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4S4BSANC0H3••••••2017 Subaru OUTBACK
This build draws 4.9× more complaints than the average 2017 Subaru OUTBACK build (35 vs 7).
35on this build
902on the model
126builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedElectrical System 13Visibility/wiper 5Power Train 3Engine 3
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherfireMar 2026
My car caught on fire while I was driving in 3/30/26. The far started somewhere in/near the front driver’s side, initial observed flames were coming from just above the front driver’s side tire. There were no warning lights on at the time the fire started. The car was a total…
Latches/locks/linkagesFeb 2026
The contact's sister owns a 2017 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the hood unlatched, flew open, and struck the windshield, causing the windshield to shatter. The driver was able to pull over to the side of the road. It was unknown whether the…
StructureOct 2024
When I drove on the highway 90 on Oct 5th, 2024, my windshield suddenly cracked
Electrical SystemOct 2023
The eyesight system not functioning and at this point has not been repaired and is available for inspection. Warning notices were intermittent with warning sound’s coming on each time. Eventually the warnings came on nearly all the time. I was alone in the dark and very nervous.…
EngineMar 2023
2017 subaru outback. Consumer writes in regard to engine stalling while driving
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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 4S4BSANC0H3254258 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.