10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
61,000 miles

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problem #5

Dec 202022

Legacy

  • miles
Passenger rear brake line corroded and burst causing loss of brake fluid. Due to the loss of brake fluid, I lost 95% of brake pressure making it very difficult to stop. Only reason I say 95% is because the brake system is designed to still function in limp mode, but still terrifying while driving. The problem was discovered by myself as I was a certified technician for over 10 years for this brand. The vehicle hasn-??t been looked at by anyone but myself. The brake lamp indicator did come on shortly before the line burst.

- Leonardtown, MD, USA

problem #4

Oct 082021

Legacy

  • miles
Following traffic and under heavy braking due to lead vehicle braking hard and making turn without turn signal, brake pedal went to floor and vehicle continued traveling forward resulting in rear end collision with vehicle in front. Upon inspection at dealership both rear brake lines found to be corroded badly and sever leakage from both left and right rear brake lines. Corrosion & weeping also noted by dealership body shop on both lines coming out of vehicle from under rear seat above fuel tank. The corrosion and leakage matches with recall campaign ID: 14V311000.

- Tioga, PA, USA

problem #3

Jul 072021

Legacy

  • miles
While driving the brakelines were affected and brakes weren't working any longer. I see online there is a recall for my specific car. The recall is for corrosion of the brake lines in specific snow states and the use of salt. I live in CT and bought the car from a private owner. I looked to see if the car was ever serviced for the recall and I am finding nothing on it. Thr exact spot indicated in the recall is exactly where the brake lines corroded so much that there is a hole now. Thanks for your time.

- Naugatuck, CT, USA

problem #2

Jul 302020

Legacy

  • 174,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that while approaching a stop sign, the brake pedal was depressed and went to floorboard. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to ed reilly Subaru (150 manchester St, concord, nh 03301) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the brake line was corroded. The contact was informed that the brake lines received anti-corrosion treatment as per the recall. The contact stated that the dealer did not cover the fender as the recall indicated, to prevent the line from corroding. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair cost. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign numbers: 13V110000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and 14V311000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The failure mileage was approximately 174,000.

- Northfield, NH, USA

problem #1

May 192020

Legacy

  • 131,000 miles
The contact owns 2009 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V311000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the brake warning light illuminated and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the brake lines were leaking due to corrosion. The contact was also informed that the fuel tank was also rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 131,000.

- Bellevue, WA, USA