Tire Related Problems of the 2002 Subaru Outback

Table 1 shows three common tire related problems of the 2002 Subaru Outback. The number one most common problem is related to the tire (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire sidewall (two problems).

Table 1. Tire related problems of Subaru Outback

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tire problems
2
Tire Sidewall problems
2
Tire Blowout problems
1

Recently reported Tire problems of the 2002 Subaru Outback

The Tire problem

Two front tires need replacement because their insides were worn. 20,000 miles later the two front and one right rear tires had to be replaced because of the same reason.   Read details...

The Tire Sidewall problem

On the evening of 21 Jun 04 I was driving home from work. As I made a right hand turn in to my driveway. I felt and then heard what seemed to to a flat tire on the right (passenager) side of the car. I had filled up with gas on either the previous Friday or Saturday.   Read details...

The Tire Blowout problem

Bridgestone, original equipment, mounted on a 2002, Subaru, Outback, 2628 miles. Tires have blownout twice within first week on right rear, and other tires on left front. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything. Dot# unknown.   Read details...


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