Subaru Outback owners have reported 19 parking brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common parking brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's parking brake (15 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's conventional parking brake (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Parking Brake problems | |
| Conventional Parking Brake problems | |
| Parking Brake Actuator problems | |
| Electrical problems | |
| Parking Brake Linkage And Cable problems |
The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at approximately 40 mph the vehicles dashboard displayed various warning lights such as check engine, abs display, brake light. The contact proceeded to pull over on the side of the road. Read details...
Parking brake loses hold overnight and car rolls down hill if not in gear. (5 spd). Read details...
The contact owns a 2010 Subaru Outback. While driving at an unknown speed, the parking brake warning light illuminated and flashed. The dealer stated that the parking brake actuator was faulty. After leaving the dealer, the parking brake engaged inadvertently while driving 5 mph. Read details...
The contact owns a 2013 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while entering the vehicle, her knee hit the button next to the center console labeled push on/push off parking brake which activated the parking brake. The contact was unable to turn off the button. Read details...
My 4 â½ yr old son went into this car which was in park in our driveway. The keys were not in the car. He bumped into the shift mechanism which subsequently allowed the car to drift backwards from the slight grade. Read details...