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2004 Subaru OUTBACK Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	779514
Internal NHTSA #	10321730
Manufacurer	SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	OUTBACK
Model Year	2004
File date	24/03/10
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Diagnostic code p0420 (catalyst sys). Vehicle would not pass emissions test due to code. 85000 miles on vehicle. Was told there was a computer upgrade for this complaint put out by subaru. Dealer performed upgrade then informed me headgasket was leaking. Dealer replaced head gasket "goodwill". Dat after repair code 0420 came back and now need converters replaced to the tune of $1800. 00 to $2200. 00 due to contaminated converters. Fuel, oil leaking into exhaust from failed head gasket.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	85035
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	MANCHESTER, NH
VIN pattern	4S3BH675447XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	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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Vehicle speed	60
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2004 Subaru OUTBACK Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Subaru OUTBACK Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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