Brake Fluid Leak Problems of Subaru Legacy

4 way rear brake line junction box is severely corroded/rusted and leaking brake fluid, which could lead to brake failure/cause accident.

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Subaru USA and the national highway traffic safety administration have issued a recall on specific Subaru's that identifies the brake system will fail without notice. The brake lines on my vehicle that fall under the recall have failed and I did encounter a "no brake" situation. After bringing the vehicle in for repair of the recall, the dealership contacted me back and claimed it was not the brake lines that caused the issue. I confirmed and tested my claim prior to bringing in the vehicle that the issue was 100% due to the rear brake line leaking. Doyle falsified the issue during their explanation indicating it was the front caliper that was leaking, which was not part of the recall. I have multiple pictures that show brake fluid leaking from the highly corroded rear brake lines. I had indicated exactly where the leak was coming from in printed documentation provided to the doyle Subaru service manager. Subaru stated the leak was not covered under the recall.

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I was driving my 2005 Subaru Legacy and was approaching a turn. While braking at maybe 30% brake force I felt a slight loss of brake pressure. I knew right away something was very wrong and tried to lightly feel for brake pressure to see if I would be able to emergency stop if necessary. I was able to downshift and knew the roads very well to decrease speed. Once stopped I was able to modulate the brake and look under the car. I observed brake fluid pouring from the underbody tray directly in front of the rear passenger wheel. These brake lines were treated by Subaru as a part of a previous recall approx. 2 years prior with a anti-corrosive rust solution. I'm lead to believe there was a second recall notice regarding the same issue, but whether it was completed by the dealership at that time I don't know for sure. I don't believe it was though. I took my Subaru to the dealership 6 days ago and they have ordered parts to fix the issue, and I'm lead to believe it'll be paid in-full by the dealership. This was a sudden and bad situation, stopping distance was greatly and quickly reduced. I'm certain there are other drivers would not have noticed the issue until much later.

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Tl the contact owns a 2006 Subaru Legacy. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle did not decelerate when the brake pedal was depressed. In addition, the brake warning indicator illuminated. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the rear brake line was corroded and leaking brake fluid. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 93,000.

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Dealer (suburban Subaru vernon, CT) performed brake like recall wqk-47r in September 2014 and "applied anti corrosion wax" in January 2019, the rear brake lines rusted through at the junction box next to the fuel tank which is a known failure location in the recall. This resulted in a fluid leak, I was able to notice the leak before the reservior fully emptied and the brakes would have failed completely. Dealer/Subaru refused to cover under the recall and tried to charge me for looking at the car.

Tl the contact owns a 2006 Subaru Legacy. While driving low speeds, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the brake pedal lost pressure and the vehicle failed to come to a complete stop. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to grand Subaru (125 w grand Ave, bensonville, IL 60106, (888) 840-3934) where it was diagnosed that three of the brake lines needed to be replaced. The contact stated that two of the brake lines leaked fluid and one was badly corroded. The contact stated that the vehicle was currently at the dealer for repairs. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 14v311000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and case number: 130514854690 was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Subaru Legacy. While operating the vehicle, the brake sensor suddenly illuminated. Moments later, the bakes failed and the brake pedal extended to the floor. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake lines positioned above the fuel tank were corroded and caused the brake fluid to leak out. The contact was informed by the dealer that the vehicle was previously serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 04v274000 (service brakes). The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 129,500.