| Issue ID | 1580604 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11230683 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 20/06/16 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The original equipment battery for the vehicle has been insufficient to meet the demands that the "bells and whistles" put on the reserve power in the battery. As such, this puts the driver at risk that the vehicle will not start the vehicle. Either standards should be established for reserve battery capacity, based on electrical demand, or better indication provided on available charge. I. E., much like that provided by other devices that have an indication of remaining battery charge. This vulnerability was shared with subaru soon after i purchased the car, new, and has been reported to both subaru and their dealership on multiple occasions. I should have upgraded the original battery on my own from the start, but only became aware of the deficiency of the original equipment until recently. The fact that subaru would allow any operator to drive one of their cars under these circumstances is reprehensible, let alone someone that they say is a "valued and appreciated customer." |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 0 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LEVITTOWN, PA |
| VIN pattern | 4S4BSAHC0G3XXXXXX |
| 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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| Type of child seat code | |
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