Subaru Outback owners have reported 8 problems related to brake foundation components (under the service brakes category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Subaru Outback based on all problems reported for the Outback.
In cold weather the brakes do not function when the car is first turned on. This is terrifying. This has happened several times and been confirmed by a second driver. After about a minute the brakes seem to be normal. We are now afraid to use the car.
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Consumer has problem with brakes. Dealership is aware of problem. Vehicle is pulling to right.
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Consumer stated the brakes failed twice, had vehicle taken to the dealer, but could not duplicate the problem, both times when brakes failed, the pavement was damp but above freezing, consumer treid to stop for a stop sign and could not.
Consumer stated the brakes failed twice, had vehicle taken to the dealer, but could not duplicate the problem, both times when brakes failed, the pavement was damp but above freezing, consumer treid to stop for a stop sign and could not.
Vehicle experiences loose steering over rough surface when traveling. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on three occasions, and problem still reoccurring.
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When the brakes are applied it dims the headlights for a second. Dealer has been contacted.
The consumer believes the design of the braking system allows for excessive amount of brake pedal travel and force to activate the brakes in normal use compared to other vehicles, the dealership stated that this was normal operational and within the manufacturers specification.
Brake pedal needs adjustment. Yh.