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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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4S4BSACC8J3••••••2018 Subaru OUTBACK
That is about average for the 2018 Subaru OUTBACK — 7 complaints per build across 114 builds.
6on this build
797on the model
114builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 2Visibility/wiper 1Vehicle Speed Control 1Engine 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherJul 2026
The infotainment touchscreen in my 2018 Subaru Outback has developed severe internal delamination and persistent phantom or ghost touches. The screen randomly changes navigation routes, places telephone calls, changes audio selections, and moves between menus without driver…
Vehicle Speed ControlAug 2024
In heavy traffic, we were rolling slowly along, when all of a sudden the engine began revving on its own, against the brake. I quickly moved the shifter into neutral, and the engine revved wildly without my pressing on the accelerator. We couls have easily slammed into the car…
Electrical SystemDec 2021
Battery continues to drain prematurely. It's been an issue since the very beginning of out ownership in June 2018. We replaced the battery after it would not hold a charge for more than two days. The replacement battery still wouldn't last for more than a day or two. Now in the…
Visibility/wiperJul 2018
Driving interstate, 65mph, small object thrown from another vehicle hit my windshield on the left edge. Short cracks appeared immediately. Two spread all the way to the rear view mirror area within days. Vehicle is only two months old
Electrical SystemDec 2021
Battery loses charge overnight for no reason. New battery placed in vehicle and same issue still present
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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 4S4BSACC8J3289056 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.