Three problems related to brake fluid leak have been reported for the 2005 Subaru Outback. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Subaru Outback based on all problems reported for the 2005 Outback.
Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the NHTSA campaign number: 14v311000 (service brakes, hydraulic) but the recall remedy failed to remedy the vehicle. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed and the brake light fractured with brake fluid leaking. The vehicle was towed to a independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the brake line was corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to byers dublin Subaru 2455 billingsley rd, columbus, OH 43235 (614) 792-2455 but no further assistance was given. The contact stated that he have been calling the dealer but no response. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was looked at by a independent contractor with no further assistance. The failure mileage was 255081. Dr.
Tl the contact owns a 2005 Subaru Outback. While the vehicle was in reverse with the brake pedal depressed and extended to the floorboard, the vehicle continued to drive in reverse. Upon inspection, it was discovered that brake fluid leaked from the brake lines and was present on the floor near the rear passenger wheel. The vehicle was towed to Subaru of newport news (783 j clyde morris blvd, newport news, va) where it was diagnosed that the brake lines were damaged due to corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v311000 (service brakes). The contact indicated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 183,000.
Tl the contact owns a 2005 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that the brake line was rusted. Due to the rust, brake fluid leaked from the brakes, which made it hard to stop the vehicle. The contact called john kennedy Subaru (1201 e ridge pike, Plymouth meeting, PA 19462, (610) 278-5000) and was informed that an unknown recall had expired; therefore, the contact would be responsible for the repair cost. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 182,000.