Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2003 Subaru Outback has 6 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.
6
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2011 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2003 SUBARU OUTBACK. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE BRAKE FAILURE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATE... |
| Jan 22, 2010 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | BRAKE FAILURE AT SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES. OCCURS EVERY TIME TEMPERATURE IS BELOW FREEZING. FAILU... |
| Jan 1, 2009 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2003 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5 ENGINE. BRAKES FAIL AFTER INITIAL START IN COLD WEATHER. SEEMS LIKE BRAKE ... |
| Jun 22, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT ANY SPEED THERE WAS A VIBRATION WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKES. THE ISS... |
| Dec 20, 2004 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING ON ICE. THE PARKING BRAKE HAD TO BE APPLIED TO STO... |
| Aug 26, 2004 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | CONSUMER WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT WENT COMPLETELY DOWN ... |