NHTSA Complaint #11281706 — 2012 SUBARU LEGACY
SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA
Crash 2 Injuries
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11281706 |
| Vehicle | 2012 SUBARU LEGACY |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 65,000 miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 2 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | MD |
Consumer Description
PROBLEM WAS THE UNDERCARRIAGE SUPPORT, LITTLE OR NO PROTECTION FROM ESSENTIALLY A DROP, CAR "LEAPED' OFF EMBANKMENT BOTTOMING OUT. THE RESULT WAS SPINAL TRAUMA TO THE OCCUPANTS. VERY LITTLE SHOCK ABSORPTION IN THE SEAT OR SUSPENSION. THE CAR ROCKED BACK AND FORTH, FRONT AND REAR BUT THE SUDDEN IMPACT ON THE UNDERCARRIAGE WASN'T ABSORBED.
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