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2009 Subaru OUTBACK Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1031018
Internal NHTSA #	10558152
Manufacurer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	OUTBACK
Model Year	2009
File date	01/01/14
Component	SUSPENSION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Driving on straight, semi-icy roads between northern michigan and northern wisconsin at speeds from 40mph to 50mph the 2009 subaru outback loaded with approx 500lbs of cargo and passengers (driver included) would suddenly swerve back and forth ( referred to as ghost walking ). Would have to reduce speed and pull over to shoulder numerous times and allow all traffic behind vehicle to pass since no one else was having any handling problems. Vehicle would regain stability and would handle fine for some time and then would repeat the ghost walking situation once again. This happened approx 6 six times for a total drive time of 35 minutes. Called 4 different subaru dealerships and spoke with their service department and all technicians told me they have never heard of such a problem. Researched the issue with numerous subaru website forums and found many complaints of what appears to be the exact same problem.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	62500
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	BAYFIELD, WI
VIN pattern	4S4BP61C896XXXXXX
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
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Vehicle speed	45
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2009 Subaru OUTBACK Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2009 Subaru OUTBACK Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects

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