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2012 Subaru OUTBACK Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1005950
Internal NHTSA #	10537139
Manufacurer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	OUTBACK
Model Year	2012
File date	13/06/12
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Since i bought this car, while driving for 15-60 minutes with the windows rolled up and depending on conditions, myself and/or another passenger will begin to feel very light headed, irritated eyes, hard to focus, and nearly pass out. It's a forced situation like being put in a choke hold or suffocated gently not just feeling relaxed or comfy. The effects last for some time depending on exposure too. We could be lively with good energy, but using the car as said will kill it. It also occurs faster the more you breathe. The only cure is fresh air. I thought it was the hvac system first, but the fan speed doesn't seem to affect it so i'd guess it's something else. My best guess is it has something to do with the rear tail gate seal not sealing right sucking in exhaust. The reason we can't readily identify a smell is probably because it's a pzev system, and it really doesn't have a typical exhaust odor. Subaru refused to help and said "it smells fine". After a month of trying they finally agreed to do a ride along for just 30 minutes. After completion one said "i don't feel anymore tired than usual" and the other agreed. They also told me at one point auto nation's subaru regional rep said "you can put your mouth on the tail pipe and suck on it and you'll be fine"... In the end i just traded it in for a 2013 outback but someone else will own this car soon. This car needs a real inspection before someone actually dies from it. I'm lucky enough to have survived because prolonged use over a few weeks makes the effects worse but if driven someone who isn't very alert probably will fall asleep and crash. I almost did a few times and why i spent this summer without ac except in my tests, all bad. Again, i'm not the only person to have experienced this, other passengers have too. My new outback doesn't have this issue either. Please keep me updated.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	49
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	PHOENIX, AZ
VIN pattern	4S4BRBHC4C1XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/10/24
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	65
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2012 Subaru OUTBACK Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 Subaru OUTBACK Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

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