Used 2012 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) Consumer Reviews
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Horrible technology...
colonative, Golden, CO, 12/31/2012
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
I purchased this Outback in March. I travel a lot for work. I currently have over 22,000 miles on ths 2012.I purchased this vehicle for the mileage. It has met ALL of those expectations. I average 29 to 30 mph. I have EVERY option available HOWEVER, the technology is HORRIBLE! I have the GPS, top of the line electronics. The bluetooth is marginal (I don't use it anymore) I use 4000 minutes a month on my cell phone. The steering wheel controls will NOT let you switch to the next preprogrammed station on the XM. It takes you to the next station, but NOT the ones you have saved. You have to reach up and touch the screen. The voice controls are terrible as well.
Great car
SubeDude, Mondovi, WI, 08/11/2021
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new in 2012 and 151,000 miles later this car is still perfect (cuz I take care of it) getting 32 mpg and has original front brakes. No leaks, no vibrations, rattles or squeaks - interior is perfect. Only $$ spent were normal maintenance, a rear set of brakes, A/F sensor, O2 sensor ( both at 145k miles and tires. No, my car is not only driven on perfect days but in all types of weather in northern Wisconsin. My other car is a 2017 Outback with 61k miles. It too is perfect and has only seen normal maintenance. Subarus are awesome vehicles.
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Over achiever
340beeper72, Columbus, OH, 09/13/2014
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
Had our Outback three years now. Piled up almost 20K miles per year. No serious complaints. Does a great job hauling around our family of four plus two dogs. Around town fuel economy is really good. Never gets below 20 mpg. Performance is surprisingly good considering the modest 175 hp rating. The CVT transmission does a good job getting the most from the engines without revving the snot out of it. Typically gets high 20s mpg on the highway, and occasionally low 30s through flat terrain. AWD works as well as you'd expect in the winter. Pretty much unstoppable. One thing sorely missing on this vehicle is an auto lift gate.
Practical and comfy
IFL, 02/09/2020
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
AWD is a dream in winter and on dirt roads. The cargo capacity is unmatched at this size and price. Only thing I didn't like was the electric parking brake.
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2012 Subaru Outback Moon Roof Leaks
goalkik753, Bowling Green, KY, 08/20/2012
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.