| Issue ID | 1456087 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11081337 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | XV CROSSTREK |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 01/03/18 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving on the highway the check engine and traction control lights came on. I have a diagnostic code reader which sent the details to my phone dtc p1449 evap system clog detected (air filter). I called my mechanic who said it would be safe to drive home... While driving home in the rain i lost control of the vehicle and went off the road. Luckily no one was hurt. When i got home, my mechanic said it was a faulty purge valve which would normally be a simple fix but the issue was well known with the vehicle and was now a superseded part. The cost would quadruple because the check assembly was completely redesigned and several parts needed to be replaced. If this was such a known issue, which required a redesign of the system, why isnt it on recall!!! Especially, if the computer takes away the vehicle's safety features like traction control. Come on subaru. I expect better quality and service! Nhtsa please escalate these matters. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ALAMEDA, CA |
| VIN pattern | JF2GPACC2D2XXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 45 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | |
| Dealer's state code | |
| Dealer's ZIP code |