10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 3 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 3 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 0 miles
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While driving 55 to 60 mph on a warm dry day consumer tried to stop vehicle and brakes failed completely. Also, brake pedal went to floor, vehicle not stopping. Consumer had no warning. Contacted dealer, and had vehicle towed into dealership. Dealer replaced brake master cylinder.
- Edmonton Alberta, CD, USA
When driving pressed on brakes and very abruptly engine downshifted. Also, when stopping abruptly consumer lurched forward in seat. Contact dealer dealer stated it was common in 1999 vehicle. Please add VIN.
- Meadville, PA, USA
While son was driving traveling at approximately 35 mph, consumer went to apply brakes so as to negotiate a 90 degree turn, and brake pedal went to the floor, and failed to engage brake system. Vehicle went straight into a concrete wall. Driver and a passenger were injured. Please provide any additional information/attachments. *state farm insurance was investigating this case.
- Clairton, PA, USA
Brakes were not operable. When consumer applied brakes pedal went all the way to the floor. Vehicle was taken to the dealership. Mechanic put in a new master cylinder, and the consumer is still experiencing brake problems.
- Clairemont, MH, USA
The ABS light comes on indicating there is a problem. There is a noise and extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. Dealer replaced the ABS system.
- Columbia, MO, USA
Total brake system failure; when applying the brakes, just after starting the vehicle and backing out of a parking lot, pedal went to the floor and vehcile required more stopping distance. Driver used emergency brake to start vehicle. The vehicle will be checked by a dealer.
- Wilsonville, OR, USA
Intermittently when brakes are applied in a panic stop, pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, resulting in loss of vehicle control. Dealer has repaired the ABS system prior. When ABS fails the cruise control also fails. Manufacturer has been notified.
- Truckee, CA, USA
While driving in snowy and cold conditions braking system malfunctioned at low speed, causing brake pedal to go to the floor and had no braking ability. This resulted in a crash. There is recall #99V040000, dealing with the braking system, but this vehicle was not included due to VIN. Recall 99V040, brake master cylinder. Please provide further information
- Waltham, MA, USA
We have had the car inspected and tested twice. Subaru says they find no defect with the brakes. We have contacted Subaru customer support. They promised that our area's technical representative would contact us, but has not done so. We are afraid to drive the vehicle. The problem is intermittent and occurs without warning. Two other people have experienced the brake failures with us. They are willing to report the experience.
- Belmont, MA, USA
- Puyallup, WA, USA