Used 2015 Subaru Outback Consumer Reviews
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Fritz, 05/04/2022
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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I recently just sold my 2015 Subaru Outback Limited 2.5L. After almost 7.5 years of ownership and 83K miles I feel compelled to write you final thoughts. As a new car, I liked the Outback a lot. It drove pretty tight, handled well and initially seemed pretty well put together. Having owned Toyotas in the past I was hoping for better long term quality. In my time of owning the 2015, both front CV joints needed replacement before 50K miles. Every wheel bearing was replaced, two of them twice. When driving the car to trade-in on a new Toyota I could tell another wheel bearing was going to go out soon. After 7 years the car had a ton of squeaks and rattles. The CVT transmission was starting to feel a little funny and I would assume, true to its reputation, it was not long for this world. The CVT was the main thing driving me to dump the car. The HK stereo was pathetic at best. Pretty sad that this radio was supposedly the upgraded version that came in the Limited. Worse "upgraded" stereo I have ever had in a car. Subaru's mirror link served no purpose, total joke of a technology offering in 2015. Apart from the negatives above the car was an ok daily driver. It got solid gas mileage, had good interior layout and was very functional overall. It was very underpowered though. For the amount of money that Subaru is asking for the 2022 Outbacks with the 2.5L engine I just don't see the value any longer. Especially with the quality concerns i experienced with my car. Subaru needs to do some serious upgrading to the base engine and dump the garbage CVT transmissions. I didn't have an major mechancial failures in the time of my ownership but the little things (like having to replace wheel bearings, I got good at it) got old. I would not recommend one of these as a used car purchase at this point in time.
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Get the 3.6 engine!!!
Patrick Son, 04/02/2022
2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Nice vehicle, the difference between the 4cyl and 6cyl is night and day.
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Very disappointed and had to return car
Rebecca G., 10/04/2021
2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We purchased a 2015 Subaru Outback limited. We really wanted to like this car. Unfortunately the leather seats were too small and very painfully uncomfortable. The center console in this car makes the interior space too cramped in the front cabin. And most most painful of all, the forward tilting head restraints caused severe pain in our upper backs, shoulders and necks. After a 30-minute drive, we were in very bad pain in our necks and backs. So we had to return the car to the dealer. This is really unfortunate because the car has wonderful attributes if it were not for these problems. Maybe petite small people can be okay with this car.
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Trash
Massie Simpkins, 08/01/2021
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
144K and CVT started acting up...was told need new transmission by service manager. Also started burning oil at 110K....get oil caution lite before oil changes at +6k miles for change...very cheap made car...don't care to have another.
Very nice car
James Darcy, 03/28/2018
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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I have owned my 2015 Subaru Outback for 3 years and have 52000 miles on it. Fuel economy has been 32 overall. Long road trips 55mph=39mpg, 60=36mpg, 65= 33.5mpg all measured at the pump instead of the inaccurate vehicle computer. The original Bridgestone tires are junk and were replaced at 30600 miles with much superior Michelen Defenders. Original 35 series battery is undersized for cold weather and all the accessories. I replaced it with an AC Delco group 24 with twice the reserve capacity with slight modifications to the battery blanket. Front seat comfort was an issue for me on long trips, sheepskin sideless seat covers from Costco took care of that. Overall I am very happy with the car and would definitely buy it again.
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Great car, ticks all the right boxes
DAH, 07/14/2021
updated 01/18/2022
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Our Outback's size, comfort and utility has served us well as a commuting car, kid transporter, and road tripper. I especially love the safety features including Eyesight which makes driving both easier and safer. It has never stranded us. With 42,000 miles we have had two minor problems: a very minor oil gasket leak and a stuck fuel door. Both were repaired under warranty. My only disappointment is that despite careful driving, we our fuel economy is about 7% below below the EPA estimates. The past year we looked at new vehicles but didn't feel that there was enough to gain to justify the cost of replacing out 2015 UPDATE 1.15. 2022: After researching and driving potential replacements (Ford Escape PHEV, Hyundai Santa Fe / Tucson hybrids, RAV-4 hybrid) for our 2015 Outback we just purchased a 2022 Outback Touring 2.5i for the improved comfort and safety features. Despite the many newer models we found that an Outback is still the best fit for our needs.
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A beauty
Britt, 09/16/2022
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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Beautiful for a little older of a car but we are very happy with it! Seelye paw paw certainty delivered!
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No buts!
John Dill, 08/19/2022
2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl CVT)
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I’ve owned my 2015 3.6R Subie for 6 years and 70k miles. No issues at all. I take road trips to very remote places and have utter confidence in the Outback. I climb rugged mountain passes, cross barren desert trails, ford streams, and drive 90 mph on Interstates. All without problems. I also camp in the car and sleep in back. Go Subaru!
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Retired, everyday is a travel day
Rick, 07/09/2018
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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Loved my little green Subi but like the title suggests I had a high milage vehicle ( 2015 = 60,000 miles) driving mostly on Mexico's rough roads...The only three things I would have changed or added to it would be a more convenient for the lever for the gas cap door, a way of telling which tire was loosing air and a driver lane adjust feature...When I found out the 2018 had most of these features I had to buy one... 2 out of 3 features is not too bad..........
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2015 Outback after an 87 Loyale Wagon & 01 Legacy
E. Ravelli, 01/26/2016
updated 08/02/2016
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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Excellent overall vehicle at a very competitive price. My other current vehicles are a 2007 Infiniti M35 and a 2007 Honda Ridgeline, both purchased new, so I'm used to driving decent vehicles. Outside of carrying loads like a pickup truck or hybrid truck does, the Outback does almost anything one would want from a vehicle. Great utility and economy at a low entry price. Even the flat 4 cylinder does a better job than expected. Update at 15,000 miles: Outback is still performing well and gets better gas mileage than I expected. I have not had to return to the dealer to fix any problems, but it does have a pending recall for a faulty brake pedal switch. The car provides the versatility I wanted and is easy to maintain. My vehicle leased in Florida came with free oil changes at 6,000 mile intervals. But I do my own oil changes, and doing the Outback is a breeze.
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