The failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.