NHTSA Complaint #11187175 — 2016 SUBARU IMPREZA

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11187175
Vehicle	2016 SUBARU IMPREZA
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	February 20, 2019
Date Filed	March 15, 2019
Mileage	23,437 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

WHEN VEHICLE IS STATIONARY AND PLACED INTO PARK POSITION, THE GEAR SHIFTER IS ABLE TO BE MOVED FROM PARK INTO DRIVE, REVERSE, AND NEUTRAL WITH THE ENGINE OFF. THE KEY ALSO BECOMES STUCK IN THE IGNITION WHEN THE GEAR SHIFTER IS MALFUNCTIONING. DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THE SHIFT INTERLOCK WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED TO REMEDY THE ISSUE.

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