Used 2015 Subaru Outback Consumer Reviews
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It's an average Japanese station Wagon.
Jack, 07/07/2016
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 8 people found this review helpful
Don't let the the internet reports confuse you, it is a station wagon, not SUV. The sitting position of most of the seats are sedan/ wagon feel. The driver seat is a little more SUV-ish but is still not totally convincing. If you are looking for SUV, looks elsewhere. I got the limited with whatever features that came with the trim... no additional upgrades. There are a few things I don't like about: 1. Acceleration is slow and the engine is noisy. 2. Steering wheel is thin and small and doesn't feel very sophisticated. 3. Back camera is fish eye. Image is highly distorted and make it less reliable for park assistance. 4. Limited trim still doesn't come with the back up object alert or cross path detection which is pretty much the basic safety standard. With Subaru's advertising focus on safety features of their cars, the lack of such basic safety features in the limited trim is simply not acceptable. The entertainment/info center is easy to read but it's too simple and lack of features. In another words.. boring. 5. One of the worst lack-of-feature is that it doesn't provide push start and remote-less entry. This is something almost all American cars offers as standard feature at their mid trims. I am not sure why Subaru has the reserve it as an upgrade option. This is just cheap. 6. And make it even worst is that the key form is so dated. It's long and sharp and cannot fold or retreat. It's couple generation behind in term of key form and technology. This is a shame! 7. And another cheap design is that there is no height adjustment for the front passenger seat. It's also a standard feature for most of the current American cars. And my Subaru is not the lowest trim, its an limited and it still don't provide height adjustment for the passenger seat? This is a joke. And my passengers feels pretty not happy nor super comfortable with that low sitting position. Definitely not something anyone would expect to find in a "SUV" like car. Interior material is relatively okay but not great. Even it gives leather wheel, leather knob, leather seat... the leather quality just doesn't feel upscale. It's a Subaru... good thing is that it doesn't pretend it's an upscale car... because it's not.
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Premium "leather" interior is garbage.
Stepjam, 03/24/2019
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Less than three years, my "leather" driver's seat looks like a 1960's Chevy vinyl seat. That's because it IS mostly vinyl, not leather. The bolsters on the lower seat disintegrated. Cheap vinyl, became very brittle and cracked. I'm 6'-1" and 235 pounds.....big, but not HUGE. Very disappointed, and Subaru would not make good on it. So now, I have a three (almost four) year old car that looks like a thirty year old car. I had three Chevies, ten years each, before this car. I should not have left Chevy. Disappointed with Subaru.
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Strange way features operate, but okay
randirn, 01/23/2015
updated 02/08/2022
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
11 of 55 people found this review helpful
I truly enjoy owning my Outback. However this vehicle has been traded in for a 2022 Outback Touring XT.I do not know when I posted the initial review, there have only been 3k miles put the vehicle since then. My son probably put on the bulk of the mileage until he took delivery of his 2017 Impreza Premium. At least this vehicle has only been to the dealer fro maintenance; unlike his 2011 Cruze that was always being repaired. Notice to those considering a new Outback. Please be aware that there are some design features that are just not driver friendly. The electric tailgate. You must UNLOCK all the passenger doors to use this feature from inside the vehicle. You have now opened yourself up to being carjacked. I own a GMC Terrain and when I go to the supermarket and have the groceries loaded into the vehicle, I have all the passenger doors locked, I don't even need to have the vehicle turned on for the electric tailgate to work. The store employee can load the groceries while I sit inside the vehicle safe. The remote start, what joke. You remote start the vehicle, but when you open the drivers door the engine stops. I own my vehicle since Nov 2014 as I update my review July 26,2016. I have about 10k miles on it. Here in the Philly area it has been close to 100 degrees lately, and the a/c is downright cold! I have gotten past the poorly thought out features. I truly am enjoying owning the Outback. It doesn't ride as smoothly as my GMC Terrain AWD, however I would never consider taking my Terrain off road, but would take the Outback. The EyeSight (TM) \was the best decision I made. It is unbelievable. It makes driving in traffic much more relaxing, once you trust it. The 2.5i engine is sufficient for my purposes. The vehicle is comfortable, quiet, and was just a good value overall. I am very pleased so far with the performance of my Outback. I have actually sold one for the dealer. Oh the dealer..these are great people. Prestige Subaru in NJ has provided outstanding customer service. I cannot say enough good things about them. I purchased my Outback and my Terrain from smaller family owned dealerships. The personalized service is well worth seeking this kind of dealer to do business with. Maybe one day the folks at Subaru will re engineer those few poorly thought out items.
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unsafe
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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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.
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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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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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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No More Status Brands for Me
Pbnj, 02/01/2017
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've always wanted a Subaru in our family's fleet and my family finally gave in. This car drives and handles amazingly well. We've had some prestige labels in our driveway and currently have an x3 BMW. They are both great on the highway but for country roads or in traffic, Outback hands down. Of the 12+ cars I've owned, it's neck n neck for 1st place.
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Great vehicle; console needs redesign
lindaedm, 03/21/2017
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The buttons on console are In the wrong place, or they should have a cover! I cannot set my purse in the middle because it will activitate these buttons. My fur babies walk across to get to us and one step turns three or at least one button on - steep incline; brake; holding back (whatever its' called). These buttons should have a cover or be placed In different location.
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