2.2

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
73,000 miles

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problem #1

Jul 152007

Outback 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 73,000 miles
Water is getting into the rear door of Outback Subaru wagon causing the corroding of rear light harnesses. Taillight failed to operate and had assembly had to be replaced. Dealer can't determine how/why water is getting into the rear door. After heavy rain, the water can be heard moving around in the door. Water drains out when the door is opened.

- Baltimore, MD, USA