NHTSA Complaint #11543498 — 2013 SUBARU OUTBACK SERVICE BRAKES

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11543498
Vehicle	2013 SUBARU OUTBACK
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	September 8, 2023
Date Filed	September 8, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

Over time, brake pedal travel has increased and brakes have a ‘soft’ or ‘mushy’ feel. Unable to ‘lock up’ the brakes, and can frequently hit the end of travel on the brakes. Cannot stop quickly. Rotors, pads and calipers have been replaced and passed state inspection, but still unable to stop quickly in an emergency situation.

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