10.0

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

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problem #3

Jul 092003

Outback

  • miles
NHTSA# on certain passenger vehicles, the brake master cylinders may not function properly in ambient temperatures below freezing 32 degrees Fahrenheit and lower. Consumer has the same problem. However this vehicle was not recalled due to the VIN.

- Lincoln, VT, USA

problem #2

Feb 182003

Outback

  • miles
The dealer took too long to peform recall #02V079000 regarding the master cylinder.

- Evanston, IL, USA

problem #1

Dec 052001

Outback 4WD

  • miles
I have reported the problem to dealer, been to Subaru dealer 3 times who can't duplicate the problem, however the problem keeps recurring to me. Feel it is either master cylinder or ABS, given low mileagea and age of car. Poor brake design if computer cannot pick up this fault.

- Edneyville, NC, USA