| Issue ID | 1294264 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10881286 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 28/06/16 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | It is possible to inadvertently stop the car's engine when parking and transmission put in neutral. There is no visible or audible warning to alert driver to shift transmission to "park" position or and/or engage emergency brake before stopping engine and exiting the vehicle. If car is on a slope when in "neutral", it is possible to exit the car and find the car starting to roll away. I believe there should be something to prevent this, or at least actively alert the driver of the danger, and need to put in "park", before leaving car. I have had some instances of this happening, but always managed to notice it before the car moved away. I am wary of the risk. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 4200 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | VIENNA, VA |
| VIN pattern | 4S4BSBLC8G3XXXXXX |
| 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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