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4S4BSETC1H3••••••2017 Subaru OUTBACK
That is about average for the 2017 Subaru OUTBACK — 7 complaints per build across 126 builds.
7on this build
902on the model
126builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 5
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemJun 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Auto Cruise Control feature failed to function properly. The contact stated that the Auto Cruise Control feature only operated as needed 35% of the time. Additionally, the…
Unknown Or OtherMar 2023
Secondary hood lock lever not functioning, spring is missing
Electrical SystemJan 2022
If the car engine does not run for more than 4-5 days, the battery is drained completely dead and the car needs to be jump started to get the engine to run and have the alternator recharge the battery. Ongoing issue
Electrical SystemJul 2021
In May 2020 my car battery was replaced. The battery would not hold a charge after a few days of sitting. The dealer found no issues at the time. Today I had a similar issue. The car was parked in my driveway for 5 days, I was unable to start the car, the battery was dead and…
Electrical SystemMar 2021
A new battery died after 7 months use. I replaced it. The newer one died in 5 days. I read there is a class action lawsuit about this model draining batteries prematurely. Each time, we went to use the vehicle, stationary, and found the battery completely dead
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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 4S4BSETC1H3282239 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.