Consumer Complaint Detail

SUBARU / LEGACY / 1997

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
Yes Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 0000240337 Incident Date: Jan, 01 1970
Consumer's City: BERKELEY Consumer's State: CA
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: Subaru of America, Inc.
Model Name: LEGACY Model Year: 1997
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Oct, 06 2003 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: While traveling at 70 mph engine light illuminated and smoke came from under hood. driver pulled over, popped hood, and noticed coolant and oil sprayed over engine. also a couple of flames were present. dealer said it was a blown head gasket.*ak