NHTSA Complaint #10398706 — 2005 SUBARU OUTBACK SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10398706
Vehicle	2005 SUBARU OUTBACK
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Date of Incident	January 1, 2011
Date Filed	May 2, 2011
Mileage	72,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

BRAKES ARE VERY WEAK FOR THE FIRST COUPLE OF STOPS AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN SITTING FOR A WHILE (ABOUT EIGHT HOURS OR MORE). BRAKES WORK FINE AFTER WARMING UP. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN FIRST BACKING OUT OF DRIVING; WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO STOP FAST ENOUGH IF A CHILD OR PERSON WAS SUDDENLY IN THE WAY AND YOU NEEDED TO STOP. THIS IS THE CASE WITH OEM BRAKE PADS AND AFTER-MARKET PADS. *TR

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