Table 1 shows three common tire related problems of the 2007 Subaru Outback.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire Valve problems | |
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System problems |
I experienced air loss in a tire. Was unable to find any puncture. Took it to a tire dealer who found a broken valve stem. This is the sensor type of valve stem. It appeared to be broken in half. The Subaru dealer didn't seem surprised, and after checking said there seemed to be a run on them and it might be a couple of weeks before they could obtain one to replace the broken part. The old part is available. I asked if there had been a recall and he seemed alarmed and very defensive.
2007 Subaru Outback 2. 5i, 4 snow tires, 5mt. This has happened several times. When driving the vehicle straight (no turns) on slightly icy or blowing snow roads, the rear end begins to wobble approxiamtley 3inches side to side. I am giving the car little to no throttle and it will still sway. The swaying becomes much worse with more weight in the car (1 foot side to side). The swaying is so bad that I often have to drive 15-20mph slower than general traffic. I have had new tires put on (snow tires) and had the car aligned. It still occurs.
I experienced air loss in a tire. Was unable to find any puncture. Took it to a tire dealer who found a broken valve stem. This is the sensor type of valve stem. It appeared to be broken in half. The Subaru dealer didn't seem surprised, and after checking said there seemed to be a run on them and it might be a couple of weeks before they could obtain one to replace the broken part. The old part is available. I asked if there had been a recall and he seemed alarmed and very defensive.