2023 Subaru Outback

safety

We highly recommend the Subaru brand due to their high ratings in Safety, Reliability, and Quality.

Well put together comfortable good gas mileage easy to use.Many safety features.Interior well appointed and easy to use.Highly recommend A+++++++++

However, during that time, the safety features such as collision avoidance are disabled.

comfortable

This is my third outback and looking forward to getting the same service and fun that my past outback provided with good comfort and gas millage

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2018 Subaru Outback

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.

Slight, and forgivable cons: at low speeds, the whine of the CVT is annoying (undetectable at high speeds); driver-reachable storage is a bit meager (for an otherwise ideally road-trip capable car), exacerbated a bit by the necessity to keep the dashboard clear due to avoid glare to Eyesight cameras; the GPS screen and voice instructions are excellent, and the little additional screen in front of the driver is great,

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.

windshield

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.

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

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

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.

battery

Since new it was a little lemon, in less than a year the Battery went kaput, the computer system was so annoying and unreliable, the Subaru Dealer in Olympia, WA and Subaru HQ in New Jersey ignored all the car discrepancies.

In less than 6000 miles it had 4 new batteries before they finally fixed the charging issue that kept killing them.

panel

I'm constantly tightening screws and bolts on the interior panels and hunting down rattles and squeaks.

Am disappointed with few problems: The front seating is not comfortable and not supportive AT ALL, especial in hard turns the seats will not hold you in place, the seat bed is to short and does not support long legs if you are over 5 feet tall, Also I prefer to site in lower position and this seat does not have the option, the fit and finish on the door panels are weak and flimsy.

I really like how the bottom of the bumpers and door panels are black - less of those little nicks and road dirt to show up.

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.

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?)

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.

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.

It handles well on snow and ice and is comfortable enough,

Excellent gas mileage very easy in handling performance most comfortable in all weather conditions heated seats very nice

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.

I think it's very important to look at safety.

What I look for most in a car is safety over anything, and I feel incredibly safe and in control when I drive my Outback, even in the base model.

Like the safety features of lane crossing.

THIS BABY DOES EVERYTHING GOOD AND LOOKS GREAT
EYESIGHT AND ALL OF THE FANTASTIC SAFETY FEATURES WILL SPOIL YOU.

The safety features are great and I enjoy driving again!

but for safety it will end up killing me.

Technology and safety features are incredible, especially the adaptive cruise control which works amazingly.

ride

So I don't need to tell you about the great gas mileage or steady ride and low maintenance costs - easy oil changes, thank you for the filter on top!

My friends who have ridden in the passenger say they feel like they are in an airplane it's such a smooth ride, no matter what the terrain.

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

drove it 2400 miles from San Jose and it was a fun ride!

Great ride,comfort,low tire noise.plenty room for front and back passengers.

Reliable, sturdy, comfort and ride is nice.

Outback is a very comfortable car that provides a great ride.

Great ride, great gas mileage, just a great wagon.

turn-handling

I don't need to say I feel luxury in my day to day, I mean heated cloth, super stereo, handling perfect with warnings for everything all around me, I can go on.

This car is perfect for Colorado, it handles fantastically in the snow, has plenty of room for camping gear and is stylish and reliable.

Very irritating for it to always turn on when car started.

The turning radius is amazing, so parking is a breeze.

this car is the perfect size for our family it gets super gas mileage the engine performance is super the interior space is superior turning sterring is super the allwheel drive is the best this beast goes through the snow ice like melted

Great handling, extremely comfortable (except for those darned head rests).

Visibility, seating, comfort, handling, steering, brakes, utility.

It’s great for long distance road trips and easy to handle scooting around town on errands.

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

-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.

but battery died after 6 months and Bloomington Subaru didn't make it easy to get it replaced.

Apart from a dead battery (not a huge inconvenience since I was 10 minutes from home), this car has never given me any mechanical issues.

It feels solid for a small car.The drivers seat is very comfortable for me.

Comfortable, reasonable to operate, good gas mileage, nice acceleration.

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.

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.

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

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

This vehicle is very smooth and comes with lots of safety features, which are great for city and highway driving.

It drives smooth and comes with safety features, and my car insurance only increased to $30 more per month.

Such a fun car to drive, great value for the money, perfect balance between family and sport and has amazing safety record.

Top end model has all the safety equipment, Steering responsive headlights to see better during turns.

This care is top of the line in all safety tests and is so very comfortable.

I love the handling and how well it goes in the snow.

it feels like driving a sports car and can handle snow easily.

Excellent handling, good choice for someone who wants a reliable, sturdy
4 wheel drive small S.U.V. !

The car handles well, and the brakes are good, too!

- The turn radius is pretty good for a SUV.

This car handles great in the snow in addition,  it has great gas mileage 26 to 32 miles per gallon.

I am impressed with the gas mileage and the way it handles in inclement weather.

but it seems most smaller cars are now coming with has delays in it that makes for a jerky ride some times.

My husband is very tall, about 6 ft, 7 in, and this car has plenty of legroom for him and any passengers riding behind him.

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

It has plenty of legroom in the front and back, the ride is great.

The ride is good and visibility is good, all important to me here in upstate New York winters.

2020 Subaru Forester

Let down by rattles.. right door rattles and there are buzzes near the S pillar and headliner.

Engine noise excessive, gas mileage and acceleration substandard.

With just me in car it feels underpowered and strained to accelerate 

- for &#36;28k plus I’m shocked at the cabin noise.

I immediately was curious to find out about the whining from people about Auto/Stop start and lack of turbo! Well.

Engine noise is not up to other suv choices, wind noise unacceptable at speeds over 50 mph.

but it was a disappointment when driving in low speed urban settings.

Sixth, while I have not used any of the off road features yet, as far as dirt roads with mud, sand, and snow, this vehicle seems high enough off the ground that it isn’t scraping curbs or speed bumps in the city, and can hold its own for country or rural light-off roading.

shifter

but the CVT gave you up shift and down shift control to rock through the curves and pass traffic.

The tray in front of the shifter where I place my phone is too small for my large mobile phone to lay flat.

engine

but the arbitrary engine start stop, the way the lane centering seems to grope from one side to the other, the constant bings and boings and flashing warnings that take my attention from driving  and frankly terrible ergonomics is driving me crazy.

The 2010 I put 183,000 miles on before getting hit in the rear and totaling it was an absolute blast to drive the engine was small

Good resale value (which is good b&#47;c I’m dumping this car in near future due to below reasons) 

Cons:
- engine is underpowered.

The engine:  Consumer reports tells us the 2.5 liter naturally aspirated four cylinder 182 hp engine is a bit on the sluggish side compared along side its competitors in the segment.

The engine compartment and hood seem a bit “bulky,” perhaps because I drive a smaller engine compartment,

While I wish it had a little more pick up, I know that the Boxer engine is ultra reliable and the Subaru's are known for their safety.

I have the 2020 Forester Touring which has every safety feature I wanted.

Vehicle has more interior space, rides smoother, more safety features, better gas mileage, etc.

Many of the safety related driver-assist features are very poorly implemented, turning them into a nuisance rather than an asset.

Car is comfy, has nice accessibility features, easy to drive.

Great technology, safety features, and modern cabin look and feel.

I like the all wheel drive feature better than front wheel drive.

Overall the cars have been excellent and we love the package and the orange accents on the vehicle.

Full of safety features, second Forester owned.

I love the safety and convenience features…but I also just love to drive again!! !

Really good all around view and a strong sense of safety.

It is rated best in safety, best in value retention, and best in reliability.

Very impressive gas mileage, safety features, and we have been extremely impressed by fit and finish.

Excellent gas mileage, love the large sunroof, many safety features, comfortable ride, love the color, Jasper green, lots of room.

I like the visibility and drive comfort, and 7 or 8  inches of road clearance is important to me,

On the plus side, visibility from the cabin is excellent, and the interior is roomy and comfortable.

It’s peppy, quiet, and very comfortable.

Our 2020 Subaru Forrester so far has been amazing in comfort, ride, design, engineering, looks, and space.

Road trips are very comfortable and we find the seats to be very acceptable in that department.

Very smooth ride, comfort, vision clear in all directions.

It is very comfortable, has plenty of storage room, great off road capacity, and good ascension/breaking.

It's super comfortable, great on fuel, feels safe and has a great steering feel and even my 22 year old son/24 year old daughter enjoy driving it.

room

Love the space, open and expansive cabin, 4wd and driving character.

This car has the space I need to haul things and it fits in my garage better than my last car.

But it gets us around and has adequate load space.

but from the no hassle buyer experience to the service department along with a clean good look, good pick up, smooth ride, plenty of space for driver passenger  and carrying supplies, this Subaru has been my best choice.

A very smooth ride and much more interior room in the driver seat.

Plenty of room for both my wife and I and very comfortable.

A very quiet ride and good job of absorbing all the bumps in our roads.

The safety features and quiet ride are amazing.

2022 Subaru Outback

navigation

With my vehicle it was that the voice activation of the nav and search systems simply didn't work.

Unfortunately the infotainment screen is laggy and shuts off randomly shutting down everything except the engine,, safety systems, radio, gps, ac are all used through the laggy screen.

Infotainment can be a little touchy, wish nav used Google maps.

Electronics are consistently awful, from the (not really) voice-activated navigation to the slow, finicky touch-screen that controls nearly everything.

button is almost impossible to find&#47;use. The voice-activated navigation is unreliable - try entering a local address and the system responds "Would you like to navigate to the center of Lenox Iowa?"

Electronics are awful - voice navigation pretty much impossible to use; touch screen very slow to react; some

audio-system

The infotainment system can be a little confusing (mainly around profile management),

cons: HORRIBLE dash system, get RID OF the Screen!

I really do not understand all the reviews with hatred for the touch pad&#47;infotainment system, in fact for me it is a high point of the car!

failure

Subaru driver recognition works sometimes and in a repair order they say it’s designed to fail.

The electronics are annoying, faulty and poorly designed.

voice-command

transmission

The cvt transmission is awful, sucking the life out of the engine.

The Wilderness is quicker off the line, faster overall, with much smoother shifts from the revised transmission, with little body roll compromise when cornering at speed.

The CVT transmission is the worst ever - jumpy, jerky, and unable to match power requirements to transmission gearing.

Very safe, comfortable and nice car to drive.

Altho the cloth seats could be more comfortable, love everything else except the car shutting off at stops.

The vehicle was highly rated and is very comfortable,

It accelerates better due to the turbo engine and is more comfortable inside.

This is the nicest riding most comfortable car I have ever owned.