| Issue ID | 855645 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10398127 |
| Manufacurer | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | LEGACY |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 05/04/11 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TUR |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2005 subaru legacy. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, he was unable to accelerate and the vehicle began to decelerate. The contact was able to continue driving approximately 30 mph. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who replaced the turbo mechanism. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that they would investigate the problem. The current and failure mileages were approximately 62,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 62000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NILES, MI |
| VIN pattern | 4S3BL686954XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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 | 70 |
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