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Free Subaru Outback VIN Decoder

Decode your Subaru Outback VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 25 variants (1999–2019). No registration.

1999–2019 25 variants Estate PetrolDiesel
Subaru Outback
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Subaru Outback specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each Outback variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
2.4L CVT AWD (260 HP) 2023 Petrol 2.4 L 256 bhp CVT
2.5L CVT AWD (182 HP) 2023 Petrol 2.5 L 180 bhp CVT
Wilderness 2.4L CVT AWD (260 HP) 2020 Petrol 2.4 L 256 bhp CVT
XT 2.4L CVT AWD (260 HP) 2020 Petrol 2.4 L 256 bhp CVT
3.0R AWD CVT (256 HP) 2014–2019 Petrol 3.1 L 252 bhp CVT
2.5i AWD CVT (175 HP) 2014–2019 Petrol 2.5 L 173 bhp CVT
2.0D AWD 6MT (150 HP) 2014–2019 Diesel 2.0 L 148 bhp MANUAL 6sp
2.0D AWD CVT (150 HP) 2014–2019 Diesel 2.0 L 148 bhp CVT
3.6R 5AT AWD (260 HP) 2010 Petrol 3.6 L 256 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp
2.5i 6AT AWD (173 HP) 2010 Petrol 2.5 L 170 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp
2.5i 6MT AWD (173 HP) 2010 Petrol 2.5 L 170 bhp MANUAL 6sp
2.5i CVT AWD (173 HP) 2010 Petrol 2.5 L 170 bhp CVT
2.0D 6MT AWD (150 HP) 2010 Diesel 2.0 L 148 bhp MANUAL 6sp
2.0D CVT AWD (150 HP) 2010 Diesel 2.0 L 148 bhp CVT
3.0L R 5AT AWD (245 HP) 2005 Petrol 3.0 L 241 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp
2.5XT 5AT AWD (243 HP) 2005 Petrol 2.5 L 240 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp
2.5XT 5MT AWD (243 HP) 2005 Petrol 2.5 L 240 bhp MANUAL 5sp
2.5i 4AT AWD (175 HP) 2005 Petrol 2.5 L 173 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp
2.5i 5MT AWD (175 HP) 2005 Petrol 2.5 L 173 bhp MANUAL 5sp
2.5L 5MT AWD (165 HP) 2005 Petrol 2.5 L 162 bhp MANUAL 5sp
2.0D 5MT AWD (150 HP) 2005 Petrol 2.0 L 148 bhp MANUAL 5sp
3.0L 4AT (109 HP) 2002 Petrol 3.0 L 207 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp
2.5L 4AT AWD (156 HP) 2002 Petrol 2.5 L 154 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp
2.5L 5MT AWD (156 HP) 2002 Petrol 2.5 L 154 bhp MANUAL 5sp
3.0L 4AT AWD (209 HP) 1999 Petrol 3.0 L 207 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp

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Subaru Outback VIN FAQ

What does a Subaru Outback VIN tell you?+
A Subaru Outback VIN decodes to the exact variant, engine, transmission, body type, model year and factory options. Our free decoder also checks recalls and available safety ratings.
Where is the VIN on a Subaru Outback?+
Look at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door-jamb sticker, and on the vehicle registration document (V5C / title).
What years was the Subaru Outback made?+
Our database covers the Subaru Outback for model years 1999–2019, across 25 variants.
Is the Subaru Outback VIN check free?+
Yes, decoding specifications, recalls and safety ratings is completely free and needs no registration. A paid full-history report (mileage, theft, accidents) is optional.

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