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2005 Subaru OUTBACK Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	902960
Internal NHTSA #	10444832
Manufacurer	SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	OUTBACK
Model Year	2005
File date	29/11/10
Component	SUSPENSION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I have experienced what is referred to as "ghostwalking" in my 2005 subaru outback. While driving in winter conditions such as slush, snow and ice mix, and black ice the car fishtails in the rear wheels making it impossible to safely drive this car. However driving on hardpack snow and hardpack powder the car handles fine. The car fishtails much worse when even a little weight is loaded in the rear. I do have dedicated snow tires, with studs. I am a very experienced driver in winter conditions, i do not drive too fast in poor road conditions. This is a serious problem that apparently many people have experienced. I have multiple friends who drive older subaru's who have never experienced such an encounter with their cars. Bottom line this car is not safe to drive on winter roads, i have literally feared for my life on several occasions. Please do something about this.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	60000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SPRINGFIELD, OR
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	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	40
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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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