Table 1 shows seven common service brakes related problems of the 2006 Subaru Outback. The number one most common problem is related to the service brakes (eleven problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (four problems).
I was driving home when my brake pedal went all the way to the floor. Next, I realized I could not stop the vehicle. I was able to pull over and stop. A puddle was pooling under my vehicle by the rear passenger tire. I received no lights or illumination or warning. Read details...
Upon returning to my home last week I nearly went through my garage after my brake lines failed and the brake pedal went to the floor, lucky for me I was able to stop the vehicle as I knew once depressed all the way I would have some remaining braking abilities. Read details...
Four times in one month prior the above date, this vehicle stopped running in traffic. It would not restart. Most importantly, the automatic transmission could not be taken out of gear and put into park!! in addition, the emergency brake failed to properly keep the vehicle from rolling in Read details...