| Issue ID | 712656 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10258795 |
| Manufacurer | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 24/12/07 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2006 subaru legacy outback 2. 5i with 44k miles. On hard pack snow/ice/slush this vehicle has a very noticeable tendency to lose control at the rear wheels. This problem continues anytime i encounter the identical conditions. I have had this vehicle aligned as suggested by my local shortline subaru dealer at my cost. The problem continues. I have lost control of this vehicle at less than 30mph while tracking straight. There is something seriously wrong with this vehicle. As this vehicle is all wheel drive drivers will have a tendency to use this vehicle in the above conditions. Please investigate and test this vehicles rear suspension. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 25000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DENVER, CO |
| 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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| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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