NHTSA — Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings Problems

CarComplaints.com Notes: A relatively dependable vehicle that handles well in bad weather, but increasing concerns about turbo failure in the GT probably means you should look elsewhere if you want a car with a little pep in its step.

1.8

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
88,948 miles

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2005 Subaru Legacy brakes problems

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2005 Subaru Legacy Owner Comments

problem #1

Dec 082014

Legacy

  • 88,948 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2005 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that the brake lines were structurally unsound and contained extensive rust and corrosion. Day apollo Subaru (5450 university blvd, moon, pa 15108, (412) 264-9222) installed a coating and performed the remedy for NHTSA campaign number: 13V110000 (service brakes, hydraulic), but the failure recurred soon afterwards. The vehicle was unable to be driven due to the risk of the brake lines fracturing. The contact felt that the manufacturer needed to develop a more robust metal and remedy. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 88,948.

- Shreveport, LA, USA

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