2012 Subaru Outback Limited
4S4BREKC1C2231609
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 4S4BREKC1C2231609Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Subaru
Window sticker on file for this VIN
The original window sticker for this Outback
Factory equipment, the options actually installed and the price this car left the line with — the same document that hung on the glass in the showroom.
Open the sticker — $4
3 for $9
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Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 20 MPG combined.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2012 Subaru Outback has 16 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 20 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2012 Subaru Outback SUV AWD
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AIR BAGSSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, and Legacy vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 Forester vehicles sold, or…NHTSA campaign 19V008000
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PARKING BRAKESubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with a manual transmission.NHTSA campaign 18V626000
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AIR BAGSSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Forester, 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, Legacy, and 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the…NHTSA campaign 19V007000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2012 Subaru Outback from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a Subaru Outback over the last 6 months — the market firmed $65 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $7,500 |
| April 2026 | $7,800 |
| May 2026 | $7,750 |
| June 2026 | $7,989 |
| July 2026 | $7,900 |
| August 2026 | $7,565 |
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Subaru Outback Limited (this car) | — | 0 | — |
| 2011 Honda CR-V | $11,767 | 13 | — |
| 2014 Jeep Wrangler | $16,995 | 13 | — |
| 2013 Subaru Forester | $10,349 | 11 | — |
| 2013 Ford Escape | $8,313 | 10 | — |
| 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek | $9,997 | 10 | — |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 2 · 2010–2014What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 490 | $8,999 | 100% | 132,057 mi |
| 2013 | 511 | $7,995 | 89% | 137,106 mi |
| 2012 | 307 | $7,384 | 82% | 149,264 mi |
| 2011 | 310 | $6,770 | 75% | 154,060 mi |
| 2010 | 184 | $5,999 | 67% | 155,335 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
