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4S4BP61C587••••••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
1involved a crash
Most reportedService Brakes 4Air Bags 4Engine 3Electrical System 3
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakescrashMay 2012
The contact owns 2008 subaru outback. The contact stated that while attempting to park, she heard a loud noise coming from the engine and noticed the vehicle moving forward while the brake was depressed. The vehicle proceeded to crash into a store. The contact did not sustain…
Electrical SystemJan 2020
Four Subaru dealership licensed service centers in Maine and New Hampshire have had for some 8 weeks my Outback to evaluate, diagnose, and -upon my approval- service. Every one of the four Subaru locations was been unable to resolve a single one of these chronic problems of the…
Air BagsAug 2017
Takata recall-- subaru "repair" of defective airbags dangerous. Warning light illuminates regularly. Subaru refuses to fix. ----note subaru also refused to repair long reported issues with brakes, air bag, windshield. They sought $$thousands of dollars in repair billings. All…
Unknown Or OtherJan 2009
Subaru Outback 2008 -- This model's frequent brakes problems are an outrage. Subaru has known for years, with several Subaru recalls already, that the Subaru 2008 Outback has a defective brakes design and/or manufacture. I have experienced brakes problems on several occasions…
SteeringJun 2008
The contact owns a 2008 subaru outback. While driving 30 mph and greater, the vehicle would tend to pull to the right. The contact did not notice any differences in the vehicle prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for an alignment, but the failure continued…
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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 4S4BP61C587356054 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.