NHTSA Complaint #11391143 — 2017 SUBARU OUTBACK

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11391143
Vehicle	2017 SUBARU OUTBACK
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	February 1, 2021
Date Filed	February 2, 2021
Mileage	7 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

KEY GET STUCK IN THE IGNITION LATELY WHEN I TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND IT TAKES AWHILE BEFORE IT'S RELEASED FROM THE IGNITION. I HAVE 52K PLUS MILES NOW ON MY 2017 SUBARU OUTBACK.

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