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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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4S4BSBNCXG3••••••2016 Subaru OUTBACK
This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2016 Subaru OUTBACK build (7 vs 4).
7on this build
631on the model
178builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedElectrical System 3Visibility/wiper 1Vehicle Speed Control 1Service Brakes 1
What owners of this build wrote
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashJan 2021
Upon slowing down & pulling into a parking space, to park my car in front of a business, my vehicle spontaneously accelerated forward, up over the sidewalk. The vehicle accelerated a 2nd time as I tried to stop the vehicle with the brakes. The vehicle did not stop until it…
Air BagsJan 2026
Almost after I took ownership of my vehicle in August 2024 from Lexus of Pembroke Pines, I noticed a light on the dashboard that would light intermittently. I purchased an extended warranty for almost four thousand dollars at the time of sale, thank God, as this car has needed a…
Electrical SystemSep 2025
The DCM (Data Communication Module), also referred to as the Starlink telematics module, has failed. This failure is causing a continuous parasitic battery drain, which rapidly depletes the vehicle’s battery even after charging or replacement. The component remains installed in…
Visibility/wiperJul 2019
I have noticed a small crack in the lower corner of the windshield and I have not been with a rock or any objects. I purchased the SUV the february of 2019 and it appeared to have a new dealership windshield. I have seen many complaints online including lawsuits regarding subaru…
Unknown Or OtherNov 2018
Windshield. Windshield has spontaneously cracked on the passenger edge twice. Nov 2017 I was told the smallest pebbles caused the pin hole which made my windshield crack. November 2018 we experienced low 30 temps and when the temps raised back to 50s my windshield spontaneously…
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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 4S4BSBNCXG3343839 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.