| Issue ID | 1585349 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11234178 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 09/07/19 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Driver is unable to turn key back to the lock position and remove key from the ignition when vehicle is stationary. Car (subaru outback 2016) was placed in park prior to attempting to turn off the engine. Driver must forcefully move stick to parked position, firmly push key in, and turn swiftly to remove key. Driver may have to attempt this maneuver for several minutes before successfully removing key. Faulty component is unknown but is often the park-range switch based on technical service bulletin 16-112-18r. At time of writing this complaint, the driver has experienced this issue at least 10 times over the course of 2 weeks. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 49500 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ELLICOTT CITY, MD |
| VIN pattern | 4S4BSAAC1G3XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
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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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