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2005 Subaru OUTBACK Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1257686
Internal NHTSA #	10823175
Manufacurer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	OUTBACK
Model Year	2005
File date	16/01/16
Component	SUSPENSION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	My 2005 nearly killed me recently driving on straight highways that were a bit icy. Despite 4 studded tires, it would barely stay on the road above 35 mph even going totally straight. Cars of all other types were flying past at 60-75 mph, no problem. But my car would end up going sideways and inadvertently switching lanes and or almost going off the road at speeds starting at about 35-40mph. We had three adults in the car and the car filled with luggage, so it was fully loaded. I've read that this "ghost walking" phenomenon happens to 2005 to 2009 subaru outbacks that were produced in the usa. It mainly happens when the car is fully loaded, which due to a rear suspension flaw, causes toe-in on the rear suspension and then the rear end becomes totally unstable. I had to drive at 35 mph on highways back with my hazard lights on the avoid being rear ended by all the traffic going at normal highway speeds. Based on what i experienced, they're death traps that should be recalled. More info: http://www. Ultimatesubaru. Org/forum/topic/103820-05-outback-awd-tricky-on-some-winter-roads/
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	109000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	BOULDER, CO
VIN pattern	4S4BP61CX57XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	45
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2005 Subaru OUTBACK Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 Subaru OUTBACK Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects

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