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4S4BRBKCXB3••••••2011 Subaru OUTBACK
This build draws 3.6× more complaints than the average 2011 Subaru OUTBACK build (10 vs 3).
10on this build
595on the model
217builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 2Exterior Lighting 2Seat Belts 2Power Train 2
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherMar 2022
My 2011 Subaru Outback with the automatic CVT transmission has recently started stalling and dying entirely when coming to an abrupt stop. Or even coming to a stop in general, regardless of speed. This having started within the last month or so around the begging of March, 2022.…
Power TrainDec 2019
The car jumps and jerks, similar to a manual transmission stalling. This has occurred during acceleration from a stop at a red light, to deceleration in highway traffic!! Upon taking it in for service at the subaru schumacher in west palm beach, fl. The service manager informed…
Air BagsJul 2016
The contact owns a 2011 subaru outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V694000 (visibility) and 16V358000 (air bags). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time…
VisibilityNov 2013
2011 subaru outback. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle back up camera defect and requests reimbursement for repairs. *smd the consumer stated the back-up camera was not centered properly, the drivers side shoulder harness intermittently would not retract fully. Therefore,…
Seat BeltsSep 2013
Seat belts do not retract completely. This causes them to get caught in closing door and possible become bent and unable to lock. Dealer wanted to charge $99 to diagnose problem
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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 4S4BRBKCXB3439642 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.