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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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4S4BSAFC6K3••••••2019 Subaru OUTBACK
This build draws 2.7× more complaints than the average 2019 Subaru OUTBACK build (25 vs 9).
25on this build
1017on the model
110builds in total
2involved a crash
2injuries
Most reportedVisibility/wiper 7Visibility 4Electrical System 4Forward Collision Avoidance 3
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringcrashNov 2022
Rccd email. Nhsta david chin on 04 envoy vin and smog cali fraud.. Ended case sold vehicle to pick a part. Did not sur dealer. Purchased 1 month later Carmax Ontario california 2019 subaru outback. Nhsta states moonroof and pedestrian braking for ev and hybrid u5 engine. This…
Back Over PreventioncrashJun 2021
Drove into the Walgreen's parking lot, made several low speed turns to arrive at the west side of the building. Pulled into an empty parking space. Entered parking space at very low rate of speed and proceeded to brake to a full stop. Moved shift lever with the intent to move…
Electrical SystemDec 2025
The car repeatedly drains the battery after being left for a short time (a day or 2). This has now happened at least four times and has destroyed multiple batteries. I have taken it to the dealer and complained multiple times. They check for software updates and sell me a new…
Unknown Or OtherNov 2024
This vehicle, and many others as I've read in forums, experiences uncontrollable radio station and apps changes automatically and will not stop. Why it's not safe: The radio screen flashes between several screens on it's own. It changes stations, it changes to different apps,…
Visibility/wiperMar 2024
Windshield cracked spontaneously while parked, March 29, 2024. Temperature was approx 28°F. This was the second time in 11 months this has happened. Safelite technician said it was caused by faulty windshield heater. The first one I paid for the replacement, the second one was…
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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 4S4BSAFC6K3296052 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.