NHTSA — Electrical System: Alternator/Generator/Regulator Problems

1.4

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
120,000 miles

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2005 Subaru Outback electrical problems

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2005 Subaru Outback Owner Comments

problem #1

Feb 102014

Outback

  • 120,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2005 Subaru Outback. While driving approximately 35 mph, the battery warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel seized, which required excessive force. The failure recurred once. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the alternator bolt fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

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