Front stabilizer bar broke near the right wheel for no apparent reason. I do not know when this occurred. I discovered the broken part hanging down nearly to the ground on january 1, 2005. This has caused the car to handle erratically at higher speeds, and I plan to get it repaired. I called subaru and they informed me that they would not remedy this safety issue because the car is out of warranty (72,400 miles).
2000 Subaru Outback suspension complaints
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My 2000 subaru legacy outback front stabilizer/sway bar broke at both ends simultaneously, at the same location, going downhill on a black top road. An audible "ping" sound occurred when it happened. *ak the dealer replaced the stabilizer/sway bar on december 1st, 2004 at my expense. Subaru refused to pay for the part or labor. This vehicle only has 38k miles on it.
Front sway bar snapped.
Both rear wheel bearings have failed prematurely, one at 38000 miles and again at 75000 miles and the second at 79000 miles. This is a well known defect in this year subaru, and is potentially dangerous if not immediately taken care of.
Consumer received a recall letter july of 2002. Dealer claimed could not do repairs because parts weren't available. Kelly subaru, 3122 w. Tennessee st., tallahassee fl., 32304 850‑575‑6166.
The vehicle experienced the same problem as the recall on the rear suspension. The dealer did not repair the problem because the vehicle was not included due to the VIN. Recall number unknown. *ak (recall # 03v153000) *scc
Consumer received recall notice 03v153000 concerning the rear suspension subframe corrosion in july 2003. Dealer still does not have the parts available to repair the recall defect. *ak *ph
Consumer received recall 03v153000, but a weld on right rear of rear suspension that should be rust proofed already cracked.
Possible defect of rear sub-frame assembly with poor paint quality.*mr the consumer received a recall which stated if the vehicle is operated for an extensive period in a "salt belt" area, continued exposure to salt could cause the rear sub-frame assembly to rust-out and eventually break. *ph
Front stabilizer bar broke in two places. Two dealers have said this happens often. Isn't that a safety problem as it affects handling? It broke right after they worked on the front suspension! Dt
While driving on a smooth dirt road, heard a clunk under the car. Stopped and looked under it only to find the sway bar broke in the middle of the bar. End links and other parts fine. The thick sway bar designed to be strong broke. Must investigate. Dt
While driving vehicle kept pulling to the right, and front end was wobbling, caused by the carriage bolt that fell off. Dealer contacted.*ak while the consumer was driving the bike rack dropped down. The check engine light came on and stayed on due to evaporation leak from system and loose gas cap. The driver's side window seal was damaged.
Sway bar broke while pulling out of driveway. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Loud clunking and vibration when driving over bumps when turning at low speeds. It is most pronounced during left turns but also does it when turning right. Dealer rep says he could not hear it. We will schedule another appointment and will make sure dealer rep is not deaf.
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