NHTSA Complaint #11553381 — 2018 SUBARU LEGACY

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11553381
Vehicle	2018 SUBARU LEGACY
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	October 1, 2023
Date Filed	November 3, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

I have a 2018 Subaru Legacy 2.5. The front catalytic converter failed April 2022 with 130k miles. the part was replace by Subaru and the part has failed again. Oct 2023 with 180k miles. Exhaust fumes enter the passenger compartment (which are Carbon Monoxide). The same part has failed two times in a short period of time. Subaru states this is not a warranty issue .This must become a recall.

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