1. Subaru Outback
  2. Problems
  3. 2008
  4. Electronic Stability Control

2008 Subaru Outback Electronic Stability Control Problems

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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

  • light came · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • May 18, 2019 · 87,700 miles

    Electronic Stability Control

    The vehicle was in motion going 45 mph. I slowed down to stop at a stop light and the abs light began to flash on and off. As i got closer to the stop light to completely stop the check engine light came on, the abs light came on, the airbag light came on, the brake light came on, the cruise control light was on and flashing and the steering wheel completely locked up and the engine was off. I turned the car back on…

    ODI 11208597

  • December 15, 2013 · 94,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Suspension

    While driving on slightly slick roads in northern michigan the rear wheels would lose traction and start to fish tail. This happened without the gas applied, with or without the traction control engaged. The car felt as if it was sliding side to side in the back. The tires are in good condition and the vehicle is well maintained. Other vehicles were traveling without issue. This has been referred to as ghost walking…

    ODI 10556437