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The Outback, great choice in this segment
lou90, 05/22/2012
2012 Subaru Outback 2.5i PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
I own the wagon 2.5 with CVT and I can say that Im very happy with my purchase. With over 3 K right now, I havent found anything that I dont like or didnt expect in a Wagon-SUV in this segment. I almost go for the new 2012 Honda CRV, but I dont regret my decision. Its solid and comfortable, enough room in both front and rear seat, plenty of cargo space, has style and a great history of reliability. A little noisy because of the CVT, but I could live with that as long as Im getting fuel efficiency and this seems to be the case since Ive been averaging (mostly highway) from 27 to 31 MPG not bad if you consider the size of this car and that many times you cant drive at less than 70 miles on NJ highways, otherwise they run over you. Ive been to several shows where I was able to see and compare others SUV like Toyota Venza or RAV4, the CRV, or the Forester , Im glad I chose the Outback. I highly recommend it.
Thought I loved my Murano but really love the Outback
uscrph, 05/09/2013
2012 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
10 of 16 people found this review helpful
I owned a 2009 Nissan Murano LE AWD with 20 inch wheels/navigation and all the upgrades. I had 60,000 miles but had issues with the electronic system from nearly the first year of ownership. It was the best driving SUV I have had and was supper loaded and nice --- the big problem was it was dependable with being able to crank it up due to dead batteries - suspect from all of the electronic gadgets placing drain on the car all of the time. Decided to go with the 2012 Subaru which was 6 months old and had 22,000 miles on it from one driver. The car was in almost new condition from front to back. Getting 24 mpg average for both city/highway traffic which is right in line with the specs.
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2012 Subaru Outback Moon Roof Leaks
goalkik753, 08/20/2012
2012 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
A car wash revealed a leak at the rear seal of our 2012 Subaru Outback Limited. The leak was enough to splash over the small gutter system below the rear seal and onto the passenger seat. It's designed to be able to pop up for ventilation or slide down and into the roof of the vehicle when full open. In order to do this the rear seal sits loosely against the roof lip. I have had two automobiles with moonroofs before this (a Chevrolet and a Ford). Neither one was designed this poorly. I have tested the seal by pooring a bottle of water on it and it still leaks in 4 spots at a continuous drip rate. I can't leave my vehicle parked outside untill Subaru comes up with a fix.
Major engine problems
Irv Hurd, jr, 03/22/2017
updated 03/29/2021
2012 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
I have had major engine problems. Every time I took it back to the dealer because the engine light kept coming on they couldn't pinpoint the problems. Car broke down and I had to be towed off the NJ turnpike. All of the exhaust valves had to be replaced. Now one of the coils has to be replaced. All at my expense The engine light coming on has been an issue since I purchased the car.
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Thor Thorleifson, 02/14/2015
2012 Subaru Outback 2.5i 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
Driven 100,000 km (60,000# miles) in 2 years 4 months, half highway/half gravel & dirt roads & rocky cattle pastures, hasn't missed a beat. Seats are comfortable, controls are great, Sat radio / stereo are great though the knobs and display screen are cheap.