Brake Electric Antilock problems of the 1997 Subaru Outback

Six problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1997 Subaru Outback. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 10/11/1999

While driving at 50 mph on wet pavement vehicle hydro planed. Driver applied the brakes, and vehicle slid off the road and ran into brick wall.

2 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 07/12/1999

The braking system malfunctioned, causing brake pedal to feel "mushy," and had extended stopping distance, which could cause a crash. Currently at dealer's. Please provide further information and VIN#.

3 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 09/02/1997

On a dry pavement, while driving 60 mph, went to slow down by applying the brakes, and the vehicle spinned out and almost caused a serious accident. Dealer won't determine problem.

4 Brake Electric Antilock problem

While driving vehicle suddenly accelerates out of control which could cause a crash. The braking system does not work properly while vehicle is accelerating. Also problems with rack and pinion steering. Please provide further information.

5 Brake Electric Antilock problem

When applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor and vehicle does not stop. Dealer has not seen vehicle since collision.

6 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Vehicle continued to accelerate while standing on the brake pedal.


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