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Used 2018 Subaru Outback SUV Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

The 2018 Outback is an amazing car!!!!

Jason B., 01/20/2018
2018 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

I can't say enough how much I love my new Outback!!! I've never felt safer on the road!!! Love the ease of getting in and out, the beautiful interior, and the technology is leagues ahead of most. The Eyesight technology is fantastic!!!! Get it!!! You won't regret it!!! This car is the best bang for the buck, looks great, and drives wonderfully!!!

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Love our second Subaru

J E Favre, 05/28/2018
2018 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

Order the protective molding on the doors and the plastic protection on the door edges. Helps to avoid parking lot door dings.

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Subaru Outback Harmon Kardon Infotainment issue

E, 12/27/2018
2018 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl CVT)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

One word of advice for those who have the Subaru Outback/ Legacy Infotainment issue on backorder because of the malfunction. I had to wait a month before the dealer replaced the part. Report it to the Subaru Customer Service Center in NJ and complain that you should not be required to pay the monthly payment on the vehicle since the vehicle is not operating at 100% due to the infotainment malfunction. Subaru customer service did the right thing and reimbursed my payment for the month my infotainment system did not work. Still, a malfunctioning unit on a $38,000 vehicle is unacceptable.

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iS THIS SUBARU A LEMOM ?

Lucke, 12/03/2018
2018 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

the head unit is garbage !!!!!!!! it was ok for 6 months then nothing works. no - am, fm, xm radio, backup cam.clock ,blue tooth navagation. It is all dead ! Took to closest dealer 60 miles from my home they said head unit needed to be replaced. afer an hour the service manager said the head must be replaced. does the dealership have the units in stock. NO ! when will they in ? there starting to trickle in. that told me NOTHING !! question do have $40,000 lemon on my hands?will Subaru get this fixed fast and compensate me for my time & value, well we shall see. in the mean tine do not buy a Subaru!

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God Custom Made This Car For Me

neilz@verizon.net, 06/03/2018
2018 Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

I am 400 lbs. I have problems getting into SUV's because I have to climb up into them. Plus I have bad knees and a bad back. This Outback is unreal. I just slide in and the steering wheel is not fully extended so it doesn't rest on my stomach. The room inside is fantastic, the ride is smooth. It is very quiet and the technology is off the charts. I am so glad I bought this Outback.

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