NHTSA Complaint #11203653 — 2018 SUBARU WRX
POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11203653 |
| Vehicle | 2018 SUBARU WRX |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 29,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | MI |
Consumer Description
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE ENGINE STARTED KNOCKING. TOOK TO DEALER UNDER WARRANTY AND DENIED CLAIM.
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