NHTSA Complaint #11683233 — 2018 SUBARU WRX
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11683233 |
| Vehicle | 2018 SUBARU WRX |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | PA |
Consumer Description
Oil changes always done, no modifications to vehicle. Driving down road lights all come one and car starts smoking. Rod broke and put hole in engine.
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