| Issue ID | 705634 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10252815 |
| Manufacurer | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 24/12/08 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Rear tracking begins oscillating dangerously in winter driving conditions. Extremely dangerous. Going 30 mph and being passed by every car on the road while i am fighting to keep from crashing. Rear wheels seem to transfer traction to tires that are slipping, oscillating back and forth, causing rear end to fishtail at any speed. Replaced tires and same thing. This is the scariest thing i have ever experienced. Been driving in wisconsin winters for 35 years. I have never experienced anything like this. Many similar complaints on nhtsa website and on internet postings. I am serious - this is really dangerous. When are you going to make subaru accountable? |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 18000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI |
| VIN pattern | 4S4BP61C467XXXXXX |
| 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 | 30 |
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