NHTSA Complaint #11406140 — 2018 SUBARU IMPREZA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11406140
Vehicle	2018 SUBARU IMPREZA
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	April 2, 2021
Date Filed	April 2, 2021
Mileage	32,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

OEM BATTERY FAILED AND LEFT DRIVER STRANDED IN NOV 2020. DEALER REPLACED BATTERY AT THAT TIME. DEALER HAD TO REPLACE BATTERY AGAIN TODAY, 04/02/2021 BECAUSE IT WAS ALSO FAILING. DEALER WOULD NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THAT ISSUE WAS WITH CAR. SIMPLY STATED THAT THEY WOULD CONTINUE TO REPLACE FAILED BATTERIES IF WITHIN WARRANTY PERIOD. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. WHEN BATTERY FAILS, CAR IS UNRESPONSIVE TO ANY/ALL COMMANDS.

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