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4S4BSAFCXG3••••••2016 Subaru OUTBACK
This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2016 Subaru OUTBACK build (6 vs 4).
6on this build
633on the model
178builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 4Steering 1Power Train 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainNov 2021
Oil leak from power train
Electrical SystemDec 2020
Battery drains prematurely. The vehicle is 5 years old and is in need of a 3rd battery replacement. The vehicle has been jump started 4 times over the years
SteeringNov 2016
When making steering corrections as you drive, the steering makes the car very to the left or right as you make slight steering corrections. The problem is very noticeable at high speeds. The vehicle sways allot to the left or right as you make steering corrections. The problem…
Electrical SystemOct 2020
I am not able to remove the key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in park. The vehicle is stationary yet when traveling I need to leave the key in the ignition, restart the car stressing my ignition system, or move slightly in reverse and back to park to remove the…
Electrical SystemMar 2019
With car stationary, engine off and car in park, keyed ignition will not turn to lock position or release key. This has happened repeatedly for two weeks, often more than once a day, from 3/10/2019 and continuing through yesterday, the last time the car was driven
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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 4S4BSAFCXG3346698 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.