NHTSA — Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Subaru Outback brakes problems

brakes problem

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1997 Subaru Outback Owner Comments

problem #6

Oct 111999

Outback

  • miles

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

While driving at 50 mph on wet pavement vehicle hydro planed. Driver applied the brakes, and vehicle slid off the road and ran into brick wall.

- Huntersville, NC, USA

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problem #5

Oct 041999

(reported on)

Outback

  • miles
While driving vehicle suddenly accelerates out of control which could cause a crash. The braking system does not work properly while vehicle is accelerating. Also problems with rack and pinion steering.

- Coal City, WV, USA

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problem #4

Jul 121999

Outback

  • miles
The braking system malfunctioned, causing brake pedal to feel "mushy, " and had extended stopping distance, which could cause a crash. Currently at dealer's. please provide further information and VIN#.

- Yonkers, NY, USA

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problem #3

Dec 081997

(reported on)

Outback

  • miles

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When applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor and vehicle does not stop. Dealer has not seen vehicle since collision.

- Oak Park, MI, USA

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problem #2

Sep 021997

Outback

  • miles
On a dry pavement, while driving 60 mph, went to slow down by applying the brakes, and the vehicle spinned out and almost caused a serious accident. Dealer won't determine problem.

- Thornwood, NY, USA

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problem #1

Jul 091997

(reported on)

Outback

  • miles
Vehicle continued to accelerate while standing on the brake pedal.

- Port Chester, NY, USA

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