NHTSA Complaint #11480372 — 2017 SUBARU OUTBACK

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11480372
Vehicle	2017 SUBARU OUTBACK
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	August 18, 2022
Date Filed	August 20, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NV

Consumer Description

I arrived at my destination. I turned the ignition OFF. The engine turned OFF. I opened the driver's door and the engine turned ON. I did not turn the ignition ON. I again turned the ignition OFF. This time the engine remained OFF.

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