Used 2015 Subaru Outback Consumer Reviews
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Ashley Wilson, 07/03/2016
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2015 Subaru Outback new in 2014 and it was great at first. As time went on everything that could go wrong did. It kept stalling and every time I took it in to be repaired or it was towed in I kept getting the same response "we can't duplicate the problem." Not to mention they had to replace all my keys for it because when I would lock it the alarm would go off or it wouldn't unlock. I had to get rid of it because it became too much of a liability and safety hazard for my family and me. At the end I would hold my breath hoping it would start and I would fear that it would stall in the middle of traffic or something.
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Traded up from a '14 to a '15
cornpuff, 11/01/2014
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
We drove a '14 Limited Outback for a year, our first Subaru, and we loved it. When the '15s came out, I was intrigued by the new features and positive reviews. We are not the kind of people who trade up this quickly, but we wanted a push-button start and power lift gate to help my wife, who suffers from RA. We loved the push-button parking brake in the '14. Bottom line: this car is quieter, more powerful, more solid and way more luxurious than previous Outbacks. Features galore, right down to LEDs and ambient interior lighting! Awesome stereo, beautiful night time display. Our '14 was noisy at high speeds; not so, this one. Honest! Yes, trade up! It is SO worth it!
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I AM AFRAID OF MY 2015 OUTBACK
larren davis, 06/05/2018
updated 12/07/2018
2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl CVT)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited new SUV with 24 miles on the odometer ( I put14 miles on while test driving). I paid CASH. 39,296.66$. I had done my Due Diligence, researching every vehicle I was interested in owing as my " Last or Forever" Auto. Subaru's Outback statistics were impressive, winning many prestigious awards, and held the Best SUV Title for 2015. Every auto critic liked her but didn't have a longevity study for the redesigned Subaru. After my test drive, I too was a fan. UNTIL NOW!!! It is now almost three years to the day that I drove this beast off the dealer's lot in Las Vegas. I have had Four (4) RECALLS and a 'Voluntary Warranty Extention Program' as it applies to the New Car Limited Powertrain Warranty covering defects to the Continuously Variable Transmission(CVT). Subaru preemptively offered this gesture of a Warranty Extension before an official recall took place. My Outback has 24,200 miles on the Odometer today. I EXPERIENCED A TREMENDOUS MACHINAL FAILURE THAT IS BEING COVERED UP! I had already been dealing with the only Subaru Dealership here in Las Vegas regarding another recall, this time on the Transmission for a Leak. This involved: CVT CHAIN COVER RESEAL, WITH RING SEAL, SUPER THREE BOND, CVTF-II, GSKT EXH PIPE F, GASKET (CR), and two days to service my Outback. Exactly One Week Later, and the first time that I drove FASTER THAN SURFACE TRAFFIC SPEEDS, the DRIVETRAIN FAILED. Four minutes earlier I was doing 80 miles per hour on a very fast-moving stretch of the Interstate 215. Instinct told me to exit the dangerous traffic conditions. As I slowed to normal surface street speed limits, making the green signals at two major intersections, I, fortunately, made my turn onto a side street when the metallic sounds filled the space within my SUV. It was so loud that it made me flinch! As I collected my breath, then came huge sounds of metal crunching and twisting under my wheels, the car jerked forward as though I went over a speed bump and I was able to stop. I honestly thought that I had run over a child on a bicycle who must have darted out between cars as I was distracted by the original metal event. I knew that this child had to be dead! I jumped out of the Outback, and to my astonishment, there was nothing under the car; nothing hanging down, no liquid leaking, no dents, no nothing! That evening I had TWO REPUTABLE MECHANICS THAT WERE WITNESS AND INVOLVED WITH THIS EVENT. I WAS TOLD BY BOTH, WHAT HAPPENED AND THE SUBSEQUENT EFFORTS TO MOVE THE AUTO, PROVED THAT IT WAS A MAJOR DRIVE-TRAIN FAILURE. It would shift into gear and want to go, but the wheels didn't move round and round. Ultimately, she got wrenched onto a flatbed. Now, SUBARU IS LIEING ABOUT THE EXTENT OF DAMAGE "THEY STATED", only willing to replacing transmission!
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Great vehicle, still lacking on hwy mpg
T Jones, 07/14/2015
updated 07/18/2019
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
For the first time in my life, I have failed to achieve the Hwy mpg on a new vehicle. Normally I surpass the mpg by at least 1 or 2 mpg. However, on a long distance trip, I was only able to achieve 31 mpg on the highway. Otherwise, I thoroughly enjoy the vehicle. Average mpg is running about 26-28. Just recently starting getting a popping sound from the drivers seat from movement in the seat. I asked the dealership if they had received any complaints or if Subaru may have put out a bulletin on it, but they have not. I'm no longer under warranty so I'm just dealing with it.
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4 stars but disappointed in OEM tires - update
Jim Lennington, 01/31/2016
updated 02/01/2018
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
"Our Outback came with Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport tires. One of the main reasons we purchased the vehicle was the reputation Subaru has for safety and traction on snow and ice. Imagine our surprise when the first snow came (in North Dakota) and we found it to have less traction than expected. In comparison to our previous front wheel drive vehicle I'd say that it has better traction but not so much with braking. When we started investigating we realized that issue was the OEM tires. Going to Tires.com website we found these are not tires anyone in a northern climate would ever buy again. Other owners I have spoken to around here (this is a popular vehicle where we live) have said the same thing and most replace the tires in the first year. This is simply unacceptable. Everything else about the car is as expected or better. If i'd known what tires it was coming with I would have held out with the dealer to change them before I bought the car." Update: This turned out to be an issue with the new vehicle having misaligned rear wheels. Once this was corrected the issues we had went away. And...we also replaced the tires. All is better now. The misalignment is not something you would expect in a newly purchased car. I personally know of another Outback owner who had the same problem with a new purchase.
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Update on the wind noise
elantra6, 10/24/2014
updated 10/25/2016
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
17 of 23 people found this review helpful
I talked to Subaru of America and the dealership- they both admit that MOST 2015 Outbacks and Legacy have loud wind noise coming from the front windows. They HOPE to have a solution soon??? They suggest putting masking tape on the seal??? So you buy a $30,000 + car and than go tape it with masking tape... nice! I feel sorry I bought this 2015 Outback. Better alternatives: Toyota Venza AWD , Nisan Rogue, Honda CRV, Toyota RAV 4 , Acura RDX even Hyundai Santa FE.
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2015 Outback not what it is advertised
Jim Lykins, 02/25/2015
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
23 of 32 people found this review helpful
This is my fourth Outback and the first one I have not been happy with. I have a limited and felt that I have been duped. When I was shown the car minus the GPS because they didn't have them yet the salesperson raved about how great is was, voice activated and intuitive. The voice activation is a joke, the voice recognition is a horrible. When I took it to the dealer to complain all they could do was say I was right, it didn't live up to the hype. It only give four preloaded catagories to use the voice recognition on. Also the emphasized the improved gas mileage over my previous Outbacks (2010, 2013). It is at least 3 mpg less.
It's got some faults
jimincinci2, 12/20/2014
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful
Stereo in the LTD is plagued by poor bass and speakers set in cheap plastic door panels. Gas mileage is average at best despite advertised claims. I get 24 mpg during mostly highway travel. Wind noise is horrendous at 70 mph. One recall on trailer hitch and battery died for unknown reason at 10K miles. Could use a trip computer to track mpg. And for pete's sake, add more interior color options. I got the fawn and it shows dirt big time.
Electric Parking Brake Failure
Joe P, 07/29/2015
updated 08/02/2016
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
25 of 35 people found this review helpful
I would not recommend buying this car if you're looking for an adventure-mobile. Subaru no longer offers a mechanical parking brake and has removed the manual release mechanism on the electric parking brake in the 2015 Outbacks. If either of the two parking brake actuator motors malfunctions, it completely disables the vehicle. The only option is a tow to the Subaru dealer. This happened in my car, resulting in a 140 mile tow. This is especially frustrating as a non-safety-critical system malfunction can result in being stranded if it happens outside of cell phone service. I am disappointed that Subaru made this design decision in a car which is heavily marketed towards adventurous people. Another thing to note is that the car does not come with a full size spare tire, which is another important consideration if you're planning on using dirt roads or going off-road.
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Consumes oil.
Monica, 08/31/2015
updated 12/29/2022
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
14 of 19 people found this review helpful
Besides the wind noise issue, this is what has transpired as the car has aged. Very disappointing. This 2015 Outback, 2.5, PZEV has 160k miles, mostly highway. At 100k, this vehicle starting needing a quart of oil just as the oil change was due (about 6,300 miles). Now, it needs a quart of oil at 5,100 miles. Beware! The quality of these vehicles does not seem to be what it was. Read up on the oil consumption issues. This is definitely NOT a low environmental-impact vehicle!
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