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  5 responses   Poor gas mileage
2010 - 2012 Subaru Outback
litchfieldhillspiano

Does anyone have a remedy for poor gas mileage for 2.5 cvt 2011 Outback? Mileage went from 27 - 32 first, to 21 - 26 thereafter. Always serviced, use good gas, tires inflated, etc. it must have something to do with the engine or computer. All the codes check out....
  4 responses   central locking, audio, not working
2008 - 2009 Subaru Outback
Riksta

my centeral locking is not working, or my audio, or my interior lights, or my clock, i think this might have hapened when i was fitting a new light in the tail gate to be used when camping when tail gate is opened, think it may have shorted out some...
  2 responses   Head Unit Shuts Down
2020 - 2024 Subaru Outback
Member5558

Has anyone had a problem with 2021 Outback Head Units shutting down spontaneously? This also shuts down the A/C, audio, video and navigation systems that are also controlled by the head unit. The screen turns black, the A/C shuts off, the cruise control disengages, and messages that various systems are...
  6 responses   Roof rust
2013 - 2014 Subaru Outback
A member in Michigan, United States

My 2014 Outback has 20 or 25 dots of paint chips/rust on the roof.
anyone having this bad experience?
  6 responses   Subaru Outback Reliability
2013 - 2022 Subaru Outback
JRR123

Any feedback on the durability and reliability of the new outback models?
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  14 responses   Problems ?
2015 - 2022 Subaru Outback
A member in Ohio, United States

Any regrets ?
  14 responses   Should I get a Subaru Outback?
2015 - 2022 Subaru Outback
A member in Texas, United States

I'm considering getting an Outback but I'm reading such mixed things about the reliability. Many people say that they are very reliable cars (minus some years in the early 2000's) but there are still some major problems. I want something reliable that is kind of/fairly rugged that has some room...
  1 response   Opinion of 2017 Subaru Outback touring
2015 - 2022 Subaru Outback
A member in New York, United States

Seeking opinions tips on overall care and durability of vehicle - just acquired used 15,000 miles. Though fog on windshield is observed as strange in humid weather conditions. Thank you.
  2 responses   Questions for Outback owners
2005 - 2012 Subaru Outback
NoWittyNameHere

I currently own a 2001 BMW 740i and am looking to make a switch to a Subaru. What has been your longterm repair and maintenence been like since you bought it? I know that these should be far less expensive than a BMW, but I do see some expensive costs....
  6 responses   Extended Warranty??
2010 - 2022 Subaru Outback
Anonymous

I am buying a certified pre-owned 2015 Outback 3.6, 40k miles... because it is certified I have the option of getting the factory extended warranty. I wouldn't normally consider it, however with all of the computerized systems, navi, backup sensor etc, the potential cost of repair if one of these...
  8 responses   Towing with a Subaru Outback 2.5i
2015 - 2022 Subaru Outback
Member4289

I am looking for a vehicle to occasionaly tow a 1800LB popup camping trailer.
95% of the time the vehicle will be used for short distance suburban driving and so I want to use the 2.5i not the 3.6 Subaru Outback.
Does anyone have experience towing a simlar load?
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