3.6

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
36,000 miles

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problem #1

Jan 302004

Outback 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 36,000 miles
Both rear wheel bearings have failed prematurely, one at 38000 miles and again at 75000 miles and the second at 79000 miles. This is a well known defect in this year Subaru, and is potentially dangerous if not immediately taken care of.

- Rensselaerville, NY, USA

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