NHTSA Complaint #10394484 — 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA STI

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10394484
Vehicle	2008 SUBARU IMPREZA STI
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	May 16, 2008
Date Filed	April 6, 2011
Mileage	1,987 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MO

Consumer Description

CAR HAS AN ENDEMIC PROBLEM WITH BREAKING PISTON RINGLANDS, RESULTING IN COPIOUS OIL CONSUMPTION AND EVENTUALLY A SEIZED ENGINE WHICH, IF IT HAPPENS ON THE HIGHWAY, CAN BE THE EQUIVALENT OF SLAMMING ON THE BRAKES IN TRAFFIC. ENDANGERING SURROUNDING VEHICLES AND THE VEHICLE'S DRIVER IF THE OIL FILM ON THE ROADWAY AND THE WINDSHIELDS OF FOLLOWING CARS DIDN'T ALREADY CAUSE THEM PROBLEMS. *TR

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