NHTSA Complaint #11375488 — 2012 SUBARU OUTBACK

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11375488
Vehicle	2012 SUBARU OUTBACK
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	January 1, 2020
Date Filed	November 20, 2020
Mileage	155,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

VEHICLE SHAKES AND SHUTTERS WHEN BRAKING AT HIGHER SPEEDS BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. STALLS OUT OFTEN WHEN APPROACHING STOP SIGNS AND RED LIGHTS.

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