2000 Subaru Outback Tires Problems
- 20
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 20 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- firestone wilderness · 6 records
- wilderness tires · 5 records
- less miles · 4 records
- tire size · 4 records
- tires blew · 4 records
- tire blew · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Tires
This car comes with firestone wilderness tires made especially for the outback. At only 24000 miles, i had a blowout in which the complete left side of the tire disintegrated. A few months after i bought the car and heard of the trouble with firestone tires, i called the dealer who assured me that these tires were safe and not on the recall list. When this dangerous incident happened two days ago, i went to a local…
ODI 758120
Tires
Photos of the tire damage are posted at http://www.speakeasy.org/~dervish/firestone/firestone.html. I replaced all four tires despite the substantial tread life remaining on the firestones. The firestones were well-maintained: rotated, inflated, etc.*ak (dot number: w2x0w66070 tiresize: p225/60r16)
ODI 755410
Tires
Tire could not be balanced, tread found to be separated. *ak (dot number: w2x0w66070 tiresize: p225/60r16)
ODI 750457
Tires
Tire seam blew out in perfect circumference accompanied by profuse smoke. Extremely dangerous situation since i could not see what was happening to my car due to the smoke. I thought i blew a gasket. Brought tire to firestone dealer where they did a soap test. No punctures were there except the complete breakdown of the seam on the outside of the tire. They replaced it, however they replaced it with another…
Fire reported
ODI 10007001
Tires
Tire seam blew out, in a perfect circumference, accompanied by profuse smoke. Extremely dangerous situation since i could not see what was happening to my car due to the smoke. I thought i blew a gasket. Brought tire to firestone dealer, where they did a soap test. No punctures were there except the complete breakdown of the seam on the outside of tire. They replaced it, however, they replaced it with anotherk…
Fire reported
ODI 734292
Tires
I was going the speed limit outside of la and my tire shredded into 3 perfect pieces. There is a tiny hole in the tire but i have only seen a tire deteriorate such as this on the news with the cases of recalled tires. Please tell me that there are more tires out there than mine doing this and it is not just coincidence my tire was made in the same plant as all of the recalled too. Junk....just junk i tell ya. And if…
ODI 733011
Tires
While driving 20-25 mph, the right rear firestone ht p225/60r16 (dot unknown) tire exploded. Driver was able to control and stop the vehicle after driving through a field. Ten months later, the right front firestone ht (dot unknown) tire blew out. On both occasions, tire merchant would not replace tire and could not find cause of blowout. The first tire had less than 12,000 miles and the second tire had less than…
ODI 567066
Tires
I am not sure if i hit the center island and both tires blew or both tires blew and i hit the center island. If i hit the center island and both tires blew, then there is a problem since this is an off-the-road vehicle and the tires should not have sustained any damage. If the tires blew, and then i hit the island, then we have the same problem as the other firestone tires. Either way is not good. I lost control of…
Crash reported
ODI 731134
Tires
Tire blew out on highway causing loss of control of vehicle. No known objects hit. Accident occurred after driving from south carolina to virginia in hot weather. Tire was shredded leaving little tire on wheel. *ak( dot number: tire size: 225/60r16 )
Crash reported
ODI 726802
Tires
Rear left tire blew out whie travelling down rte 95 s from new hampshire. It was a cool, overcast day (70-78:). Tire shredded around the rim, nearly coming off completely. We paid for and replaced the tire with an identical one from firestone.( dot number: tire size: p225/60r16 )
ODI 727219
Tires
I am concerned about the safety of all wilderness tires on my vehicle.( dot number: ? Tire size: p22560r/16 )
1 death
ODI 728012
Tires
Front left tire split after owning vehicle only three days; happened on interstate at highway speed; no warning of problem; changed to temporary spare; reported to dealership and tire was replaced. This appears to be very similar to the incidents reported recently on the ford explorers, but this specific tire has not been recalled yet. Please seriously consider recalling this model.
ODI 729020
Tires
With less than 1,000 miles on a brand new subaru outback, i had an unexplained flat tire (no nail/screw/obvious damage)on my way to work. I had to replace the tire due to the fact i drove on it briefly and damaged the tire beyond repair (cost $165). 8/15, with less than 8,000 miles on the car, i was driving at 25- 30 mph and heard a "pop". As the car's handling changed i realized i had had a blow out and pulled…
ODI 731754
Tires
The tire blew out on a curve, in winter, though there was only 6725 miles on it. The dealer said it must be that i was parking on curbs and it was my fault. I live in the country and hardly ever park at curbs, so this was obviously a manufactures defect. I didn't report it until now because i didn't know how. *ak( dot number: )
ODI 726762
Tires
The firestone wilderness 225/60r16 experienced blowout which resulted in vehicle accident. *mjs
ODI 784194
Tires
I have no faith and feel unsafe and insecure with these tires. I want them off my car and the best les schwab tires put on. Firestone should be held liable for defective product line. *ak( dot number: tire size: 225 60r 16 )
ODI 731273
Tires
As you can see by the mileage, i have a brand new subaru outback legacy stationwagon and it is a beautiful machine. It came equipped with firestone wilderness tires and we are very concerned. I do not want to see my outback flipped over in the road with me or my husband in it. We bought this car to replace our saturn which was totalled in an accident when someone hit it at 50 mph. I work for the consumer product…
Crash reported
ODI 726985
Tires
The firestone wilderness 225/60r216 tires are defective which is causing the vehicle to pull while driving. *mjs
ODI 554477
Tires
Consumer believes faulty firestone wilderness tires (225/60r16) caused severe steering wheel pull while driving which required constant pressure on the steering wheel to keep vehicle from avoiding oncoming traffic of going off the shoulder. Nlm
ODI 554212
Tires
While driving the tires (firestone wilderness) feel as if they stick to the road surface. *mjs
ODI 554122