2017 Subaru Outback
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 917 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 2nd highest complaint count among 26 Outback model years with reports.
Of the 2017 reports, 32 involved a crash and 3 involved a fire. 25 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, air bag/restraint control moduleDec 19, 2019
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Outback vehicles. A replacement air bag control module may have been installed that is not compatible with the passenger air bag module, possibly affecting air bag deployment.
In the event of a crash necessitating passenger frontal air bag deployment, the air bag may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury.
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 3, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUX-09.
Campaign 19V910000 on NHTSA.gov
Steering, columnOct 6, 2016
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured September 21, 2016, to September 23, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the knee guard bracket may not be properly attached to the steering beam assembly.
If the knee guard is not properly attached and the driver is not wearing a seatbelt, the knee guard may not be able to properly restrain the driver's lower body in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the knee guard welding on each vehicle's steering beam, replacing the beam as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTL-72.
Campaign 16V716000 on NHTSA.gov
SuspensionAug 3, 2016
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2017 Outback vehicles manufactured June 20, 2016, to June 23, 2016. The affected vehicles may have improperly tightened attaching bolts for the front left and right brake calipers, wheel hubs, and the right stabilizer clamp.
If any of the front brake caliper, wheel hub or stabilizer clamp attaching bolts loosen or detach, the related components would also become loose and may detach possibly making the vehicle unstable and reducing the braking capability. These conditions would increase the risk of a crash.
Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the bolts for proper torque, and replace any loose bolts, free of charge. The recall began on August 8, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTE-66.
Campaign 16V576000 on NHTSA.gov
Steering, columnDo not drive until repairedMay 11, 2016
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 6, 2016. The steering column on the affected vehicles may have been improperly machined, and as a result, turning the steering wheel may have no effect on the direction of the wheels.
The loss of steering ability would increase the risk of a crash.
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lot number on the steering column, replacing the steering column, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783 or by visiting http://www.wtd65.service-campaign.com. Subaru's number for this recall is WTD-65. Note: Until the vehicles have been inspected, owners are advised not to drive their vehicles.
Campaign 16V292000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
917 reports, newest first.
Visibility, Sep 16, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT'S WIFE OWNS A 2017 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HIS WIFE WAS DRIVING 35 MPH THROUGH A CONSTRUCTION ZONE, AN OBJECT HIT THE LOWER LEFT DRIVER'S SIDE WINDSHIELD WHICH LEFT TWO IMPRINTS ON THE WINDSHIELD. OVER TIME, THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED AND SPREAD ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD GLASS WAS POORLY MANUFACTURED AND THAT THE SIZE OF THE OBJECT THAT HIT HIS WIFE'S WINDSHIELD SHOULD NOT HAVE CAUSED THAT SEVERE OF DAMAGE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE CRACK THAT FORMED OVER THE WINDSHIELD HAD OBSTRUCTED HIS WIFE'S VISION WHILE DRIVING. ROY ROBINSON SUBARU (6001 33RD AVE NE, MARYSVILLE, WA 98271) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THEY REFERRED THE CONTACT TO AN INDEPENDENT GLASS CENTER TO REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 66,000.
Visibility/wiper, Sep 16, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIM HAD KICKED UP A ROCK THAT HIT HIS PASSENGER WINDSHIELD. DUE TO THE ROCK HITTING THE WINDSHIELD, A CRACK FORMED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD. WITHIN 3 DAYS, THE CRACK SPREAD THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD GLASS WAS POORLY DESIGNED AND THAT THE SIZE OF THE ROCK THAT HIT HIS WINDSHIELD SHOULD NOT HAVE CAUSED THAT SEVERE OF DAMAGE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE CRACK THAT FORMED OVER THE WINDSHIELD HAD OBSTRUCTED HIS VISION WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO DIRECTED TO A WINDSHIELD SUPPLIER FOR ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT HAD TO WAIT ABOUT 4 MONTHS TO HAVE HIS WINDSHIELD REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 342.
Electrical system, Sep 15, 2020
IN NOVEMBER 2019 I HAD TO REPLACE MY BATTERY WHICH WAS REPLACED FOR FREE BY SUBARU IN CHANDLER, AZ AND WAS GUARANTEED FOR 30 MONTHS, IN SEPTEMBER 2020, I HAD TO REPLACE MY BATTERY AGAIN WHICH WAS INSTALLED BY SUBARU IN CHANDLER, AZ FOR FREE AND GUARANTEED FOR 30 MONTHS. I DID A SEARCH ON FAULTY BATTERIES ON SUBARU AND FOUND THE BELOWS INFORMATION.. SO I DECIDED TO FILE A REPORT. " SUBARU IS HIT WITH A NEW LAWSUIT ALLEGING THE 2016-2020 SUBARU OUTBACK AND 2019-2020 ASCENT HAVE DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS CAUSING PREMATURE BATTERY FAILURE. WHAT SHOULD OWNERS DO IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUES?"
Electrical system, Sep 14, 2020
BATTERY GOES DEAD OVERNIGHT. IN 2019 I EXPERIENCED A DEAD BATTERY ON MY OUTBACK. IT HAPPENED IN EARLY 2020. I REPLACED THE BATTERY AROUND MAY OF THIS YEAR. I TOOK IT TO LOCAL DEALER AND LEFT FOR 2 DAYS. DEALER UPDATED ECO AND SAID THAT SHOULD FIX IT, FAIL INAGAIN IN JULY 2020 AND AGAIN TODAY 9-15-2020
Electrical system, Sep 11, 2020
MULTIPLE BATTERY FAILURES- BATTERY DIES REPEATEDLY. HAVE REPLACED 4 TIMES ALREADY. LAST DEAD BATTERY IS TODAY WITH IT HAVING DIED LAST WEEK AS WELL. THIS WILL BE 3RD BATTERY IN LESS THAN A YEAR.SOMETIMES HEADLIGHT WILL DIMLY FLASH OR THERE WILL BE A THUMPING NOISE THAT COMES FROM THE BACK, POSSIBLY THE TAILGATE. OTHER TIMES IT IS DEAD NEXT DAY WHEN GOING TO START IT AFTER HAVING BEEN DRIVEN THE PREVIOUS DAY. KEYS ARE NOT KEPT IN CAR.
Electrical system, Sep 7, 2020
THE BATTERY IS DISCHARGING RESULTING IN A DEAD BATTERY. NO DOORS OR HATCH ARE LEFT OPEN AND EVERYTHING IS TURNED OFF WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED. THE CAR CAN BE JUMPED AND THE BATTERY RECHARGED, ONLY TO HAVE IT DISCHARGE AGAIN AFTER A FEW DAYS TIME. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME IT HAS HAPPENED OVER THE PAST 2 MONTHS.
Electrical system, Sep 7, 2020
THE BATTERY ON MY 2017 SUBARU OUTBACK KEEPS DRAINING AND GOING DEAD. THIS IS THE FOURTH BATTERY GONE DEAD IN FOUR YEARS. LAST ONE ONLY LASTED LITTLE OVER THREE MONTHS. WE REPLACED WITH BRAND NEW FACTORY BATTERY AT END OF MAY. TODAY IN SEPTEMBER 7TH. BATTERY COMPLETELY DEAD AS I TRY TO START THE VEHICLE. LAST TIME I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A SUBARU DEALER. THEY SAID EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL WAS OK ON THE CAR. TECHNICIAN SAID THE BACK DOME LIGHT WAS ON. THIS TIME I CHECKED THE DOME LIGHT AND IT WAS ON OFF POSITION. I BELIEVE THERE IS SOME KIND OF ELCTRICAL ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE THAT IS CAUSING THE BATTERIES TO DIE.
Electrical system, Sep 4, 2020
BATTERY IS DRAINING PREMATURELY.
Electrical system, Sep 2, 2020
RECURRENT BATTERY DEAD PROBLEM; THEN FINALLY NOT CHARGING AT ALL ; DESPITE OF BATTERY BEING FULL DEALER ALWAYS DOING THINGS TO THE SYSTEM WITH UPDATES ; AND NEVER ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM
Electrical system, Sep 2, 2020
THIS 2017 OUTBACK SUDDENLY LOST ALL ELECTRICAL POWER. EVEN JUMP STARTING THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT. THEE SERVICE THAT CAME TO JUMP THE CAR SAID THEY HAVE SEEN A LOT OF SUBARU'S NEEDING TO BE JUMPED AND THIS WAS FROM A SUBARU'S ROADSIDE SERVICE PROVIDER. PUTTING THE BATTERY ON A CHARGER WOULD NOT HELP. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE SUBARU DEALERSHIP WHERE WE PURCHASED THE CAR. THEY SAID THE BATTERY WAS BAD AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THEY DID NOT CHECK THE CHARGING SYSTEM SAYING IT WAS DEFINITELY THE BATTERY. AT A COST OF $165.78 THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. THIS SEEMED VERY ODD TO ME THAT THE BATTERY WOULD ALREADY BE BAD AFTER THREE YEARS. I DID SOME INTERNET CHECKING AND FOUND OUT THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE. NOTHING WAS LEFT ON IN THE CAR BUT IT WAS NOT BEING DRIVEN EVERYDAY AS IT ONCE HAD. SEEING HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING THIS ISSUE I WAS WONDERING WHY THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL FOR THIS MODEL AND YEAR?
Electrical system, Aug 31, 2020
THE BATTERY DIED WITH LESS THAN 30K MILES ON IT. AFTER JUMP STARTING AND DRIVING THE CAR TO RECHARGE THE BATTERY, IT WOULDN'T HOLD A CHARGE. AFTER JUMPING, THE CAR HAD MULTIPLE FEATURES THAT WOULD NOT WORK -- WINDOWS WOULD NOT OPEN, HATCH WOULD NOT OPEN. I HAD A NEW BATTERY INSTALLED ON 4/17/20 (MILEAGE 29,554) AND THEY RESET THE WINDOWS & HATCH TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. IN JUNE, THE BATTERY WAS DEAD AGAIN, AND I HAD TO GET IT SERVICED AGAIN TO HAVE THE WINDOWS & HATCH RESET (MILEAGE 29,971). FINALLY, ON 8/30, THE BATTERY WAS COMPLETELY DEAD, DESPITE SHOWING NO INDICATION OF LOW CHARGE OR RELIABILITY FOR SOME TIME. I COULD HEAR A CLICKING IN THE HATCH THAT MAKES ME THINK THERE IS SOME TRIGGER THERE DRAINING THE BATTERY.
Suspension, Aug 31, 2020
ABOUT A MONTH AGO, I BEGAN HEARING A PERIODIC LOUD METALLIC CLACK-CLACK-CLACK WHEN MAKING A LEFT U-TURN, WHICH SOUNDED AS IF IT WERE TIRE ROTATION DEPENDENT. IT SOUNDED AS IF IT CAME FROM THE FRONT END. AFTER A COUPLE OF WEEKS I COULD HEAR IT RANDOMLY WHEN GOING FROM A STAND STILL, AND VERY SELDOM WHEN BRAKING. LAST THURSDAY, I NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL CENTER POSITION HAD MOVED TO THE LEFT, AND I DECIDED TO CHECK THE WHOLE FRONT SUSPENSION. TIGHTENED A BUNCH OF UNDER TORQUED BOLTS, INCLUDING THE 8 THAT HOLD THE ENGINE CRADLE TO THE BODY. LAST NIGHT THE NOISE WAS NOTICEABLE WHEN DRIVING OVER AND BUMPS, AND THE CAR BEGAN TO PULL TO THE LEFT WHEN BRAKING. A FINAL ROAD BUMP AND THE CAR SOUNDED AS IF IT WAS FALLING APART. WHEN STOPPING AT THE NEXT TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE CAR PULLED MORE NOTICEABLY TO THE LEFT, AND THE REAR END CAME UP. I MADE IT TO A GAS STATION, WHERE I INSPECTED BOTH FRONT AND BACK BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO SEE ANYTHING. TRIED TO ROCK THE TOP OF ALL TIRES IN AND OUT AND THEY ALL SEEMED FIRM. DROVE 18 MILES AT 25-30 MILES PER HOUR, TRYING NOT TO USE THE BRAKES AT ALL. ONCE IN THE GARAGE, I GOT UNDER THE CAR AND VOIL... LEFT REAR TRAILING LINK COMPLETELY BROKEN. AT 74890 MILES. THE PICTURES SHOW ANOTHER CRACK STARTING ON THE UPPER BEND OF THE ARM. BY THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CRACK, IT SEEMS AS IF THE PART HAD FATIGUED. THIS MORNING I CRAWLED THE CAR TO THE CLOSEST SUBARU DEALER, AND EVEN OUT OF WARRANTY, THEY REPLACED THE LINK FOR FREE, OF COURSE AFTER I GOT THE "NEVER SAW THIS KIND OF FAILURE BEFORE" INTERNET FORUMS HAVE MULTIPLE REPORTS OF THIS KIND OF FAILURE. PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED PICTURES.
Electrical system, Aug 31, 2020
BOUGHT 2017 SUBARU OUTBACK IN LATE 2019. IN MARCH 2020, AFTER LETTING THE OUTBACK SIT IN THE DRIVEWAY FOR THREE DAYS WITHOUT DRIVING IT, THE BATTERY WAS DEAD. JUMPED IT AND BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. DEALER REPLACED BATTERY. IN AUGUST 2020, OUTBACK SAT UNDRIVEN FOR FOUR DAYS AND THE BATTERY IS DEAD. JUMPED IT, DROVE IT AROUND TO RECHARGE THE BATTERY, AND AFTER LEAVING THE CAR OFF FOR A FEW HOURS IT WILL NOT START AGAIN.
Visibility/wiper, Aug 30, 2020
8/28/20-WHILE PULLING OUT OF MY GARAGE, I NOTICED A REFLECTION OF A SMALL PINPOINT "CHIP" IN MY WINDSHIELD, ABOUT 4 INCHES FROM THE A PILLAR. OVERNIGHT THE "CHIP" GREW INTO A LARGE HORIZONTAL, VERTICAL AND THEN HORIZONTAL CRACK THAT INTERFERES WITH THE DRIVER'S LINE-OF-SIGHT. THE WINDSHIELD HAD CRACKED PREVIOUSLY ON 1/2/20 AND WAS REPLACED AT A SUBARU DEALERSHIP FOR OVER $1000. SEE NHTSA ID NUMBER 11297463 FILED ON 1/6/20.. THIS IS THE 2ND CRACKED WINDSHIELD IN LESS THAN 9 MONTHS!
Other or unspecified, Aug 26, 2020
WHEN PUTTING MY CAR INTO 'P' FOR PARK, AND TURNING MY CAR OFF WITH MY KEY, MY KEY WILL NOT TURN ALL THE WAY INTO THE OFF POSITION FOR ME TO TAKE MY KEY OUT. I HAVE TO TURN MY KEY INTO THE ON POSITION, SHIFT THE GEAR INTO EITHER 'N' OR 'D', THEN BACK INTO THE 'P' POSITION SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE I CAN GET MY KEY OUT. THIS IS SUCH A SAFETY HAZARD. THIS HAPPENS WHEN MY CAR IS STATIONARY AND PARKED, AND I AM ATTEMPTING TO LEAVE MY VEHICLE. APPARENTLY, MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING THIS SAME ISSUE AND SUBARU DOESN'T CARE ENOUGH ABOUT THEIR CLIENTS TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM. THEY ONLY CARE ABOUT THEIR $$$.
Electrical system, Aug 25, 2020
VEHICLE WOULD NOT START 8/25/2020. BATTERY DRAINED AND NEEDED TO BE RE-CHARGED. NO INTERIOR OR EXTERIOR LIGHTS WERE ON. THE BATTERY HAD BEEN REPLACED TWO YEARS EARLIER ON 7/19/2018 BY SUBARU OF WHITEFISH, MT. DEALER TESTED BATTERY ON GR8 TESTER AND TESTED BAD. IN BOTH CASES, VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN THE DRIVEWAY OR GARAGE.
Electrical system, Aug 25, 2020
MY CAR BATTERY CONTINUES TO DRAIN. I WAS GIVEN A NEW BATTERY DESPITE THE CAR BEING LESS THAN THREE YEARS OLD. THREE MONTHS AFTER THE NEW BATTERY WAS INSTALLED BY THE DEALERSHIP, THE BATTERY DRAINS OVERNIGHT TO THE POINT THE CAR BARELY TURNS OVER OR DOESN'T START AT ALL. EVEN AFTER EXTENDED PERIODS OF DRIVING, THE BATTERY BARELY TURNS OVER DESPITE SITTING OVERNIGHT FOR 12 HOURS IN THE DRIVEWAY IN AUGUST.
Electrical system, Aug 25, 2020
THE BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. THE FIRST BATTERY WAS REPLACED AFTER ONLY HAVING THE CAR FOR LESS THAN A MONTH AND LESS THAN 6,000 MILES. I'M HAVING TO REPLACE THE BATTERY AGAIN AFTER ONLY 8,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY AND HAD ONLY BEEN SITTING FOR A DAY. I'VE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO TWO MECHANICS. THE FIRST MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ELECTRICAL WIRING IN THE DOORS WAS FAULTY. THAT WIRING WAS REPLACED. THE SECOND MECHANIC CHECKED THE ALTERNATOR, BUT SAID THAT THE SYSTEM WAS FINE (WAS NOT ABLE TO RECREATE THE PROBLEM OR DETERMINE ANY PROBLEM).
Other or unspecified, Aug 22, 2020
WINDSHIELD CRACKED WHILE DRIVING IN A HIGHWAY WITH LITTLE TO NO REASON OF PHYSICAL IMPACT FROM OUTSIDE. IT STARTED AS A 2 INCH LINE CRACK THAT GROW TO ALMOST A FOOT WHILE DRIVING. EVIDENCE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST SUCH AS DASHCAM VIDEOS AND PHOTOS.
Visibility, Aug 21, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON RETURNING TO HER PARKED VEHICLE, THE REAR WINDSHIELD WAS CRACKED INTO SEVERAL PIECES. THE CONTACT DESCRIBED THE DAMAGE TO THE GLASS AS LOOKING LIKE A JIGSAW PUZZLE. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE RESIDENCE WITH THE CRACKED WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT INITIALLY TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC HOWEVER, THE WRONG PARTS WERE ORDERED FOR THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO FLATIRONS SUBARU (5995 ARAPAHOE AVE, BOULDER, CO 80303) WHERE SHE PAID FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE REAR WINDSHIELD. THE MANUFACTURER HAD YET TO BE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,790.
Electrical system, Aug 19, 2020, crash
2017 SUBARU OUTBACK, CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SAFETY SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. *LD THE CONSUMER REQUESTED AN INVESTIGATION AN ACCIDENT BELIEVED TO BE CAUSED BY AN INCREASINGLY HIGHER VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL NATIONAL POWER GRID AND VEHICLES BEING PRODUCED WITH A HIGHER DEGREE OF COMPUTERIZED CONTROL SYSTEMS WITHOUT THE PROPER SHIELDING.*JS
Structure, Aug 18, 2020
2017 SUBARU OUTBACK. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ISSUES WITH THE GAS AND BRAKE PEDALS. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL IT TRAVELS ALL THE WAY DOWN, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO INADVERTENTLY MAKE CONTACT WITH THE GAS PEDAL. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. *JS
Electrical system, Aug 17, 2020
THE CAR BATTERY DIES VERY QUICKLY. WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE LAST YEAR, AND IT ONLY TOOK LESS THAN AN YEAR BEFORE THE CAR STARTED DYING FOR NO REASON. WE REPLACED THE BATTERY, BUT THE CAR WOULD STILL DRAIN THE BATTERY OVERNIGHT. WE TOOK TO OUR MECHANIC AND HE CANNOT FIND WHAT IS DRAWING THE ENERGY. NOW, IF WE LEAVE THE DOORS OPEN FOR MORE THAN 10 MINUTES THE CAR WILL DIE. IT IS COMPLETELY UNRELIABLE AT THIS POINT, AND I HAVE HAD TO PURCHASE A TRAVEL "JUMPER" KIT IN ORDER TO NOT GET STRANDED.
Electrical system, Engine, Aug 16, 2020
BATTERY DRAINED
Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance, Aug 14, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED ON THREE OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING 25-35 MPH, THE AUTOMATIC COLLISION BRAKING SYSTEM ENGAGED WHEN THERE WAS NO OBJECT PRESENT. THE CONTACT MENTIONED IT HAPPENED WHILE APPROACHING A CURVE. ADDITIONALLY, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD HOWEVER, AFTER PUMPING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE BRAKES WORKED AS DESIGNED. THE AUTOMATIC COLLISION WARNING INDICATOR WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WYATT JOHNSON SUBARU (2425 WILMA RUDOLPH BLVD, CLARKSVILLE, TN 37040, (931) 648-4300) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WORKED AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 18,000.