Used 2008 Subaru Outback 2.5I 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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Engine Design UGH
Bekka, Santa Fe, NM, 12/08/2019
Subaru Outback 2.5I 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I bought a used 2008 Subaru 2.5 liter engine (EJ25) not knowing they have issues with it. Subaru dealer shops did not want to tell me about it. I replaced catalytic converter not knowing that it had oil consumption issues. Long story short, I had short block remanufactured and had it under warranty for 3 years. I replaced catalytic converter again not knowing it still had oil consumption issues. Aug 2019, I checked the oil and noticed a great deal of oil loss. I had it tested for oil consumption. It failed. It is now in the shop for another short block repair. I asked Subaru of America to replace the catalytic converter because the engine is killing it. Subaru wouldn't want to help. They design this engine and wouldn't want to help. They are not making cars that can last more than 100K miles without any major issues. Bad way to build reputation of their company.
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Poor craftsmanship
minevem, Lincolnshire, IL, 04/28/2011
Subaru Outback 2.5I 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
18 of 22 people found this review helpful
We bought our car new 3 years ago. Although not a head turner, it looked sturdy and had better gas mileage than a SUV. Some standard features a plus. Steady on the road and safe in snow/rain. Poor built quality... Cheap cabin materials. The engine went out at 38000 miles and it took 2 weeks to repair shorted cable in the engine block... I was very disappointed with it this week - took it to the dealer to have the heat shield repaired - not covered by warranty, although the dealer said every Outback gets this problem at our mileage (49000). Door handle broke - not covered. The handle actually fell out...
Subaru won't stand behind its product
shemonkey, North Bend, WA, 10/14/2012
Subaru Outback 2.5I 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
My air conditioner compressor failed in my 2008 Outback after 45,000 miles. The compressor was no longer covered by warranty. It cost me over $900 to replace the compressor, including parts and labor. My mechanic suggested I write a letter to Subaru of America to ask for reimbursement. I wrote a detailed letter to Subaru of America. Subaru of America wrote back with perhaps the lamest correspondence I have ever received, stating that "Subaru is not responsible for defective parts or workmanship from subcontractors." Needless to say, I will never purchase another Subaru product. My Outback is average or below average in every way, from handling to craftsmanship to fuel economy.
1st on many SUBAROO to come! love it
edotx1, 03/13/2010
Subaru Outback 2.5I 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Love at first sight, grow old together after test drive. Just the right performance and features for me here in TEXAS. Great cargo room, great gas mileage for a big car with 4 cylinders. Great for bike rides with friends as SAG support vehicle. VERY COOL, Cat like performance, you should see the look of other drivers on the road with all my gear mounted.
Wins the competition but I'd like better
dusanmal, 08/18/2008
Subaru Outback 2.5I 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
As the title implies we got the car simply because no one does better in this category. Not because we are completely happy with it. We have had long and good experience with 2002 model. Quality apparently still holds. Gas mileage is somewhat better than sticker EPA estimate. Performance is appropriate for the purpose. Comfort is good and slightly better vs. 2002. Design is clean and appropriate for the CAR Wagon, what it should be (Subaru, please remove it from the SUV ranks). Minor ergonomic design errors (location of handbrake and pedals). Major utility design errors (wheels, cargo space).
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