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4S4BSANC5J3••••••2018 Subaru OUTBACK
This build draws 3.2× more complaints than the average 2018 Subaru OUTBACK build (22 vs 7).
22on this build
793on the model
114builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 9Visibility/wiper 6Steering 2Fuel/propulsion System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemJun 2026
The car screens are delaminating and bubbling due to fault of the manufacturer. This is a widespread issue and causes safety issues due to the screen moving erratically while driving, messing with volume and function controls
Unknown Or OtherMay 2025
I am reporting a safety defect involving the infotainment touchscreen in my 2018 Subaru Outback (VIN [XXX]). The touchscreen has developed visible internal delamination, with lines and bubbling appearing beneath the surface of the display. As the delamination worsened, the…
EngineMay 2024
Acceleration was very sluggish and un-responsive Gears would strangely slip on the highway resulting in engine racing up Rotating sound would come and go
Visibility/wiperJan 2022
Windshield has a long crack in it that begins under the passenger side windshield wiper. There are no signs of impact whatsoever. First noticed the crack in early January of 2022. Initially, it was a small crack, however, within hours it grew to the driver side. I noticed the…
SteeringJan 2021
Purchased the automobile with about 7,200 miles on it with extended warranty. Battery failed at 8,000 miles. We replaced it with a new premium battery from aaa.. New battery worked for 8 months then drained overnight. Aaa recharged it and said alternator worked. When driven or…
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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 4S4BSANC5J3370741 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.