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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 4S4BRCLC6E3312198 · Checked Oct 4, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 3

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4S4BRCLC6E3•••••• 2014 Subaru OUTBACK

This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2014 Subaru OUTBACK build (3 vs 2).

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198on the model
119builds in total
Most reported Service Brakes 1 Power Train 1 Visibility/wiper 1

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Visibility/wiper Feb 2019
While driving on highway windshield cracked in an arc pattern starting from the drivers side to passenger side resulting in a perfect symmetrical pattern. It was around 10 degrees outside and the vehicles defrost and heat were on high. No object hit windshield before crack…
Unknown Or Other Feb 2015
Having warmed up the car in the driveway for five minutes and having driven for approximately 10 minutes, braking several times, driver approached the stop sign at the top of the hill where the road intersects with a busy highway. She tried to depress the brakes and nothing…
Power Train Feb 2014
When accelerating after a near stop, the engine hesitates for at least 3 seconds at acceleration which in many instances has been very dangerous upon entering traffic, especially turning left and entering a high traffic street or road

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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 4S4BRCLC6E3312198 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.