2005 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Rotor
At around 14,000 miles the dealer told me the rotors had warped and needed to be turned. Again at about 22,000 i was told the rotors had warped and needed to be turned. I was told this was due to heavy braking, stop and go traffic or riding the brakes. I have another car with over 100,000 miles on it and the rotors have never needed to be turned, my driving habits not the cause of this problem. Subaru has not gotten…
ODI 10220839
Equipment · Rotor · Tires
Re odi 10133280 similar problem at low speeds and varying road conditions, eg flat road, bumpy road etc. *nm
ODI 10142054
Rotor
The brake rotors on my 2005 subaru have warped (all 4) at 14,000 miles producing a violent pulsating pedal and inefficient braking. This alone could cause some drivers to allow for insufficient braking distances causing a crash. It is now my understanding, after some investigation, that this is a "common" problem with this manufacturer for many years. The subaru dealer cut the rotors under warranty but this should…
ODI 10133280