| Issue ID | 1088232 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10611107 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 06/07/14 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Zero oil pressure (red) indicator light illuminated at safe and prudent operating speed. Low oil indicator light (yellow) never illuminated. Light remained on for three miles, one at speed 55 mph to zero and two at 20 mph. Then went out. Inspection of oil level showed level approximately one centimeter above low level marker on dipstick. Addition of . 5 quart us raises level to approximately one centimeter below full level marker on dipstick. Vehicle returned to dealership; had full oil service performed 2,500 miles ahead of scheduled service. Dealership claims "sensor resistance is high, will r&r." dealer failed to provide empirical oil pressure psi reading despite request. Part replacement yet to be done. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 11528 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GARY, IN |
| VIN pattern | 4S4BRCCC8E1XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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