general problems of the 2013 Subaru Impreza

Vehicle fire summary – arvada, CO on [xxx] at approximately [xxx], the arvada fire department responded to a report of a vehicle fire on [xxx] . The vehicle involved was a 2013 gray Subaru Impreza wrx. The driver reported noticing smoke coming from the engine compartment before pulling over to the shoulder. Within minutes, flames became visible. Fire crews arrived promptly and extinguished the fire. Both the driver and one passenger were able to evacuate the vehicle safely, and no injuries were reported. The vehicle sustained a total loss due to fire damage. Preliminary findings suggest a possible mechanical or electrical malfunction, though the exact cause remains under investigation. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Vehicle has known defect where the oil control valves on front of engine fail and leak oil onto main wiring harness. The defect manifests itself in electrical shorts, lighting failure, engine not being able to be started, engine function failing while in use, battery failure due to short circuit created among other issues impacting starting, running, safe useage and potential dangerous failure while operating vehicle. Previous complaint logged, no evidence that problem is being investigated - although manufacturer has acknowleged knowledge of issue by issuing a service bulletin.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that the vehicle was bought used in October of 2018. The contact received recall notices for NHTSA campaign numbers: 18v772000 (engine and engine cooling) and 19v149000 (exterior lighting). The contact took the vehicle to center Subaru (45 winsted rd, torrington, CT 06790, (860) 489-1301) where it was noticed that the frame had major damage that was covered up to resell the vehicle. The dealer researched the vehicle in their system and informed the contact that they could not perform the recall repairs because the vehicle had a salvage title. The dealer further stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and that the contact may have been ripped off when purchasing the vehicle. The contact stated that the dealer from where the vehicle was purchased (auto sales CT, 1320 wolcott rd, wolcott, CT 06716, (203) 441-4911) did not disclose that the vehicle was salvaged. The failure mileage was 70,215.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Subaru Impreza. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 18v772000 (engine and engine cooling) and 19v149000 (exterior lighting). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. Timmons Subaru (3950 cherry Ave, long beach, CA 90807, (888) 496-9707) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacture was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Subaru Impreza. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 18v772000 (engine and engine cooling) and 19v149000 (exterior lighting). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Star Subaru (206-26 northern blvd, bayside, NY 11361, (833) 271-0487) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Subaru Impreza. While driving at an unknown speed, a rumbling noise was heard from the engine compartment. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 19v149000 (exterior lighting) and 18v772000 (engine and engine cooling). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called heuberger Subaru at (719) 475-1920 (located at 1080 motor city dr, colorado springs, CO 80905) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 61,402. VIN tool confirms parts not available for NHTSA campaign number: 19v149000 and parts distribution disconnect for NHTSA campaign number: 18v772000.