3.9

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
31,111 miles

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problem #1

Jan 212003

Outback 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 31,111 miles
During cold weather (today was 15 F), brakes do not work on first application from a cold start. Brakes have been service twice (pads replaced, rotors turned) but dealer cannot replicate problem since the car has warmed up.

- Newton, MA, USA

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