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Overpriced. Needs a LOT of Expensive Repairs!
bob, 08/28/2015
2012 Subaru Outback 3.6R Premium 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
10 of 23 people found this review helpful
Our 2012 has needed a new transmission with under 65,000 miles, new head gaskets, and a new timing belt. Altogether, we have paid well over $10,000 in repairs. It also go through oil very fast, the tires and brake pads wear out quickly, and the transmission fluid costs more than $300 per bottle!
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Steeriing problem at highway speeds
ouchback, 05/08/2012
2012 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
45 of 115 people found this review helpful
Are you in the market to buy a new Outback? If you are then don't act until you have read about the steering wandering at highway speeds. Go to subaruoutbackdotorg and do a search on wandering. There are lots of posts about this problem. We just bought a new 2012 (1800 miles now) and our car wanders at highway speed (50_ MPH). You have to constantly make corrections to keep the car on track. Very tiring after a while and dangerous at times. I would not have bought this car if I had known about this problem. I hope Subaru does a recall and fix this issue.
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Perfect car
jstrap, 10/27/2011
2012 Subaru Outback 2.5i 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
20 of 55 people found this review helpful
I traded in my 2008 camry for a 2012 outback and I'm extremely happy with it. The level of comfort and smooth ride matches the camry only it sits up a little higher. I went through a broker so I didn't get my first choice in color but got a great deal. For $22.8k you can't beat it. The base stereo is satisfactory and it's not quite as quick as the camry but it's a lot of fun to drive and has AWD which comes in pretty handy in Colorado. This is the best car I've owned.
Don't buy!!!
Bad car, 10/24/2019
2012 Subaru Outback 2.5i 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Do not buy a Subaru Outback. My transmission failed. I was not informed of the CVT problems when Legacy ford sold me this car. $4500 in repairs and owned less then a year. Not to mention the $800 i already spent. I guess I will be walking. 😡
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they don't make them like they used to
subienut, 03/02/2012
2012 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
8 of 24 people found this review helpful
Just bought my 5th subaru wagon. My 2003 is getting a bit rattly, and my 17 yr old needed a car, so for the first time, I didn't have a valuable subaru trade in, but she has a great car. In fact, every time I see that car, or others of that vintage, I feel a twinge of sadness. Those were the good ones! The 2012 doesn't have the same zippy pick up, the six speed has very short ratios in lower speeds, they don't offer a manual in the best edition, so had to add after market leather seats and interior wood trim, but these don't really look so hot. Handles like an SUV, interior is not well designed at all, and the dog barrier is a dangerous, clunky contraption that could injure a dog!