2003 Subaru Impreza Brakes Problems

“Had to brake hard on semi-bumpy pavement and ABS activated and lost all stopping power. Abs is way too sensitive and over-reative. I ended up slightly crashing into vehicle in frot of me. This ABS problem has occurred numerous times and I was well aware of it, however I was still unable to compensate and make a complete stop.”

“When I apply the brakes on rough dry roads or when the road is wet or snowy ABS kicks in and my Subaru wrx take a very long time to come to a complete stop. It's almost like the brakes aren't even working. I have almost rear edned people because of this. Also, when the ABS goes off once in the snow, it continues to go off every time I stop.”

“On my 2003 Subaru Impreza outback sport, the antilock brakes are dangerous. If you hit a bump while braking it will trigger the ABS - and result in an almost complete loss of braking ability. I notice a bulletin is listed for the wrx only, but this is a major problem in my car as well.”

“When traveling over rough or wet roadway and brakes are applied ABS kicks in and vehicle will not stop, or slow down at all. You then have to release the brakes and then press the pedal again to get any braking action. This problem has happened numerous (aprox 10 or so) times since I have purchased the vehicle in feb 2003. I have driven numerous other vehicles with ABS and none of them have responded in the same manner.”

“Abs in my Subaru Impreza wrx engaged unexpectedly as I tried to stop on a bumpy (small light debris) road. As distance lessened between myself and the car in front of me, brakes did almost nothing to slow the approaching speed. To avoid collision, I veered off the road causing damage to the front bumber skin of my car. All damage was cosmetic, and involved no other vehicles. I have experienced said ABS problem before, but never resulting in damage or overly dangerous situation. I have never experienced this before in any other ABS equipped car since I began driving. …”