2018 Subaru Outback

noise

The cupping of the treads led to thumping and road noise so loud I replaced them with less than three years' of highway use.

The vehicle had a lot of road noise and vibrations, front end issues, Starlink infotainment connection issues.

The only complaint that I have is that I have is that the car at 24000 is on its 4th windshield with a significantly high tendency to stress cracking windshields.

I can live with the vibrations, noise and poor steering.

(we heard some strange noise one night in the garage coming from the rear of the vehicle and googled it immediately - apparently it's normal and a good thing?)

2 leaking gaskets,makes wierd shake occasionally tranny,sputters in cold weather bad sensor,windshield was making strange crackling noise cracked a month later.

Electrical problems (Envoy & Highlander), uncomfortable to climb in & out of (Accord), Excessive interior noise (Edge); So I bought the much acclaimed Outback.

When the pathetic dealership finally solved these issues, I found that the vehicle squeaked and rattled like an old Yugo.

road noise, awful, you can hear the ping inside the tires on the concrete cracks not to mention the roar.

windshield

My biggest concern is the lack of any quality with the windshield.

It is so low on the windshield, I actually have to bend down a little to look behind the mirror.

I was disappointed that it does not have automatic windshield wipers--this is old technology.

There is this black line in the middle of the windshield  the headlights are lighting only the lower part of the road leaving the upper part of the windshield much darker then the lower.

speed

As to the interior, the finishes are cheap and plastic-heavy, resulting in constant rattles and vibrations even when cruising at highway speed on the interstate.

The transmission went out at full speed on the interstate, bringing me to a grinding halt.

And the adaptive cruise control is a blast, it lowers the speed until it brakes on a light with a car in front of you - if there is no car, it keeps going.

AWD system does have some jerky shifting at low speeds.

Adaptive Cruise Control eliminates the frustration I once experienced when the vehicles ahead didn't drive at a consistent speed, or a passing car pulled in front a little too close for comfort.

There is little road noise, even when traveling at freeway speeds.

suspension

but they do the job quite well; the steering is just great and the suspension is very good with the lousy roads in VA, MD and DC we frequent.

It rides smooth over bumpy roads and has great acceleration.

Living in Ohio with local roads that are sometimes bumpy, this Outback allows more bumps to be felt.

Suspension is great and the space as well.

The steering and suspension has been refined to make for a more refined ride quality with improved handling.

radio

This car gives me all the comforts of heated seats, easy  to operate radio, and other essentials like talking on the phone hands free.

.the radio coming on when the car starts, having one screen setting, so no split screen, and the jerking lane assist, my CRV was way better at that

The sound system is very good, plays radio, Sirius, USBs, Spotify, Amazon music, etc.

This car is great until the 8" GPS head unit turned black and I lost all function of maps, backup camera, Bluetooth, radio,ETC.

As of 11-15-2018, the radio is back ordered with no known shipping date in sight.

I do like the large center display for radio and other controls.

The radio speaker system not to impressive (Harman Kardon) I don't care for cause nothing beats BOSE SYSTEMS I have BOSE in my Cadillac Escalade that the system is amazing.

feature

Has all the necessary electronic features.

I think it’s a good reliable car to last me a while.He came with a lot more options than I probably would’ve ordered which was great thank you again

She provided several options and ultimately helped me find the perfect car for me which was a 2018 subaru outback.

We love how it drives, its safety features and its color.

Love the smooth ride, the awesome safety features (saved me from an accident recently), the AWD in snowy weather (and how quickly the heater works!).

We love the styling and features of this car. r

It’s roomy and has alot of nice features.

Eyesight safety package sensational; prevents accidents.

We love the Eyesight features, which are truly impressive to see in action.

comfortable

Seats are very comfy front and back, heated.

Beautiful looking and love the seat comfort.

Comfortable and good on the road in winter weather.

Has great leg room (6'01" 230#'s), great in all weather conditions, an all around comfortable drive.

Very comfortable, great gas mileage and plenty of room for camping and going to the beach .

It is smooth and comfortable on the highway and trust-inspiring off-road.

Smooth ride, excellent visibility, roomy and comfortable for driver and passenger and with ample cargo space.

At 6'6" and 275 with a prosthetic leg I find my Outback to be easy in and out with plenty of room for big man comfort.

2018 Subaru Forester

It also makes really weird clunking and screeching noises when putting in the clutch to put it in neutral at a stop.

Also road noise is quite overwhelming at times.

Acceleration, Cabin noise and Vibrations are other issues you need to dealt with.

Our Forester has had two minor problems- replacing all four tires when you have a blowout on the freeway and the door-side mirrors making noises when moving at freeway speeds

ride ability is much improved wind noise is little to none. .

-85-88dB on 120-130km
-loose part noise Under 60km when driving on bumpy road
-the automatic rear door failed once in the first 2000km.

I had the rear stabilizer upgraded (stiffer) because most our driving has been on roads

With the turbo and sports tuned suspension, it is a fun vehicle to drive and worth the money to me.

I have always had a love hate relationship with cars. I went into this experience looking for  something safe, good in the snow and with decent gas mileage (my daily commute is rough on my vehicles.)

The 2018 drives so much more fluid with better suspension than the 2001 and 2007 that I previously owned.

It's very responsive, feels comfortable for long distance driving, and it loves going uphill especially and going over bumps and potholes effortlessly while driving in the city.

I have a superb vehicle in body style and wind resistance, handling and suspension and durability and traction for snow and climbing and descending on hills.

Many vehicles that takes bumps well give up on handling prowess.

The soundproofing, steering, transmission, instrument/dash layout and suspension improvements are noticeably better this year.

plenty of  leg room = radio is very good and air conditioning is very good.like the color and the amount of trunk storage very good overall car

I liked the wide real window, adjustable seats, digital speedometer, radio controls on steering wheel, leather interior, smooth ride.

Soft brow leather seats and trim throughout easily gets 34 mph great gps n star link CD radio Sirius radio super roomy n simply made tough.

We got a trial of Sirius Radio, love that too, and the Starlink system is a marvelous safety feature.

it is a great car to drive, lots of  toys for the money  the auto has  good pickup,   great radio, so far every thing work  real well

The radio system is wonderful, I was able to put aLL MY FAVORITES, FROM MY PHONE INTO MY SUBARU.

Love the Sirius radio and starlink system.

The car is quiet, solid feel, very comfortable, 
Very nimble-easy to drive, great safety and the turbo is a great match with the car (no lag, gives plenty of acceleration no matter what speed you are driving).

To be fair the ride was good and the comfort level was adequate.

It is comfortable to ride in and is easy to handle.

This car checked all my boxes  for what I was looking for, all wheel drive, heated seats, remote starter, lots of room , comfortable seats,  reliable and dependable car! !

The ride is much smoother and quieter and the driver's seat lumbar support makes for a very comfortable cruise on the interstate.

Comfortable, roomy, moved us with a full load, excellent mpg's,  all wheel drive great in snowy conditions.

This car is very comfortable to drive and the turbo gives plenty of power for a great performance.

Plenty of room, comfortable and feature rich for the price tag.

The sunroof was a bonus and it is comfortable to ride in.

I like the additional features that this has to offer, such as moon roof and heated seats.

All wheel drive, high safety rating, great gas mileage, safety technology, roomy interior,  upgraded features, drive/handling, stylish exterior, value price made my car a natural for me.

Salesmen was great at pointing out features of the car during the test drive.

It has more features then I was expecting.

Great looking inside & out with some nice features.

The Touring has all the luxury amenities and features that expensive luxury cars have.

It has eye sight 
 safety assist feature which is pretty neat.

2018 Ford Focus

I felt shuttering then taking off and when I am turning into the highway it will also make a rattling noice.

Bad wind drag noises, paint flaking off, bad grinding and rattling noises from front of car when driven for a while.

There are a couple of fit and finish issues such as some rattling with loud music volume due to having the factory bass woofer and a couple of panel imperfections,

It's very livable yet tight suspension on the ST.

Handling is excellent and it has a good solid suspension that absorbs most road imperfections well.

The radio has a good sound, and has Bluetooth options.

The interior design is comfy and spacious and I have Sirius Satellite Radio so I can listen to many sports events going on throughout the country.

but love radio and Bluetooth option(Ford Sync).

.love the lighting on the inside changes color and great sound from the radio

fuel

great on gas, rides smooth, no problems in the last 4 years   Love the hatchback.

if you're looking for a commuter with great gas mileage and a little zippyness, plus a comfortable and easy to use bluetooth&#47;dash system, this is it.

But it drives great, gets great gas mileage and is a comfortable ride

Cute car, excellent gas mileage getting close to 40mpg.

The car is very good on gas, comfortable with low miles, mechanically excellent.

The car is cheap on gas I like the color Of it and I would Recommend shopping at Cleveland Ford for your next vehicle good customer service

It has plenty of power and the gas mileage is amazing.

mileage

Great for long trips because of the mileage

Economic car, about 34 MPG, the ride is great, smooth driving, good for daily use, good for new driver, fit for small family, trunk is not bad.

2018 Acura MDX

Now I’m starting to hear the little humming noise again now at 25k miles, same sound I started to hear before my transmission went out the first time.

When start backing or forward  clicking break noise  uncomfortable for 60k suv we brought to the dealer said the break clicking  noise  is normal.

Dealer took panels off and put  grease at every possible point that could rattle.

SOUNDS LIKE LOOSE MOLDINGS OR TIRED SUSPENSION ARE CHEAP I DO NOT KNOW BUT FOR THE PRICE OF THE VEHICLE I WAS EXPECTING A SMOOTHER DRIVING AND LESS NOISY INTERIOR.

Is also extremely noisy at highway speed in above normal windy conditions.

They couldn’t fix the problem, so finally they Told me that it’ normal for the mdx that the steering vibration at that speed, bs.

Reading some other reviews I can concur with, the break clicking noise when backing up, The strange distorting haze on the passenger side while looking from the driver side of windshield and vice versa.

transmission

Too much transmission problems and this has been a problem with this car for years.

At 17k miles I had to have my transmission replaced and serviced after at least 3 additional times to “reset” my transmission because of jerking and the influx from shifting from one gear while driving, mind you while during automatic mode.

but the transmission still surges at times when starting from a stop.

but the ZF-9-speed transmission is garbage!

9 speed transmission is slow and cumbersome and somewhat encourages mundane driving

The car has the adaptive suspension which is fantastic.

It’s plush not solid body n suspension like BMW

It has three suspension modes which lets you select how the car handles, comfort, normal or sport.

The comparison and competition was stiff .

The 20s rode rougher over uneven pavement when I test drove one.

The transmission shifts very hard in the lower gears and the tech package,navigation, radio, a/c controls are clumsy to operate and use a lot of electricity.

I would assume Acura uses HD Radio signals for all their vehicles.

Both the 2005 and 2010 RLs had the identical system, backed by XM radio based traffic info.

Wish had leather dash 
Absolutely love the comfort in the interior

This car is very smooth in driving and all instrumentation is very easy to navigate, all seats are very comfortable and lots of trunk space a true family van

This car is what we were looking for; it has the right combination of size, comfort, styling and fuel efficiency.

I Absolutely love my Acura MDX it is such a beautiful and comfortable car it is such an eyecatcher, it rides like a dream.

The MDX is huge, comfortable, rides great, and gives you the feel of a luxury SUV without the luxury price tag.

This car is comfortable, spacious in the front and mid row, third row only good for small people.

The car has plenty of power and the cabin is very comfortable and roomy.

You get the most bang for your buck, comfort, and performance.

The features on this FWD Tech Package are pretty good.

but with all the great handling features, paddle shifters, amenities.

Update 4-18-2020
Over 15,000 trouble free miles  We continue to enjoy the MDX and all its features.

For the money this car cost, there are better options out there.

The many safety features are so important that it has become difficult driving vehicles without them.I definitely will consider Acura for all future vehicle purchases.

My Acura MDX - 2018 has Powerful engine, comfort driving, great safety features & good space to seat 7

I will have a difficult time switching brands due to the overall quality, options and reasonable cost of the Acura luxury brands.

It rides extremely well and has many safety features such as post-collision safety system and tire pressure monitoring.

2018 Hyundai Kona

The suspension is definitely a little stiff, which makes it great on your standard fare of roads

This vehicle has optional Turbocharged engine, 7 speed tiptronic dual clutch transmission that works flawlessly, it has AWD and a multi link rear suspension that affords a quality ride, performance and overall safe driving experience.

Maybe because we have the FWD where you get the lesser rear suspension than the AWD.

I love the large touch screen radio in it.

Overall the features on my model an SEL include proimity collision warnings heated seats plug andcplay radio console and Sirrus radio.

And The audio is all satellite
Also Hyundai's warranty is the best in the automotive industry.

Very comfortable ride, spacious seating, powerful turbo.

A very comfortable and easy to drive car so far.

I find it to be very comfortable to drive and I am impressed with the gas mileage.

Small and comfortable car with the advantages of an SUV.

This car is so much fun, with the 1.6T motor in there it zips around like a go cart, with awesome gas mileage, and how comfortable it is, I give the Hyundai Kona a 5/5 rating!

Plus, the seats are comfortable, the ride is nice, and having a sunroof gives a great open airy feel.

Seats are comfortable  Interior is a little spartan despite the leather in the Limited.

This car is great on gas and is sooo comfortable to drive long distance.

I just bought the 2020 Kona and love every feature.

.Great car for the money with all the safety options I wanted and real power with the 1.6 Turbo engine.

The SEL with Tech Package gives the best bang for the buck, with auto braking, pedestrian, lane change, and cross traffic alerts, self steering, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay (voice navigation and calls/texting), and more!

It fits in my small garage and I think that once I learn all the features, I will love it even more.

All the necessary safety features,  a great warranty and a the best styling in its class.

Many of the safety features we wanted were included in the price which was wonderful.

Used Mazda CX3's were more money than new Kona's that had more features.

I purchase the ultimate trim and I must say I have been shocked at all the features this car has for the price!

2017 Hyundai Elantra

Engine gets a little sluggish and has the famous Hyundai engine rattle,

but with 15,000 miles on the car it began rattling left and right.

But on the highway, the big, boxy wagon is noisy, underpowered, and I can only manage 40 to 41 miles per gallon.

Excellent on everything except a little too much road noise with the 17" low profile tires that are standard on the Limited.

It does make some noise when it has to accelerate quickly,

however when you close all the windows and turn on eco the only noise you hear is the road.

The only small downside with the Elantra is a somewhat noisy and underpowered engine,

brake

I have been having issues with the brakes after paying 1000.00 for the calipers, rotators and pads less then 2 months ago had them replaced and now they are grinding and the rotators are gonna have to be replaced again..

Brakes feel like a wet sponge, and that's AFTER I had them serviced.

Shifting yourself can help extend the life of the breaks, if you use the downshift feature to help stop or slow down the car.

It only has front disc brakes, which seems kinda cheap to me.

paint

5) door interior arm rest plastic paint is chipping away looking ugly.

but I’m deploying in a week and they said there likely wouldn’t be a solution by then which is understandable but no one has even been able to give me a straight answer other than contact numbers to pay for a paint job out of pocket from a body shop.

Everything rattles, the paint chips VERY easily, and its not good quality.

Always trying to sell me something, from wiper blades to fuel injector cleaning, always something.

Quality was the only 4 star area because I had the windshield wiper motor burn out, clock (literally) freezes below 10F,  drivers door seam started to separate and the floor mats wore out quickly.

There was nothing left of my car in front of the windshield.

The few complaints I have are about design of the car, in specific areas:
The windshield wipers divert the water straight into the window.

Windshield wipers are "clean sweep" with zero streaks at all.

tire

My only complaints are with the radio and the tire psi monitor.

but I am unable to check my tire pressure inside of the car which is what I really hoped for.