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2012 Subaru Outback consumer reviews

$23,295–$24,295 MSRP range
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(93 reviews)
95% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 4.4
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 4.8
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So far the Outback seems like a great car!

I've only owned this car for a few days but so far it drives great. Very smooth and comfortable to drive. It has a lot of nice features. I look forward to trying it in the snow. My only complaint is so far the bluetooth radio has not been very user friendly.

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

Very well taken care of by former owner. Has all the bells and whistles. I trust Subaru for safety, I had a car accident with my previous Subaru, it was demolished in an accident. The car was smashed front and back with the side doors over lapping the frame. We had very minor scrapes and bruises, I had whiplash( minor) and my son bruised his elbow. God and my Subaru saved our live or at least saved us from serious injury.

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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4 cylinders lack power in "sticky" situations.

I really liked this car over all. You can put a hitch on it but keep the towed vehicle under 7-8 hundred lbs. You will really feel the extra burden behind you with only 4 cylenders. Ride is not bad, even on interstates, but you will feel "small" at those speeds. I did get stuck in deep snow once and the engine did not have the power to turn the rear wheels to rock the car out. Glad I had a shovel. In most cases you won't have any problems. You probably would not know the 4 wheels are doing their thing. No vehicle is safe from being stuck or worse, just use common sense and enjoy the ride!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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Wanted safe car that's reliable.

Wanted a safe car that's reliable. Wanted safe car that's reliable. Wanted safe car that's reliable.

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

I love this car! I previously owned a Volvo, I liked a lot, drove about 10 years. Then start getting trouble here and there, problem was cost of repair. so I shopped around and found Subaru Outback just redesign all. I wasn't sure that time but end up loving it.

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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Stand up the test

The Outback has impressed me time, and time again. This Station wagon definitely doesn't feel as such, it feels like a car, yet has the ability of a nice size SUV, it is the best vehicle you can have for all types of life activities, while saving money on insurance. If you want an SUV, yet want the comfort and handling of a car, this is the one for you.

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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Best car I've ever owned

This is the perfect car for us. Plenty of room for our 7 year old and all her stuff, and more than enough room for our German Shepherd. The 3.6R engine provides plenty of power for me to enjoy a highway drive in good weather, while the all-wheel drive gives the car superior stability in poor driving conditions. The interior design offers a luxury feel with all the amenities anyone could ask for.

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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Subarus are number one for a reason!

Second Outback we've now owned. All wheel drive, great crash test rating, I could go on and on! Handed the first Outback down to my daughter. Too good of a car to trade in!

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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Awesome Ride!

I bought a Subaru Outback 3.6 Limited Edition and it is one sweet ride! Even though it is not a new model, it looks, drives and feels like it came off of the showroom floor!

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 Traveling Car

The Outback has been reliable and easy to live with. The 3.6R engine has plenty of power and I would still choose it over the 4 cylinder despite the decrease in fuel economy. The integrated roof rack cross bars are one of the simplest, most common sense solutions I've seen in a long time. They work great! I've driven cross country twice in the Outback and can say it is a comfortable cruiser that handles all roads and weather.

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