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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 4S4BRBCC9B3341393 · Checked Oct 9, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 4

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4S4BRBCC9B3•••••• 2011 Subaru OUTBACK

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216builds in total
Most reported Electrical System 1 Air Bags 1 Exterior Lighting 1 Power Train 1

What owners of this build wrote

Service Brakes Nov 2023
Rear brake line rusted through at 4 way connector and again on side of tank. It is visible to inspect when a plastic cover is removed. The brakes failed and the car would not stop. The brake light did not appear until after I applied the brake pedal to stop. This could have…
Power Train Oct 2017
Car is starting to stall when stopping from a higher speed 45-50mph at traffic lights on highways
Exterior Lighting Jun 2013
The passenger's-side low beam headlight burned out a week ago and was replaced by the dealer. One week later, the driver's-side low beam headlight burned out. The car only has 15,000 miles presently. The dealer reports that this is a common occurrence in late-model outbacks. I…
Electrical System Apr 2011
Front passenger seat airbag switch irregularly changes state with lighter occupant. The passenger side front airbag indicator light shows off even though occupant is within limits stipulated verbally by subaru salesman. The indicator light changes state with occupant in seat,…

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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 4S4BRBCC9B3341393 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.