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2006 Subaru OUTBACK Electronic Stability Control Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	704510
Internal NHTSA #	10251878
Manufacurer	SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	OUTBACK
Model Year	2006
File date	15/12/08
Component	ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	'06 subaru outback(auto) seems to have handling issues caused by awd system. Some have described it as "ghostwalking", where the rear end of the car shifts side to side when the awd kicks in. Please investigate this problem. Have replaced tires and checked alignment, problem still exists.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	WESTMINSTER, CO
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
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	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders
Drive train type	AWD
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Vehicle speed	40
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Type of child seat code
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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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