NHTSA Complaint #11427374 — 2017 SUBARU OUTBACK

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11427374
Vehicle	2017 SUBARU OUTBACK
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	August 1, 2021
Date Filed	August 1, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

I drove my Outback for 10 minutes. I stopped to run an errand that took 30 minutes. I then tried to start the car and it wouldn't start. All the lights on the dash turned on. I then tried several more times. It still would not start. Then I waited several minutes and it started. I drove it home. I have since tried to start it several times and it has started. The car has slightly less than 20K miles on it. This has never happened before. It was a very hot day - nearly 100 degrees and I was quite panicky that it would not start. I was worried I would be stranded. There was never any indication before that something like this might happen. I am going to call the dealership tomorrow.

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