Issue ID | 1030988 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10558134 |
Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
Brand | SUBARU |
Model | OUTBACK |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 18/10/13 |
Component | SUSPENSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | In temperatures lower than 45 degrees f, if not 'warmed up' the car will make a loud thunk noise and lurch forward upon being put into drive. If the brake is not firmly engage, the car will jump forward. The subaru dealer claims this is caused by the car's status as a performance vehicle, and engine warm up needs to occur to lower the rpms. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 9000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | FALLSTON, MD |
VIN pattern | 4S4BRDPC1D2XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 03/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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