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Lift gate unreliable
Donna, 05/20/2024
2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We bought the 2016 Subaru Outback 2.5Limited in 2015. Love, love, loved it! After a few years I noticed that the lift gate wouldn’t always open. Took it to dealer who said you have to wait 15 seconds between trying to open it. Tried it from the inside and then the outside. Still temperamental. Frustrating. Now in 2024 am noticing lurching upon acceleration. Have taken it in for regular check ups and oil changes. Also notice that the driver and passenger windows will stop from going up because of too much friction. A little silicone in it will help. Another weird thing…..occasionally our FM radio will ‘skip’- repeat several times. No explanation. Anyway, we have started looking for another car.
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A car nut in a quest for the next best thing
BCWatty, 06/18/2016
updated 08/01/2016
2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I am a caraholic. I am in constant search of my next car. I love the Subaru and here is why: EYESIGHT is an extraordinary bargain. Cross-traffic alert system takes so much stress out of backing out of a parking space, I never knew the anxiety I had until it was alleviated. Blind spot monitors are very useful and, again, ease my mind when changing lanes. Adaptive cruise control is very useful and makes road trips stress-free, and the lane-keeping assist steers the car back into the middle of the lane. The rear seats recline. The roof rails have built-in cross rails. The cargo area is huge, but could use nets on the sides. What do i wish it had? The passenger seat needs to be height-adjustable just like every VW ever made. All cars should give up their proprietary interfaces and just give us CarPlay or license Ford's Sync3. An option for a panoramic moonroof would be nice, too. Diesel option would give us low-end torque. My biggest gripe? Make the passenger seat height adjustable.
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Great car!
Ryan Quigley, 07/20/2016
2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
We owned an outback before, 15 years old and still going, it was a natural choice to get it again. Fantastic safety features with the new eyesight tech. Comfortable and commanding drive.
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great car
AJ, 04/01/2016
updated 10/06/2020
2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
still a great car
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Whole lotta hype
JD, 02/27/2020
2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Purchased my 2016 Outback in Sep 15. Battery had to be replaced at 30K. Windshield angle is prone to picking up rocks off the interstate. At 48K I had to replace the rear rotors and pads. At 61K I had to replace the front rotors and pads along with a left rear wheel bearing and hub. The infotainment system is a constant irritant as it constantly locks up or changes settings on its own.
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Only a month in but we LOVE it
Scott Graham, 08/01/2016
2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
We've only had the car a month but love it so far. The EyeSight system is awesome. Very solid safe feeling car.
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Excellent Car
Nick Vintila, 04/25/2016
updated 08/01/2016
2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Be sure to get EyeSight!!!
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Great Vehicle but not perfect
Mel S., 08/23/2017
updated 09/04/2018
2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Review of my 2016 Subaru Outback: Pros: This is the limited. Great car. More room but maneuvers like a smaller vehicle in traffic and parking. Very small turning circle. Very comfortable seats. Especially lumbar support. Blind spot alert and lane alert very helpful. I just leave fog and headlights on automatic and they come on in rain and darkness. Headlights light up the road and shoulders like I never saw in any vehicle without blinding other drivers. Rear cross traffic alert saved my butt several times. Excellent, excellent feature for safety. Good GPS and traffic alerts. Sound insulation is very good. Not great but very good. I downloaded upgraded GPS maps through my computer using micro SD card. Easy but you may need micro card holder if your PC doesn’t take micro card like mine doesn’t. I get 28 to 32 mpg on the highway and around 25 mpg mixed city/highway. But in heavy big city driving, I got 15 mpg in Washington DC area with speed humps, many traffic lights and continuous stop and go traffic jams. Cons: Front wheels respond too quickly to unlevel roads or a slight move of the steering wheel. If you move the sun visor to the side window and bend your head to move it, you may find yourself out of lane. If you look at the screen to see MPH or a road coming up, you may find yourself out of lane. If the road is uneven and hits a bump, you may need to gain control of the wheel. If you are accustomed to that “low center of gravity” of Subaru vehicles, you don’t get that with the Outback Limited. It may be the 18 inch wheels or the Bridgestone Dueler tires. I don’t know but after driving one million miles in my last 50 years in all kinds of cars including two Subarus, this vehicle doesn’t hold the road like it should. I had the front end checked at the dealer and it came back as no problems. I looked into getting lower and wider tires but all I’d get with authorized size tires is one millimeter wider. I keep the air pressure right at recommended 35 psi front and 33 psi rear. Perhaps I should have bought the basic model with 16 inch wheels or the premium with 17 inch wheels and added the eyesight and all the extras. A great vehicle but it aint perfect. The price I listed paid for the vehicle was after trade in. Update: present mileage 18,000 miles after 18 months of ownership. No difference in my review. Great car but not perfect. If you like the high feel of an SUV then it may suite you, but if you like a low center of gravity then this vehicle isn't for you. The best way to explain it is that on the road it is unforgiving if you look at the clock or speedometer. Perhaps it is the front wheel response that I find too responsive causing sideways movement. The right side blind spot detector isn't as sensitive as the driver side and when the dealer drove it he said it works OK. The Eye Sight doesn't work in the rain which is logical but a surprise. I am waiting for my tires to wear out in order to see if better tires give better road control. The car is excellent in the upstate NY climate and the most comfortable vehicle I've driven. Again, GPS is good; rear cross traffic alert is great; gas mileage is good; memory seat position is excellent; room enough for long trips; parking is easy; controls are in easy distance. Love the vehicle. Update: 24000 miles. Pretty much no change in my review. I never got accustomed to the over-response of the front wheels. I haven't needed to buy new tires yet to see if that makes a difference. No service repairs other than LOF. I'd expect this car to last 250,000 miles based on my history with Subaru ownership. I use the left hand pedal under the steering wheel to downshift when slowing down so I bet the brakes will last 60,000 to 80,000 miles. The tires are wearing evenly even though I've hit a few big potholes. So I'd guess the alignment is holding well. I didn't zero the trip odometer that calculates mpg so after 7000 miles the computer registered 27.5 mpg. That is mixed city/highway. I think that is excellent. Also I would rather still have a real key for ignition along with a small remote door and trunk fab. If you loose the fab I understand it costs $300 to replace. It shouldn't cost $300 to replace the "key" if your lose it. After all I bought a Subaru not a Mercedes. But I still love my Outback.
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Subaru is passing the competition up!
Greg Candor, 03/17/2016
updated 08/01/2016
2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
The only thing I would have wanted would have been ,back up alarm sensors, but I know others would also like to have entertainment system even though I think kids need to look out the window and see the world and nature . Ok now getting back to more goodies I'm sure people would want is a 120 volt outlet and more USB ports front and rear . These cars have come along way and you must drive one for yourself .
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BEST CAR I've EVER OWNED!
PJ Delp, 07/09/2016
updated 07/18/2017
2016 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl CVT)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is the second 3.6r that I've owned. Love the 6 cylinder, the pick up is quick and efficient. Comfortable, loaded with lots of technology, fun to drive. Comfortable for long rides, plenty of room and very stylish. You can't go wrong buying this car. They keep their value. I just sold my 2010 with 60,000 miles on it for 15,000.00. Happy driving.
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