NHTSA Complaint #10229775 — 1997 SUBARU OUTBACK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10229775 |
| Vehicle | 1997 SUBARU OUTBACK |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | UT |
Consumer Description
OVERHEATING, BLOWN HEAD GASKET. *TR
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