Used 2015 Subaru Outback Consumer Reviews
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Traded in our 2012 Outback for a 2015
rweller49, 10/11/2014
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
I read a lot about how the 2015 Outback was improved over the 2014 and earlier versions. We decided to take a look and drove off the lot with a new Premium model (4 cyl). Everything is better on the 2015. Stereo, speaker quality, suspension/handling and interior materials have all been upgraded. Most importantly the CVT auto trans is greatly improved. The car's acceleration is far more responsive and that horrible CVT engine drone and "mushiness" is gone.
So happy.
amanda9822, 11/19/2014
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
I've had my Outback Limited for almost a month and I am super happy with it. I was looking at a ton of different cars, the Mazda 3 5-door, Honda Fit, Honda CRV, and the Subaru Impreza 5-door. I really wasn't looking at the Outback at all until I decided the Impreza was going to be too small for my aging dog. I couldn't have made a better choice. The Outback is roomy and feels like it was made just for me, it's so comfortable. I love all of the electronics and the sound system is pretty darn great. It could use a iittle more pep on acceleration, but I guess that helps the gas milage. I highly recommend this car-it will suit all of my possible future needs: kids, big dogs, stuff...anything.
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Nice car with small irritiations
fladabosco, 01/13/2015
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
36 of 38 people found this review helpful
It's a nice, solid, comfortable car and gets amazing mpg considering how big the car is. The CVT transmission takes a little getting used to. The paddle shifters are a fun toy but if you think you can drive this thing like a Lambo you are crazy. Three complaints - the computer system is poorly designed. If you have your phone plugged in and do anything it turns the radio on! If you are in reverse you can't turn the radio off or down! The whole thing is unnecessarily confusing and complicated. It's like Windows from 1994. The keys really suck. They are huge and sharp and cost $430 to replace! There is no reason for that other than being a rip off.I
First Subaru hits the mark
trublusubaru, 11/22/2014
updated 11/22/2017
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
This vehicle is basically the luxurious athlete of the crossover crowd. 2015 styling and consumer features are superior to 2014 and new CVT tuning is excellent. Quiet ride, lots of technology including Eyesight adaptive cruise control and lane departure/collision avoidance feature. Also got the blind spot detection. We added popular package 5 which amps up the utilitarian touches of an already practical design. After 20,000 miles the highway mileage exceeds 30 mpg at 75 MPH. One Tank got 34 MPG with all day highway travel without cross winds. Cross wind and hilly conditions on cruise can cut MPG to 28. Had to have rear hatch struts replaced at only 30 months..the electric lift gate was not opening or staying open. Subaru has been good on extension of transmission warranty and took care of the rear lift gate problem at no cost ( inside 36 months ownership, although at 37,000 miles service).
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I traded it in
dismi, 06/29/2015
updated 07/05/2017
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
22 of 23 people found this review helpful
I traded my outback as I had brought it in twice for a leaking moon roof at the carwash. They ordered and installed a new moon roof and it still leaked. also me left leg was freezing as I had air coming in at the bottom. I had to wrap something on my leg when I drove. For those reasons I was fed up and traded it in. I was considering a crosstrek, but after that experience I went with a different make.
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Fun car except window noise at right side
stlfun, 10/20/2014
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
I have this car ~2,000 miles for about 6 weeks now. I noticed the annoying noise problem, that seems from right side of quarter panel window. Took the car to dealer, they confirmed it, tighted the dash board, DIDN'T resolve the issue. Second time to dealer, they said they just had another '15 Outback with same problem. This time the technician ordered the window deal, still waiting for the part. It is not very loud noise, usually lower frequency than typical outside wind noise. It is getting very annoying, especially at night and quiet country road, it is a shame for such a nice and quiet vehicle. Love the gas mileage, I am getting 28-29 mpg on average of 70:30 highway/city mix.
The best car I've ever owned
cohmar, 03/22/2015
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
I have a 2015 Outback with Eyesight, Moon roof etc. Fully loaded. I don't like leather seats and I'm so grateful to Subaru that you can get the latest safety gear without leather. I live in Vermont on a long steep dirt road with a steep dirt driveway. This car has handled all condition on all types of roads with a perfect blend of comfort and handling. We had the worst winter of ice, snow and cold in 25 years. I have not once gotten stuck, have not once even slipped in driving through all kinds of ice and snow. I've had other 4wd/AWD SUVS and nothing has come even remotely close to this Outback. Mud season is starting and it's handling slick mud and deep ruts with near perfect performance.
Windshield problems
Diane Melia, 11/03/2015
updated 08/02/2016
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
This is my first Subaru purchase in my 61 years of life. Being self employed driving an average of 25,000 miles per year, I have never had to replace a windshield. Six weeks ago while driving my windshield developed a crack coming up from the passenger side just under the wiper blade for now reason. I must say Subaru replaced it for free, but a huge inconvenience. Last week a rock kicked up on windshield and immediately got started cracking where it was hit. My insurance covered this one, had it done at my house, but with the eyesight technology I had to go to dealer today to get it recalibrated. Drove the 40 minute ride home and now the car says eyesight not working. I love the eyesight technology, but it had a recall in August and now this. It seems like I am spending way too much time at the dealer.
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Best car in class for the value
aemadian, 05/27/2015
updated 08/02/2016
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
I decided to buy a new outback after checking out Toyota 4runner, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ford Explorer. You will not find any cheap rattling hard parts on the inside unlike toyota, jeep and ford. I was disgusted by the interior quality of Toyota 4runner, all hard plastic. Jeep Cherokees interior felt like everything was already going to fall apart. The interior of outback is all soft touch and solid. The gas milage is quit impressive for a huge AWD, unless you drive it very hard. The engine is solid and proven to be reliable. Lots of options and features included that other brands charge for. good looking car which won't go out of style anytime soon. lots of space inside for a big family. Update I love the car so much that I bought an older outback too. I loved the older one also.
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Battery Problems
David Chapman, 03/09/2015
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
109 of 122 people found this review helpful
I have had persistent problems with a dead battery. If I don't drive the car for at least one-half hour each day,the battery will be dead the next day. So far Subaru Roadside Service has jumpstarted my 2 1/2 month old car (1850 miles) three times. The poor quality battery has changed the way I use the car. I am looking into either getting a replacement heavy duty battery or carrying a portable battery jumper in the car. I have read the manual to be sure I have not left some on. I verify each time I turn the car off that all internal lights and power is off. I sometimes do not use some of the equipment because it might drain the battery. I would not buy this car again.