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Used 2021 Subaru Outback Consumer Reviews

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4 out of 5 stars

Lots of safety

Mrs. J., 04/19/2021
2021 Subaru Outback Touring XT 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful

Great ride! Love the electronic safety features. You should test drive, then you’re hooked

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5 out of 5 stars

Love the Turbo

Alex Blair, 01/29/2021
2021 Subaru Outback Limited XT 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful

Changed from a 2019 Forester to a 2021 Outback XT and the improvements are great. Lane centering, the bigger infotainment, everything is great.

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5 out of 5 stars

old folks

vernon & carol clifford, 12/13/2020
2021 Subaru Outback Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 23 people found this review helpful

has all the bells and whistles.

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5 out of 5 stars

XT outback very quick and very refined update

Ira, 07/07/2022
updated 07/10/2023
2021 Subaru Outback Limited XT 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This Subaru is a complete driver’s car with the turbo2.4.The acceleration is invigorating and makes you smile at the performance of the outback. I am certain that an outback with the standard motor is a fine practical choice but the turbo transforms a very good car into a great car that gives satisfaction when driving

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3 out of 5 stars

Battery Dead - Dealer blames me

scatback43, 06/04/2022
2021 Subaru Outback Limited XT 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

About to leave for 1500 mile trip, warning lights and the car would not start. Towed to dealer who said I had left lights on and charged the battery. Dead again the next morning. Towed to dealer, who said the rubber mat in the cargo area was too far out and kept the hatch from closing fully, which would drain the battery. This isn't true, but points for creativity. Dead again the next morning. Towed to dealer, who charged the battery again, but it died immediately this time. Cause, they said, was 'loose cell in battery' so they replaced the battery. If I were you, I'd replace the battery immediately for a couple of hundred bucks, forget the dealer. Also had windshield crack problem. Dealer said debris. Couldn't see any evidence; dealer said that most people just replaced with insurance and that Subaru would be unresponsive if I complained. Then driver attention monitor came on and wouldn't stop chiming no matter how hard I stared at the road. You can disable this intrusive, useless system and I did.

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