NHTSA Complaint #10443610 — 2002 SUBARU OUTBACK

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10443610
Vehicle	2002 SUBARU OUTBACK
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	January 10, 2012
Date Filed	January 12, 2012
Mileage	120,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	RI

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SUBARU OUTBACK WAGON. THE CONTACT STATED DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WITH A PRIVATE MECHANIC, THE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT RADIATOR FLUID WAS LEAKING INTO THE EXHAUST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 120,000.

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