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4S4BSBFC5G3••••••2016 Subaru OUTBACK
This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2016 Subaru OUTBACK build (6 vs 4).
6on this build
633on the model
178builds in total
Most reportedVisibility/wiper 2Power Train 1Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemApr 2021
Battery needed charge repeatedly then died about year 3. We replaced with larger800 amp battery. But at 2 year it starts failing the same. Battery tests ok and alternator tests ok and no lights or doors left open. But whenever car is not driven at least an hour without stopping…
Visibility/wiperJan 2020
Windshield cracked in l shape . On day after snow fall. When cleared there was the crack
Unknown Or OtherNov 2019
My car has 55,000 miles. Recently, I am not able to remove my key from the ignition. I am able to stop the engine but I am not able to turn off all the electronics. I have to stop and start, back up or pull forward (which I am not always able to do) the car a number of times to…
Power TrainJan 2018
Key sticks in the ignition and will not come out. The failing park position switch did not allow the key to be turned to the fully off position for key removal
Unknown Or OtherAug 2019
Key gets stuck in ignition. Sensor in steering column does not recognize that the car is in park. Must "slam" the shifter into park in order to remove the key
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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 4S4BSBFC5G3237149 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.