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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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4S4BSACC6H3••••••2017 Subaru OUTBACK
That is about average for the 2017 Subaru OUTBACK — 7 complaints per build across 126 builds.
6on this build
902on the model
126builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 3Electrical System 2
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemMar 2022
I have a 2017 Subaru Outback that has constant dead battery problems. I have purchased 5 batteries, the last one a month ago and today the car would not start again. Jumped it, drove it 30 min., and now it starts but don’t trust it to start tomorrow morning
Unknown Or OtherSep 2019
The gear shifter does not go in to park completely allowing for release of the key. There is a 'reset' you can do in the center console or they will replace the shifter solving the problem
Power TrainSep 2017
2017 subaru outback has 8200 miles on the car. I was at 85 miles an hour 1st time on this car. All of the sudden transmission disengaged and engine RPM went to 4000. Gas pedel was unresponsive for 2 seconds. After 2 seconds car slow down and gas pedal was responsive and car was…
Electrical SystemAug 2020
Bought 2017 subaru outback in late 2019. In march 2020, after letting the outback sit in the driveway for three days without driving it, the battery was dead. Jumped it and brought it to the dealership. Dealer replaced battery. In august 2020, outback sat undriven for four days…
Power TrainApr 2017
I bought a 2017 subaru outback in march,2017. It has 1946 miles. Car has safety issues. Car doesn't go into park, instead it goes into reverse. It happened when come home try to put in park, I come out of the car but it start going back. Also after that it was not going into…
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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 4S4BSACC6H3385892 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.