Wheel Related Problems of the 2001 Subaru Outback

Table 1 shows two common wheel related problems of the 2001 Subaru Outback.

Table 1. Wheel related problems of Subaru Outback

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wheel Bolts problems
1
Wheel Rim problems
1

Wheel Bolts problem #1

While driving 50 mph front passenger side wheel studs sheared off. As a result, the wheel separated from the vehicle. No collision reported.

Wheel Rim problem #2

Consumer states while driving and no warning the front and rear wheels would get stuck. Do to driving in the snow. Consumer states the rim size on the vehicle is 16". Dealer notified. Ts.


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