Six problems related to brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings have been reported for the 2005 Subaru Legacy. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Subaru Legacy based on all problems reported for the 2005 Legacy.
Previous recall issue with brakes was never fixed correctly, resulting in a large leak in the rear right side brake line that caused my brakes to almost completely go out. Previous issue, which was supposedly fixed in 2014, was only a stopgap measure that didn't prevent the brake line from completely corroding away.
Hydraulic brake failure while driving. Upon brake application, pedal went to floor, had to use parking brake to stop vehicle. Inadequate, ineffective preventive recall done to brake lines as a rust proofing measure was done twice and lines still rusted through and perforated in rear near fuel tank. No evidence of wax sealant application present on areas of brake lines specified in recall. Dealership is refusing to perform recall repair procedure for brake line replacement . Manufacture customer relations representative contacted.
Wqk-47 brake line corrosion recall work was done to "rustproof" the line only 3 years ago. The line is currently rusted through in the back above the fuel tank after stopping at a light on 7/21/18. Search online shows the same issues reported by other drivers. Lines need to be replaced and recall of rustproofing does not hold.
Excessive rear brake line rust even after NHTSA recall #14v311 (Subaru recall id wqk-47) . The cleaning and and wax spray didn't stop the brake lines from deteriorating more and will soon fail.
There was a recall issued for my car for brake lines that would rust if they were not protected. I went to a dealer to have the recall performed and 6 months later the brake like had already busted. The lines were never inspected!! the recall info is 13v-110 the car was moving and I was coming to a stop when the brakes gave out on me!.
Tl the contact owns a 2005 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that the brake lines were structurally unsound and contained extensive rust and corrosion. Day apollo Subaru (5450 university blvd, moon, PA 15108, (412) 264-9222) installed a coating and performed the remedy for NHTSA campaign number: 13v110000 (service brakes, hydraulic), but the failure recurred soon afterwards. The vehicle was unable to be driven due to the risk of the brake lines fracturing. The contact felt that the manufacturer needed to develop a more robust metal and remedy. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 88,948.
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