2011 Subaru Outback

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PEGGY S.
2011 Subaru Outback
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05/11/2015
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REN R.
2011 Subaru Outback
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
07/13/2018
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Constant exhaust issues.

I have had constant exhaust issues with my outback. The catalytic blew out. Then the pipie split. Twice the cheap metal has ripped at the mounting bracket. It also had a constant rattle at acceleration. I'm getting our fixed four the 5th time send getting this off it. Back seat is uncomfortable on long trips
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M. M.
2011 Subaru Outback
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
07/19/2022
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Subaru Outback repairs

Needs headlights constantly. Other bulbs burn out quickly also. Radiator and transmission have been replaced. It’s always something. Poor dealership support. They are unaware of all recalls. And there are many
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PAUL and KATHY B.
2011 Subaru Outback
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
05/30/2019
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Would not buy another one!

Comfortable ride but no power in the 4-cylinder!! Differential problems that are so expensive to fix because of the way it’s built into the AWD feature so it means the car is worthless for resale or trade-in because you apparently need a whole new transmission if the differential goes bad!! Honda is the only way to go!!
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JAMES M.
2011 Subaru Outback
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
04/16/2015
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Peter R.
2011 Subaru Outback
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08/06/2016

I love it !!!

This is my third Subaru .
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DAVID W.
2011 Subaru Outback
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
04/26/2017

2011 Outback

This car has met most of my needs and has been comfortable do drive. After 6 years it still drives and handles the same way it did when it was new.
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BRITTANY S.
2011 Subaru Outback
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
09/27/2017
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2011 subaru outback

Love this car! Very spacious without being bulky. Comfort and versatile. I go from hauling kidos to soccer practice- to grabbing project supplies at home depot- to across country trip or camping for an entire week and the biggest challenge we all face.... Loading up after a costco run!
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GLADYS E.
2011 Subaru Outback
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
01/12/2019
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2011 Subaru Outback

I love everything about my Subaru except for being able to see out the back window. That was a criticism of it in reviews before I bought it, but the back up camera was an extra and it came with a package which included a skylight, which I did not want. However, in hindsight, it might have been worth the expense. Other than that, it has been and still is a wonderful car to drive.
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WHITNEY L.
2011 Subaru Outback
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
01/13/2019
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Good basic car

I like Subarus because they are safe, generally don’t need a lot of maintenance and they aren’t fancy. They handle well. I love the tight turning radius. I can get a lot of stuff in the car. The HVAC system is problematic. In the winter I basically have to run the defrost all the time. The sun roof leaks into the car, if you don’t have the drains flushed. Which I always forget to do til it leaks every winter. The seats aren’t the most comfortable. I have to put pillows on the seat and the back rest to be comfortable.
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RONALD K.
2011 Subaru Outback
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
01/24/2019
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Love it!

I love my Subaru!! Thought I wouldn't like being so far off the ground in a car but I do. Once you've driven a Subaru you well always miss them if you go to something else.
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JOE D.
2011 Subaru Outback
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
09/18/2019
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Reliable vehicle.

Reliable vehicle that runs well. Typical maintenance expenses except for timing belt. This is true if all makes if 4 cylinder vehicles. They should find a way to make the timing belt last longer or design it so it can be replaced cheaper. Also, these engines have a tendency to need head gaskets. Head gaskets should last the life of the car. The headlights are not adjustable and I cannot see well with the low beams. Headlights are also very hard to change. I have a 2011 outback
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LUIS P.
2011 Subaru Outback
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
01/23/2020
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We Love the Car

Good gas mileage, terrific in the snow and reliable so far.
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Bob O.
2011 Subaru Outback
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
04/02/2020
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Went to buy a new 2020 of the same model, decided to keep my 2011, like it more than the new one.

240K miles and still like Subaru enough to want a new one. Although recent repairs had me looking, the 2020 model eliminated the V6 and implemented "start/stop" technology. The turbo was big, clunky and noisy. Maybe in a year or so when they refine things. Meanwhile, I'm keeping this one and have a great shop that can repair it.
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DAVID L.
2011 Subaru Outback
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
12/23/2020
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Outback vs Forester

I just recently purchased my 2011 Outback Legacy and really like the "luxury" it gives me compared to my little 05 Forester. The Forester is just basic X trim whereas the Outback is loaded. The forester is noisy, the Outback quiet and much smoother ride. But I like them both. I haven't had any problems with the Forester since I bought it. It is very reliable and I hope the Outback will give me the same reliability.
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VALERIE L.
2011 Subaru Outback
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
04/02/2015

2011 Outback

Love this car. Makes me feel safe. Handles well, even on ice-covered roads and without studded tires!!
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RICHARD G.
2011 Subaru Outback
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05/14/2015

2011 Subaru Outback is Excellent

Nearing 100,000 miles of family driving, our Subaru is as good as the day we bought it. The turning radius is great, the backup mirror lets me back into a parking space better than I can pull in front-ways, and the mileage is very satisfactory. The front seats are even more comfortable than we had hoped, everything works fine, and it's required little but the basic maintenance. I feel safe in this car. I can see out well on all sides. I expect to keep driving it happily for a long time.
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CAROLE H.
2011 Subaru Outback
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
06/28/2015

All purpose, economical, reliable vehicle

After over a year of looking for the right vehicle for my way of being in the world, I kept coming back to the Outback. I garden, hike, camp, have dogs, ride a bicycle, and kayak. This car accommodates it all. I bought my 2011 Outback as a used vehicle still under warranty. It has sturdy rubber mats front, back, and in the rear cargo area. My kayak rack fit very nicely on the existing rack, which I felt was not adequate for long drives with a kayak or two on top. My bicycle fits inside the car when the back seats are down. The leather seats are easy to keep clean, though not a good idea for my Golden Retriever. Her weight and nails cause depressions in the leather. Easy solution: a doggie gate that fits between the back seat the the cargo area. The cargo area is large and comfortable for my two dogs and they are safer, too. The gas mileage has hovered around 30 mph including in town and road driving. I have no regrets about this purchase and plan to drive this car for many years.
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PAUL N.
2011 Subaru Outback
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07/30/2015

Quality fun reliable vehicle.

Have over 100,000 miles and it has taken us to Yukon, Canada and Alaska. Plan to go back next year and all go the way to Arctic Circle.
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Richard C.
2011 Subaru Outback
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
09/15/2015

This car does everything I want it to do.

This is a car that is highly versitile and meets all of our family needs for a car like interior and comfort and for hauling capacity. I use it for things like hauling our college bound daughter back to college with all the things she needs to take with her. Gas milage is also pretty good for a car with all that room, comfort and carrying capacity. The car itself is attractively designed, quiet and has sufficient power even in the 4 cylinder model. Very pleased with its overall performance and can't think of any complaints. Expect to own it for at least 10-12 years.
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