2002 Subaru Outback Rotor Problems
- 3
- 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.
What owners report
- front rotors · 5 records
- applied brakes · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Rotor
Front brake rotors on my 2002 outback 3.0 wagon have warped causing severe shimmy when braking at high speed. They were replaced at about 30,000, and this has happened again. My opinion as a scientist is that the rotors are under-engineered for the size/weight of the vehicle, and that this is a safety issue in that control of the vehicle is comprised at high speed. More specifically, the rotors distort with a normal…
ODI 10135429
Rotor
2002 subaru outback h6 awd automatic transmission -- warped and glazed front rotors at relatively low miles (25,600), requiring replacement of pads and turning of rotors. -- dealer initially claimed wear and tear item, but after reviewing service record with subaru, offered warranty repair. I had frequently complained of a shimmy while driving and recently began experiencing a steering wheel shimmy while braking…
ODI 10039099
Rotor
2002 llbean outback rotor & brake problems. 8/29/02 7,681 miles--vibration when applied brakes--dealer resurfaced front rotors. 12/30/02 12,464 miles---vibration when applied brakes & scratchy noise when applied brakes.---dealer resurfaced front rotors and replaced front brakes (no pad left). 6/4/03 20,309--vibration when applied brakes. Dealer replaced front rotors & front brakes. 10/4/03 25,460--brought car in for…
ODI 10041270