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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 4S4BSETC9H3235976 · Checked Oct 2, 2026
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4S4BSETC9H3•••••• 2017 Subaru OUTBACK

This build is quieter than most: 4 complaints against 7 for the average 2017 Subaru OUTBACK build.

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902on the model
126builds in total
1injuries
Most reported Visibility/wiper 3 Electrical System 1

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Electrical System Jul 2020
Battery died in 2019 after owning car for ~2yrs as it failed battery load test. Battery replaced april 2019. In july 2020, the car failed to start (stationary) again requiring a charge / jump. Took car in today on 8/8/20 and it failed battery load test again and battery was…
Visibility/wiper Feb 2020
In February of 2020, while in lock down for the pandemic, my windshield started to crack on the passenger side below the seal in the black area. It continued to spread. I took my car into the dealership once lockdown had lifted and I could get an appointment. I was aware of the…
Visibility/wiper Aug 2019
My 2017 subaru outback touring cracked my windshield
Visibility/wiper Jun 2018
> the auto in this complaint is equipped with subaru's "eyesight" driver assist technology. > june 18, 2018 - driving on divided interstate highway, there was a very loud "bang," - the new replacement windshield cracked and instantly the crack extended 2/3 of the way across the…

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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 4S4BSETC9H3235976 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.