NHTSA Complaint #11376898 — 2018 SUBARU IMPREZA
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11376898 |
| Vehicle | 2018 SUBARU IMPREZA |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 32,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
WHEN STARTING THE SUBARU RELEASES DARK GREY SMOKE IN HIGH QUANTITIES, AND HAS BEEN LOOSING POWER WHEN SPEEDING UP.
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