2006 Subaru Outback Service Brakes Problems
- 9
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Service Brakes · Suspension
My vehicle only has 40,000 miles on it. It is not shifting properly from 2ns-3rd gear while driving, it jerks pretty hard if cold, i have had numerous brake problems, takes a long time to stop at slow speeds, & i'm having numerous issues with suspension. Balljoints keep clicking while reversing, (control arms,balljoints, bushings, bearings, have all been replaced, etc.) this car has been babied and has almost no…
ODI 11184294
Service Brakes
Bought car from private owner in october 2018. Immediately after sale had the subaru dealership replace rear brakes in october 2018 and completely inspect car for any needed repairs. In early december brake indicator light on, then immediately after catastrophic brake failure resulting in inability to stop vehicle while entire family was on board. Found out from dealership that, despite finding corrosion on brake…
ODI 11162168
Service Brakes
As i was checking under the hood of my car i noticed the brake fluid was low. I went to pick up a new container of brake fluid. L.p. I noticed my brake pedal went to the floor but i was able to brake when i pushed it to the floor. I went to a shop that showed me where the leak was coming from. Under the gas tank.
ODI 10990737
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 subaru outback. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v323000 and 14v311000 (air bags and service brakes, hydraulic). The part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact was not…
ODI 10861577
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 subaru outback. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v323000 (air bags) and 14v311000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10930001
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
While driving the vehicle stopped accelerating and shut down . Was told that the pedal assembly and sensors stopped working. This malfunction can kill people. Other have has low mileage on the vehicle and have the car shut down while driving. *tr
ODI 10676874
Engine · Service Brakes
Found coolant black and possible overheating from head gasket failure in result radiator was exposed to high heat and cracked. Combustion pressure had entered cooling system and caused over pressure of cooling system. Recommend leak down and compression check of engine to determine if internal damage has occurred. Customer has two options, replacement of head gaskets if no other findings internal are found or…
ODI 10652149
Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 subaru outback. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the brake warning light illuminated on the instrument panel and the brake pedal failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the brake line was completely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was…
ODI 10595130
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
Four times in one month prior the above date, this vehicle stopped running in traffic. It would not restart. Most importantly, the automatic transmission could not be taken out of gear and put into park!! In addition, the emergency brake failed to properly keep the vehicle from rolling in traffic. The most recent time this happened, the driver was in heavy traffic on a hill and the emergency brake again did not…
ODI 10550045
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2006 Subaru Outback.
Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.