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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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4S4BRCCC8D3••••••2013 Subaru OUTBACK
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2013 Subaru OUTBACK build (4 vs 2).
4on this build
277on the model
154builds in total
Most reportedSeats 1Engine 1Steering 1Wheels 1
What owners of this build wrote
WheelsAug 2019
Alloy wheels failure. The wheels have catastrophic failure (large crack and hole in center of rim) while driving. Vehicle was in motion and there were no pot holes or debris in highway. Location: exit 1, us 7 in norwalk connecticut. Date/time: august 23, 2019 @ 6:00pm in full…
SteeringApr 2018
Our 2013 subaru outback was two years old when the tilt steering feature would not stay locked into place. The steering column for the tilt steering would not stay locked and the steering wheel would drop while the car was in motion. The car was taken to the dealership for…
EngineNov 2015
Check engine light has been activated seven times since the beginning of this summer (2015). Low on oil at first. Dealer changed pcv valve and topped off oil at the time of first engine light activation. Now, just had $1200 of maintenance on it at different dealer. Including…
SeatsMay 2013
There is no specific date nor was there an accident. This is a chronic problem. Due to the new design of seats and head restraint I am now in physical therapy for chronic head and neck pain. Started a couple of weeks after I bought my new car. Had doctor appt, head scan and 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 4S4BRCCC8D3295452 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.