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2013 Keystone OutbackProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2013 Keystone Outback, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-755 the manufacturer reports only 2% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 2%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage0kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 21, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Keystone Outback has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Suspension10
Visibility/wiper10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2013 Keystone Outback recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

2%repaired · 2019 Q4

Equipment

Recall 17V-755 · Nov 22, 2017 · 1,205,997 vehicles · 25,972 repaired

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment

Recall 13V-155 · Apr 23, 2013 · 6,561 vehicles

Risk. If the awning unfurls unexpectedly either in transit or while parked, it may increase thre risk of personal injury or a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment

Recall 12V-361 · Jul 30, 2012 · 117 vehicles

Risk. In the event of a fire, the lack of a fire detector can lead to an increased risk of personal injury and/or property damage.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Keystone.

Best & worst years

2013 vs. every other Outback year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Outback median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Outback owners report

Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

SUSPENSION SHACKLE BUSHINGS WEARING IN LESS THAN 3000 MILES MOUNTING BOLTS TO SHACKLES LOOSE LOCK NUT. NO MANUAL THAT STATES OPERATOR HAS TO HAVE SUSPENSION SERVICED. HAVE HAD WHEEL BEARING REPLACED IN SAME FRONT AXLE TWICE BECAUSE OF WHEEL OVERHEATING CAUSING BRAKE DUST.
Complaint 10929917 · Dec 5, 2016 · 200 miles

Own a 2013 Outback?

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