NHTSA Complaint #11456280 — 2017 SUBARU OUTBACK

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11456280
Vehicle	2017 SUBARU OUTBACK
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Date of Incident	August 1, 2016
Date Filed	March 11, 2022
Mileage	35,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that the battery drained without warning. Additionally, the liftgate would inadvertently open. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that a battery replacement was needed. An electronic update was completed. The battery had been replaced three times. The manufacturer was contacted but no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.

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