NHTSA Complaint #11549022 — 2012 SUBARU OUTBACK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11549022 |
| Vehicle | 2012 SUBARU OUTBACK |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
The engine shuts off while driving, especially when switching gears or when braking too hard (such as when traffic ahead suddenly stops). I had the engine shut off while I was making a left turn at an intersection and lost control abilities of the steering wheel.
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