2003 Subaru Outback wheels problems
4 owner complaints about wheels on the 2003 Subaru Outback have been filed with NHTSA. The average reported mileage at failure is 3,500 miles. 1 recall covers this component.
Recalls for this component
02V235000 (Sep 5, 2002): On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 6-cylinder engines, the aluminum wheels may have an off-center diameter.
What exactly fails
- Wheels 3
- Wheels › lugs/nuts/bolts/studs 1
Owner complaints
Sep 16, 2009 · failed Aug 31, 2009 · NY
2003 subaru outback impreza was on the ohio turnpike when the rear lug nuts broke causing the tire to come off of the vehicle. *kb the consumer stated the tires had been rotated 1 week prior. Ohio traffic crash report# 10-0773-90. *jb
Feb 13, 2007 · failed Feb 10, 2007 · OH
Tl*- the contact stated that a company vehicle, a 2003 subaru outback , has the same problem that was mentioned in recall campaign # 02V235000. On 02/10/07 while driving 55 MPH under good road conditions the right rear tire came off the vehicle. The contact stated that there was no notice of the wheel having any problems. The contact stated that the recall stated that the wheels may have an off-center diameter. He changed the tire, and drove the vehicle about 30 miles. The current mileage was 111500.*ak
Apr 16, 2004 · failed Feb 28, 2004 · 3,500 miles · CO
Wheel wells of subaru outback pack up with ice while driving in high moisture content snow and slush, causing tires to rub on ice in wheel wells while driving, impeding turning radius and ABS sytem.*ak
Mar 4, 2003 · MT
The vehicle experienced problems with the wheels. The vehicle did not turn when needed. *nlm *ts
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