| Issue ID | 641415 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10200552 |
| Manufacurer | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 01/05/07 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I purchased the car in february. Up until late may, the air conditioning system was working flawlessly. It then started blowing cold for about ten seconds and then warm for five. This problem causes the cruise control to behave erratic, the transmission to shift erratically and the engine to surge because the compressor is engaging and disengaging. I have had the car in for service for this issue four times. The first three diagnosed the problem as overcharging of the ac system. The last one i was told this was normal operation (but why just all of a sudden start at 4000 miles?) |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3500 |
| Number of Occurences | 100 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PLEASANT GROVE, UT |
| VIN pattern | 4S4BP61C577XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/02/07 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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| Dealer's name | LARRY H MILLER SUBARU |
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