Brakes Failed problems of the 2011 Subaru Outback

2011 Subaru Outback. Consumer writes in regards to defective brake pedal. The consumer stated the while attempting to park the vehicle behind another vehicle, the brakes failed causing a crash. The brake control module failed causing the anti-lock system to malfunction.

Tl- the contact owns a 2011 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving and coming to a stop, excessive forced had to apply to the brake pedal to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. The contact stated that the failure intermittently occurred. The cruise control, overheat, brake and check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that when at a stop sign if the brake pedal not steadily depress the brake will engage and the vehicle would accelerate independently. The contact also stated that the electronic emergency brake failed to operate. The vehicle was take to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the torque converter and valve body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called continental Subaru dealer at (907) 562-2722, located at 4900 old seward hwy, anchorage, ak 99503, and was recommended to replaced the transmission and was to schedule an appointment. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. Aw.

Brakes fade and fail to stop vehicle. On more than one occasion causing near collisions with other vehicles.

The contact owns a 2011 Subaru Outback. While reversing the vehicle, the brakes failed. The contact attempted to shift and turn off the vehicle; however, it would not power down. The failure occurred without warning. As a result of the brake failure, the rear of the vehicle struck a tree. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. After restarting the vehicle, it was fully functional. The contact stated that the failure occurred once previously. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000. The VIN was not provided.

I pulled up into my driveway coming home from shopping as usual, it was approximately 5:45pm on Jan 7, 2014. The road to my house and my driveway have an incline. I pulled in my driveway which was dry (the street was icy) stopped, turned off car, put my foot on the brake to use the emergency brake. My foot brake went to the floor, no tension, I tried it over and over as my car was rolling backwards, went to hit the electronic emergency brake, nothing happened my car was off rolling backwards out of control picking up speed, I thought the only thing that will stop this car is when it hits something, and thank god no one was hurt! it hit the electrical box and mailbox and knocked power out in my cul-DE-sac. The electric box flipped over and caught my rear tire and stopped the car! this was a complete brake failure, no way to stop the car!! very scary! I have been driving a manual transmission since I was a teenager and I am 59. I have video of the officer pushing the electronic brake not engaging!.

My 2011 Subaru Outback exhibits brake failure intermittently upon first start of the engine. On numerous occasions, the car would not stop while I was applying heavy pressure to the brakes. After a series of actuations, the brakes begin to work normally. To date, this has not lead to an accident. I have taken the car to the dealer on several occasions and they have not been able to replicate the failure and as a result, have indicated there is nothing they can do. The failure does not occur everyday, so it is not surprising that the dealer cannot replicate. During the first visit, they indicated they found a leaking hose that was the cause, but then the issue returned. At my request, they replaced the brake fluid, but this issue returned once again. I have contacted Subaru USA who also stated that there is nothing that can be done.