Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problems of the 2006 Subaru Outback

Four problems related to brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings have been reported for the 2006 Subaru Outback. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Subaru Outback based on all problems reported for the 2006 Outback.

1 Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

Failure Date: 03/11/2020

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. I do live in michigan which does account for rust on the under bodies of vehicles, although the specific issue that I am very angered by was the fact that there was a recall to prevent premature failure of the brake lines in my car (recall wqk47, NHTSA 14v311), which my car took part in and was only coated with anti-rust wax only to fail a year later. At the time of repair I had asked if the lines where still in good shape, and was told they where all good and just had to be coated. Since I have a mechanical background I decided to l locate the brake line that had failed on my car as well as look into the service manual for the repairs required for the recall, and unsurprisingly the exact image on the service manual for problem areas to clean and coat was the location of the failure. I find it very irritating to receive a false sense of hope in reliance of the brakes only to be let down by the one part that was supposed to be checked and corrected. I have contacted Subaru with my concerns, only to be offered a voucher for service that will cover to my understanding a third or less of the repair cost for a part that should have been resolved during a recall! attached you will find my correspondence with Subaru support as well as images that depict the failure of not one but 2 joints in the same area above/in the crevice of the fuel tank, and the very little so called protective anti-corrosive wax over these areas that was applied during the recall.

2 Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

Failure Date: 11/09/2019

My son lost his brakes and nearly wrecked the other day. Brake line ruptured and the dealer won't honor the recall on them because they got some half-ass recall treatment by the previous owner. Subaru did not do a proper fix to these lines and they know it! what are we suppose to do with a car with no brakes!!?.

3 Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

Failure Date: 12/15/2018

Bought car from private owner in October 2018. Immediately after sale had the Subaru dealership replace rear brakes in October 2018 and completely inspect car for any needed repairs. In early December brake indicator light on, then immediately after catastrophic brake failure resulting in inability to stop vehicle while entire family was on board. Found out from dealership that, despite finding corrosion on brake line upon initial inspection, the corrosion was encapsulated by barrier spray and continued to corrode brake line until catastrophic failure and inability to stop the vehicle. Awaiting dealership response.

4 Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

Failure Date: 05/29/2014

The contact owns a 2006 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the brake warning light illuminated on the instrument panel and the brake pedal failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the brake line was completely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.


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