| Issue ID | 1585297 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11234138 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | IMPREZA |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 01/07/19 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | There is a common known issue with subaru's that when put into park and turned off, the key cannot be removed. This causes the car to be turned on and off, while putting into drive, moving and then back into park. With children around, this is very dangerous and an unnecessary risk. Currenty this is only covered under standard warranty and dissuading people from repairing. Subaru's answer to our inquiries at the shop and online is that it is not covered by warranty. The shop said they see this commonly. Https://www. Subaruforester. Org/vbulletin/f88/cannot-remove-key-698170/ subaru needs to be held accountable for this design flaw before it causes someone harm. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 25000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | AMESBURY, MA |
| VIN pattern | JF1GPAA62G8XXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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 | 0 |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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