Service Brakes Related Problems of the 2017 Subaru Outback

Table 1 shows five common service brakes related problems of the 2017 Subaru Outback. The number one most common problem is related to the service brakes (20 problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake light on (one problem).

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Subaru Outback


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 2017 Subaru Outback

The Service Brakes problem

On Monday [xxx] were driving on [xxx] going north up [xxx]. I was doing about 60-65 mph in traffic which was flowing in both directions. While ascending the pass, the car suddenly started to misfire, rapidly lost power, power steering failed and all dash lights lit up.   Read details...

The Brake Light On problem

The first of 4 incidents occurred on state highway 509 when traveling with my 12 year old granddaughter in the passenger seat. At the speed limit of 60 mph in the right lane, the parking brake applied itself without being touched.   Read details...

The Brake Fluid Low Warning Switch/sensor/float problem

The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while reversing the vehicle accelerated backwards. The contact pumped brake pedal was depressed aggressively several times however the brakes failed to respond. The vehicle collided into a pillar of bricks causing the vehicle to stop.   Read details...


Service Brakes related problems in other Subaru Outback model year vehicles:



Outback Service Bulletins
Outback Safety Recalls
Outback Defect Investigations