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The engine can shut off while turning
Delta, 07/29/2010
2010 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought this after driving a 1999 Forester for 10 years. We also have a 2005 Outback in the family. I initially like that this Outback is bigger, but quickly found that it is clunkier to shift and does not have the pick-up or power I could feel in my old Forester. Also, the trunk/hatch door is unnecessarily heavy and a pain to open and close. There have been two recalls necessitating trips back to the dealer for fixes. Now, after having the engine just cut off during turns several times, I have learned from my dealership that they've seen this with 2010 Outbacks. Engines can just shut off while driving! Seriously dangerous and the recall for this has not yet been written.
Does the job.
Neill, 12/13/2018
updated 06/14/2021
2010 Subaru Outback 2.5i 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Gas mileage is good on highway and average in city. Comfortable front seats and I took this cross country. Cannot rate backseats because they were not used by passengers. Sufficient room for storage when backseats folded down. Plenty of room to sleep in car on weekend roadtrips or hunting trips. Have had plenty of brake issues (master cylinder, pads, rotors and electric brake module around 135,000 . Check engine light comes on and has to be reset once a month, nothing ever is wrong. Same message but O2 sensor is fine, faulty box and dealers say they can't sell new ones so carhas to go to shop and get warning cleared. Extremely annoying.
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The State Car of Oregon
Mikeonthe go, 10/01/2018
2010 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
The only issues we have had were hose corrected in recalls. Like headlights burning out. The dealer does it for free. It just is very reliable and does what it promises. Not sleek. Not for racing. But, great for getting round in any weather. I have had three Outbacks and one Impreza. That should tell you something.
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Still Happy after a Year
billradio, 04/25/2011
2010 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
It has been about a year of ownership of my Outback. This is the family's 3rd Subaru and my 2nd Outback. It may be too nice a car for me. Subaru owners use their car for hard work, rough terrain and bad weather. The 2010 model change made the car nicely refined and still able to perform those utilitarian functions. The upgraded audio/Bluetooth option was a good investment. I love the CVT transmission: in the mountains it adjusts as necessary instead of the constant shifting up & down on convential trannies. The 4-cylinder is more than adequate to climb on the interstate hills at full speed. The larger interior is great. The gas mileage is much better than expected.
2010 SUV of the Year? Not really...
Chebosto, 11/17/2010
2010 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
I needed a larger car due to family expansion and was drawn to the Outback due to the MotorTrend SUV of year award. Since owing the car since June, I believe that award to be false advertising. Our 2.5 Ltd does have good mpg & excellent interior design and ergonomics however there are too many minor issues to be truly satisfied with the car. The 2.5 H4 with the CVT transmission is weak and clunks when getting out of D or P; steering wheel vibrations @ 70-80 mph is hand numbing during long trips; Non-folding side mirrors annoying when parking; rear end sways in side winds; AC does not stay cold when idling; roof cross bars inadequate for most rack systems; the stereo sounds terrible. Sigh.