NHTSA Complaint #11694423 — 2011 SUBARU LEGACY

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11694423
Vehicle	2011 SUBARU LEGACY
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	October 10, 2025
Date Filed	October 19, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

The week after purchase: The car shuts off when braking and needs to be put into park to be started again. Also the check engine light came on and I wonder if it has electrical issues.

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