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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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4S4BTANC4N3••••••2022 Subaru OUTBACK
This build draws 2.1× more complaints than the average 2022 Subaru OUTBACK build (9 vs 4).
9on this build
462on the model
110builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedVisibility/wiper 4Electrical System 2Power Train 2Engine 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TraincrashMar 2023
The contact owns a 2022 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while reversing out of his garage, the vehicle made an abnormal sound, and while the transmission was shifted into reverse (R), the vehicle rapidly accelerated, crashing into a tree. The contact stated the vehicle…
Electrical SystemMar 2026
The contact owns a 2022 Subaru Outback. The contact stated after starting the vehicle and driving at an undisclosed speed, the infotainment system inadvertently reset or went blank, causing the Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) System to become inoperable. The RAB System warning…
Unknown Or OtherJan 2025
Winsdshield cracking and breaking easily. Windshield was replaced in 2023 due to a crack that spread over the whole windshield after being hit with road debris Again this weekend the windshield was hit with road debris and has a size able crack which requires a full windshield…
Visibility/wiperJan 2025
Front windshield glass developed spontaneous crack. Originating on the drivers side approximately 8 inches up from the bottom drivers side of the glass. Initially the crack was about 5 inches in length horizontal but quickly developed to be 12.5 inches over 24 hours in a garage.…
Power TrainDec 2025
- Engine failure. Yes. - At a stop light the auto-restart function failed, following this event the vehicle began making a knocking noise, we towed it to the dealership for evaluation and their diagnosis was that it needed a new engine. - Dealership stated they too heard 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 4S4BTANC4N3134696 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.