1. Subaru Outback
  2. Problems
  3. 2017
  4. Automatic System Braking

2017 Subaru Outback Automatic System Braking 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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • April 1, 2017 · 2,000 miles

    Automatic System Braking · Electrical System · Service Brakes

    Tl* the contact owns a 2017 subaru outback. The contact stated that the reverse automatic braking system independently applied itself. The contact stated that this was due to the asphalt being at an angle where it was close to the sensors of the vehicle. Autonation subaru scottsdale (15678 n northsight blvd, scottsdale, az) informed the contact that they would need to temporarily disable the feature to prevent…

    ODI 11031589

  • February 28, 2017 · 25 miles

    Automatic System Braking

    The automatic rear braking is overly sensitive and slams on the brakes anytime i back out of a driveway; unless i come to a complete stop at the moment the tires make contact with the street. The dealer tells potential customers this can be adjusted, but when i took the car in for an adjustment, the service department told me it was against the law to adjust it. Subaru claims it's working as designed, but they've…

    ODI 11091101