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2018 Subaru Outback consumer reviews

$25,895 starting MSRP
side view of 2018 Outback Subaru
(447 reviews)
94% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.8
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Excellent suv

Outback handles great,rides great and is very roomy plus AWD and 8.7" ground clearance plus gets excellent gas mileage. Would highly recommend a test drive

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Safety first and reliable.

I live in Minnesota and like the all wheel drive and all the safety equipment on the car. Has a lot of cargo space to haul a lot of cargo.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Outback Subaru, excellent all round car

Love the space, comfort, safety. The Outback's INSIGHT System is addictive. The car works to protect you and prevent accidents. Perfect vehicle. The AWD is great in the rain.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Love my new Subie

This new Outback was everything I wanted. Although I was determined that I would not need all of the new safety features and would just "turn them off" now I feel like I don't know how I lived without them! The blind spot detection, adaptive cruise control and high beam detection are features I would recommend to everyone.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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too soon to judge reliability.

Good cargo, reasonable noise reduction, and good acceleration. Poor ingress drivers seat. head hits door jamb unless seat is lowered way down. I'm not tall- about 5" 7".

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Outback convert from Forester

Smoother ride. Same great mileage. Same ground clearance which has been great with our 4 Nor?easters in CT in March. A tad wider and couple inches less height. Great for my outdoor gear. Love the Wilderness Green color.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Sjurpassed my expectations

I love this car ! Great comfort, handling and 6cyl amazing power. The eye sight feature is cherished. Love the big screen and navigation very easy to use.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Subaru....A Consumer Report Favorite !

This is my third SUBARU and my 2nd OUTBACK. My first SUBARU was the LEGACY Wagon which became the OUTBACK. My first OUTBACK was a 2010 which performed flawlessly with no problems AND MANY MILES. My 2nd OUTBACK is a 2018 which I purchased several months ago and it does not disappoint with new features and numerous updates. It is a Consumer Reports recommended vehicle as evidenced by the 2018 Auto Issue.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Safe and reliable car. Lots of cargo room.

This car has everything we were looking for and more. Roomy and comfortable, gas mileage and safety. Cargo room and ground clearance. Of all the cars we compared, the Outback was the best value.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Awesome car

Many safety features. They have already come in handy. I have owned a Subaru Outback before so I know what they are capable of. Nice light off-roading great in winter weather. Would not hesitate to buy another one. Our last one was 17 years old when we got rid of it

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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