| Issue ID | 1724797 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11396243 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 15/02/21 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2/15/21 dead battery vehicle parked in home garage stationary. Battery one month old replaced on 1/21/21 plus upgraded software. Previous battery was still under warranty less than 3 years old. 2/15/21 had to get car towed from home garage. Outback still under warranty and we purchased extended warranty from subaru. Removed bulb from hatch back per service mgr. Automatic starter also unreliable and works intermittently. Factory installed. Vehicle unreliable. Service unable to fix problem. Need to purchase a larger stronger battery for electrical system on own to see if it helps battery problem. Dealer will only give 550 battery. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40475 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WARMINSTER, PA |
| VIN pattern | 4S4BSENCXG3XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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