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More issues than it should have
Jeff, 06/03/2019
2009 Subaru Outback 2.5i 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Major items that have been an issue: 1. Front crankshaft seal, blew out because the oil pump backing plate screws came loose (65,000 miles) 2. Center differential went out along with bearings at 85,0000 3. Tailgate wiring harness broke in multiple places at around 95,000 4. Excessive oil consumption steadily getting worse, up to a quart every 650 miles Minor issues: 1. front axles needed replaced, boots failed 2. rattling exhaust heat shield Now at 140,000 miles the timing belt broke, I changed the belt at 65,000 but I did not replace the pulleys; I would say this was my fault. When I got into the engine the spark plug tubes were full of oil, the exhaust valves were pitted from the burning oil and the oil rings were stuck in the pistons. I would not recommend a Subaru to a friend unless they were planning not on keeping it past the warranty.
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Great Car, have owned it for 7 years
karl hoffmann, 05/20/2017
2009 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
There is nothing bad I can say about my 2009 Outback. The car has been rock solid and would recommend a Subaru anywhere, anytime. I purchased it with 16K on the odometer and I put another 102K on it.
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Not for me
The Chad, 07/07/2010
2009 Subaru Outback 2.5i Special Edition 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought the Outback after my 99' 4Runner with only 92,000 miles through a rod. This was not my first choice of car, but made sense economically at the time and now I regret buying it. The ride is very rough, especially for a car chassis. The engine is very underpowered, especially when loaded for road trips and the mileage is crap. I get 22-23 commuting and on road trips with bikes on top, I get 18. The vehicle is also very small for road trips, etc. for a camping/biking road trip, you can only take one other person and gear. I will be taking a look at a new 4Runner or Tacoma since I can get the same gas mileage and have a lot more power and room.
Worst car I have ever owned!
hatemysubaru, 10/22/2013
2009 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 9 people found this review helpful
This was my first Subaru and it will be my last. I have owned all types of cars in my lifetime and this has been the worst. I have 94k highway miles on this car and now I have to replace the catalytic converter for $1,400, sensors, recalls, just replaced the muffler guard for $500 and the list keeps going. This car is severly underpowered and uncomfortable to drive and worse for passengers. I bought it because of the reputation but that was a mistake. To top it off the mileage is only 25 MPG on the highway. I have a family of 5 drivers and everyone hates this car. Don't waste your money on a Sabaru!
1st time Subaru owner
1st time Subaru, 10/04/2008
2009 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
As a first time Subaru owner I did not know what to expect. It is the first car that I have owned that does not have a frame around the door's windows. Maybe I do not drive the way the others do but my mileage has been less than expected. My last car was a Toyota Highlander and did really well in the snow and not bad on mileage, so this new car has a lot to live up to. I have owned others, Acura, Nissan, Audi and Toyota and, in my opinion, all had better initial quality. I am looking forward to the snow because I have heard great things.