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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 4S3BNAN65J3008043 · Checked Aug 9, 2026
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4S3BNAN65J3•••••• 2018 Subaru LEGACY

This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2018 Subaru LEGACY build (4 vs 2).

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113on the model
63builds in total
1injuries
Most reported Steering 1 Visibility/wiper 1 Engine 1

What owners of this build wrote

Unknown Or Other Mar 2023
Sunroof spontaneously failed. Tempered glass shattered and sprayed into cabin
Engine Mar 2019
The contact owns a 2018 subaru legacy. The contact stated that the vehicle consumed an excessive amount of oil while driving. The engine oil warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to budd baer subaru (71 murtland ave, washington, pa 15301) and subaru of…
Visibility/wiper Dec 2018
Windshield chipped without leaving cracks and cannot be repaired
Steering Sep 2018
At speeds above approximately 50 mph, the steering has suddenly, erratically and without warning pulled the car to the left or right as if hit by a large gust of wind (when there is no wind or passing truck). It is as if the steering is out of control for several seconds. The…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 4S3BNAN65J3008043 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.