Latches/locks/linkage Related Problems of the 2014 Subaru Impreza

Table 1 shows two common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2014 Subaru Impreza.

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Subaru Impreza

Problem Category Number of Problems
Hood Latch problems
1
Door Latch problems
1

Hood Latch problem #1

The contact owns a 2014 Subaru Impreza. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle's hood independently opened without warning. The vehicle was towed to the body shop, but was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure as listed in NHTSA campaign number: 16v060000 (structure, latches/locks/linkages), but the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 33,000.

Door Latch problem #2

The contact owns a 2014 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and running, the doors automatically locked with her children inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the spare key failed to unlock the doors. The contact sought assistance from a locksmith to unlock the vehicle. Additionally, the front bumper had detached. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 190,417.


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