NHTSA Complaint #10232051 — 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10232051
Vehicle	2008 SUBARU IMPREZA
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	May 28, 2008
Date Filed	June 23, 2008
Mileage	400 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 5-10 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE ENGINE REVVED UP TO 2,500 RPM'S. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SOON AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES FOR THIS FAILURE. IT HAS SINCE IMPROVED, BUT THE ENGINE STILL REVS FROM 1,500 TO 2,000 RPM'S. THE CONTACT IS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE WILL WORSEN IN THE WINTER. SHE FILED CASE NUMBER [XXX] WITH SUBARU. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,107 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 400. UPDATED 07/17/08 INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

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