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2011 Subaru OUTBACK Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1173154
Internal NHTSA #	10704058
Manufacurer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	OUTBACK
Model Year	2011
File date	01/09/14
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I purchased my 2011 subaru outback new and love the car. However it has one problem which has shaken my confidence in it. With the vehicle in drive, my foot on the brake, and at a complete stop, the engine will shudder violently. The rpm's will loose about 200 to 300 rpm's, then go immediately go back up to the correct rpsm; the engine will not die but feels as if it might. This has happened many, many times. It does not seem to matter if the engine is cold or warm, if the a/c is on or off, of the radio is on or off, or anything else. I fully explained the situation to the dealer when i took it in for an oil change. I told them i can somewhat replicate the problem by pushing the door lock/unlock button when the car is at a complete stop, in drive,with my foot on the break; it is not as violent a shudder but very similar. They kept the car overnight and said they test drove the car but "could not duplicate" the problem. It appears this must be some type of electrical condition. I am dreading the day when i am on a busy southern california freeway in stop and go traffic and the car leaves me stranded. Any suggestions?
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	24000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	RIVERSIDE, CA
VIN pattern	4S4BRBCC1E3XXXXXX
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?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	0
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2011 Subaru OUTBACK Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 Subaru OUTBACK Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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