| Issue ID | 865398 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10408698 |
| Manufacurer | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 01/04/11 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 subaru outback. While the contact was driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle began to jerk excessively with a loud clunking noise. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis where the timing belt was replaced. Also, there was a replacement of the timing belt tensioner and pulleys. The manufacturer was notified and they planned to provide an additional investigation related to the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 2,052. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2052 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | VIRGINIA BEACH , VA |
| VIN pattern | 4S4BRBCC5B3XXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 25 |
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