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4S4BSANCXJ3••••••2018 Subaru OUTBACK
This build draws 2.9× more complaints than the average 2018 Subaru OUTBACK build (20 vs 7).
20on this build
793on the model
114builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 7Visibility/wiper 7Back Over Prevention 2Fuel/propulsion System 2
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherDec 2025
While driving my 2018 Subaru Outback on the freeway, the sunroof spontaneously shattered without warning. At the time of the incident, there were no nearby vehicles, road debris, or external factors that could explain the failure. This appears to be a dangerous and unexpected…
Back Over PreventionSep 2024
The radio headunit which houses the backup camera freezes. When this happens, the backup camera does not work. Vehicle was brought to a Subaru dealership, and confirmed that radio unit freezes, and diagnostic did not improve system. Radio unit requires re-manufacturing. I have…
Electrical SystemAug 2024
Ghost touches on the radio making radio inoperable. Prevent rear view camera from activating
Visibility/wiperMar 2022
A crack has developed from the base of the windshield and has grown to about 9 inches so far as it crosses along the windshield. The only thing that has hit the windshield was a small bug as we traveled along the highway. The sound of the bug hitting the windshield was so tiny…
TiresAug 2019
The contact owns a 2018 subaru outback equipped with four bridgestone dueler hp sport as tires, size: 225/60/r18 (na). While driving 70 mph, the vehicle vibrated and there was an abnormal popping noise. The contact discovered that the front driver's side tire blew out.…
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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 4S4BSANCXJ3228630 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.