NHTSA Complaint #11645828 — 2019 SUBARU ASCENT

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11645828
Vehicle	2019 SUBARU ASCENT
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	November 20, 2020
Date Filed	March 2, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

My vehicle smokes when starting it. A lot of white smoke that can fill a parking lot. The smoke has a strong chemical smell.

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