NHTSA Complaint #766815 — 1998 SUBARU OUTBACK

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	766815
Vehicle	1998 SUBARU OUTBACK
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date of Incident	September 1, 2002
Date Filed	September 10, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	VA

Consumer Description

THE HEAD GASKET BLEW, WHICH RESULTED IN COOLANT LEAKING INTO THE CYLINDER WALLS. WHILE PARKED AND TURNED OFF. THE ENGINE, WHICH IS A 2.5 LITER, MUST BE REPLACED. THE 2.5 LITER ENGINE HAS A HISTORY OF ENIGINE FAILURE. HAS ANYONE MADE A CLAIM? HAS THERE BEEN RESEARCH OR A RECALL OF ANY KIND?*AK

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