NHTSA Complaint #11551056 — 2018 SUBARU CROSSTREK

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11551056
Vehicle	2018 SUBARU CROSSTREK
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	October 2, 2023
Date Filed	October 20, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

Was told I needed a new ecm due to corrupt learning. My vehicles check engine light, traction control light, and cruise control all turned on/ stopped working. My vehicle has received all necessary maintenance in a timely manner, no missed oil changes and no accidents. The dealership stated it was due to damage but this can’t be possible since the only place service has been completed was at the dealership, if it was damaged it would have been caused by the dealership. I have seen multiple threads online stating the same issue with their vehicle same model and similar years and the cost to replace is not cheap.

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