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Subaru BRZ vs. Subaru Outback Reliability by Model Generation
Results are for year ending June 30, 2018. Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year and Model | % of Average Repair Frequency | |
 2013 - 2018 Subaru BRZ |
Best
31%
Worst
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 2018 Subaru Outback |
Best
47%
Worst
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| 2015 - 2017 Subaru Outback |
Best
75%
Worst
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 2013 - 2014 Subaru Outback |
Best
89%
Worst
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 2010 - 2012 Subaru Outback |
Best
108%
Worst
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 2005 - 2009 Subaru Outback |
Best
146%
Worst
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 2000 - 2004 Subaru Outback |
Best
135%
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Subaru BRZ
| Subaru BRZ Reliability And Durability: Neutral | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 2dr Coupe 200-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed manual RWD |
The manual transmission in this car is very overbuilt for this application. It was donated by Toyota, and is the unit that was in the previous-generation Lexus IS, which had 50-100 more horsepower and 100 lb/ft more torque. Buy a Subaru/Scion. . .and get a Lexus transmission. Triple synchros on gears 1-3 are very rare, and may be nonexistent on cars in this price range. This is expensive engineering, and is only available here because Toyota already had an off-the-shelf Lexus unit ready to go. Downshifts are a snap: No grinding, bucking, mechanical complaints. The Torsen limited slip differential is also a big plus. full 2013 Subaru BRZ review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Subaru BRZ
| Subaru BRZ Reliability And Durability: Neutral | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 2dr Coupe 200-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed manual RWD |
The manual transmission in this car is very overbuilt for this application. It was donated by Toyota, and is the unit that was in the previous-generation Lexus IS, which had 50-100 more horsepower and 100 lb/ft more torque. Buy a Subaru/Scion. . .and get a Lexus transmission. Triple synchros on gears 1-3 are very rare, and may be nonexistent on cars in this price range. This is expensive engineering, and is only available here because Toyota already had an off-the-shelf Lexus unit ready to go. Downshifts are a snap: No grinding, bucking, mechanical complaints. The Torsen limited slip differential is also a big plus. full 2013 Subaru BRZ review |
