5.9

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,167 miles

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problem #3

Feb 252007

Outback 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 42,500 miles
In cold weather the brakes do not function when the car is first turned on. This is terrifying. This has happened several times and been confirmed by a second driver. After about a minute the brakes seem to be normal. We are now afraid to use the car.

- Evanston, IL, USA

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problem #2

Dec 052001

Outback 4WD

  • miles
Consumer stated the brakes failed twice, had vehicle taken to the dealer, but could not duplicate the problem, both times when brakes failed, the pavement was damp but above freezing, consumer treid to stop for a stop sign and could not.

- Edneyville, NC, USA

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problem #1

Dec 052001

Outback 4WD

  • miles
Consumer stated the brakes failed twice, had vehicle taken to the dealer, but could not duplicate the problem, both times when brakes failed, the pavement was damp but above freezing, consumer treid to stop for a stop sign and could not.

- Edneyville, NC, USA

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