| Issue ID | 1613289 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11271021 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 01/06/16 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 subaru outback. The contact stated that the vehicle consumed an excessive amount of oil and additional oil had to be added by the contact. In addition, the low oil warning indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to autonation subaru arapahoe (9955 e arapahoe rd, centennial, co 80112, (303) 578-6119) where it was determined that an oil consumption test and oil change were needed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 1-35088528581. The manufacturer referred the contact to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO |
| VIN pattern | 4S4BRBGC4D3XXXXXX |
| 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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