NHTSA Complaint #10702237 — 2015 SUBARU LEGACY

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10702237
Vehicle	2015 SUBARU LEGACY
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	December 24, 2014
Date Filed	March 27, 2015
Mileage	4,400 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CT

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU LEGACY. WHILE DRIVING IN THE SNOW, WATER STARTED TO LEAK INSIDE THE ENGINE CAUSING A BURNING SMELL. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS WORKING UP TO SPECIFICATIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,400. ..UPDATED 06-18-15 *BF UPDATED 10/3/2017*CN

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