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2013 Subaru OUTBACK Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1231292
Internal NHTSA #	10783810
Manufacurer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	OUTBACK
Model Year	2013
File date	01/03/13
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Since 2013 we have made numerous trips to our local subaru dealer complaining of 'engine knock'. The dealer has provided a wide array of potential 'fixes' to stop the knocking but none have worked. We have tried everything from valve adjustments to additives to chemical 'baths' for the engine but nothing has stopped the knocking. More than one service manager has said that 'knocking' is not good for the engine and needs to be addressed. However, for all their good intentions the problem has not be resolved. While we appreciate the dealer's efforts we did not pay cash (full price) to purchase a vehicle that does not perform to standard. Seeing that all 'fixes' by subaru have failed we would like our money back for the original purchase price or have the car replaced with a new subaru outback.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	3000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	BOZEMAN, MT
VIN pattern	4S4BRBKC3D3XXXXXX
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	05/12/24
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	10
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2013 Subaru OUTBACK Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2013 Subaru OUTBACK Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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What is Failure?

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