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4S4BP61C487••••••2008 Subaru OUTBACK
This build draws 2.8× more complaints than the average 2008 Subaru OUTBACK build (9 vs 3).
9on this build
202on the model
63builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 7Suspension 1Engine And Engine Cooling 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagsApr 2018
2008 subaru outback. Consumer writes in regards to passenger side airbag recall. Consumer states that vehicle was totaled and would like for their contact information to be removed from database. *ld
Engine And Engine CoolingMay 2015
2008 subaru outback. Consumer seeks reimbursement from manufacturers catalytic converter defect recall repairs. *smd the consumer stated a few days after purchasing the vehicle, the check engine light illuminated. A local repair shop read the codes and explained to the consumer,…
SuspensionMar 2011
2008 subaru outback 2.5i driving straight on compacted snow or icy roads starting at approx. 35mph. Rear of vehicle feels as if traction is breaking loose and fishtailing. Tires are 1 year old and made for snow/ice conditions and alignment was done 2 weeks prior. Problem is…
Air BagsMay 2016
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 subaru outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V323000 (air bags). The part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
Air BagsMar 2016
Takata recall. Subaru dealerships delaying repairs. Go subaru west in golden, colorado stated it could be 3 months before recall can be fixed. Other manufacturers have fixed up to 50% of their cars, and subaru has a dismal completion rate of 5%. Upwards of three to six months is…
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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 4S4BP61C487300767 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.