Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V153000 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | from 05/01/1999 to 04/30/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 170000 | 07/14/2003 | MFR | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 04/22/2003 | 04/24/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | This recall applies to certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. certain rear suspension subframe components were produced with poor paint quality which, after continued exposure to corrosive road salts for a period of several years, could result in rust-out of the component and possible breakage of the subframe. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If such breakage occurs while the vehicle is being operated, control of the vehicle could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will clean and rust-proof the rear suspension subframe. owner notification began july 14, 2003. 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 02/01/2013 | 144889 | 1 | |
| Rear subframe rusted and broken a part - dealer deemed car unsafe to drive. *tr | |||
| 02/01/2013 | 144889 | ||
| Rear subframe rusted and broken a part - dealer deemed car unsafe to drive | |||
| 01/07/2013 | 72204 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 subaru legacy. the contact stated that after taking the vehicle to the dealer for routine maintenance, he was informed that the sub frame was completely rusted and needed to be replaced. he was also informed that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 03v153000 (suspension:rear) however, the repair did not prevent the rust. the vehicle was repaired for the sub frame due to the severity of the corrosion. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileages were approximately 72,204. | |||
| 01/07/2013 | 72204 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 subaru legacy. the contact stated that after taking the vehicle to the dealer for routine maintenance, he was informed that the sub frame was completely rusted and needed to be replaced. he was also informed that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 03v153000 (suspension:rear) however, the repair did not prevent the rust. the vehicle was repaired for the sub frame due to the severity of the corrosion. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileages were approximately 72,204. kmj | |||
| 01/07/2013 | 72204 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2000 subaru legacy. the contact stated that after taking his vehicle to a dealer for regular maintenance, he was informed that the sub frame was completely rusted and needed to be replaced. after checking the vin information he was also told that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 03v153000 (suspension:rear), but did not prevent the rust. the vehicle was repaired for the sub frame due to how severe the corrosion was. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileages were approximately 72,204. tb | |||
| 01/30/2009 | 136000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 subaru legacy. while driving 60 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle and began swerving across the lanes. she exited the freeway and drove to a repair shop. the mechanic stated that the unibar frame above the front tires was rusted through and only the transmission brackets were holding the vehicle together. the mechanic would not repair the vehicle. the contact called the manufacturer and was informed that they would pay to move the vehicle from the repair shop, but there was no guarantee that they would pay for the repairs. the contact stated that they would have to declare the vehicle as destroyed. the failure mileage was 136,000. | |||
| 01/11/2000 | 1 | 09/27/1999 | |
| Consumer heard a knocking and clunking noise when turning vehicle slowly. also, vehicle vibrated. *ak | |||
| 10/02/1999 | 11/04/1999 | ||
| Vibration occurring whenever driving and running over bump or rough roa/ while making small turns. dealer notified and informed consumer that they are aware of problem and have no remedy at this time. also, dealer replaced steering rack. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 01/01/2001 | |||
| Vehicle pulled to left, most noticeably at highway speed. defect did not allow consumer to have full control of vehicle, and could cause an automobile accident. dealer recognized problem, but has not provided remedy. *ak | |||
| 1 | 04/29/2000 | ||
| There is a clunking sound in the front suspension and vibration in the steering whem making a turn. the dealer has been contacted. was informed there is nothing that can be done. *jg *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| While braking the vehicle veers to the right. nlm | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - MACPHERSON STRUT | |||
| 04/13/2008 | 87499 | 1 | 03/09/2000 |
| Front left strut broke and came close to puncturing the tire. could handle the car efficiently-went to local garage 1 mile away , with caution , where peoblem was determined | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - STABILIZER BAR | |||
| 02/01/2006 | 88700 | 1 | 03/01/2000 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while pulling into a gas station at 2mph, the front suspension stabilizer bar broke without warning. the contact managed to drive the vehicle to the dealer. the dealer suggested that the stabilizer bar broke as a result of a road hazard. the vehicle was never driven off road or involved in any prior accident. the dealer replaced the front suspension stabilizer bar. | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 1 | |||
| Recall repair could not be performed because the undercarriage of the vehicle was too dirty. *mr the recall letter stated will clean. the consumer found it ironic how the topside was washed and cleaned yet the underside was allegedly too dirty to perform the recall work. *scc *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||
| 1 | |||
| The rear end of the vehicle bounces whhen driving over rough road. nlm | |||