NHTSA Complaint #11361897 — 2016 SUBARU CROSSTREK

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11361897
Vehicle	2016 SUBARU CROSSTREK
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	July 10, 2020
Date Filed	September 29, 2020
Mileage	37,240 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

THE IGNITION KEY DOES NOT COME OUT AFTER TURNING OFF THE CAR. SOMETIMES I HAVE TO START IT ON AND TURN IT OFF MULTIPLE TIMES UNTIL IT DOES COME OUT. BTW, MY SISTER OWNS THE SAME CAR, AND SHE HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE FOR ABOUT FIVE MONTHS.

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