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4S4BSBNC7G3••••••2016 Subaru OUTBACK
This build draws 2.8× more complaints than the average 2016 Subaru OUTBACK build (10 vs 4).
10on this build
633on the model
178builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 5Visibility/wiper 1Structure 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherSep 2025
Catalytic converter is cracked. This is confirmed by an independent service center. Apparently there is a recall for this issue for 2015 and 2016 Subaru Outbacks manufactured up until September 2015. My 2016 Subaru Outback has the same issue and was manufactured in April 2016.…
Electrical SystemSep 2022
Known battery drain likely from DCM and also they designed the alternator not to completely charge battery causing frequent dead battery without warning and for no operator error and causing frequent need to replace car batteries over the years.There was a class action lawsuit…
StructureAug 2022
The rear passenger side child lock will not disengage. The child lock is engaged when the dog is in the back seat and disengaged otherwise. The lock was engaged once and will not disengage. If adults are riding in the back seat and there is an emergency, they are limited to the…
Visibility/wiperAug 2020
Ii was driving on an open highway with no cars in close vicinity when windshield cracked for no apparent reason. Crack was on driver side near edge about 12 inches long. On investigation, there were no nicks or pits in the windshield, just the crack. When the windshield was…
Electrical SystemMay 2022
Battery drains quickly. Car will not start when it has been unused for as little as a day
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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 4S4BSBNC7G3268596 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.