NHTSA Complaint #11541271 — 2018 SUBARU OUTBACK

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11541271
Vehicle	2018 SUBARU OUTBACK
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	August 26, 2023
Date Filed	August 28, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

Vehicle had valve replacement after finding an oil leak in January 2023 at around 135,000 mi. August 2023, around 159,000 mi, mechanic found that valve needed to be replaced again as vehicle was leaking oil. System warning message came on to indicate low oil and upon checking, mechanic found that there was no oil on the dipstick. No dashboard light came on to indicate low/no oil at any point.

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