1998 Subaru Outback service brakes, hydraulic problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1998 Subaru Outback — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On march 19, 2013, I was returning to my place of employment after picking up my outback from bloomington acura subaru, bloomington, mn after a clutch replacement when the hydraulic brake system had a total failure resulting in a near catastrophic collision with several vehicles. This vehicle was…”
filed Apr 4, 2013
“While braking the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance. The consumer took the vehicle into the dealership to be inspected. The mechanic informed the consumer that the master brake cylinder failed. *nm”
filed Dec 30, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Service Information bulletin announces instruction for application of additional lubrication between the brake caliper support and pad clips. This will prevent the pad from dragging due to corrosion buildup which…
06-68-19R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 11, 2019
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Outback years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Outback | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 Outback | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Outback | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 Outback | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 Outback | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 Outback | 9 | 1% |
| 2010 Outback | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 Outback | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 Outback | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 Outback | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 Outback | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 Outback | 10 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Subaru Outback
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.