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4S4BRBCC6B3••••••2011 Subaru OUTBACK
This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 2011 Subaru OUTBACK build (7 vs 3).
7on this build
593on the model
216builds in total
Most reportedEngine 3Service Brakes 2Steering 1Exterior Lighting 1
What owners of this build wrote
EngineAug 2024
The contact owns a 2011 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to slow down, the vehicle inadvertently stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle while the vehicle was still in motion, and the vehicle returned to normal…
Electrical SystemJul 2021
I have being experiencing shuddering and a few stalls on the highway and at red lights. While I have been able no maneuver through this, I find it do be extremely dangerous for myself and others, and in one instance it came really close to be a coalition
Power TrainDec 2018
All of the lights started flashing on my dash. The car has 114,000 miles. It is a faulty valve body and the transmission is shot. There are metal shavings in the transmission fluid. Subaru quoted me $7000 to fix it. The cars not even worth $5000. I am out of warranty and there's…
Service BrakesOct 2018
Brakes fade and fail to stop vehicle. On more than one occasion causing near collisions with other vehicles
Air BagsMar 2017
I received notification from subaru today that parts are now available to remedy this air bag defect. When I called my dealer, I was told that subaru will only ship a few parts at a time. There are 18 on their waiting list for these parts. Some have been waiting 6 months. Why…
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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 4S4BRBCC6B3442195 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.