| Issue ID | 1695627 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11363058 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 14/08/19 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2016 subaru outback. The contact stated that while her vehicle was in the driveway of her residence, the vehicle failed to start without warning. The contact asked a neighbor for assistance with the vehicle. The battery was taken out of the vehicle and taken to an independent mechanic where a new battery was purchased. (battery type interstate 25-550 fitment 6). The battery was replaced by the technician. No dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, informed the contact that no knowledge of the failure was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 24,000.*dt consumer stated battery died a year later after replacement.*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 24000 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MOUNT PLEASANT, SC |
| VIN pattern | 4S4BSBNC2G3XXXXXX |
| 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? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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