| Issue ID | 1680288 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11343626 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 06/01/17 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Battery dies unexpectedly within a few minutes of the vehicle off and in accessory mode only (i. E. Car off, radio or lights on). Vehicle will not start without jump from battery pack or another vehicle. Car will not even crank but will only make a clicking noise. Occasionally, engine timing will be affected after jump and misfires will occur causing vehicle to run very rough until restarted, at which point electrical system seems to reset itself. To date, dealer has found no direct cause for the problem (i. E. No parasitic draws) but has replaced the battery (which are under warranty) multiple times. Problem has occurred numerous times since it was purchased in late 2015. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 19000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ENCINITAS, CA |
| VIN pattern | 4S4BSENC4G3XXXXXX |
| 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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