- The problem
- 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, and wisconsin, and in the district of columbia. The front coil springs were produced with poor paint quality which, after continued exposure to corrosive salt, can result in breakage of the spring.
- The 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
1995 Subaru Outback Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1995 Subaru Outback with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (2) and the acceleration & cruise control (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in June 2001 for the coil springs. For comparison, the 1996 has 46.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Outback year, for its age
#276 most complained-about 1995 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1995 Subaru Outback problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1995 Subaru Outback recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 1995 Subaru Outback
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
The brake pedal goes down to the floor and does not stop the vehicle due to master cylinder failure. Yh
Subaru Outback: every year compared
All Outback years1995 Subaru Outback vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Subaru Outback | 2 | 1 | A | |
| 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1,334 | 11 | D | Compare |
| 1995 Chevrolet Blazer | 1,233 | 11 | F | Compare |
| 1995 Nissan Pathfinder | 176 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1995 Toyota 4RUNNER | 175 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 1995 Honda Passport | 0 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 1995 Ford Explorer | 0 | 12 | B | Compare |
| 1995 Subaru Legacy | 186 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1995 Subaru Impreza | 46 | 4 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1995 Subaru Outback
Does the 1995 Subaru Outback have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1995 Subaru Outback: coil springs (June 2001). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Subaru Outback?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (2), acceleration & cruise control (1).
How many complaints has the 1995 Subaru Outback had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 19, 2000 and the latest on January 8, 2003. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1995 Subaru Outback a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 100 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Subaru Outback year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Subaru Outback years have the most complaints?
2019 (1,036), 2017 (921), 2020 (906). See every Subaru Outback year compared.
What should I do if my 1995 Subaru Outback has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data