Used 2003 Subaru Outback Consumer Reviews

Name: 2003 Subaru Outback Review
Brand: Subaru
Rating: 4.5 (142 reviews)

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Can't You Hear Me Knocking..

USMercury, 06/30/2008

2003 Subaru Outback VDC AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

First thing I noticed was the knocking of the engine, which they say is typical due to engine design. The knocking was unbearable, which they ultimately fixed. Knocking started to come back, but I just sold it, so it will be taken care of next by someone other than me. As with most reviews, lots of wind noise. The wind noise is to the point where you have to turn the radio up. I went from a 6 cyl to this 4 cyl to save on gas, but to tell you the truth, it got awful gas mileage. Came with a broken 6 CD changer. Minimal acceleration in this vehicle. Started making another noise, like a rattle or shaking sound. But, its gone, so fortunately not my problem now.

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Do Not Buy a Subaru

aml, 12/18/2003

updated 10/15/2020

2003 Subaru Outback H6-3.0 AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)

2 of 7 people found this review helpful

I am driving a 2003 Subaru Outback Sedan with the new H-6 engine. My car has been in the shop 4 times in the last 18 months because of starting problems. (It was also in two other times for recalls unrelated to this issue.) Each time it goes in, the car is down for 3 days because the main computer has to be shipped back to the factory for re-programming.This was my first Subaru purchase and will be my last. I am disgusted with the Subaru product and with the dealership's service. Buyer Beware!

Performance: 1 out of 5 stars

Interior: 2 out of 5 stars

Comfort: 2 out of 5 stars

Reliability: 1 out of 5 stars

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Honest review

joewildlife, 01/16/2011

2003 Subaru Outback AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 4A)

1 of 4 people found this review helpful

We bought this rental car with 12K on it. wife drove it until it had about 90K on it then I started driving it. Only cons are its size--I'm 6' and this is a car that sits low to the ground. I'd rather have a SUV. Pros: reliability. NEVER a breakdown in 100K miles. Pre 100K repairs limited to brake pads, one O2 sensor, one tie rod end. Original tires lasted over 80K miles. At 100K I've had to do several repairs that would be expensive if you had to pay labor--AC hose, steering rack and CV boots. 105K timing belt change coming and will cost a bunch. Has typical subaru motor sound, but this car is going to run forever.

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