Issue ID | 1665965 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11328032 |
Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
Brand | SUBARU |
Model | OUTBACK |
Model Year | 2018 |
File date | 01/10/18 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Parasitic battery drain - premature battery failure rendering vehicle inoperable. Vehicle can not sit or idle for less than day without battery fully discharging, requiring jump start or roadside assist. Battery has been replaced twice in less than 3 years and less than 10k miles on 2018 vehicle purchased new (through dealer-- under warranty) . Battery replacement has not cured defect, and vehicle continues to fail. Vehicle has not been in accident, and is used customarily. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1500 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | S PORTLAND, ME |
VIN pattern | 4S4BSANCXJ3XXXXXX |
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 | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | AWD |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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