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2010 Subaru Outback consumer reviews

$22,995–$23,995 MSRP range
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(97 reviews)
90% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 4.3
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 4.5
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It's a Subaru

This is a great car. If there is a problem, it would be interior space, but then it isn't a Suburban. The comfort of driving this vehicle isn't excellent, but it is better than good. The car is fantastic in the snow, gets great mileage for a car of this class let alone a vehicle that is full time 4 wheel drive. If safety is a concern, this is a plus. Though we own the Outback, we just bought the 2014 Subaru Forester .... this should tell you what we feel about them.

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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2010 outback

Love the blue tooth. Hard for Robot to here me. Sunroof was broken. Battery went kaput. Scratches InLeather. . Drives well. Still really like it

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Great technology

This design handles so well with the CVT transmission, the ability to correct when yaw occurs, a suspension that provides comfort over rough roads and the basic stereo system that provides great sound.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love this car!

This is my 4th Subaru - 3rd Outback - and I love this new design. Much more interior room and greater comfort for all sizes. The CVT transmission is very smooth and I am getting great gas mileage. One trip to the mountains I got almost 40 MPG! Usually about 25-30 MPG in town, which is still great.

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 Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Won' buy another Subie

Purchased a new 2010 Outback with the CVT transmission and after about 12,000 miles the brake / interlock system started making noise. The shift lever has an annoying click everytime I come to a stop and the brake pedal slams back to the home position when letting off the pedal. The dealer and company rep. say this is a complaint they get often but is just a "characterisitic" of the car and I'll just have to get used to the noises. This sounds like a failure waiting to happen and probably after the warranty runs out!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does not recommend this car
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First Subaru

Very happy with our new outback. Great ride, quiet cabin, terrific safety ratings. Big payload. Power's adequate and fuel economy very good for this size vehicle. If your priorities are: Safety, Utility, efficiency, reliability, this is a great choice.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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best bang for your buck

I own a 2010 outback 2.5i Premium. Its always fun to drive when raining or snow. Took this baby to Lake Tahoe loaded up and did not have problems going up the mountain with a 4 cyl. MPG is better than the CRV front wheel drive. I was getting a combo of 26.3 and highway of 29.7

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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BEST SUV / WAGON TYPE VEHICLE

At 25,000 miles, my Subaru Outback 4 cyl CVT remains impressive in every way. I can drive it 550 miles from NJ to Ohio without stopping and still arrive feeling great. (31.9 mpg) It's been flawless in all weather conditions. It averages 26 mpg around northern NJ. The lowest average occurred when I spent several hours negotiating the October blizzard. That night and the following state-of-emergency days resulted in a stop-and-go 23 mpg average. The Boxer engine coupled with the CVT is super-smooth and the combination has plenty of power for any merge or pass. I came from a beautiful Acura TL and don't miss it at all. I test drove every luxury SUV (including the Cayenne) before deciding on the Outback and it definitely was the right decision.

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 Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car

We really enjoy this car-roomy, smooth ride, good mileage, great styling. Can't wait to drive it in the snow!

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

Iam experience front end continuesly vibration after repair-especialy 65-75 miles/hour.The is a structual rattles,cheap man car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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