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Oil guzzling noise maker
Lori, 12/07/2018
2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
I wanted this outback so badly that I bought it used in 2015 and didn’t realize there were already reports of trouble with this year model. I went from adding a little extra oil now and then to a quart every 500-600 miles. And then, a noise developed. It got louder. And louder. AND LOUDER. Apparently it’s the transmission. (You can find multiple videos of 2013’s with the same problem online.) Repairs would be more than the car is worth. I’m disappointed to say the least, and won’t buy another Subaru.
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Suspension is a little hard as are the interior plastics
theooutback, 03/05/2013
2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
This is our second Outback, the first being a 2006. What's nice - the interior styling, the very good AWD, and FINALLY rear air vents (at least in the Limited) that have been available on non-US Outbacks for years. But they did stiffen things up a bit and this is described by some professional reviewers as improved handling. In real world driving, it means that imperfect pavement (really normal pavement these days) is always there with you. It's not bouncy, just hard. Which brings me to the interior plastics - tap on them with your nails to get a knock on the door sound. The materials seem fairly cheap aside from the seating surfaces. A lesson from recent Toyotas?
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Impressive Machine
jetpilot767, 08/28/2012
2013 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
40 of 44 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2013 Outback 3.6 Limited last month. Since then I have traveled from Georgia to New Hampshire to Michigan and Illinois visiting family and friends. All told, I put 3400 miles on the car very quickly. I had been looking at the Outback for several years since my 2002 BMW X-5 was getting a bit long of tooth. I am glad I did because just about all the complaints from other reviewers of the 2010- 2012 models have been resolved. The more I drive this car, the more I enjoy it. And it will go places that other crossovers only dream about.
Bluetooth sucks
colin12, 08/15/2013
2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
Just bought this car and absolutely love it for the exception of the Bluetooth. Had a Hyundai before and the Bluetooth worked great. On the Outback it is totally annoying. Will not dial by name or number. Had other people in my family try it and and it is a joke. Shame on you Subaru!
oil consumption
zoltan1469, 06/20/2014
2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
we purchased our first new car, very exciting.. First year burned through oil, a lot of oil! dealer said this was normal, we weren't checking properly, might have a problem. did oil consumption test, obviously a problem 1 quart every 700 miles. Subaru talerance is 1/3 quart every 1000? Subaru replaced the rings, and still there's a problem. we've now reached 26K miles. No new fixes. we were advised to carry a quart of oil with us. "I don't think so!" If the 2014 is the same as the 2013 you are making a mistake purchasing this car. If they tell you it's normal.. Its Not.. Let Subaru admit and fix this "alleged" issue first, then this will be a great car.