1995 Subaru Outback

Recalls

1 recall names the 1995 Subaru Outback. Newest first.

• Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil springs

  Jun 25, 2001NHTSA 01V216000180,000 vehicles

  Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with front coil springs originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new york, new jersey, new hampshire, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia…

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  Depending on the location of the fracture, a broken spring could move past the spring seat and contact a front tire. some tires have deflated due to contact with a broken spring.

  Remedy

  Dealers will notifiy customers to bring their vehicle to an authorize dealership to have a spring guard installed on both front struts to prevent tire puncture and replace any broken springs free of charge. owner notification began september 18, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.

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Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Service brakes, hydraulic2
2. Vehicle speed control1

Latest complaints

• Jan 8, 2003ILCrash
  Service brakes, hydraulic · Vehicle speed control
  Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration when placed in reverse. It hit a delivery truck and a parked car, then jumped a concrete barrier 8" high, and went down an embankment into the parking lot of a gas station. driver was then able to put vehicle in park and turned off engine, no injuries were…

  Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration when placed in reverse. It hit a delivery truck and a parked car, then jumped a concrete barrier 8" high, and went down an embankment into the parking lot of a gas station. driver was then able to put vehicle in park and turned off engine, no injuries were reported, prior to this accident, rear brake pads and rotors were replaced because the dash light would illuminate while driving. nlm...*ak

• Jun 5, 2000NY
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder

  The brake pedal goes down to the floor and does not stop the vehicle due to master cylinder failure. yh

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10240110This bulletin announces the recommended cleaning procedures to followed when encountering vehicles with long time exposure to pollen on painted surfaces on vehicles imported from Japan. This bulletin does not apply to SIA built vehicles.
• 10219492This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
• 10219491This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
• 10209915This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic essential information during diagnosis and repair of the Infotainment concerns. (Applicable to all models with Harman or Denso CP1 Infotainment).
• 10198758This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models
• 10198749This bulletin is to advise of SOAs revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.
• 10187315To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.
• 10179378Special Service Tools Cross Reference List.
• 10174543All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices)
• 10163525This Service Information bulletin announces instruction for application of additional lubrication between the brake caliper support and pad clips. This will prevent the pad from dragging due to corrosion buildup which may result in uneven or premature wear of the replacement brake pads. This additional instruction applies to all models with brake pads using the upper and lower pad clips and has been added to the brake pad installation procedures found in the related Service Manuals.
• 10161824Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter.
• 10161813To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.
• 10037968Subaru: there IS a steering wheel vibration at highway speeds due to an imporper wheel balance.
• 10022343Headlight bulb socket repairs.
• 627826Information regarding front spring guard bulletin update.

Every Subaru Outback model year

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