Subaru Legacy premature wear problems

Filed Oct 13, 2010 · Brakes · 43,351 miles · PA

The federal safety agency ref # 302836, safety issue, brakes rotors rust to point of failure, subaru service told me they were a safety concern. Vin [xxx], 2002 subaru legacy l, 43,351 miles, repair parts, subaru, front brakes pn's 26296ae220 & 26300ae00c, rear brakes pn's 26700ae04c & 26696ae020 replaced on all 4 wheels. I have never had to replace brakes on any of the many vehicles I have driven over forty plus years of driving. The service rep looked to see if there was a recall which tells me they have had safety recalls. I originally went to the dealer to have my oil changed and while in the waiting room a sales person came out and spoke to a priest who owned a 2008 outback and the sales person ask if he wanted to trade his vehicle before it needed brake work. My experience tells me that my braking distance was compromised by many feet of stopping distance. The total cost of repair was $966.48. I have all the documents to validate statements made on this complaint. I called subaru of america, they we not interested in my complaint if it did not meet one of their two criteria which were, was the car in warranty or was there a recall, they were not interest in understanding a safety problem, they did offer me $500 for a new subaru . Reference number for subaru was ref # 1-1103069413. Brake rotor design is observing the laws of physics and over designing the rotor so the heat at full load is not so great to cause braking fade and continuous overheating of the brakes causing them to rust. Complained on 5/21/10 the brakes were making noise and were not working properly noted on service work order no response from dealer on brakes. This vehicle is in show room condition. I have had numerous safe driver courses and awards. I have been trained to look ahead in traffic and slow the vehicle with the intent never to having to stop preventing a rear end collision and conserve fuel. My contention is the brakes are designed to meet full load with no safety margin. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia

Filed Aug 12, 2008 · Brakes, Engine · 29,000 miles · CO

I have an 06 subaru legacy gt.at my 30,000mile checkup the report states good except the rear brake pads & rotors which is rated; may require follow up attention.the rear rotors were machined. At 37,778 miles the radio was replaced due to it shorting out. At this mileage my coolant cap is no longer holding pressure & has to be replaced. At 44,542miles, the invoice says replace rear brakes as only the brake pads were replaced & the rear rotors were machined 6,000miles ago. At 47,560 miles fourth gear is grinding.the invoice states; found low/dirty manual transmission fluid.the transmission fluid was changed at 30,000miles & the fluid levels are to be checked at every visit which was last at 47,478 miles.transmission fluid was replaced.at 47,560 miles; found rear brake rotors warped excessively.this was not mentioned at 44,542miles when the rear brake pads were replaced. The rear brake rotors were resurfaced at this time again; as the front rotors were to thin & were replaced. From 3-5-08 when the last major inspection was done the front rotors were marked;may require follow up attention.on 4-17-08 the rotors are too thin and need to be replaced.at 50,129 miles the wheel bearings were replaced.the leaking inner axle seals was unnoticed by the technician until I mentioned it. The invoice states;the technician found the front inner axle seals leaking. Found knocking noise coming from both front axles caused by lack of grease due to leaking boots. The axle boots were replaced. At 53,455 miles found front rotors warped, resurfaced front rotors as they were just replaced at 47,560 miles. The clutch feels that it is not working properly,fourth gear is grinding again & is difficult to get into gear.when shifting at times, clutch will be completely disengaged and vehicle revs to 5000+rpms for no reason.I picked my vehicle up to take to my transmission specialist for a 2nd opinion; the hood wasn't closed, it was only latched.

Filed Sep 2, 2007 · Brakes · 26,000 miles · CA

At 14,000 miles experienced sudden, significant loss of braking power and major vibrations in 2005 subaru legacy and was barely able to slow car. Dealer resurfaced brake rotors. Experienced identical problem while descending steep mountain grade at 26,000 miles. Dealer found front rotors warped and brake pads worn and replaced both. I am fearful that this problem will reoccur without warning, potentially causing an accident. I suspect that ABS is malfunctioning, causing abnormal wear on rotors and pads. Dealer claims problem is "normal."

Filed Jan 26, 2007 · Tires · 1,500 miles · GA

Oem tires on the 2005 subaru legacy gt are dangerous. Just two months after purchasing our vehicle we were caught in an ice storm. While attempting to navigate a gas station at extremely low speeds the car lost traction and ran into a pole in front of a fuel pump. We own a non-awd vehicle and it has never lost traction at such low speeds on ice. We also noticed it did not handle well in the rain, though in snow it was marginally better but still dangerously easy to lose traction if the snow was packed any. Decided to purchase snow tires because travel in the winter was dangerous. Now, we've had to replace the oem tires because of premature wear -- they have less than 20,000 miles on them and the rear tires are nearly bald. All paid for out of pocket -- subaru claims no responsibility over the tires since they don't manufacture them and they aren't covered by warranty and continues to put them on their vehicles. Subaru needs to recall the tires and give people tires that can actually handle real-world conditions. The dropdown menu for the tires is incorrect -- these are 17" tires, standard for the gt ltd.

Filed Jun 28, 2004 · Tires · 35,000 miles · NY

All four tires were replaced 3 times within 35,000 miles due to premature wear. The tires were replaced with different model tires, but failure recurred.

Filed Sep 25, 1999 · Brakes · CA

Brake rotors warped twice, at 20000 and 36000 miles. Dealer resurfaced rotors at 20855 miles, rotors have warped again within 17000 miles, no unusual driver brake applications have heated rotors, vehicle shudders heavily when coming to a stop. Suspect defective/inferior rotor metals.

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 Jan 4, 1998 · Brakes · CA

Brake rotors warped, causing severe vibration upon braking.

Filed Nov 13, 1996 · Brakes · NC

Abs brake failure, made a noise, corrosion and warped rotors in for replacement continues to make a noise.

Filed Feb 28, 1996 · Brakes · WV

Front brake rotors warp continuously, affecting braking performance/vibrating. Please describe details.