NHTSA Complaint #11253960 — 2017 SUBARU OUTBACK

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11253960
Vehicle	2017 SUBARU OUTBACK
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	August 31, 2019
Date Filed	September 8, 2019
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

THE COOLANT LOOSE AND HAS COOLANT SMELL AFTER DRIVE A CAR. I HAD SEVERAL SAME REASON SERVICE. THEY NOTHING WRONG THEY FILL UP COOLANT THAT'S IT. NOW ALMOST EMPTY RESERVOIR. AND IT'S OVER LIMITED WARRANTY. IT'S 36059 MILES.

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