Brakes Failed Problems of Subaru Legacy

The contact owns a 2005 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the brake pedal failed and depressed to the floorboard. The contact continued to drive with the parking brake applied. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called an independent mechanic and was informed about NHTSA campaign number: 14v311000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

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2005 Subaru Legacy. Consumer writes in regards to brake failure. The consumer stated the brakes failed while driving. The failure was due to corrosion.

The electronic parking brake has failed as determined by the modesto Subaru dealership diagnostic. They recommend replacing the epb. I paid $157. 50 for the diagnostic and they want another $1250 to repair. This problem is already part of a recall for 2012 Subaru Legacy but my specific VIN is not covered. If this is a known problem they should repair regardless of VIN. How do I get my VIN on the list? this is the only problem with my Subaru which started one day after turning on the vehicle and releasing the parking brake.

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The brake failed to stop. On city road. I had to push the brake paddle all the way down only to get weak breaking capability. Took the car straight to garage for break repair. The car needed break liner parts. The cost of repair was $300. . Subaru admitted the problem, gave $150 coupon for good faith. Brake failure. It could kill me for brake failure. .

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My vehical had the wrong brakes on it could not get inspected tech noticed pad were too big for rotor. 8 days later car still not returned to me if he haddened notice brake failure would occur.

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The contact owns a 2010 Subaru Legacy. While the vehicle was being operated on a steep incline, the traction control independently engaged and caused the brakes to fail. The failure occurred twice. The dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.

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The contact owns a 2011 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the brakes failed to respond. As a result, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The contact stated that the air bags failed deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were sustained. The contact stated that the vehicle could be driven to the contacts residence, however the contact became aware of the power steering belt snapped causing the vehicle to be difficult to maneuver. The contact then stated that the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was awaiting repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 43,000.

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Total brake system failure; when applying the brakes, just after starting the vehicle and backing out of a parking lot, pedal went to the floor and vehcile required more stopping distance. Driver used emergency brake to start vehicle. The vehicle will be checked by a dealer.

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We have had the car inspected and tested twice. Subaru says they find no defect with the brakes. We have contacted Subaru customer support. They promised that our area's technical representative would contact us, but has not done so. We are afraid to drive the vehicle. The problem is intermittent and occurs without warning. Two other people have experienced the brake failures with us. They are willing to report the experience.