NHTSA Complaint #11315972 — 2013 SUBARU IMPREZA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11315972
Vehicle	2013 SUBARU IMPREZA
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	March 2, 2020
Date Filed	March 4, 2020
Mileage	50,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

WHEN CAR IS PUT INTO PARK THE KEY CANNON BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. IT'S AN ONGOING INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. THIS IS A DEFECT IN DESIGN AND SUBARU SHOULD PAY FOR ALL REPAIRS. THIS HAS HAPPENED ABOUT 20 TIMES NOW. CAR CANNOT BE TRUSTED.

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