10.0

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

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problem #4

Sep 302002

Outback 4WD

  • miles
Front stabilizer bar broke in two places. Two dealers have said this happens often. Isn't that a safety problem as it affects handling? it broke right after they worked on the front suspension!

- Boyertown, PA, USA

problem #3

Oct 242002

Outback 4WD

  • miles
While driving on a smooth dirt road, heard a clunk under the car. Stopped and looked under it only to find the sway bar broke in the middle of the bar. End links and other parts fine. The thick sway bar designed to be strong broke. Must investigate.

- Kalamazoo, MI, USA

problem #2

Jul 052002

Outback 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving vehicle kept pulling to the right, and front end was wobbling, caused by the carriage bolt that fell off. Dealer contacted. While the consumer was driving the bike rack dropped down. The check engine light came on and stayed on due to evaporation leak from system and loose gas cap. The driver's side window seal was damaged.

- Manchester, NH, USA

problem #1

Nov 201999

(reported on)

Outback 4WD

  • miles
Loud clunking and vibration when driving over bumps when turning at low speeds. It is most pronounced during left turns but also does it when turning right. Dealer rep says he could not hear it. We will schedule another appointment and will make sure dealer rep is not deaf.

- Healdsburg, CA, USA