Structure Problems of Subaru Outback

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The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Outback. The contact stated on multiple occasions both the front passenger’s and driver’s side window had become stuck and would not close or open. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the window regulators and window tracks were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 28,000.

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The contact owns a 2007 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle went over a bump in the roadway and went sideways. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and it was diagnosed that the rear stabilizer bar had detached. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 190,000.

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2017 Subaru Outback. Consumer writes in regards to issues with the gas and brake pedals. The consumer stated when depressing the brake pedal it travels all the way down, causing the driver to inadvertently make contact with the gas pedal. The dealer was notified and stated the vehicle was operating as designed.

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2015 Subaru Outback. Consumer writes in regards to damage to hoses in vehicle due to rodents.

The contact owns a 2012 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while entering the vehicle, it was discovered that rainwater had leaked into the vehicle from the sunroof. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on six separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who determined that the cause of the failure was due to the sunroof drainage tubes being clogged with debris. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact stated that an unknown TSB addressing the failure had been issued by the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 16,781.

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2012 Subaru Outback. Consumer writes in regards to a high pitch squeal in vehicle while driving about 20 mph. The consumer stated the noise only occurred when the temperature dropped into the 40's and lower. Subaru of America declared the noise as normal without even examining the vehicle. The dealer, however, did hear the noise, but it was difficult to pinpoint the location. The consumer believed the problem was the automatic transmission or the drive mechanism.

2013 Subaru Outback. Consumer writes in regards to poor quality made tie downs in cargo area of vehicle. The consumer stated when he took the vehicle for its 7500 mile service, he showed the service representative the broken tie down. The consumer stated it broke, when he tied his 50lb dog to it. The service representative stated they would not replace it, because it was not designed to handle the tremendous stress of a 50lb dog. After some discussion, the consumer should the representative where he could easily break the tie down with his hand. The consumer was informed the tie downs were only designed to hold a net put over groceries to keep them from sliding, certainly not for anything of substantial weight or stress.

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2011 Subaru Outback. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle shaking while driving due to snow and ice build-up in the tires. The dealer washed the underside of the car in hot water, to melt the ice which resolved the problem.

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I have a severe water leak in my brand new Subaru 2010 Outback, that resulted in mold on the passenger and rear passenger floor mats. When I turned a corner a little flood poured onto my granddaughter ankle and foot. It was as if someone had poured a bucket into my car. My grandchildren had to shopvac the water out of the car. The dealer informed the consumer leaves had plugged the drain tube. Updated ivoq 09/27/10.

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2006 Subaru Outback sw. Coming home on the freeway, I heard what sounded like something was loose. Since my car is only 4 years old and I did buy it brand new, I couldn't imagine it was the muffler as that is what it sounded like. Upon looking under the car in my garage, I noticed that there was a bolt connecting the right rear tire to the axle missing, appearing as though it had been severed off. It is parked in a locked garage everyday and now the axle is drooping below the hole where the bolt should be. I have contacted my local Subaru dealer to repair this. I will not drive this car as I know it may cause an accident should the tire come off.

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The contact owns a 2010 Subaru Outback. While driving approximately 65 mph and slowing down a vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle. The vehicle crashed into the left rear side causing the left rear tire to lose contact with the road. The contact was able to drive onto the emergency lane, and then she continued to drive to her destination per the police officer's instructions. A police report was filed. The driver experienced whiplash and the passenger had a neck injury. The vehicle was at a collision center when the complaint was filed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure and current mileages were 5,000.

I purchased a 2010 Subaru Outback from ira Subaru in danvers, MA in January, 2010. Several weeks ago, I discovered the frame around the engine was rusted. This car is brand new. I recently brought this to the attention of ira Subaru. They said it's fine, and it just needs to be treated with a special spray, and that's all they did. Is this safe? why was my 2010 Subaru already rusting? the cars that wcvb tv in boston highlighted last night all seemed to be japanese. Please advise. My car has just 3,800 miles on it. Thank you.

In comparison with many trucks and cars I have driven in winter conditions for over 30 years, our 2005 suburu Outback is much more unstable especially in the rear end whenever hard packed snow or ice is encountered even at moderate speeds (30-50 mph). At least once this cause the vehicle to spin uncontrollably. In identical conditions, a truck in 2wd (I have several trucks on my ranch) is far more stable. There is a clear safety problem with this vehicle for which tires, inflation, alignment according to manufacturers specs fails to cure.

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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.

The contact owns a 2008 Subaru Outback. While driving approximately 70 mph with a kayak strapped to the roof of the vehicle, the kayak flew backwards and detached from the roof. The contact pulled over and retrieved the kayak with the aerial bar still attached. The failure mileage was 176,00. Updated 5/20/08 the carrier that attached to the cross bar of the roof rack broke. Updated 05/20/08.

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2002 Subaru Outback rear seat latch clips not accessible to use child safety seats (6 point harness system) clips are tucked too far down into seats. Need extension clip to access.

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Everytime it rains or go through a car wash the seat belt gets wet and is worse when the seat belt has been retracted as the wet area now is all across you. It apparently is making its way through the sunroof. What is the repair for this, new seals in the sunroof or the roof rack mounting holes?.

My 2003 Subaru Outback, ll bean model with 17,378 miles, developed a serious water leak through the roof, on Jun. 2, 2005. I purchased this vehicle new and purchased an extended warranty. This problem re-occurred on October 17th with the interior flooded which necessitated the carpeting in the rear to be completely replaced. On Nov. 10th, 2005, after a light rain, the roof leaked again for the 3rd. Time. The car is in the dealer service now.

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Passenger side sun roof drain plugs up. Backed up water drains into inside rear cargo area. My vehicle came equipped with the large all weather rubber mat in the cargo area. Since the area where the water pours out is near the right rear of the car the most of the water ends up on the carpet under the mat and it is not always noticeable. Spoke with contractor that comes in and takes care of water leak for dealer he said is the fix should take care of problem. Found it distracting while driving that water was pouring down inside of car, could see in rear view mirror. Once water drained out leak stopped, but water would build up again. Worry about possible damage to headliner and future body structural integrity due to water leaking into roof area.

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Consumer Subaru Outback tail lights burned out quite often. After replacing the bulb consumer noticed that the socket was corroded. The engine stalled while driving up a small hill. The vehicle was towed where it was discovered a blown 30 amp fuse in the motor side fuse box. The incident happened a second time and the vehicle was taken to a different dealer where the problem was diagnosed as a blown fuse again. When the consumer opened the hatch, water was pouring out of the little doors that housed the tail lights bulbs and wires. The consumer believed the leaking hatch was responsible not only for the burned out tail lights and rotting wires, but also for the electrical shorts that blew out the 30 amp fuse in the engine compartment and caused the engine the die.

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On six occasions while driving, the driver's foot slipped from the brake pedal to accelerator pedal unexpectedly. The consumer believed there was a design problem due to insufficient space between the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal. The brake pedal and accelerator pedal are too close. On two other occasions, while moving slowly ahead, the vehicle had gone out of control. Scc.