NHTSA Complaint #11286628 — 2018 SUBARU CROSSTREK

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11286628
Vehicle	2018 SUBARU CROSSTREK
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	August 8, 2018
Date Filed	December 3, 2019
Mileage	6,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 SUBARU CROSSTREK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE, THE VEHICLE WOULD MOVE FORWARD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 6,500. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

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