NHTSA Complaint #11427895 — 2016 SUBARU OUTBACK ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11427895
Vehicle	2016 SUBARU OUTBACK
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Date of Incident	June 28, 2021
Date Filed	August 5, 2021
Mileage	72,104 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	UT

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2016 Subaru Outback The contact stated that after placing the vehicle into PARK, the key could not be removed from the ignition switch. After turning off and restarting the vehicle several times, the key was removed from the ignition switch. The vehicle was diagnosed but was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72,104.

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