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2004 Subaru IMPREZA Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	727868
Internal NHTSA #	10274168
Manufacurer	SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	IMPREZA
Model Year	2004
File date	05/06/09
Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I was driving my 2004 subaru impreza outback sport when i had a flat tire (right rear). I changed the tire, using the "donut" in the car. I drove another 25 miles no faster than 40 mph, and us. Slower. Then a driver behind me flashed her lights signaling me to stop. I stopped and learned my car was burning underneath, near the back. When i had the car looked at, i found that the rear differential was badly damaged. In the owner's manual, persons with automatic transmissions are instructed to use a switch to turn off the awd when driving on the "donut." otherwise, damage to the differential is likely. However, no such switch exists for cars with manual transmissions, which i have. I followed the instructions, not going more than 50 mph or more than 50 miles on the donut. But i did extensive damage anyway, and the fire (which was caused by the heat of the differential setting the undercoating on fire) could have been dangerous.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	120000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	WILLIAMSTOWN, MA
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	Y
Was incedent reported to police?	Y
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	25
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Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2004 Subaru IMPREZA Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Subaru IMPREZA Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects

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