Thermal control valve became inoperable at less than 40,000 miles. Engine shut down and began to overheat. Part is known to easily fail by subaru. Has been examined by dealership. All warning lights came on at once, and cruise control and eyesight were disabled. Nhtsa recall number 23v755000 we have been on the list for this recall repair since 12/28/2023, we were told when we scheduled the service appointment for the tcv that the dealership was not doing any more recall repairs any time soon as they could not get parts.
| VIN Pattern | 4S4BTACC*N3****** |
| Drive Type | AWD/All-Wheel Drive |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) |
| Manufacturer | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC |
| Make | SUBARU |
| Model | Outback |
| Model Year | 2022 |
| Trim | Premium |
| Body Class | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) |
| Vehicle Type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) |
| Engine Model | NA, U5 |
| Engine HP | 182 |
| Engine KW | 135.717 |
| Engine Displacement (L) | 2.5 |
| Engine Displacement (CC) | 2500 |
| Engine Displacement (CI) | 152.559 |
| Primary Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Transmission Style | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) |
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Traction Control | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Standard |
| Lane Keep System | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | Standard |
| Rear Visibility System | Standard |
| Daytime Running Light | Standard |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Direct |
| Keyless Ignition | Standard |
| Auto Reverse System | Standard |
| Front Air Bags | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Knee Air Bags | Driver Seat Only |
| Side Air Bag | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Curtain Air Bags | 1st and 2nd Rows |
| Seat Belts | Manual |
| Other Restraint System Info | Front seat-mounted side air bag on seat backs / Front passenger seat cushion air bag / 1st and 2nd row roof-mounted side curtain air bags |
| Lower Beam Headlamp Light Source | LED |
| Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam Switching | Standard |
| Plant Company Name | SIA |
| Plant City | LAFAYETTE |
| Plant State | INDIANA |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |