1998 Subaru Outback Wheels Problems
3 owner-reported wheels complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (3)
THE RIM IS CAUSING THE TIRES TO LOSE AIR ABOUT ONE POUND A DAY, WHICH IS MAKING THE ABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT. THE OWNER HAS TO FILL UP TIRES WITH AIR EVERY FIVE DAYS. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY OWNER.*AK
VEHICLE'S TIRES LEAKED DUE TO CORROSION/OXIDATION ON THE RIM WHERE THE TIRE MET THE ALUMINUM WHEEL. *MR THE CORROSION IS EXTENSIVE ENOUGH TO AFFECT THE SEAL BETWEEN THE TIRE AND THE RIM. THE TIRES LOSE ABOUT TWO POUNDS OF AIR PER WEEK. *NLM
TIRE RIMS CORRODING, CAUSING PITS WHICH GENERATE TIRE LEAKS AT THE RIM. INITIALLY ASSUMED POOR TIRE SEAL JOB, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED REPEATEDLY FOR ALL TIRE RIMS, SOMETIMES CAUSING TIRE DEFLATION AT EVERY TRIP. IF NOT NOTICED, SUCH DEFLATION COULD LEAD TO. DT