Front Suspension Control Arm problems of the 2004 Subaru Impreza

Lower control arm failed causing a complete loss of steering due to rust. Car was starting out just after traffic light turned green so a very slow speed. This would have been much worse if I was traveling at a faster speed. Car was previously recalled for this same issue and the repair was to inspect and spray rust proofing on lower control arms. This was not an acceptable repair as it failed anyway. I have a 2006 same make and model with the same recall and it was sprayed with rust proofing. I expect it will fail also if something more is not done like replacing them. So far dealer refuses to replace them.

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that while braking, the vehicle veered suddenly without warning. The vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 11v464000(suspension) but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the driver side lower control arm was severely corroded and was bending to the point of detachment. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 124,300. Jo.

I was driving on i190 in worcester MA merging into i290 when the lower control arm broke and the front end collapsed causing loss of control of the vehicle. At the Subaru dealer's the control arm and sub frame were found to be rusted clear through. There was a factory recall issued in 2011, which we were not informed of. The vehicle has been serviced by Subaru only since we purchased it.