| Issue ID | 1713343 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11385040 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 26/12/20 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I'm on my 4th battery in 3 years. Battery has gone dead multiple times, leaving me stranded in difficult and potentially dangerous situations. Cannot open lift gate to access the cargo area where i keep my road safety reflectors, flashlight, tire pump, etc. Stranded in dark parking lot 1 time. As a result of the reliability concerns i have had to buy a portable charging unit to have in the car at all times. I have also had to purchase a new battery for a car that only has 27k miles on it. There are instances of many similar problems resulting in a class action lawsuit against subaru. This not only impacts the reliability and safety, it also impacts the resale value. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MT JULIET, TN |
| VIN pattern | 4S4BSANC1H3XXXXXX |
| 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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