This is a sample vehicle history report on a real 2014 Subaru Outback (VIN 4S4BRBNC2E3284925), published so you can see a complete VinPassed report before running your own VIN. It is not a listing — the vehicle is not for sale here.
VinPassed2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
VIN: 4S4BRBNC2E3284925
• 119,000 miles(reported)
Two open airbag recalls with no completion record, a documented FB25 engine oil consumption TSB with expired warranty coverage at 119,000 miles, and CVT wear patterns documented for this powertrain collectively create enough unresolved mechanical and safety exposure to warrant a pre-purchase inspection by a Subaru-experienced independent technician.
Confidence Factors
This report answers the 4 questions buyers actually care about.
Safety
★½☆☆☆Has this vehicle been in an accident? Is it safe to drive?
We checked accident reports, title brands, structural damage, and open recalls.
Two open airbag recalls — neither completed — are the dominant safety fact on this vehicle, against a federal complaint backdrop of 28 airbag-category complaints with 8 associated injuries for this year, make, and model. One reported accident with minor damage is secondary to the recall exposure.
Reliability
★★★☆☆Has it been maintained? Will it become a money pit?
We looked at service records, maintenance gaps, and known model issues.
Twelve documented service records on a vehicle at 119,000 miles reflects a consistent maintenance pattern; the reliability question centers on two known powertrain concerns — FB25 engine oil consumption (subject of Subaru's own TSB) and CVT wear — both of which become active cost considerations at this mileage.
Ownership
★★★★½Am I getting scammed? How was this vehicle actually used?
We examined owner count, usage type, and how long each owner kept it.
Two owners across 12 years works out to one per six years — an unremarkable cadence for a vehicle this age. Personal use and low average annual mileage of 9,917 miles per year are both documented positives in the ownership record.
Value
★★★★☆Am I going to overpay or get burned financially?
We compared auction cost, asking price, title impact, and market position.
This vehicle sold at wholesale auction on April 20, 2026 for $2,900 with minor dent and scratch damage noted — that price establishes the wholesale floor, and the spread between $2,900 and any retail asking price represents the full risk a buyer absorbs including two open recalls and documented model-level powertrain exposure at 119,000 miles.
Vehicle Intelligence
What does this mean for this vehicle?
Both open recalls on this vehicle are airbag-related — federal complaint data for this YMM shows 28 airbag complaints with 8 reported injuries, and neither recall has been completed. The FB25 2.5L engine powering this vehicle is covered by Subaru's own TSB 02-157-14R for excessive oil consumption due to oil control ring defects, a warranty extension that expired at 100,000 miles — this vehicle is now 19,000 miles past that threshold with no recorded coverage. The combination of unresolved airbag recalls, an expired engine oil consumption warranty extension, and documented CVT wear patterns on this powertrain at 119,000 miles collectively weigh on confidence across safety and reliability.
Considerations
This vehicle has 80 known Technical Service Bulletins — ask the seller if all have been addressed. Full details available in your free VinPassed Garage.
Value Impact Factors
Questions to Ask the Seller
Data Disclaimer: VinPassed compiles vehicle history data from thousands of sources. While we strive for accuracy and completeness, vehicle history data can be incomplete or contain errors. Conditions not reported to data sources will not appear in this report. We strongly recommend complementing this report with a professional pre-purchase inspection to verify current vehicle condition.
Vehicle Overview
Specifications and factory warranty status
⚠️ All factory warranties expired. In service ~Sep 2013 (estimated from model year — verify with dealer) (12.8 years / 119,000 miles).
Engine
2.5L H4 F DOHC 16V
Drivetrain
All wheel drive
Transmission
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Body
4 Door Wagon/Sport Utility
Fuel
Gasoline
Original MSRP
$29,095
Factory Warranty Coverage
Basic warranty
36 months / 36,000 miles
Corrosion perforation warranty
60 months
Powertrain warranty
60 months / 60,000 miles
Roadside assistance coverage
36 months / 36,000 miles
Records Checked
Every database check run against this VIN
Title & Damage Brands
All clearDamage Verification
All clearEvent Verification
1 issueUsage Verification
All clearOwnership Record
Title records indicate 2 total owners; detailed periods available for 1.
Damage & Accidents
Minor dent / scratches
Auction History
Auction — Lot 1-49386586
2026-04-20 • Colorado Springs (CO)
Seller: Non-insurance Company
Damage: Minor dent / scratches
Title: Dis/dlr/exp only clean title (CO)
Odometer: 119,767 mi
SALE CYCLE:
2026-04-13 — Not sold $2,150
2026-04-20 — Sold $2,900
2026-04-20 — Sold
Financial Overview
Market values and ownership costs
Market Value
| Condition | Trade-In | Private | Dealer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean | $4,428 | $7,323 | $8,946 |
| Average | $4,068 | $6,661 | $8,058 |
| Rough | $3,600 | $5,801 | $6,903 |
| Outstanding | $4,643 | $7,720 | $9,479 |
Adjusted Values (apply 5% reduction)
• 119k miles (standard): -5%
Estimated Ownership Costs
Asian class(maintenance from this vehicle's factory schedule)
vs Asian Class Average
+41%
above avg
🔧 Maintenance Check: At 119,000 miles, the 112,500-mile service should have been completed. Next scheduled service is at 120,000 miles.
Verify completed: Replace engine oil and filter, Rotate and inspect tires
📋 Maintenance Schedule
- • Replace engine oil and filter
- • Rotate and inspect tires
- • Replace engine oil and filter
- • Rotate and inspect tires
- • Replace A/C filter
- • Inspect axle boots and joints
- • Inspect brake line
- • Inspect disc brake pads and discs
- • Inspect parking brake
- • Inspect steering system (Power steering)
- • Inspect suspension
- • Replace engine oil and filter
- • Rotate and inspect tires
- • Replace engine oil and filter
- • Rotate and inspect tires
- • Replace A/C filter
- • Replace air cleaner element
- • Replace brake fluid
- • Replace spark plugs
- • Inspect automatic / CVT transmission fluid
- • Inspect axle boots and joints
- • Inspect brake line
- • Inspect cooling system
- • Inspect disc brake pads and discs
- • Inspect drive belt(s)
- • Inspect front and rear differential gear oil
- • Inspect fuel line
- • Inspect parking brake
- • Inspect steering system (Power steering)
- • Inspect suspension
- • Inspect transmission gear oil
- • Inspect wheel bearing
- • Replace engine oil and filter
- • Rotate and inspect tires
🔧 Common Repair Costs
Average repair costs for this year/make/model
Safety Recalls
All recall repairs are FREE at any franchise dealer
This vehicle has 2 open recalls, both airbag-related — the most safety-critical involves the airbag inflator system, which on affected Subaru models has been linked to inflator rupture risk. All recall repairs are completed at no charge at any authorized Subaru franchise dealer.
Open Recalls (2 campaigns, 1 component)
Campaigns: 2020-001, 2019-013
Issue: This recall is for certain vehicles that had an airbag inflator replaced as a part of an earlier recall campaign. This recall provides a final repair. Long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function. Safety Risk: If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the passenger-front airbag inflator. The passenger-front airbag module or inflator will be replaced as necessary. Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.
Summary shown for most recent campaign. All 2 campaigns share the same remedy.
May Not Apply — Verify by VIN (2)
These campaigns may not apply to this specific vehicle — the reason is noted on each. A dealer VIN lookup confirms whether they apply. They are not counted in the open recall total.
Electrical — 2019-191
2019-04-18Applies only if the affected replacement part was ever installed — verify by VIN at a dealer
Issue: A problem with certain replacement ignition switches may allow the key turn out of the “ON” position while driving. This could cause the engine to turn off suddenly. It could also cause the airbag system not to w…
Accessories — 2015-206
2015-05-15Region/market-specific documentation item — verify applicability
On certain vehicles equipped with EyeSight driver assist technology, the French version of the EyeSight Owner’s Manual my contain incorrect translations of certain text. If the vehicle were to be operated as described i…
What to do:
- • Repairs FREE at any Subaru dealer
- • Verify: Subaru Recall Lookup
Full recall details and your complete maintenance schedule are available in your free VinPassed Garage
Owner-Reported Issues
Complaints filed with federal safety regulators by owners of this model
Federal safety complaint data for the 2014 Subaru Outback includes 207 total filings, with airbags representing the single largest category at 28 complaints and 8 reported injuries — followed by engine (26 complaints), powertrain (19 complaints, 1 injury), and steering (11 complaints). The injury concentration in the airbag category is the most notable pattern in the complaint record.
Full complaint data available in your free VinPassed Garage
Vehicle History
MO • US Motors
VEHICLE SERVICED
REAR WHEEL BEARING(S)/HUB(S) REPLACED
Colorado Springs (CO)
CO • Colorado Motor Vehicle Dept.
Title issued or updated
Loan or lien reported
CO • Breck Subie
VEHICLE SERVICED
MAINTENANCE INSPECTION COMPLETED
RADIATOR CAP REPLACED
RADIATOR HOSE(S) REPLACED
CO • Colorado Motor Vehicle Dept.
Registration issued or renewed
Loan or lien reported
CO • Colorado Motor Vehicle Dept.
Title issued or updated
Loan or lien reported
CO • Colorado Motor Vehicle Dept.
Registration issued or renewed
New owner reported
Loan or lien reported
Registration updated when owner moved
The vehicle to a new location
CO • Land Rover Flatirons
VEHICLE SERVICED
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION COMPLETED
OIL AND FILTER CHANGED
OIL PAN REPLACED/REPAIRED
SAFETY INSPECTION PERFORMED
VEHICLE WASHED/DETAILED
CO • Land Rover Flatirons
VEHICLE SERVICED
OIL AND FILTER CHANGED
Service Facility
Vehicle reconditioned
CO • Super Rupair Inc
VEHICLE SERVICED
MAINTENANCE INSPECTION COMPLETED
AIR FILTER CHECKED
CABIN AIR FILTER CHECKED
OIL AND FILTER CHANGED
SPARK PLUG(S) REPLACED
WINDSHIELD WASHER CHECKED
CO • Super Rupair Inc
VEHICLE SERVICED
OIL AND FILTER CHANGED
TIRES ROTATED
CO • Super Rupair Inc
VEHICLE SERVICED
MAINTENANCE INSPECTION COMPLETED
AIR FILTER REPLACED
FRONT BRAKE PADS REPLACED
FRONT BRAKE ROTOR(S) RESURFACED
HEADLIGHT BULB(S) REPLACED
CO • Super Rupair Inc
VEHICLE SERVICED
BATTERY REPLACED
BATTERY SERVICED
CO • Super Rupair Inc
VEHICLE SERVICED
BRAKES CHECKED
REAR BRAKE PADS REPLACED
REAR BRAKE ROTOR(S) REPLACED
CO • Super Rupair Inc
VEHICLE SERVICED
MAINTENANCE INSPECTION COMPLETED
CABIN AIR FILTER REPLACED/CLEANED
OIL AND FILTER CHANGED
TIRES ROTATED
WINDSHIELD WASHER CHECKED
WINDOW MOLDING REPLACED
VA • Midas
VEHICLE SERVICED
LIGHTS CHECKED
LIGHT BULB(S) REPLACED
SAFETY INSPECTION PERFORMED
Service Facility
Vehicle reconditioned
VA • Beyer Subaru
VEHICLE SERVICED
MAINTENANCE INSPECTION COMPLETED
BRAKES CHECKED
OIL AND FILTER CHANGED
TIRES ROTATED
VEHICLE WASHED/DETAILED
VA • Virginia
Failed safety inspection
Passed emissions inspection
Data Limitations: Based on reported information. Not all events captured.
Not a Guarantee: Professional inspection always recommended.
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VIN: 4S4BRBNC2E3284925
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is a 2014 Subaru Outback a good used car to buy?+
Model-level, the 2014 Outback has two documented watch items at higher mileage: the FB25 engine's oil consumption pattern and CVT failures, with CVT replacement typically running $4,000–$7,000. Vehicle-level, this specific car's record is mixed in an instructive way — clean title, two owners, mileage well below average, 12 documented services, but also one reported accident, six open recalls, and a recent auction sale at $2,900 with minor damage noted. The report on this page shows how those facts net out for one real car.
What does it mean when a used car recently sold at auction?+
An auction sale is a real market transaction on the record — in this car's case, $2,900 on April 20, 2026 with minor dent and scratch damage noted. That price is a documented floor: any retail asking price above it should be explainable by reconditioning, recall completion, or market movement. The auction record in this report shows the date, price, damage notes, and condition flags exactly as they attach to the VIN.
How do I check if a Subaru's recalls have been completed?+
This VIN shows six open federal recalls in the report on this page, two involving the airbag system. All are repaired free at any franchised Subaru dealer, and a dealer can confirm completion status by VIN. The report lists each open campaign with its risk and remedy, so a buyer can ask the seller for completion paperwork or verify directly before purchase.
What should I inspect before buying a high-mileage Outback with a CVT?+
At 119,000 miles, this car is in the range where the model's documented CVT and oil-consumption patterns are relevant regardless of how clean the record looks. The report's analysis flags both, with the questions to ask the seller — service documentation for the CVT, oil level monitoring history, and whether the accident repair scope was documented. A Subaru-experienced mechanic's pre-purchase inspection is the verification step the record itself can't provide.
Is this a real vehicle history report?+
Yes — a complete, unedited VinPassed report generated on a real VIN through the same pipeline as a purchased report, published as a sample. If the depth fits what you need, pricing for your own VIN is on the pricing page.