10.0

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

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problem #1

Jul 071998

Outback 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
When using the factory provided spare tire, the rear differential caught on fire. Owner did not drive vehicle over 50 miles as stated in owner's manual. Owner was able to put out fire.the repairs were made by the dealer under warranty. Fire was due to the diffenrence in the tire size.

- Sandy, UT, USA

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