NHTSA Complaint #11542030 — 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11542030
Vehicle	2008 SUBARU IMPREZA
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	August 31, 2023
Date Filed	September 1, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

I was driving to work and the car was running funny after a few blocks when I saw smoke pouring out of the car I pulled over ad got out and watched the car burn to the ground. I cant get to work and the car contained my personal.belongings.

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