2008 Subaru Outback Latches & Locks Problems
1 owner-reported latches & locks complaint from NHTSA data
1
Complaints
Mar 2011 – Mar 2011
Date Range
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (1)
mediumLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Filed: Mar 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HOOD LATCH WOULD OPEN INDEPENDENTLY CAUSING THE HOOD TO MOVE WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH AND OVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE RECURRING FAILURE AND THE HOOD WAS REPLACED TWICE BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO RECUR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 44,000. UPDATED 03/31/11*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE HOOD LATCH WAS REPLACED TWICE. UPDATED 04/28/11
NHTSA #: 10386095
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