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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 4S4BRBJC9D3206226 · Checked Oct 20, 2026
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4S4BRBJC9D3•••••• 2013 Subaru OUTBACK

This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2013 Subaru OUTBACK build (3 vs 2).

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278on the model
154builds in total
2involved a crash
Most reported Steering 1 Air Bags 1 Structure 1 Fuel/propulsion System 1

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Fuel/propulsion System crash May 2016
On a clear dry morning I pulled into a parking space on a slight incline in front of a brick office building. When I released the service brake (having reached the end of the parking space) the car bolted forward, jumped the curb, crossed a sidewalk, went thru shrubs, and hit…
Air Bags crash May 2015
The contact owns a 2013 subaru outback. While driving at a low speed, the contact attempted to depress the brake pedal but his foot became wedged in between the accelerator and brake pedals. As a result, the contact crashed into the front of another vehicle and the air bags…
Steering Aug 2012
Steering issue. The car wanders, left and right. At freeway speed you must hold on with both hands and make constant corrections. The dealer verified that everything in the steering and suspension was tight, but this did not help the problem. I've had the vehicle for a year now…

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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 4S4BRBJC9D3206226 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.