| Issue ID | 1715292 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11386486 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 03/01/21 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The front exhaust pipe bellows cracked. When the car was cold started and then driven, a rattle came from the engine bay when driven at 2500 rpm. When the engine warms up, the rattle goes away. When the car is parked, exhaust fumes can be smelled from outside the car. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 122400 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FULLERTON, CA |
| VIN pattern | 4S4BSANC5G3XXXXXX |
| 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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