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4S4BSANC3G3••••••2016 Subaru OUTBACK
This build draws 3.7× more complaints than the average 2016 Subaru OUTBACK build (13 vs 4).
13on this build
633on the model
178builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 5Visibility/wiper 3Power Train 1Engine 1
What owners of this build wrote
EngineApr 2023
At 59,000 miles, engine developed “heavy leak from cam carriers” by dealer service department. It was recommended that it be resealed. Engine was removed and serviced. At 112,000 miles same diagnosis was observed, along with a recommend reseal. It appears that the dealer repair…
Unknown Or OtherJan 2023
Motorized power liftgate is failing (diagnosed by dealer on 7/7/23) apparently because motor is undersized or 2 motors should have instead been used/designed to deal with load. Safety issue if motor failure causes trunk not to open. Newer models have been redesigned
Electrical SystemSep 2022
Replaced battery. Two and a half years after replacing battery, I had to replace the battery again. No warning, just didn't start one morning. Battery was dead
Visibility/wiperFeb 2020
In february 2019 I had to replace the windshield in my 2016 subaru outback because of a crack that started from the passenger side edge from a very tiny chip, and paid about $950 (oem equipment and due to the eyesight system calibration required). On february 29, 2020, I…
Power TrainNov 2015
I was in a store parking lot. I drove approx. 2 blocks and came to a full stop where there was a pedestrian crossing. I accelerated making a left turn and began climbing a small hill to exit the parking area. I traveled approximately 20 feet and my car lost acceleration. I…
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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 4S4BSANC3G3286135 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.