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drj13, 12/12/2014
2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I took a look at the Outback at the suggestion of a friend. I was lukewarm on buying since I was very happy with my CRV. Took the Outback for a test ride and liked it for a number of reasons. So I decided to make an offer to the salesperson along with what I wanted for my trade in. He disappeared for a few minutes and came back and said "okay". At that moment I changed from just looking to really buying.
reliable, comfortable, quiet, great mpg
archblasta7799, 09/18/2019
2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
bought my 2014 OB 2.5 limited in 2017, with 30k miles. Aside from consumables like new tires, brakes and oil changes I have had zero maintenance issues. It is reliable, comfortable quiet, and reasonably powerful while getting 31 mpg highway, with a Thule Cargo box on the roof. Overall a great experience. Thanksgiving week Blizzard of 2018 was no match for this Outback.
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Diane, 12/29/2017
updated 12/31/2018
2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
13 of 19 people found this review helpful
At 40,000 miles, would not buy another Subaru. Between 30-40K, Outback has hard time starting and when it kicks on and runs, it sounds like chimpmunks under the hood with chirping. Not happy Subaru hasn't addressed lights/voltage for all customers of 2014s. A mediocre car at a stiff price. First and last Subaru. My original post-->Don't know what the love is about and won't be buying again. I am a light suburban neighborhood driver who takes care of my care. 1. Continental tire went bad at 9,000 miles. 2) 3 other tires needed to be replaced at 28,000 miles. 3) Known issue with CVT transmission. Subaru only extends 1 year beyond. Known problem now. Not happy cuz warranty won't cover most people. 4) Front driver's headlight issue. My front Left headlight & parking light burnt out at 35,000 mi. Known issue. On '11 & '12,, they are replacing them all for free. Won't even extend warranty for this when it is an implicit problem with the '10-'14 models. And you need to remove the tire, and back engine wall to crawl in thru the engine to replace it. 5) Passenger seat is fixed, cannot raise. My passengers aren't happy when my seat elevated and they are sitting in a pit. 6) Can only handle ipods - what about the 50% of Android users? USB is outdated. Can't handle more than a ~4mg USB. Have ruined 2 16mg USBs with music. So less than thrilled. I can accept a few issues, but it seems they just keep coming on. Won't be getting another Subaru.
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Transmission and/or fuel delivery problem
lillie12, 08/29/2014
2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
11 of 16 people found this review helpful
After shifting into drive, the transmission waits a beat (about 1 long second) and then shifts. When the car is in drive, the fuel delivery and/or timing surges periodically. Both make for a jerky drive. The gas pedal is VERY touchy. The gas pedal must be pressed very lightly at first, so as not to give passengers whiplash on start-up from a stop. For short drivers (5'-5'4") the headrest can be uncomfortable. Instead of a flat surface, it bulges out and tips forward, pushing the driver's head into a chin downward position. It is not tilt adjustable. Eyesight is helpful, however, it once stopped the car on a highway when the car in front moved left to make a left turn.
2014 Outback is a problematic DOG-mobile
Another victim of Subaru lemon, 07/02/2021
2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
10 of 15 people found this review helpful
Just got the worst car we have ever owned (2014 Outback) out of the shop for the latest of numerous problems. It took three mechanics at N.T.B. two days to get the disintegrated rear wheel bearings off the axle spindle. They "had to disassemble the entire rear drive axle system and use a 40,000 p.s.i. press to force the bearing out. " And as usual, we were told the exact same thing as we were previously told by other mechanics that repaired other "issues/problems" with this demonic money pit: we were told " ...We (the repair shop) see alot of these Subarus with wheel bearing, air-conditioning, brake and engine problems." They also said the2012- to current model Subarus ALL have bad problems with wheel bearings. We have pampered this poorly-engineered DOG- mobile since new, yet something else breaks on it every other week. And despite the Subaru Mfg./dealer recall on the unreliable engine, it still continues to burn at least a quart of oil every two weeks or so! The "check oil" light comes on constantly, requiring addition of oil. This has been a re-occuring problem, even after Subaru " rebuilt most of the engine" due to recall for excessive oil consumption. Instead of spending their profits on cute commercials about how Subaru loves dogs-Subaru should spend money hiring some non-teenage mechanical design engineers that can figure out how to design a new engine that does not burn a quart of oil every week and wheel bearings that are at least as reliable as those on a child's toy wagon! This lemon is costing us a fortune to just get it to keep rolling.
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