I have a 1998 Outback wagon automatic transmission 57,000 miles. No problems...I was pulling into a parking spot very slowly head in, when I applied the brake and the car heaved forward (doing a bit of damage to the bottom going up on the curb). It happened so fast that I couldn't tell exactly what happened except that the car didn't quite accelerate, and didn't quite stop, but lurched forward about 4 to 6 feet before stopping/past where it should have stopped. Fortunately, there was nothing except curb ahead of me, and no one was hurt. Just a little freaked out.
Reported it my insurance co, and towed it to the dealer.
This had happened to me once before at a stop sign several months ago but I convinced myself that it was "user error" as I am a rather new driver (grew up in NYC without a car) and know nothing about cars (yes I'm female). The first time it happened I brought it to the dealer who said "couldn't find anything". Now I had it towed to them again, but I need help in what could have happened so I can ask or tell them what to check. Also, I am concerned about driving it since it could happen again.
Any help in sussing this out is appreciated.