Used 2015 Subaru Outback Consumer Reviews
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Yeah, it a Subie, but CVT is a dog
Kargok9, 11/15/2018
2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl CVT)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
You wouldn't be here if you didn't know what you were looking for. I understand that, so I'll just denote the most troubling issue that I have about our car. It's our second Subie. Our first Subie got T-boned at 40+ mph on the passenger door and I got to see all of those airbag thingies that you should only see on TV, and yeah, the Subie died and I didn't. Naturally, I felt an obligation to purchase another one, only unlike the first 4 banger, I opted for the 3.6 Limited with Eyesight. Because we couldn't find the flavor that we wanted at large, we unfortunately ended up purchasing from a local dealer <grrrrr>, but that's another story. The real story is that I would like to pass along about our '15 3.6 is that the CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission ...never shifts, sounds like a motorboat) is DREADFUL. The car jumps and lurches at low speed, surges, stumbles and stutters lifting off the gas and generally makes what should be a buttery smooth flat 6 engine (Porsche) meaningless. I find the car miserable to drive. Taking your foot off the accelerator at 50mph produces a subtle but perceptible CHUNK, CHUNK, CHUNK, CHUNK. The wife doesn't care. The car has been to the (same) dealer <grrr> several times to try to remedy the stumbling transmission. Each time I got what I call the Turbo Encabulator speech (it's a hoot, Google it) and nothing changed. It has been used primarily as a bike carrier with Torx Eco hitch (great) and Thule 4 tray bike rack (great). For that, it has done a perfectly adequate job. So, bottom line, if you are looking for a Subie for all the reasons that make it a Subie, you'll most likely be pleased. If you are a gearhead or particularly curious about the mechanical goings on of things, it could be an continuous pain in the butt. Safe travels.
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2015 Outback - Easy to Own and Drive
Mike Greene, 09/11/2015
updated 09/19/2016
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
11 of 17 people found this review helpful
After having some issues with the electronics - Subaru came through and fixed it after a couple of tries - the car has been performing great. Dealership is always polite and ready to assist. They do the service on time and in the amount of time they say it will take. The car is a great value for the money and an all around great wagon. We get nearly 30 mpg and are thrilled with that - we do not need one of those oversized SUVs.
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Navigation a deal breaker, long trips uncomfortabl
rambodrives, 05/16/2015
updated 11/21/2016
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
21 of 34 people found this review helpful
The inability to turn off Voice Guidance while navigating is a major blunder. I would return the vehicle if I could, especially since the response I got from Grant Noble at Subaru was "I cannot help you at this time". Seriously? He was "talking to the engineers" just today but no solution in sight! Not a tough fix, guys. Add an off button to the volume control. Also, my 8 year old Camry will navigate me home if I say "Home". Easy peasy. My Subaru requires 4 hand buttons or 6 commands to do the same thing. ET would still be pushing buttons if he traveled via Subaru. I hate this complaint, because I would love to ride in this car otherwise. But now I hate it because it will not shut up. In the area of comfort, I find that after a trip of more than an hour I am sore and stiff. I notice a big difference between the comfort of this car and my Camry, and I think the combination of ride stiffness and seat quality makes the Subaru hard on my body. The last update to the Radio/Nav was needed because the radio had started to skip stations, like I would be sitting at a light and suddenly the radio would change stations. After this update, the clock no longer automatically adjust time. The service department cannot fix this. Before, the clock would adjust within seconds of crossing a state line. Now it is totally manual, another small dissapointment made bigger by the fact that Subaru just does not care!
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Not at all happy
busymommy, 02/01/2015
updated 08/03/2020
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
15 of 24 people found this review helpful
I've had my 2015 Outback since August. Within the first week, we noticed several rattles. I took it to the dealer for its first oil change and mentioned the rattles. They said they couldn't duplicate two of them (a rattle under the dash and a rattle on the rear passenger side), and for the 3rd, they told me to not put the seatbelt positioners in the lowest setting, even though that fits me better. The car has been to a different dealership twice now and will be going in again this week, all for the same issues. I agree with others about the wind noise, the short seat bottoms, lack of interior storage, etc. I'm very disappointed with the quality of this car and regret buying it. Update: I loved it so much I got rid of it in less than 2 years and went back to Honda.
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Pleased With Our Purchase
tnt16, 04/11/2015
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
12 of 19 people found this review helpful
We bought an Outback 2.5L Premium with the Eyesight safety option seven weeks ago. We have averaged 21 MPG in suburban driving since the purchase. We find the performance of the car adequate. The car is quiet at highway speeds and we have not noticed the wind noise that some early owners' reported. The Outback is a well manufactured car and we have not had any problems as of yet. The interior is the car is well finished and the seats are comfortable. My wife loves the heated seats and lumbar support and we appreciate the dual zone air conditioning that comes with the Premium model. The Infotainment center that is standard on the Outback is logical and coherent.