Used 2013 Subaru Outback Consumer Reviews
Used Outback for sale
Not impressed
Robert Lachowski, 02/02/2019
2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Needed another transmission at 71 thousand miles. A/C not cold enough when it's hot out, heater not hot enough when it's cold out, may have worked on a smaller suv. Go through too many headlights and tail lights. Started out getting 31 miles per gallon, now 25 tops highway. 2013 had factory engine and transmission problems, failed to mention it, but if you had a problem they would fix it for free. If I tilted my steering wheel to my comfortable level it blocked the speedometer. It was the suv I wanted, but without the problems.
- Performance
- Comfort
- Reliability
1st Subaru
dmuzyka, 08/23/2013
2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This purchase (2013 Limited with Special Appearance package) was the culmination of 2 years of research (I keep my cars 12-15 years, 200k+ miles). A big change from my mid-size 4WD SUV; I'm loving the driveability and handling. Just as roomy inside except not as tall as my old one. No road wandering I've noticed after 2500 miles including 2 road trips. 2.5 is more than enough for me, although others may want more. The other finalists were Volvo XC70 and Audi Q5, although they cost $$ more and were nicer trimmed of course. The OB feels just as solid on the road. Honda CRV AWD was the only close-price contestant and the OB felt much more solid. I liked the CRV's front storage though
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Love My Subaru
jlewis51, 08/26/2013
2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Needed a new vehicle and read tons of reviews as well as drove a lot of crossover type SUVs. We were impressed with the Subaru's safety ratings and consumer reviews so we bought this 2013 Outback. We love it! Gas mileage is awesome. 34.2 on highway so far and around 24 in city and it's not broke in as yet. Only downsides: the beige cloth seats get dirty easily so get seat covers ASAP; air conditioning is a bit hard to regulate. It's roomy and comfy inside. I have a horrid back and find that I'm not getting as stiff and achy after riding in this for long periods of time. We're very impressed with Subaru! Owned a Honda Accord before.
Perfect for a family of four
biglake7, 09/28/2012
2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
My first OB, coming from a '04 Galant. I'm glad I did the research and waited to get the '13. We have two younger children, 10 and 7. I have 4000 mi. on it. We've taken a 1,000 mi. trip and several shorter ones ranging from 200-300 per trip. I'm looking forward to testing out the tried and true AWD in our midwest winters (WI). Cabin is spacious, especially backseats. While I'm not tall at 5'7", there is an incredible amount of legroom in the backseat. While I never test drove the '12, the re-tuned suspension in the '13 seems to be spot on. There's virtually no body roll in corners (i.e. on and off-ramps). I chose it for the re-tuned engine, MPG, re-tuned suspension, and AWD combination.
Transmission shot at 83K miles
transtrash, 08/03/2014
2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
14 of 17 people found this review helpful
Wish I could love my Subaru like the commercials all tout but they didn't have the lemon I have. I drive a lot and was happy with all aspects of the Outback until my transmission failed at 83,000 miles. Since the power train warranty covers only 60,000 miles (they must know something) the dealership said it would cost me $8500 to fix. Subaru of America said they would give me $1,000 towards the repair as a good will gesture (it took them a week to come up with that). No thanks! Now I have to buy a used one online and hope that's not a lemon either. Needless to say "I don't love my Subaru"!