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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 4S4BRBKC3D3304778 · Checked Oct 18, 2026
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4S4BRBKC3D3•••••• 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
Most reported Engine 1 Steering 1 Electrical System 1

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Electrical System Oct 2022
BACK UP CAMERA FAILURE! The camera in the lift gate get corrosion and stops working! The safety of people walking behind the vehicle
Steering Dec 2018
My orb was working full time than just quit with wheels straight, but would work with quarter turn and now won't work at all
Engine Mar 2013
Since 2013 we have made numerous trips to our local subaru dealer complaining of 'engine knock'. The dealer has provided a wide array of potential 'fixes' to stop the knocking but none have worked. We have tried everything from valve adjustments to additives to chemical 'baths'…

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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 4S4BRBKC3D3304778 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.