Latches/locks/linkage Related Problems of the 1998 Subaru Outback

Table 1 shows two common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 1998 Subaru Outback. The number one most common problem is related to the latches/locks/linkage (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the door latch (two problems).

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Subaru Outback

Problem Category Number of Problems
Latches/locks/linkage problems
2
Door Latch problems
2

Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of the 1998 Subaru Outback

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

I was driving on interstate 90 in idaho at 62 mph when the hood latch failed. The hood was secured down all the way before the incident and had not been opened in two weeks. There had been over 100 miles of highway driving over 60 mph since the hood was last opened.   Read details...

The Door Latch problem

Consumer states there is a safety defect regarding the door catcher.   Read details...


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