| Issue ID | 864488 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10407420 |
| Manufacurer | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 11/06/11 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2005 outback x limited with 67,000 miles. Check engine light comes on followed by a whining sound from engine compartment and then rattling noises accompanied by loss of power. Car was transported to garage and diagnosed with blown turbo. Metal shavings discovered in oil filter. Total engine loss. Subaru denies coverage and will not accept responsibility for design flaw. |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SPARKS, NV |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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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