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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 4S4BSAJC9G3282130 · Checked Oct 19, 2026
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4S4BSAJC9G3•••••• 2016 Subaru OUTBACK

This build is quieter than most: 2 complaints against 4 for the average 2016 Subaru OUTBACK build.

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Electrical System Aug 2022
The battery has died multiple times from minor power draw. For example, opening the windows when the engine was off or briefly charging and iPhone with the key in auxiliary. I have replaced the battery at my own expense and this continues to happen
Electrical System Dec 2019
My outback has around 42,000 miles on it. I am having trouble getting the key to come out of the ignition after putting it in park. So far about half the time I turn the car off I need to shift it into reverse and then jam it back into park in order for it to unlock the key from…

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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 4S4BSAJC9G3282130 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.