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2013 Subaru Outback

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ADAM S.
2013 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
08/16/2017
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Worst Experience with a Subaru

I chose the Subaru Outback because I was familiar with the brand as I previously owned a 2010 Forrester. I thought it was a "no-brainer" to spend a little extra money on a certified pre-owned through a Seattle dealer (Carter). Why would I have to research a Subaru? I've heard about and had great experiences with the brand. A month after I purchased the car my certified battery died (through no fault of my own), which concerned me. Two months later my check engine oil light came on and the level was low. I had driven less than 1,000 miles. Upon finally researching my car I learned of the class action lawsuit against Subaru. Apparently the rings (in many different Subaru models in a few year range) are made from an inferior metal which breaks down much quicker, allowing the oil to leak past the pistons and burn up. (cue passive/aggressive bitterness) Wonderful. Always nice to feel rewarded for being brand loyal. Maybe the dealership could have shared this information with me...? Nope, they were too busy marking up the price a full $4,000 over bluebook value. After doing an oil consumption test, Michael's Subaru of Bellevue is putting in a new engine block, free of charge. This brought me off the ledge, but my faith in Subaru will never be the same. *UPDATE* just received a notice from Subaru extending the warranty on the CVT on my model... that can't be good.
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ADAM S.
2013 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
02/03/2018
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Stay away from this car!

Between the oil consumption, the class action lawsuits against Subaru, the shoddy materials used to make even more $ than they already do, and the infinite number of problems I’m having with my 2013 Subaru Outback, including losing over $3,000 in value (per KBB) in just a year, I’m already upside down on a lemon that I’m stuck with! Subaru is not what it used to be, this is my third and last Subaru I’ll ever buy...
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MARK T.
2013 Subaru Outback
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08/04/2020
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What a piece of garbage.

My 2013 Subaru Outback has had a valve job with less than 36000 miles on it, a complete new engine, numerous recalls, a transmission that overheats, and all before it even has reached 100000 miles. I am done trying talk good about this car.
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RONALD K.
2013 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
06/10/2023
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Deterioration was rapid

Car was fine for 8 years then things started to go wrong especially the transmission. Cost $1700 last year and this year I was told I need a new transmission. I researched and found Subaru Outback’s between 2010-2015 had transmission problems. I just bought a Toyota RAV4
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VICKY D.
2013 Subaru Outback
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
01/25/2020
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Transmission failure at 125,000 miles

Unfortunately, my 2013 Subaru Outback had a failed transmission after the warranty had expired and the replacement cost was more than the value of the car. I definitely wanted to be a Subaru fan but this issue along with nearly 20 light bulb replacements and a leaky upper oil pan, I can't recommend to a friend to purchase the same year and model that I had. The expense to repair these items makes the car not affordable to own.
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JAMES R.
2013 Subaru Outback
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
04/08/2015
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GEORGE L.
2013 Subaru Outback
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
06/29/2015

Outback

My car is great and does awesome in frozen weather / snowy roads / and severe weather. It is also very comfortable and feels smooth like a full size SUV. My only discontent is the AC unit which does not feel very cold even on high. Everything else is great.
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BARBARA M.
2013 Subaru Outback
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
07/17/2015

Great car! Just wish it hadn't gotten so big

I am a loyal Subaru owner. It's the only car I've driven for many, many years. My Outbacks have never failed to just drive through plowed up snow so I can get to work. It's a great car, and I will probably always be a Subaru owner. I owned a 2003 Outback until last year. The reason for 4 stars instead of 5 , is the size of the newer Outbacks. I like the smaller size of the older versions better. There really was no need to go bigger...it's not always better! My old Subaru could fit into many small spaces, but unfortunately this one can't. If it weren't for that, I'd be giving my Outback 5 stars! (That and the prices are getting pretty high for anything above the very basic)
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ERIN D.
2013 Subaru Outback
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
02/14/2017

Love my Outback

My Subaru Outback is amazing. Goes great in the snow and gets our family around safely.
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DON AND SHARON T.
2013 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
10/13/2018
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Reliable car

Lacks in ease of entry. The grab handle above the drivers door is in a position that makes it impossible to use for a person with disabilities. Lacks some basic features a car of this price should have. Power seats. Side detection. 2013 limited. Should not cut corners in safety and quality. Should not install worthless feature just to say they have them. (Grab handles).
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RICHARD F.
2013 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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Secure handling

Two negatives are the instrument buttons that are small and to close together that require taking your eyes off the road to find and use them. Also, road noise while driving even after having quiet rated tires installed.
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Cheryl H.
2013 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
02/28/2019
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Solid but not my fun car

The Outback gets me where I want or need to go in winter and has the pulling power for a trailer loaded with wood. AWD and the winter package with heated seats and the moon roof are great. The rear view camera bit the dust, and the replacement is a poor substitute. I just miss the standard shift which is no longer an option. And the newer Foresters, if it have a standard shift, have a lower towing capacity than my older models. So for fun I drive a 16 year-old VW diesel with over 200 K. The Outback will never make it that far in VT, especially with road brine in winter. I researched cars, and this was my best choice for now. But mpg is a disappointment.
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John S.
2013 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
10/15/2019
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We're a Subaru poster family

The Subaru Outback (ours is a 2013), works almost perfectly for our now-family of two empty nesters with an Australian Shephard. The cargo space is the right size for a medium-large crate in which to transport the dog, the mechanics are reliable, and, while not super-zippy with its 4-cylinder engine, it can cruise at 80 mph if necessary with no trouble.
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BARRY M.
2013 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
06/20/2020
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2013 Outback mixed review.

Except for replacing the transmission at 117500 miles, and the complicated part that governs the horn, turn signal indicator etc., it’s been great Transmission was done by a dealer shop. $7500. Subaru America picked up 2/3 and supplied a rental for the week. The clock switch assembly under the steering wheel was $417, done by my trusted local mechanical shop. Those seemed extraordinary items. Otherwise we like the way it drives, holds a lot of stuff, and goes great in the snow at our mountain cabin. ?
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John C.
2013 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
03/05/2021
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Subaru Outback

Our 2013 Subaru Outback has 213,000 miles and we bought it new. We have maintained the vehicle to excellent standards. The maintenance expenses have averaged less than $50 a month including tires. I fully expect to get another 100,000 or more out of this car.
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ALVIN P.
2013 Subaru Outback
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04/03/2015

dependable

Smaller vehicle, with a big vehicle feeling and ride. Will have another if and when this one wears out
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BARBARA B.
2013 Subaru Outback
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
04/05/2015

Love my Subie !!

This is my fourth Subaru. Would not own any other car. Reliable, all wheel drive safe, excellent cornering vehicle. Excellent dealer in Parker Subaru....My next car will be another Subaru..... Driving it convinced my daughter to buy one too.....
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KRISTINE H.
2013 Subaru Outback
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
06/05/2015

Great car

The car is a great one to drive. Still learning all the bells & whistles, but the manuals are very helpful. We have an older Subaru Forester that we still like, so we were sure we would like a newer and different model. We do!
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TRIS T.
2013 Subaru Outback
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
06/17/2015

If I had millions, I'd still keep my Subaru!

This my 4th Subaru over the years, but I have had 3 other cars since my 3rd Subaru.. Whatever was I thinking? Nothing was just right and I was not happy, but who trades cars every year? Living in Fl Subaru was not available until 2013 in my area. As soon as it became an option I jumped from a one year old car into a new 2013 Outback.....loaded, I might add (the car, not me) I am soooooo pleased with my 2013 that I have convinced others to buy a Subaru. What's not to like? Living most of the year in Florida I never get the chance to go for drives in the snow!
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Cassandra P.
2013 Subaru Outback
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
06/24/2015

We Love Our Subaru

This is our second Subaru wagon. Our first one (Legacy wagon) was 15 years old when a deer ran into it and totaled it. Probably would still be running, as we made sure to keep it tuned up! We lug our Airedale Terrier and Welsh Terrier around in our 2013 Outback all the time. Have made 2 trips to the east coast with it already and she still purrs.
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