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2005 Subaru OUTBACK Power Train Driveline Differential Unit Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	610699
Internal NHTSA #	10174657
Manufacurer	SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	OUTBACK
Model Year	2005
File date	01/12/05
Component	POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2005 subaru outback legacy station wagon the limited slip differential (rear) malfunctions under wet or snowy conditions. It begins a rhythmic transfer of power back and forth until the rear of the vehicle loses traction and then spins out... This has happened several times and has been taken to the dealership for diagnostics and repairs. They have performed alignments but indicate that they cannot duplicate the complaint... So, they say there is no problem. We have taken the vehicle in to the dealership without any repair made to resolve this dangerous fault. The repair would involve replacing the entire unit (lsd)... Because parts are not available separately... We have had it looked at by an independent repair facility and they were able to duplicate the complaint... We have replaced the original "potenza" tires with an aggressive all weather tire hoping to remedy the problem... Subaru will not admit that there is a problem with the limited slip differential on this 2005 outback! We would like to have this taken care of before someone is injured or killed. Thanks! *nm
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	8000
Number of Occurences	6
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	BOYNE FALLS, MI
VIN pattern	4S4BP61C457XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	13/06/05
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	AWD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	30
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Dealer's name	SUBARU BY-THE-BAY
Dealer's telephone number	231-347-6038
Dealer's city	BAY SHORE
Dealer's state code	MI
Dealer's ZIP code	49711

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2005 Subaru OUTBACK Power Train Driveline Differential Unit Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 Subaru OUTBACK Power Train Driveline Differential Unit Problems, Complaints and Defects

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