| Issue ID | 1518039 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11152709 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | IMPREZA |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 23/10/18 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2014 subaru imprezza. Consumer writes in regards to faint metallic squeal on left side of vehicle. *ld the consumer stated the metallic squeal was due to brakes that needed to be repaired prematurely. The tires made a shimmying sound while driving. The dealer advised the sound was due to rocks trapped in the tire tread being tossed around in the wheel wells. The breaks were repaired, but the tires were not. *js |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | HOWES CAVE, NY |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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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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