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4S4BSANC7G3••••••2016 Subaru OUTBACK
This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 2016 Subaru OUTBACK build (9 vs 4).
9on this build
633on the model
178builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 6Seat Belts 1Visibility/wiper 1Vehicle Speed Control 1
What owners of this build wrote
Vehicle Speed ControlMay 2023
The contact owns a 2016 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while the was stationary at a traffic light, the vehicle accelerated independently while depressing the brake pedal. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the RPM’s was elevated to…
Electrical SystemOct 2021
Battery dies after car is parked for more than 3 days. Car is available for inspection. I have been stranded/inconvenienced at least 5 times. Problem was solved through AAA, family jumpstart help, etc. Verbally reported to dealer, service writer comment made it sound like it…
Seat BeltsJul 2020
Passenger side front seatbelt locked up and became non-functional, unable to be used. This left our passenger without a safe or legal way to ride in the vehicle with all other seats being used. The part was replaced by the dealer under warranty
Visibility/wiperOct 2017
A small rock chip at bottom of the windshield, near the heated wiper park area, caused multiple cracks across the entire windshield. Replacement was required as visibility was impaired
Electrical SystemFeb 2021
Battery drains constantly. Car cannot sit for more than a few days without battery being dead. Subaru dealer says there is no problem. Car needs to be driven 20 to 30 miles every day as a solution? Problem has been happening for months and battery is only 1 year old
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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 4S4BSANC7G3348894 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.