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2016 Subaru Outback consumer reviews

$24,995 starting MSRP
side view of 2016 Outback Subaru
(176 reviews)
96% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.8
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Most roomy and comfortable car we've owned.

This car is very roomy and comfortable for all 3 adults in our family. The ride is smooth and quiet, making it a great car for traveling away from home as well as closer to home trips.

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Excellent Car

This is the car for you. It is excellent condition and ready for you. The car has 11, 500 miles and is v-6. Must SELL

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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Love my Outback

I had a much smaller car and wanted something for travel that could handle snow if needed, plus give me safety. I shopped for months and found the outback. The safety features are outstanding. The resale value is great too.

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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Outback 3.6R is Subaru's secret weapon

The Outback 3.6R Limited is Subaru's king of the hill as far as we're concerned when it comes to value, price and quality. You can go and drive SUV's that cost twice as much and you'll come back and buy an Outback for it's symmetrical all wheel drive. It's the best AWD in any SUV without having to leave a check with a lot of zero's on it.. Interior features great quality and solid feel and ride go hand in hand with this SUV. I would not hesitate to recommend an Outback to any of my friends.

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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3rd Subaru but now Disappointed

My 2 previous Outback?s were phenomenal. This version of the 3.6 premium has 37,000 miles and have had the battery changed because it failed. The car has been recalled twice and now at 35,000 miles the car accelerates and jerks as if I were manually shifting gears. At about 1,500 rpms, the CVT performs very erratically and gear shifting is not smooth at all. Brought it in for correction and that did Not help at all.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Nicest vehicle I 've owned to date.

This SUV had all the features I wanted and the AWD takes much of the stress out of winter driving and the12 speaker karmon sound system is great.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • 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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Loved it after the drive, now I'm buying it

This car is better than everyone said, and they all said good things. I was surprised how comfortable I was when first sitting in it. The extras are all anyone could ever dream of. Can't wait to take it on a road trip

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable all-wheel drive car that I've owned

This car met all of my needs: comfortable, plenty of interior space, excellent gas mileage, and good power. It is one of (if not the best-rated) all-wheel drive cars that you can buy. Made with quality. Subaru owners keep their cars for a long time; simply because they like them.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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Very reliable car so far.

This car is the best I ever drove so far.It is very roomy and confortable even for the back seats , overall a very nicely designed car , very reliable so far.

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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I?m in love with this car!

I?m so happy with this purchase. Head room, leg room, front and rear heated seats, easy on fuel. Sits higher for easy entry and exit.

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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