| Issue ID | 1542203 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11183298 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 28/02/19 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The vehicle stalls and abruptly stops. This is apparently a known problem with this car, but the dealership is demanding $1300 to fix it since i'm out of the warranty period. This should not be just a extended warranty - this is a safety issue: the vehicle stalls in traffic. It cannot be driven in this condition. Today it stalled in the middle of a highway intersection where i was turning. I had a semi truck barrelling down at me on an icy road while i desperately tried to restart the car and get out of the intersection. The semi swerved and barely missed me. These cars should be recalled! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 120000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | KENNEWICK, WA |
| VIN pattern | 4S4BRBCC0C3XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 10 |
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