NHTSA Complaint #11478462 — 2020 SUBARU LEGACY

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11478462
Vehicle	2020 SUBARU LEGACY
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	August 7, 2022
Date Filed	August 9, 2022
Mileage	45,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that while in a parking space with her foot on the brake pedal and the transmission in drive(D), the vehicle independently accelerated without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle drove over the parking median; however, she managed to stop the vehicle before accelerating up a hill. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer but the mechanic found no defect with vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a complaint was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

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