Table 1 shows six common service brakes related problems of the 2003 Subaru Outback. The number one most common problem is related to the brake master cylinder (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake electric antilock (one problem).
Brake failure at sub-freezing temperatures. Occurs every time temperature is below freezing. Failure appears to be in the master cylinder as in previous year model of this auto. Read details...
Brakes would not stop the vehicle while driving on ice. The parking brake had to be applied to stop the vehicle. Read details...
2003 Subaru Outback 2. 5 engine. Brakes fail after initial start in cold weather. Seems like brake booster vacuum line check valve freezes. Read details...