NHTSA Complaint #10105304 — 1997 SUBARU OUTBACK

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10105304
Vehicle	1997 SUBARU OUTBACK
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Date of Incident	December 10, 2004
Date Filed	December 27, 2004
Mileage	157,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STARTED TO OVERHEAT. THE THERMOSTAT WAS REPLACED, AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO OVERHEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND THE ENGINE HAS TO BE REPLACED.*AK

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