1998 Subaru Outback brakes problems

Filed Jul 3, 2014 · Brakes · 117,000 miles · PA

While driving in the city streets, I came to a stop and realized the car would not stop. When I took my vehicle to the mechanic he said 3 brake lines on my subaru outback 1998 had broken. I live in pennsylvania. This incident cost me $500 in repairs. I realize there is a recall for newer models, but my older subaru outback is having the same issue.

Filed Apr 4, 2013 · Brakes · 168,000 miles · WI

On march 19, 2013, I was returning to my place of employment after picking up my outback from bloomington acura subaru, bloomington, mn after a clutch replacement when the hydraulic brake system had a total failure resulting in a near catastrophic collision with several vehicles. This vehicle was taken back to the dealer for evaluation. Dealer inspection confirmed that the right rear brake line by the fuel tank protector had excessive corrosion resulting in severe fluid release thus not allowing the hydraulic system to properly pressurize resulting in a complete failure of the brake hydraulic system. The brake lines replaced were part number 26522aa010 and 26522aa020 (right and left). On march 27, 2013, the federal safety agency issued campaign number 13v110000 for subaru legacy outbacks regarding "brake lines may fail due to corrosion". This recall pertains to model year 2005 to 2009. This citizen requests, nay, insists that this recall notice be extended to include later model years.

Filed Nov 2, 2004 · Acceleration, Brakes · 65,000 miles · IN · crash · 1 injury

On october 6, 2004, I was coasting into a parking space in my 1998 subaru legacy outback. My headlights were facing a curb, sidewalk, and cement brick building, and I touched the brakes to prevent bumping the curb. As soon as my foot hit the brake, the car vroomed as if the throttle had been fully opened, and the car continued moving forward. I pressed the brake harder, but the car seemed to take off on it's own and was totally out of my control. The all-wheel drive vehicle easily bumped up the curb, and the car flew into the air and crashed into the side of the building. The car was totaled by the insurance company. Fortunately, I was wearing my seat belt (the air bags did not deploy). The entire incident happened very fast and was totally unexpected. Although I am thankful that there was no pedestrian walking on the sidewalk when it happened and that I am alive to be writing this, I am convinced that this was a car malfunction that should be corrected in this vehicle.

Filed Dec 30, 2003 · Brakes · 63,000 miles · AZ

While braking the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance. The consumer took the vehicle into the dealership to be inspected. The mechanic informed the consumer that the master brake cylinder failed.

Filed Dec 17, 2002 · Brakes · NJ

While driving the vehicle at any speed and applied the brakes, the vehicle can experience extended stopping distance, vehicle suffered sudden acceleration. Dealer has inspected the vehicle and could not duplicate or correct the problem. Please provide further information.

Filed Jul 19, 2002 · Acceleration, Brakes · NJ

Car attempts to accelerate when applying brakes to come to a stop. Engine roars and it is difficult to stop car. Problem happens intermittently and usually when the car is going 5 miles per hour or less. Brake pedal goes all the way down when attempting to stop car. The same problem is happening with our 2001 suburu outback (see odi#764455).

Filed Jul 24, 2001 · Acceleration, Brakes · IA · crash

Consumer was traveling about 60mph on highway, vehicle in front slowed down, consumer applied brakes, and vehicle took off on its on. Vehicle was out of control, but avoided other cars. Without prior warning, flipped three times, and ended on driver's side . Dealership was aware of problem.*ak consumer was traveling at 60 MPH and was using cruise control, the vehicle in front of consumer was braking, in which consumer began to brake, however vehicle did not slow down, the cruise control did not disengage and the vehicle rolled over on the drivers side, vehicle was totalled.

Filed Oct 4, 2000 · Brakes, Electrical · OR

Egr solonoid failed.

Filed Feb 15, 2000 · Brakes, Steering · CA

Vehicle experiences loose steering over rough surface when traveling. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on three occasions, and problem still reoccurring. *ak

Filed Feb 8, 2000 · Brakes · UT

When applying brakes the pedal goes to the floor, and vehicle takes an excessive amount of time to stop. Owner has veered into intersections several times. Dealer can't find solution because problem can't be duplicated.