10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1996 Subaru Outback wheels / hubs problems

wheels / hubs problem

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1996 Subaru Outback Owner Comments

problem #3

Sep 012002

Outback

  • miles

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

Consumer states wheels are oxdizing/corroding and air is leaking in all tires. Checked by dealer who oxidized the tires.

- Wyoming, PA, USA

problem #2

Jan 011999

Outback 4WD

  • miles
All 4 alloy wheels have deteriorated to the point that tires will not retain sufficient air pressure. Other brand vehicles with alloy wheels (ex. Audi) driven in idential conditions and housed in same garage have shown no abnormal deterioriation as has the Subaru. Tires deflate rapidly when car is driven at highway speed.

- Seattle, WA, USA

problem #1

Jan 102000

(reported on)

Outback

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer loss control of vehicle when the right rear wheel broke at the macpherson strut causing the vehicle to flip over once and come to rest on the drivers side. Consumer walked away with abrasions and bruising.

- Clearlake Oaks, CA, USA

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