| Issue ID | 1336743 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10928099 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 01/01/16 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Extreme engine hesitation (cvt) from idle stop making a turn, ie center turning lane. Driver cannot rely on normal opposing traffic breaks to complete a turn. You must increase that distance by at least 5 times, then you don't know if engine/transmission will kick back in! This is extremely dangerous! Dealer: "that's the way its supposed to work!??? This has happened several times! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 16000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BILLINGS, MT |
| VIN pattern | 4S4 BSALC5 XXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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