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1 out of 5 stars

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P. D., 08/05/2015
updated 08/02/2016
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
14 of 76 people found this review helpful

The car jumps backwards when shifting from reverse to drive, and the doors don't automatically lock upon driving.

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1 out of 5 stars

Quite the disappointment...

Dan the disappointed, 09/20/2019
2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl CVT)
3 of 17 people found this review helpful

I had many disappointments with my 2015 Limited 3.6. First, either the dealer or factory screwed up and I received the wrong color interior. I did like the reasonable performance, that was a point in it's favor. But, things went down hill. I'm a shorter stature middle age guy without kids or spouse to haul. Some of us like a SUV just because of it's higher ride height. It was easy to get into, but, getting out, the wide door sills would always brush on the back of my legs. Not great when you're wearing nicer and/or light color pants. Then, the battery problems started. After three replacements, I dumped it because my confidence in Subaru was now shot. I was further disappointed with lack of cabin amenities: no ventilated seats, no memory settings with exit position, no power tilt/telescope steering wheel. The roof rack should be an option instead of a standard feature. Not all of us need them and it's quite unsightly and creates it's own noise. All in all, even after looking at a new 2020, I'm not coming back to Subaru.

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4 out of 5 stars

After a couple of years...disappointed

santafe87507, 11/03/2014
updated 05/06/2019
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 9 people found this review helpful

Initially I thought the 2015 was a vast improvement. But then disappointment set in. Subaru has resorted to lesser quality and cheap product. First my tires needed replacing at 25 k miles due to company using “softer” rubber on new car tires. Then the rear brakes needed replacing at 35k miles because of the “awd “! This never happened for this reason on my previous 17 year old Subaru. Then my passenger seat “leather” split twice! I was told that you are not getting leather when buying a Subaru now, but pleather...which cracks and splits in dry/hot/high altitudes. The first time I was under warranty, the second time I was out of pocket. Then at 50k the battery went...right after the dealer checked the battery and said all was ok. I t died on a camping trip! Then I read multiple reviews all saying there are problems with a lesser quality battery. I have sunk way too much money for a car that was at 50k mileage. The warranty stinks compared to other brands. My friends are happy with their RAV’s and Honda. I will never buy another Subaru and plan to dump this one.

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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Subaru kills roofline height

jamesrivera, 07/19/2014
updated 08/02/2016
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
13 of 111 people found this review helpful

With this Outback, my wife is pleased, but not me. When Isit in the front seat I feel like I am about to eat the roof in front of me. The old Outback's roofline did not slope down as much as this one. I have poor visibility in this car. I wanted to like the new Outback but it's not for me. I've been looking for a car myself, so far the Cmax is a better option.

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1 out of 5 stars

What a great car

Steve, 10/24/2017
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 27 people found this review helpful

Very happy with my new car

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