| Issue ID | 1347251 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10943708 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | LEGACY |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 19/09/16 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | After sitting in driveway for 3 days, vehicle would barely start, strong exhaust smell, rat nest on top of engine and chewed hoses and wiring. Had towed into dealership. Advised of rodent damage. Replaced: engine wiring harness, transmission harness, transmission insulation, firewall insulation, hood insulation, fuel transfer pipes, and fuel lines at engine bay. Cleaned excess debris from engine bay and fuel bay (they had to drop the fuel tank). Reassembled. Final cost, including tow charge: $4557. 42. Thankfully, insurance covered, minus our $1000. 00 deductible. Green cars, not green in the wallet. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BLANCHARD, OK |
| VIN pattern | 4S3BNBJ6XF3XXXXXX |
| 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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