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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 4S4BRDLC1C2275408 · Checked Oct 5, 2026
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4S4BRDLC1C2•••••• 2012 Subaru OUTBACK

This build is quieter than most: 1 complaints against 2 for the average 2012 Subaru OUTBACK build.

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278on the model
142builds in total
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Service Brakes Sep 2020
Flashing brake light and ebrake is not engaging. I checked to see if there is a stuck drum brake by jacking up and rotating both rear rotors. Both rotors move freely. I checked online and there was recall on 2012 models but not on mine (2012 outback, 3.6 limited. It is driving…

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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 4S4BRDLC1C2275408 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.