NHTSA Complaint #11318813 — 2011 SUBARU LEGACY

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11318813
Vehicle	2011 SUBARU LEGACY
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	March 20, 2020
Date Filed	March 20, 2020
Mileage	113,243 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TN

Consumer Description

WHEN DRIVING MY VEHICLE ON A HIGHWAY ONCE REACHING THE ACCELERATION SPEED OF 65-75 THE CAR SOUNDS AS IF THE GEARS ARE SLIPPING AND SQUEAL ONCE IT KICKS IN. STOPPED AT DEALERSHIP ON OUR WAY BACK TO OUR HOME STATE. THEY TESTED AND RECOMMENDED REPLACING THE CVT. THIS APPARENTLY HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY IN 2017. WILL MY CAR STILL BE COVERED. WE HAVE 113K ON THE CAR.

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