2005 Subaru Baja Brakes Problems

“(1) brakes failed to engage in a routine traffic stop. (2) ABS feature disengaged brakes over bumpy surface, disabling my ability to stop and causing my car to collide with the car in front of me. (3) Subaru denies any culpability although this problem is well known among Subaru owners. My brakes have failed in this manner many times previously, but this was the first time involving an actual collision.”

“The contact owns a 2005 Subaru BAJA. The contact stated that upon taking his vehicle to an independent mechanic for an oil change, the mechanic discovered that brake fluid was leaking from the brake line. Due to the brake fluid leak, corrosion developed around the brake line. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 121,000. The VIN was unavailable.”

“Dt:consumer has a Subaru BAJA and the hand brake does not keep vehicle from rolling backwards on a hill. Consumer took vehicle to dealer 3 times. First, dealer adjusted brake, but this did not fix the problem. Consumer believed this actually made problem worse. Consumer said that vehicle rolled faster after adjustment. On the other two trips to dealer nothing was done to vehicle other than technician taking vehicle on a test drive to see the problem. Technician saw the problem and said this was normal. Consumer has had this problem since he owned vehicle. It was bought new. …”