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2006 Subaru OUTBACK Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1636214
Internal NHTSA #	11300104
Manufacurer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	OUTBACK
Model Year	2006
File date	20/03/18
Component	POWER TRAIN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	While driving on highway transmission cooler fitting stripped out, emptying transmission fluid and ruining transmission. As can be seen in picture, oem component has very few threads which are sheared and covered in factory loctite. This is not an inspectable component, nor listed on any maintenance schedule, however when i contacted subaru they stated that it is not defective, considered regular wear and tear, and outside the powertrain warranty. I pointed out that they just setled a class action lawsuit regarding faulty powertrain components, and they declined further discussing my concerns
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	150000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	HEDGESVILLE, WV
VIN pattern	4S4BP86C864XXXXXX
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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No. of fatalities
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	55
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Type of child seat code
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2006 Subaru OUTBACK Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 Subaru OUTBACK Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

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