2006 Subaru Outback brakes problems
21 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 2006 Subaru Outback, which is 5% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 21 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 110,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 110,000 miles, and 31% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
As I pulled into my parking space at work, I put my foot on the brake but the car did not respond. Car stopped only after jumping curb and plowing into brick wall of my building.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 subaru outback. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the brake warning light illuminated on the instrument panel and the brake pedal failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the brake line was completely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Subaru Outback
- Cruise control 99 complaints
- Engine 50 complaints
- Electrical system 42 complaints
- Air bags 40 complaints
- Fuel system 40 complaints
- Suspension 37 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 17 complaints