2005 Subaru Outback Service Brakes Problems
- 15
- 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 15 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake line · 11 records
- brake lines · 9 records
- brake pedal · 7 records
- service brakes · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 11 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 subaru outback. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 14v311000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the remedy failed. When the brake pedal was depressed, the brake light fractured and brake fluid was leaking. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the brake line was corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was…
ODI 11270441
Service Brakes
My outback developed a brake line leak. The leak was located is the same location that was inspected and rust proofed per nhtsa campaign: 14v-311000, service campaign wqk47. The leak was discover after my 16 son lost most of brakes while in motion. Luckily there was not a serious crash as a result of the brake pedal going all the way to the floor board. The brake lines were repaired for $336. This recall was…
ODI 11231998
Service Brakes
The vehicle has soft brakes, it is common among this generation. It does not matter if everything is replaced. There is still a long/soft pedal travel. This may be due to an inadequate master cylinder size or brake booster size. This is a constant issue, does not matter when you use the brakes, it always is slow to stop and can be a bit scary.
ODI 11218292
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 subaru outback. While the vehicle was in reverse with the brake pedal depressed and extended to the floorboard, the vehicle continued to drive in reverse. Upon inspection, it was discovered that brake fluid leaked from the brake lines and was present on the floor near the rear passenger wheel. The vehicle was towed to subaru of newport news (783 j clyde morris blvd, newport news, va)…
ODI 11218332
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 subaru outback. The contact stated that the brake line was rusted. Due to the rust, brake fluid leaked from the brakes, which made it hard to stop the vehicle. The contact called john kennedy subaru (1201 e ridge pike, plymouth meeting, pa 19462, [redacted]) and was informed that an unknown recall had expired; therefore, the contact would be responsible for the repair cost. The…
ODI 11217858
Service Brakes
Purchased used october 2018 . Received recall notice in mail and took to dealership november 2018 . Recall was for driver airbag and rear brake line corrosion. Airbag was replaced at that time and brake line was alledged to be inspected and coated . Apr 2019 car pulled in front of vehicle and brakes were applied hard and rear brake line blew . No accident . Car was towed to local mechanic and due to their knowledge…
ODI 11206606
Service Brakes
Brake system failure due to brake line corrosion ; driving vehicle and brakes failed, leaving me without ability to stop. Luckily i was on a hardly-traveled road and getting home was uphill.
ODI 11173314
Service Brakes
Recall was issued a few years ago for defect in the brake line allowing salt water to get in and cause corrosion to brake lines. Brought to dealership and brake lines were sprayed with an anti corrosive. On 7/29/18, brake line was leaking and lost all brake prsssure while driving due to a corroded brake line.
ODI 11114464
Service Brakes
4way connector brake line leaking causing no brakes. Could of got in serious accident hazzard to drive called about recall on this but the said my car vin number was not listed and we're very rude and she hung up on me. Had to put car in nutral to slow diwn
ODI 11045877
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 subaru outback. While pulling out of the driveway at 10 mph, the brake pedal traveled to the floor when it was depressed. The parking brake had to be applied to stop the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact looked under the vehicle and noticed that all four brake lines failed. The vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 14v311000 (service brakes);…
ODI 11020293
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 subaru outback. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph and pressing the brake pedal to slow the vehicle down, the brake pedal extended to the floorboard and the vehicle did not immediately stop. The driver had to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brake lines had failed do to excessive…
ODI 11010828
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 subaru outback. While the vehicle was stopped at a light, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 14v311000 (service brakes, hydraulic), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the recall had expired. The…
ODI 10992834
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 subaru outback. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v323000 (air bags) and 14v311000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer (serra subaru of traverse city, 1747 s garfield ave, traverse city,…
ODI 11089817
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Subaru outback 2005: the wire harness to the rear tailgate failed and shorted out the brake lights and reverse lights, creating a safety hazard while driving. *tr
ODI 10610243
Service Brakes
On december 18, 2014 the day was clear; there had been no rain or snow that week. The pavement was dry. At the point of the issue i was in stop and go traffic, thus had used my brakes at an average of 12-18 times since i had left the house that morning. Traffic was maybe moving at 20-25 miles an hour, stop and go. At one point i went to apply my brakes at a normal pressure and they started to pulse in the…
Crash reported
ODI 10577234
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2005 Subaru Outback.
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