| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 002095460 | Incident Date: Apr, 30 2002 |
| Consumer's City: FAIRFAX | Consumer's State: VA |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: MAN | Manufacturers Name: Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Model Name: OUTBACK | Model Year: 2000 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 4S3BH6655Y6 | Date added to File: May, 25 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Jul, 05 2002 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Aug, 31 2000 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 0 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Several weeks ago the dealer replaced the first gear of the manual transmission because it repeatedly came out of gear when going down steep inclines, such as in a parking garage. after the work was completed, the car emitted a very strong smell. i have taken the car back to the dealer four times. the last time the dealer said the seals on the transmission were leaking and replaced. it is apparent that a petroleum product is leaking onto the exhaust system and burning and the smell enters the ventilation system while the car is stationary. dealer says i need to keep a/c on and the recycle air button pushed. issues unresolved.*ak |
