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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 4S4BTACC9M3126711 · Checked Aug 7, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 4

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4S4BTACC9M3•••••• 2021 Subaru OUTBACK

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4on this build
290on the model
100builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reported Visibility/wiper 2 Engine 1

What owners of this build wrote

Unknown Or Other crash Sep 2021
Windshield suddenly cracked, starting from bottom center of the window, crack moved up about 6" and then turned 90 degrees towards passenger side and went another 6". No object hit the window or car; it just spontaneously cracked from bottom then moved upwards
Visibility/wiper Apr 2022
Tiny spec of one sand grain instantly put a 14” crack across a windshield of a 2021 Subaru Outback I have pictures, how does a spec of sand crack a windshield?
Engine Sep 2021
Bought this new Subaru in December and the battery died twice after a week and a half of not driving. The first time I had to get the battery replaced. If I don't start the car every few days (and during COVID I don't) then the electricity completely drains the battery dead
Unknown Or Other Jan 2021
The battery does not hold a charge. I have had to have AAA charge my battery on 10 occasions in the fourteen months since I purchased this vehicle. I also have had to have the battery jumped by friends to start the car. The battery was replaced by the dealership in early…

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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 4S4BTACC9M3126711 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.