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Avoid at all costs - try Hyundai instead
Phillip63, 02/06/2020
2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Subaru is aware of engine oil leaking problems with this year/model and it hit us hard. Our 2013 Outback has had every scheduled maintenance, yet at 108K it suffered 3 separate oil leaks that will require the engine to be removed. All of this will cost about 3k. Hyundai seems to be coming on strong as a Subaru competitor (Toyota and Honda are great/better in my opinion). Since Subaru shows no loyalty to it's owners I can't imagine why anyone would want to buy one. Too many other options out there.
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Oil Consumption Class Action Suit
Jeffrey, 07/31/2018
2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
This was my first Subaru and I wanted to enjoy the experience as much as possible. I am an avid snowboarder/skier and everyone raves how awesome Subaru's AWD system is. So, I bought one back in 2013. I am very late in the game in posting this review. Unfortunately, my car was part of the oil consumption class action suit. My car would burn oil like there was no tomorrow. I brought it in to the dealership several times and the service department would just top the oil off. They told me it was normal to have some oil consumption. No, it is not normal! I shouldn't have to fill my engine oil every 500 -1000 miles. I drove this car on several road trips and had to top it off with a quart of oil each time. Finally, I was at the dealership about this oil consumption so much, they finally agreed to do an oil consumption test, of which my car was burning more oil than normal! Not only that, but the longer I spent with the car, the more I realized how cheap the materials were. Hard plastics everywhere! Ugh, and the noisy CVT after awhile just drove me nuts. Road noise and wind noise also plagued this car. I ended up returning the car!
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2013 OB 2.5i CVT 9 month update
outie_quattro, 06/18/2014
2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Performance? is Meh, but it can handle fast bumpy on/off ramps with sublime decorum. Roll on speed 40 to 70 is fairly respectable for a family Wagon, and upshifting/downshifting is far smoother in the CVT...Hooning lightly around town in the snow will reveal one startling realizaiton...downshifting with all 4 wheels engaged + traction control on snowy roads is surreal! If your in this car on snowy roads, watch your back at icy stop signs and intersections; getting rear ended by those who cant possibly stop as fast is a real issue. Still too new to judge reliability..Add snowtires and go nealry everywhere in the snow. bottom line: I feel safe with my family in this car in all conditions.
Dependable Ride
Valentine, 02/27/2019
updated 09/02/2020
2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my second 2013 Subaru Outback. The first one was totaled when I traveled on an unfamiliar road at night during a snow storm. Car went off the road because I did not realize a curve was ahead and there were no signs or guardrails to warn me. Car flipped 180 degrees into a ravine. The Bluetooth was still working, so I called 911 and help came within 20 minutes. Air curtains deployed properly and I walked out of the car without a scratch. I only had the car for about 1 year 4 months and the insurance company gave me $27K for car with 33K miles. So, car holds it value. I made sure to purchase another 2013 used Outback Limited. The used vehicle only had 12,500 miles and dealer accepted my offer of $27K for loaded Outback Limited. Love this car. Currently, have 140K miles on car and it rides as great as it did 5 plus years ago. Acceleration is nothing like my former 2008 VW Passat, but it does what I need it to do. Occasionally, I travel through bad gravel or dirt roads with ruts and mud and this Subaru gets me through. Absorbs bumps and potholes very well. I have not yet had to have front end realigned. I travel on highways frequently taking 2 hr to 9 hr trips to do volunteer work and visit family. I activate cruise control and just let the car go and it manages uphill roads with adequate power. All my rear seat passengers are comfortable and many are surprised how roomy the car is. It easily accommodates luggage for four passengers on week long trips. I love the supportive seating for long trips especially at my age. Easy to get in and out of car. I highly recommend the Outback for seniors. Since last review I have one issue with the Subaru Outback. She drinks oil. Usually I have to add 1-2 quarts of oil between 7500 mile oil changes. Car now has 150K miles. After reading reviews from several owners this is a unique problem with 2013 Outbacks. Subaru screwed this one up. Several owners have tried to get this corrected and Subaru has not responded with adequate answer for the problem. Check oil regularly and top off when required. Car still runs well.
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tblvr0885, 03/05/2013
2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Only 750 miles. So far, everything I expected. Love the white with corresponding black, headlight design, and overall look. Interior design and layout very good. Wish list: auto headlight delay when shutting off; make memory seats and adaptive cruise separate options; lift gate window open separate from lift gate. Knew these weren't there before purchase, but would be good features/options for future. Voice command navigation hard to use.