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2017 Subaru OUTBACK Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1686537
Internal NHTSA #	11352324
Manufacurer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	OUTBACK
Model Year	2017
File date	30/08/20
Component	SUSPENSION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	About a month ago, i began hearing a periodic loud metallic clack-clack-clack when making a left u-turn, which sounded as if it were tire rotation dependent. It sounded as if it came from the front end. After a couple of weeks i could hear it randomly when going from a stand still, and very seldom when braking. Last thursday, i noticed that the steering wheel center position had moved to the left, and i decided to check the whole front suspension. Tightened a bunch of under torqued bolts, including the 8 that hold the engine cradle to the body. Last night the noise was noticeable when driving over and bumps, and the car began to pull to the left when braking. A final road bump and the car sounded as if it was falling apart. When stopping at the next traffic light, the car pulled more noticeably to the left, and the rear end came up. I made it to a gas station, where i inspected both front and back but was not able to see anything. Tried to rock the top of all tires in and out and they all seemed firm. Drove 18 miles at 25-30 miles per hour, trying not to use the brakes at all. Once in the garage, i got under the car and voil
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	74890
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	PEMBROKE PINES, FL
VIN pattern	4S4BSAAC6H3XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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Date of purchase	04/12/24
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	45
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2017 Subaru OUTBACK Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2017 Subaru OUTBACK Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

What is Defect?