NHTSA Complaint #10713082 — 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10713082
Vehicle	2015 SUBARU OUTBACK
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	January 27, 2015
Date Filed	April 27, 2015
Mileage	30 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	ID

Consumer Description

ENGINE IDLE IS ERRATIC WHEN COLD. BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE IN THE MORNING THE ENGINE SURGES 3-400 RPM MAKING THE CAR JERK FASTER AND SLOWER. THIS IS WITH ONLY THE BRAKE PEDAL PRESSED. I HAVE A SECOND IDENTICAL CAR THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE PROBLEM. TEMPERATURE IS IN THE 40'S. WHEN THE ENGINE SLOWS, YOU HAVE TO EASE OFF THE BRAKE, THEM IT SUDDENLY SPEEDS UP 50% AND THE CAR TAKES OFF. THE CYCLE REPEATS FOR A FEW MINUTES IN THE MORNINGS. THE PROBLEM IS VERY REPEATABLE -THE SAME THING EVERY MORNING. *TR

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