NHTSA Complaint #11446839 — 2018 SUBARU WRX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11446839 |
| Vehicle | 2018 SUBARU WRX |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NJ |
Consumer Description
Parasitic battery drain. Car is rendered inoperable after periods of non use. The batter has been replaced and the problem persists.
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