| Issue ID | 1533427 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11173017 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 18/12/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Engine overheating/low coolant light began on highway at 86,000 miles. Repairs needed stated it was a cracked radiator. After repair of radiator at 800 miles later, same low coolant light appeared while driving in city on sidestreets and engine began making 'sloshing' sound. Repairs needed stated it was a damaged water pump. After repair of damaged water pump, engine still made 'sloshing' sound. Final repair recommendation was a blown head gasket with possible engine re-work required as engine had probably overheated. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 86000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | OAK LAWN, IL |
| VIN pattern | 4S4BRBCC4B3XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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 | 40 |
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