1997 SUBARU OUTBACK RECALLS
Outback I generation is a 5 doors station wagon estate produced by Subaru from 1994 to 1999 with petrol engines. Capacity is 5 passengers including driver.
Model Trims
- Outback 2.2i 4WD (135 Hp)
- Outback 2.2i 4WD (135 Hp) Automatic
- Outback 2.5i 4WD (165 Hp)
- Outback 2.5i 4WD (165 Hp) Automatic
Features & Specs
5
seats
17 mpg city
26 mpg hwy
AWD
drivetrain
135-165
horsepower
Reported Problems
4 Total Safety Recalls Found
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
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Total cars affected: 180000
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NHTSA campaign: 01V216000
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Date of the problem: 25/06/2001
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.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
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Total cars affected: 19386
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NHTSA campaign: 98V042000
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Date of the problem: 20/02/1998
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE UNEXPECTED MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET
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Total cars affected: 29442
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NHTSA campaign: 98V091000
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Date of the problem: 04/05/1998
SUCH FRACTURES CAN RESULT IN PARTIAL OR COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE BRACKET CAUSING A FAILURE OF THE LOWER SUSPENSION MOUNTING, LEADING TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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Total cars affected: 61115
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NHTSA campaign: 98V035000
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Date of the problem: 20/02/1998
OPERATION OF A VEHICLE WITH A MISSING THROTTLE SHAFT BEARING CAN EVENTUALLLY LEAD TO AN INCOMPLETE RETURN OF THE THROTTLE VALVE RESULTING IN A HIGH IDLING CONDITION.
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