NHTSA Complaint #11522285 — 2021 SUBARU ASCENT

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11522285
Vehicle	2021 SUBARU ASCENT
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	February 8, 2023
Date Filed	May 16, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

Vehicle braking reduced to about 10%. Brakes was making lots of noise and couldn’t stop for almost 1/4 mile. Managed to stop vehicle was taken to dealer. Calipers were changed and rotors serviced. After several trips to dealership for repairs to brakes vehicle still having braking noise and reduced stopping power which gets worst with time.

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