Used 2015 Subaru Outback Consumer Reviews
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Utterly Unsafe
Backpacker007, 09/28/2015
updated 03/31/2017
2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl CVT)
17 of 31 people found this review helpful
Rating after 2 years of ownership. Overall this is a very good car. Like the 6 cylinder engine, CVT transmission works very well. No reliability issues to date. Very comfortable for long trips. Now for the negatives. Subaru missed the mark on several areas. First there is wind noise that comes from the front door weather stripping near the front of the roof and top of windshield. When driving in a cross wind the weather stripping flutters against the body. Next, after 2 years of ownership I still find the door locks unsafe. They do not unlock when you pull the door release handle forcing you to find a small poorly positioned button to open in an emergency. The key fob design is an utter failure. Buttons are not recessed and have very light springs. Bend over to tie my shoes in the laundry room and open the garage door to find the hatch is up or a fan or the car is in some goofy accessory mode with a fan in the dash running which requires the car to be started to get it to turn off. This may not be a problem if you have no other keys on your key ring. I stopped carrying the key fob as it is my wife's car. The many beeps do become tiresome and annoy passengers. I can turn off eyesight and blind spot, but there remains a seemingly random beep that sounds. Original feedback:The doors cannot be unlocked from inside the vehicle without pushing a 1/2" square poorly illuminated button. In the case of an accident, pulling the door release lever will not unlock the door from inside. If you find yourself upside down in a pond - good luck! Maybe this is why Subaru seems to be the only brand that does not give the driver the ability to automatically lock the doors. If you decide to buy, I suggest placing a tool that will shatter the side windows at each outboard seating location. It's 2015 Subaru, door locks are not that complicated. While I am at it, how can a 3.6 liter engine require 7 quarts of oil. A Chevy 454 cubic inch big block only takes 7 quarts. Want eyesight? Well I hope you like random beeps. Beeps all the time for known reasons which is annoying but it also beeps frequently for no discernible reason which is infuriating. The digital clock would be great if it did not display the time with 10 font. You must take your eyes off the road for far to long to see the tiny clock display yet another unique Subaru driving hazard. I wish I had waited for the new Ford Edge to come out.
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terrible handling on ice and snow
W Stewart, 12/29/2018
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I purchased this 2015 Subaru Outback (4 cylinder) premium new. The windshield cracked within a day of buying the car, there was a great deal of air noise by the front passenger side, (both of which Subaru finally fixed). The heat is also poor on the drivers side where your feet are. I live in a cold climate and it takes forever to get warm feet. My current issue is that it drives horribly on Ice. The best way I can compare it is that it feels like your driving on marbles. I originally thought it was the poor quality tires that came with it so I upgraded to Michelin All Seasons. The same issue happened. It seemed as if I was fighting the car continually on hitting ice and snow. Talked to Subaru Dealership and they had two suggestions. Get it aligned once a year and keep 200 lbs of weight in the back. Evidently they are aware of a situation called, (and I'm not sure if Subaru came up with this name) "GHOSTWALKING". Evidently, when you hit a small patch of ice, the rear tires start acting like the front and take over steering. Subaru says this is from needing an alignment. I've been driving cars for 50 years and have never heard of such a thing. I do know that it is very dangerous and easy to get sideways just prior to hitting dry pavement. That could make for an ugly situation. I'm looking at trading it off, the sooner the better. Subaru has to know there is a definite safety issue with this!!!
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no voice commands in navigation
ViaP, 03/17/2016
updated 08/02/2016
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Navagation commands are not heard. One year old car the voice commands began to leave off mid word. For example, instead of turn left it says "eft" Now there is no sound at all for navigation. Also, the directions fade out while driving and light up only when the car is stopped. Not very helpful. The is a very poorly designed system. I had a horrible experience in trying to get home from Newark airport. The navigation routed me through side streets in Newark instead of taking the highway. Soo stupid. Never buy a Subaru for it's navigation. Honda's navigation is much better.
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Great Car - Lousy Battery
Alan Jenkins, 12/28/2016
2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
My second Subaru, and I'm still, and will continue to be, head over heels in love with the car. I was stranded twice with a 18 month old bad battery. It was covered under warranty, and was replaced..... a minor issue given the great Subaru experience overall. Great cars, Great Service, We continue our romance...
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I regret buying a 2015 Subaru Outback
overrated, 12/18/2014
updated 12/19/2016
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
34 of 64 people found this review helpful
I have owned my Subaru Outback a little over a month. The second or third day that I had it, I noticed that the gap between the rear hatch and the body of the car was very uneven. Like almost twice as large on one side as the other. The dealer claims that nothing can be done about it, the manufacturer claims that it is "within specifications", and I claim that the should have better quality control. Since having this happen to me, I have done a fair amount of research. Subaru Corporation doesn't have a great track record for building reliable, dependable cars. The sales staff will tell you how much improved the 2015 outback is, but it is way to early to know that. I regret buying mine. Been over two years since I bought this car. Would never buy another Subaru.
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Great SUV!
Susan Tyler, 10/17/2015
updated 04/20/2017
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is such a great functional car for the price, and am very pleased with its safety, driving system, and overall functionality. It is an outstanding SUV, particularly during inclement weather conditions in our area; you will feel confident driving on the road. The all wheel system is outstanding. I love my car!
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Great car with a few issues
drfire, 12/24/2014
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
15 of 28 people found this review helpful
2015 2.5i Limited. I have owned for about 4mos/4000miles. Great car overall. I will list a few pros and cons for the new model as I have owned a few OB's over the years. Pros: infotainment system works better than most, rear seat room better than most, few luxury touches like powr gate and blind spot warning are nice, maintains grt ground clearance, now with much improved ride. Cons: seriously excessive wind noise (I believe this issue is being addressed by the factory), MPG less than advertised, far less interior storage from prev models, esp in the rear cargo area. CVT works well, but has a very annoying lurch during initial acceleration, lthr seats too short under thigh, too hard.
First Subaru - 2015 Outback 3.6R
echodave2004, 08/13/2014
2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl CVT)
37 of 72 people found this review helpful
Was originally interested in the 4cyl Forester, but after reading about Oil Consumption Issues with the 4cyl engines, decided to go for the 6cyl Outback. The 6 cyl with the CVT is very Smooth/Quiet and has nice pep. There is a little lean with turns, but no big deal (taller car). The interior and infotainment system is much improved over previous models. Speakers are clear, but seem to lack some depth to the sound. USB ports are GREAT for music. Did not get the eyesight/nav system cause of the extra cost. LOVE the blindspot monitoring system. Very happy with the purchase and look forward to the next 10+ years with this vehicle. Bring on Winter!!
Would never buy this car again
jwindler, 02/09/2015
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
47 of 99 people found this review helpful
Have had my 2015 Outback all of 10 days and would never buy another one with the navigation system. In the 2015, you can not turn off the voice guidance system. I am forever hearing, "recalculating route!" I have called one dealer, taken it to another, and spent 10 days waiting for Subaru to tell me it is not possible to turn off the voice guidance. Performance, comport, value, fun to drive, etc., are all a zero when you can't enjoy sitting in the car. Every song, every radio station every conversation in the car is punctuated by the guidance voice interruption. Turning it down helps (Subaru's only suggestions), but it is still always there!
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js_hiker, 02/10/2015
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
Just upgraded from a 2013 to 2015 Subaru Outback. They improved its handling in snow and the electronic steering and cvt are smoother. I rated the 2015 low due to quality of the fit and finish of the body panels especially my hood. My 2013 and other manufactures have nice consistent gaps between body panels. I even found an online video where someone was showing issues with their hood.