Used 2015 Subaru Outback Consumer Reviews
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TG, 07/26/2017
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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30+ mpg with power to pass. Smooth ride. Eyesight technology works wonderfully for added safety. Zero repairs at 59,000 miles and going!
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Pros and cons
Jarred, 08/03/2017
updated 02/05/2018
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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Pros. It has great awd, outward visibility, good comfort and surprisingly good mpg considering the reviews I've read. I average 30.3 mpg. Steering is comfy, seats are good but not great, tons of room, and I feel safe in the snow. I have noticed when it is cold the awd system takes a more active split which decreases the mpg on highway to 27ish which is fine for the safety increase. Now for the cons. The engine is a joke. I came from a 2014 accord, and that felt like a jet engine compared to this. I am EXTREMELY hesitant to pass, particularly if there is any more weight than just me in the car. It is a "must" to literally floor it when passing. Seriously disappointed in the oomph here. The seats in the accord were also much better, but these are "ok". There is a ton of body roll in corners, this is definitely a car intended for slow poke family and grandparent drivers. I figured out that the buggy infotainment was due to the radio trying to read texts and my phone not allowing it, upgraded the stars to 3.
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Very practical, great value but some big downsides
CJB Smith, 08/22/2017
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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The good - dependable, durable materials, spacious for passengers, solid feel (built like a tank), good cargo size, good heated seats, good AWD system, good sound system, decent mpg. The bad - very uncomfortable drivers seat (too hard, short seat depth), driving position not great, unexpected repairs required in 3 years of light driving (incl. fuel cap release and tailgate mechanism), dated nav/infotainment system, CVT transmission is lame (poor acceleration) and overall handling while not terrible for a big vehicle is not at all engaging. Buy if you live on a farm, need a decent off-roader or have very messy kids, otherwise look elsewhere. I did and I love my 2017 Mazda CX-5 for all the reasons I didn't love the Outback.
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4th Subaru, 3rd Outback
Bill, 07/24/2015
updated 07/25/2016
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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BETTER than expected, across the board. Huge improvement over our 2009, which is a GREAT vehicle and still in the family. Eyesight is a MUST HAVE. Fuel economy was 24-25 overall on our 2009, 29-30 overall on this 2015. HUGE improvement in the Auto climate control. We have almost 15,000 miles on her now, and we are elated. We also pull a medium sized tent camper, and the CVT performance has exceeded our wildest expectations. Build quality was PERFECT, no issues at delivery, a first for us! 23,000 miles now, and still AWESOME. Really impressive in the snow and ice. We are Subarued for life. UPDATE Request from Edmunds- 30450 miles. Only basic maintenance required. Minor issue with the power tailgate with EXCELLENT support from Subaru. OUTSTANDING winter performance. We LOVE the navigation. Best car we have ever owned.
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Great cargo room, but ...
Dale T., 10/01/2017
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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Finishing my third year of driving my first Subaru. Will not buy this car after the lease ends. The driver seat is not comfortable for a big person (6'1, 245) , as the wings come forward and force me towards the door if I don't want to get poked in the back. I also don't know where all these folks are getting great gas mileage, because I'm lucky to get 22 around town and maybe the upper 20's on a long trip. For comparison, I get 25-26 on my Toyota Avalon and 31 highway with a 3.5 liter V6. The winter snow capability is average, but hardly compares to my old Jeep Cherokee with 4wd. The transmission is very sluggish when it's cold, and I am unhappy with the 4 cylinder pickup when accelerating from a stop if you have to pull out with some muscle. Not to be all negative, though, the cargo room is excellent, and the seats fold almost flat. There is over 6 feet of usable cargo length, a rarity in this size SUV.
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Dead Battery Again!!
Kathleen Wood, 10/21/2017
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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This is the third time my battery has died for no apparent reason. Two times were just after pumping gas at the gas station. I pumped the gas and pressed the ignition button, as usual, but it just died. Nothing was plugged in. Radio was on, but that was nothing new. The first two times, it was jumped off pretty easily, but this last time, it took a while to get the battery alive enough to start the car. I took it to Advance Auto parts for a battery check. Aside from being quite suprised at the low battery amps (356) that comes with the car, the guy said the battery checked out fine. After further research, it seems that Subaru uses a lightweight battery that supports the bells and whistles, but not the engine. I would much rather have a dependable battery that supports the engine than all the USB chargers and stuff that are luxury items.
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Noisy but great
Carl Haennicke, 12/11/2017
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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Other then road noise!!! It's great!!
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Great Car!
Barry, 02/09/2018
2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl CVT)
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I have 53,000 miles on this car and love it!
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2015 ....Subaru fades
Macrojane, 08/09/2018
updated 08/10/2020
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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After 17 years of owning my first Subaru, I bought a 2014 . A total lemon! After much hassle, Subaru replaced the car. At first the 2015 was great. Then! At 25k miles the tires had to be replaced. At 35k miles the rear brakes had to be replaced. Then the drivers seat split. Then the back of the drivers seat ripped. And today, the battery went after keeping the tailgate open too long (1 hour). As for the seats, your are not buying leather. You are buying “pleather”. This fake leather does not tolerate high altitudes, hot sun or dry climates. I finally got an honest answer...Subaru is selling new cars with substandard equipment to keep the price low....cheap brakes, soft rubber tires, smaller battery. Goodbye Subaru...you are not what you used to be. I am looking at trading it in for a RaV hydride.
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Crystal White Knight Ride
FrankO, 09/03/2018
updated 09/04/2019
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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Very comfortable car for long trips. Best seats we've ever had in a car. Added Michelin Premiers at 40K for added safety - quieter than the OEM tires. Still original brake pads on the front. The added after market plastic film paint shield [Armorshield] on the front end is doing a great job protecting against paint chips so common in the Northeast. Still get compliments on the factory wheels when stopped at traffic lights - LOL!
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