| Issue ID | 1516529 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11153664 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 21/11/18 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Driving 75 mph on freeway with a little over quarter tank of gas on gas gauge and system info on car said 110 miles left till empty tank. Car slowed very quickly and engine died. Pulled over on freeway in the middle of desert. Tow truck service took 3 1/2 hours to arrive. Tow truck driver said car ran out of gas and put 5 gallons and then car started. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 24500 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SOUTH PASADENA, CA |
| VIN pattern | 4S4BSAHC7G3XXXXXX |
| 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 | 75 |
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