Issue ID | 1696623 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11363784 |
Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
Brand | SUBARU |
Model | OUTBACK |
Model Year | 2018 |
File date | 21/04/20 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The battery in my 2018 subaru outback has died 3 times in the past 6 months. The first time i was parked close to a local mechanic and after jumping and testing the battery he deemed it dead and replaced it. 2 months later, while parked and idling as i waited for my husband at an appointment, the car shut down and went dead. It would not restart, but after i waited a few minutes it restarted. A month ago as i was driving about an hour from home, all the dashboard lights went on and the safety (eyesight) system disabled. I took the car into the dealer the next day and also told them about the dead battery and asked them to check the electrical system for a drain. This morning (exactly one month since dealer service) the battery was dead again. After jumping it and starting the car i discovered that the rear liftgate will not work. I have tried from inside the car, outside using the button on the liftgate and remotely with the key fob, nothing. After a a quick internet search i see that this battery drain is a common complaint with this model/year and that subaru just replaces the battery rather than address the underlying problem. This is not acceptable, i should not have to worry about whether my car will start every time i get in it. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 18268 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | NORTHPORT, NY |
VIN pattern | 4S4BSATCXJ3XXXXXX |
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 |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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