Frame And Members Problems of Subaru Outback

The contact owns a 2001 Subaru Outback. While at an independent mechanic for a routine service repair, the technician stated that the rear subframe was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was aware of NHTSA campaign number: 03v153000 (suspension), but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 120,000.

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The contact owns a 2001 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, he lost control of the vehicle and spun out of control, crashing into an embankment. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear driver side tire was completely bent inward and the subframe was fractured due to corrosion. A police report was not filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who verified the failure and stated that the rear sub frame needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer any assistance since the vehicle had previously been repaired under recall NHTSA campaign number: 03v153000 (suspension). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 250,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Subaru Outback. The contact stated the frame under the vehicle was rusted and corroded. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who inspected the vehicle and confirmed the failure. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer who advised that there were no recalls for the failure. The manufacturer was contacted who offered no further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 106,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Subaru Outback. The contact was driving 35 mph when the sub frame of the vehicle fractured. The contact stated that the dealer advised that NHTSA campaign id number: 03v153000 (suspension: rear) was performed on the vehicle in 2004. The recall required the manufacturer to spray an anti rust and wax onto the sub frame and axle. The contact stated that the recall repair did not prevent the failure from occurring and the sub frame and rear axle were both fractured due to rust. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 125,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Subaru Outback. The contact was driving approximately 10 mph and heard a rattling noise coming the front driver side door. The failure occurred at any speed being traveled. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The failure was contributed to a broken door bar weld. The technician recommended that the vehicle would be taken to an auto body collision center to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.

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While driving at an undetermined speed the vehicle's overdrive light illuminated on the dashboard. The driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The mechanic informed the owner that the transmission was recalled. The owner stated that the dealership would not honor the recall. Please provide any additional information. Consumer received recall notice for part quality for rear subframe assembly. Dealership would not perform recall becausethe state of north carolina was not included in the states listed for the recall.

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Consumer received recall notice 03v153000 concerning rear suspension subframe corrosion, and contacted the dealer to make an appointment. Dealer stated that they were not setup to make the repairs until late August. Also, consumer called the manufacturer and got a recording saying that due to unforeseen circumstances the number was out of service.

Outer carriage bolt fell out, innter carriage bolt shredded off due to stress, car became disabled and was towed from NY to nh.

Vehicle shimmied when ice developed under carriage.