While driving 55 to 60 MPH on a warm dry day consumer tried to stop vehicle and brakes failed completely. Also, brake pedal went to floor, vehicle not stopping. Consumer had no warning. Contacted dealer, and had vehicle towed into dealership. Dealer replaced brake master cylinder.
1999 Subaru Legacy: brake failure
7 of the 94 complaints about the 1999 Subaru Legacy describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
While son was driving traveling at approximately 35 MPH, consumer went to apply brakes so as to negotiate a 90 degree turn, and brake pedal went to the floor, and failed to engage brake system. Vehicle went straight into a concrete wall . Driver and a passenger were injured. Please provide any additional information/attachments. *state farm insurance was investigating this case.
Brakes were not operable. When consumer applied brakes pedal went all the way to the floor. Vehicle was taken to the dealership. Mechanic put in a new master cylinder, and the consumer is still experiencing brake problems. *ak
Total brake system failure; when applying the brakes, just after starting the vehicle and backing out of a parking lot, pedal went to the floor and vehcile required more stopping distance. Driver used emergency brake to start vehicle. The vehicle will be checked by a dealer.
Brakes failed resulting in accident no deployment of both passenger and driver side air bags during collision. Nlm
Intermittently when brakes are applied in a panic stop, pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, resulting in loss of vehicle control. Dealer has repaired the ABS system prior. When ABS fails the cruise control also fails. Manufacturer has been notified.
We have had the car inspected and tested twice. Subaru says they find no defect with the brakes. We have contacted subaru customer support. They promised that our area's technical representative would contact us, but has not done so. We are afraid to drive the vehicle. The problem is intermittent and occurs without warning. Two other people have experienced the brake failures with us. They are willing to report the experience.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles equipped with anti-lock braking system (ABS). (the 1999 2.2 liter legacy vehicles are excluded). In extremely cold weather, the brake pedal goes to the floor and the vehicle stopping distance is increased.
- Risk
- This condition causes the vehicle stopping distance to be increased, possibly resulting in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder.
Recall number 99V040000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1999 Subaru Legacy brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1999 Subaru Legacy?
7 of 94 owner complaints about the 1999 Subaru Legacy (7%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Subaru Legacy?
There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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