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The CVT Transmission is a $7000 disaster
NoLuvHere, 09/04/2019
2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Subaru knows the CVT's are prone to fail on the 2013 era outbacks, many failing well before 100,000 miles... and the repair requires a completely new transmission. My first Subaru...and my last!!! failed right at 106k miles. Do NOT buy this car used!
Great except headlights, road noise, phone connect
Gregory Hickey, 12/02/2017
updated 06/11/2019
2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Serves us well at our mountain home. 90% highway miles with a lead foot gets us 25 MPG. Road noise is exceptionally high. My F-150 is extremely more quiet. I could rip out seats and put sound deadening material as I did on a Toyota, but that is a lot of trouble. This is our second Outback, but I would never buy another one because of the extreme inconvenience in replacing headlight bulbs. A serious design flaw is the bulbs are accessible only by removing the snaps inside the wheel wells! Also, the 0-20 weight oil is like water and has required adding 1/2 quart of oil between oil changes. Additionally, cell phones are very difficult to connect to the vehicle and have frequently been "bumped out" and required re-programming. Interior needs reading lights in the rear. Seat-backs have no storage. Seats are very comfortable and have lots of leg room. Got 64k miles on the first set of tires and has never been out of alignment despite driving on bumpy BLM roads in river beds and over curbs. I We wish Subaru made a bigger vehicle like the Mitsubishi Montero Sport (body on frame. This Subie has very good acceleration for a 4 Cylinder. We paid invoice for the Subie and got it a week before it was formally released. Road noise is the worst problem, but changing a headlight bulb is an absurd task.
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Loud and Clear- Don't buy Subaru Outback
Binay Sharma, 04/20/2017
2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought Subaru Outback 2013 from DanPerkins Subaru, Milford, CT. I wanna say loudly and clearly -Don't ever buy any Subaru Outback. I bought a 2013 Subaru outback. Just after warranty expired, the rear view camera and the sound display stopped working. Took to their service, they said the issue is with the audio system. Now, they want me to replace the audio system. And note, it won't be covered by warranty. So folks, don't get lured by their advertisement "lifetime warranty". It's just a trap and you won't be able to use it when you need it. I have other Japanese car:16 years old and it is still running. No single issue. I have decided not be go with any Subaru product in future. It is just not worth. Why do I need to replace an audio system in a five year? I can't get it.
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great car bad dealer
Joe, 02/04/2016
updated 08/29/2022
2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Love the car, hate the fuel mileage. After 25000 miles it dropped about 5mpg both city and highway. Now it goes from day to day what you will get. Most of the time city23 hyw 27. Best city 26 hyw 34. Last 5000 miles I averaged 23.2. Now have 59000 miles and the fuel mileage is back 26/30. Sometimes 34 hwy. I can't explain why it dropper for a year, but I'm glad it's back. 75000 miles and running at 25/29. I did find that I get better fuel millage on the hwy when I drive below 68 or above 74. Cant explain it, it just does. Took a 3500 mile vacation in may. averaged 28.8. did a lot of 80+ it did very well. Have had the motor rebuilt Three times in 15,000 miles. apparently rebuilding motors are not one of things Subaru is very good at. I still like my car, I just want the motor to last more then 15,000 miles. Last motor seems to be lasting, although it now has an oil leak that might cost $2500. I now have 150,000 miles and gas milage is doing very poorly. 22/26.5. I think i'm done with this car.
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cncmachinist, 10/14/2012
2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
I looked at cars for over a year and the Outback was the only vehicle that met all of my criteria. I test drove my 2013 and wanted to purchase it right away. I was aware that Subaru changed the engine and added a timing chain instead of a timing belt but, didnt know that the CVT was also revised. Reading old reviews I can tell you that the 2013 is "torquier" and responsive when you take off from a dead stop. Also I am averaging 28.5 MPG combined highway/city. Over 32 MPG on long trips. I have 3500 miles on the car already. The navigation IS a bit clumsy as I have seen other people comment on BUT, it is very accurate and believe me I am no Louis or, Clark :).