NHTSA Complaint #11474350 — 2018 SUBARU IMPREZA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11474350
Vehicle	2018 SUBARU IMPREZA
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	July 3, 2022
Date Filed	July 17, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

after less than two years into my lease, the car was completely 'dead'. I could not start it or 'jump' it. It cost me out of pocket money to have it towed 50 miles to dealership. They replaced battery. They car was recalled a year or so. Took it into dealership for repair. After I noticed that automatic headlight dimmer would not work.-Still doesn't. 2 weeks ago, car would not start. Was told again by dealer that car had to be brought in. Was referred to 'roadside service company' Was quoted an ' out of pocket' charge of $644 to tow vehicle to dealership. Since I could not do that, decided to order battery myself for $260. waiting for battery to arrive

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