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2006 Subaru OUTBACK Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	842813
Internal NHTSA #	10381947
Manufacurer	SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	OUTBACK
Model Year	2006
File date	17/01/11
Component	SUSPENSION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I own a 2006 subaru outback 2. 5 with a manual transmission. This vehicle is an early warning indicator for black ice on the road surface. The outback vehicle has a stability control problem in certain conditions. While driving at constant speed (constant and low throttle position) on a flat road, the back end of the vehicle tends to oscillate from side to side in icy conditions. The vehicle feels like it is going to spin out, although that hasn't happened to me yet. Other vehicles on the road at the same time seem to have adequate traction (2wd, awd, 4wd). The problem is not traction while: 1) cornering under slippery conditions, 2) hard acceleration on ice, or 3) braking on ice. Road conditions that i have experienced the oscillation on are very thin ice (black ice). I suspect there is something wrong with the rear suspension design on my outback. The problem is more prevalent and pronounced when the vehicle has occupants in the rear seats. The stability of this vehicle seems to be marginal and it only takes certain conditions (road and vehicle parameters) to be on the edge of disaster. Subaru released technical service bulletin 05-36-07 which eliminated the positive side of the original toe tolerance for rear tire alignment. I think the vehicle experiences large rear tire toe in when weight is added. I suspect this large rear tire toe in when weight is added contributes to the stability problem in icy conditions i have brand new (jan 2010) hankook ipike w409 studless winter tires. Its not the tires. Those who have not experienced this situation naturally respond by saying it is ice, what are your expecting, just slow down. I have lived in colorado since 1981 and consider myself a competent driver in all weather conditions. Please respond as i would like to get this problem fixed if possible... The car just turned 50,000 miles.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	47655
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Source of the issue	PORTABLE SAFETY COMPLAINT FORM (PDF)
City and State	DEL NORTE, CO
VIN pattern	4S4BP61C766XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
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Vehicle speed	50
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2006 Subaru OUTBACK Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 Subaru OUTBACK Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects

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