Consumer Complaint Detail
SUBARU / 64669AC260MU / 9999
0 Injured
0 Death
Yes Fire
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 005021033 | Incident Date: May, 18 2005 |
| Consumer's City: ACCORD | Consumer's State: NY |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: MAN | Manufacturers Name: Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Model Name: 64669AC260MU | Model Year: 9999 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes | Component's Description: Equipment |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 4S3BH686X16 | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: May, 19 2005 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: Yes | Purchase Date: Oct, 09 2000 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 4 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: In 2003 at 74,000 miles the left gasket was replaced on 2001, subaru outback ltd. wagon. in 2003 at 94,000 miles right gasket was replaced. 20 months later left gasket was blown out again. two independent mechanics told consumer that right gasket was defective as well although the dealership told consumer no. subaru of america paid for the repairs of both of the initial gasket replacements, but due to the mileage on the car they refused to cover this defective part. in 2004 car was recalled to receive a sealant additive to address the gasket problem. clearly it didn't work. many of consumer friends and neighbors are subaru outback owners, and 2 others i have spoken with have had blown gaskets on fairly new vehicles. *ak |