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2006 Subaru OUTBACK Electronic Stability Control Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	667422
Internal NHTSA #	10221459
Manufacurer	SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	OUTBACK
Model Year	2006
File date	26/12/07
Component	ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	When driving our subaru 2006 2. 5i outback wagon (4-speed auto w/sport shift) in winter road conditions, we have had multiple instances where the rear of the car begins to float or do mini-fishtails. It feels like the rear wheels are alternately pushing the car back and forth or like there are wind gusts hitting the car. The floating has a rhythmic feel and may continue for many miles until the road conditions change. When the car is
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	49000
Number of Occurences	4
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	MARINE, MN
VIN pattern	4S4BP61C267XXXXXX
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	21/03/06
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	AWD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	40
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2006 Subaru OUTBACK Electronic Stability Control Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 Subaru OUTBACK Electronic Stability Control Problems, Complaints and Defects

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