Used 2014 Subaru Outback Consumer Reviews
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Expensive Problems
David Wesley, 07/23/2018
2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
19 of 22 people found this review helpful
Don’t buy this car. I picked one up in 2017 for around $14k, and have since regretted it. It is underpowered (a staple of crossovers), the CVT is terribly built, the infotainment is underwhelming, etc. during and after driving it for 20k miles (80k-100k), it had severe electrical problems, catalytic converter problems, problems with burning oil, transmission problems, brake problems, and many unfortunate rattles. These amounted to over $4k in repairs, on one visit to the auto shop. Keep in mind it was clearly babied and driven mostly on the highway before I bought it. If you are absolutely set on buying this car, the pros include great ground clearance, great AWD, great cargo space, a good low-speed gear ratio, and bearable fuel economy on the highway. Either way, it is a much better idea to pick up a same-year, same-mileage Honda CRV or Toyota RAV4.
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zimboy, 12/10/2013
2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
always liked the idea of an adventure vehicle like the Outback something fun and versatile. i had no idea how captivating it would be. perfect ride height, super-stable all wheel drive (almost invincible in the snow), adequate power, great space and rugged looks. my wife and i fight to drive it and may have to get another as second family car. we are outdoor fans and love the rook rails and easy level load bay and space.
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Never expected to like it so much
todrit, 06/09/2014
2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have had my subaru Outback fro two months and I honestly never thought I would like it so much. I went for it mainly for the value and comfort. it really is a fun car to drive and has great gas mileage. I never even concidered a Subaru, my wife talked me into looking at them. the only issue i have found is that the control for the radio are a bit hard to reach while your driving and the sound system is just OK.
Great vehicle but it might kill me
tds, 04/03/2019
2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
19 of 23 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2014 Subaru Outback Limited 2.5i in late April 2014. 2 things that sold me were: - tailgate capacity for my beloved 80 lb. German Shepherd "Sue", yes "Sue" and it fits - Subaru's reputation for safety The car ran fine for 2 years. Then, suddenly, in early 2016, about every 3 weeks, it would run away on me as I came to a stop at a light or stop sign or even slow down to turn. I would stand on the brake to keep from smashing whatever was in front of me. Later, I learned to keep my right hand on the gear-shift and kick it into neutral as soon as I senses the throttle surge. The horrible part is Subaru cannot duplicate the problem - in effect they are calling me a liar. I even had them put in a camera to document the tachometer surges when this happens. To flag the incidents of runaways, I planned to say "Geronimo" on the video. However, when it happened, it came out spontaneously "Son of a bitch". The dealer and Subaru corporate have 8 or more instances of this on video. They remain in denial - hoping I'll give up or go way. At this point, after 2 years of driving a potentially killer lemon car, I hate Subaru.
Not Worth The Hassle
John, 12/16/2018
2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
15 of 18 people found this review helpful
Here's the deal: This car starts and runs reliably everyday in any kind of temperature or weather, will go places with it's AWD system that others won't, and handles flawlessly on ice and snow. Kudos to Subaru for that. But, this one is my 4th Outback, and by far the worst. The ride is absolutely awful with road and wind noise like an old beater and you'll feel every crack in the road. The engine sounds like a prop-plane, it uses way too much oil and the dealer will tell you "they use a lot of oil, that's normal" which, sadly, is the truth. If you burn out a headlight (and you will) be prepared to take it to the dealer and pay $100 to replace it, or learn how to pull the entire front clip off the car yourself. If you're lucky it'll be the passenger side headlight, in which case you might be able to pull the tire, remove the inner fender, and do it yourself if you have the ability to do work blind because you'll be sticking your arm in there and blindly feeling around while you perform the complicated process. Forget replacing the driver's side light yourself. Headlight replacement that is that complicated is not the mark of superior engineering. The Navi is useless, worst I have ever used. I just use my phone, but it won't work with the bluetooth so you'll have to read it because it won't provide audio to give you turn by turn. All cars have their flaws, but this car was way too expensive to have these kind of issues. Pure utilitarian, even the most luxurious model available like mine. You'll never get stuck on ice or snow but it's still not worth it in my opinion. Maybe the new ones are better, but I still won't be buying another one.
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