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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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4S4BSATC4J3••••••2018 Subaru OUTBACK
This build is quieter than most: 4 complaints against 7 for the average 2018 Subaru OUTBACK build.
4on this build
800on the model
114builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 2Engine 2Fuel/propulsion System 1Visibility/wiper 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemOct 2018
2018 subaru outback ** this has happened three times** driving car when car shuts off complete loss of power engine turns off without warning at various speeds - seems to occur when the low fuel warning system turns on at 1/4 tank of gas. This 3rd time almost got me killed…
Visibility/wiperSep 2018
Nothing has happened. The drivers side mirror will not adjust far enough out to comply with the current recommendation for side/rear vision leaving a blind spot. The subaru outback touring has electronic warning that may interfere with the mechanical capacity of the mirror.…
Unknown Or OtherDec 2017
Starlink radio in touring model with 8"screen unreliable. Had issues with touchscreen freezing and cd loading error from purchase date in august to dec. 18, 2017. Dealer tried to perform software update and fried radio. Radio was replaced. Issues worse with new radio. Took 2500…
Electrical SystemAug 2018
Vehicle developed drip from transmission approximately mid june 2018. Took to dealer & unable to find source after 11 days in shop. They put dye in and I drove until 7-30-18 when drip returned. Car in shop 6 days for new transmission. Car returned 8-9-18. 11 days later 8-21-18…
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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 4S4BSATC4J3310498 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.