NHTSA Complaint #11363155 — 2016 SUBARU OUTBACK FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11363155
Vehicle	2016 SUBARU OUTBACK
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	February 13, 2020
Date Filed	October 7, 2020
Mileage	30,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED UP ON A COLD MORNING IT IDLES TOO FAST AND LURCHES DANGEROUSLY WHEN PUT INTO DRIVE. I HAVE TO HOLD THE CAR BACK WITH FIRM BRAKING. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS CLOSE CALLS OVER THE LAST FOUR YEARS THAT I HAVE OWNED THE CAR. THE CAR IS A 2016 OUTBACK 3.6 R WITH A 6 CYLINDER ENGINE.

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