1996 Subaru Legacy brakes problems

Filed Sep 28, 2004 · Brakes · 85,123 miles · WV · crash

The vehicle was slowly moving into driveway and the brakes were applied and failed to stop the vehicle and hit the house. The vehicle was towed. The consumer was informed by dealership that the master cylinder failed. The master cylinder needed to be replaced. *ak the consumer stated that there was no warning. The failure of the master cylinder caused the front brakes rotors and pads to burn up.

Filed Jul 19, 2002 · Brakes · 158,000 miles · WA · crash

Car was parked, with emergency brake on and in gear on a hill. Owner heard a sharp metallic noise after car had been parked for 10 min. And saw car begin rolling downhill from the parked position, picked up speed and crashed. No one was in the vehicle, and when the crash was over it was found with e-brake disengaged and still in gear. *ts *nlm *dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis**764464

Filed Sep 10, 2001 · Brakes · VT

When braking pedal pulsates. Dealer replaced front and rear rotors in june and august of 1999 at 27000 miles. In aug of 2001, rear rotors were replaced. Front rotors are to be replaced in the near future.*ak repair shop owner stated that the rotors were too thin for vehicle weight, they warp and can not be reshaped, consumer requested to be reimbursed due to this brake problem being a design defect, manufacturer does not agree.

Filed Feb 9, 2001 · Brakes · FL

Brake pedal would go down 1/2" to 3/4" to floor only when vehicle was sitting for a while or while applying brake at a stop position. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

Filed Aug 9, 2000 · Brakes · DC · crash

Car did not stop in time to prevent crash. Raining. Car in front stopped. Our car going about 25mph. Braked at about 25 yards from other vehicle; crash occured. Is there a requirement that a vehicle stopped within a certain distance at a given speed if properly braked? Thank you. Jonas morris

Filed Feb 17, 2000 · Airbags, Brakes · CO · crash

While applying brakes to stop about 5 MPH, consumer bumped into vehicle in front, and both air bags deployed without a prior warning.

Filed Jan 22, 2000 · Brakes · MO

When applying the ABS brakes in cold weather conditions pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, cause unknown.

Filed Jan 12, 2000 · Brakes · MO

Abs does not seem to slow or stop vehicle quick enough, in emergency situation.

Filed Sep 17, 1999 · Brakes · MI

The front brake rotors warped, causing the brakes to become mushy, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

Filed Jun 22, 1999 · Acceleration, Brakes · NY

First instance was in dec 98, 2nd 6-21-99 cruise control stays on, cannot cancel or turn off, brakes go to the floor with no effect what so ever, have to turn the ignition key off and restart the engine in order to get out of cruise and get the brakes back (this is a little scarry when you have power steering). This was a life and death situation in traffic at highway speed on an approach to a severe turn on a exit ramp.