| Issue ID | 1700139 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11366512 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 20/06/19 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Purchased this vehicle 3/2019, started having problems with the battery dying in a few months, even having the hatch open during cleaning would drain the battery. We would jump it with another vehicle and the battery would drain in a few days whether we used the vehicle or not. I have been stranded alone in not a safe environment n more than one occasion. Took the battery in to be checked and they said it was fine. Purchased a battery tender and would leave it hooked up and then finally that no longer functioned. Had to purchase a new battery. We will see how long this one will last before the same thing happens. Since we live far out of town we rely on this car to be in tip top running order for any emergencies we may have. Not the case, sorry to say, but i really expected more from subaru and rightfully so. They have earned an amazing reputation so surprised they know about the problem and won |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 39134 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PRINEVILLE, OR |
| VIN pattern | 4S4BSANC6G3XXXXXX |
| 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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