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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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Best car there is

This is my fourth Subaru in17 years and looking forward to my next one. The performance is outstanding. I have many comments on the eye sight program in my Subaru. The service of the Subaru dealers is excellent.

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 not recommend this car
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I love it.

We have owned 3 Outbacks and especially LOVE all the safety features on the 2016. Fantastic seats for my problem back. We travel a lot and find it so comfortable. Also a quiet ride.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • 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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My third Subaru and I can't be happier

Love the Subaru fit and finish and the best reliability in the market. Wish Subaru made a minivan - only reason we're selling it is because we need more room for the growing family. I will be owning a Subaru in the near future - maybe the STI once kids are a little older :)

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 New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car

I wasn?t a Subaru type of guy, always trucks and fast cars . Decided to try the Outback out because we were traveling etc.... It has been one of the best cars in so many ways, now we Are getting a Motorhome and you can?t pull the new Outbacks with all four tires down so have to sell it... From my experience I?ll always have good things to say about the Outback.

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

This car has been great for our family. Lots of room, reliable, and great in the snow. very comfortable for road trips.

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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Almost Perfect

I am used to low-seated, road-hugging performance vehicle so was looking for that feel as much as possible in a utility type vehicle. The Outback sits lower than an SUV so it feels more stable which I like. Not as soundproof as my VW; I can hear wind whistling. Not enough bass or sound depth on audio and adjustments are cumbersome. A simple equalizer for bass, treble etc. would be more sensible. Wish list: switchblade key like my VW's, or temperature and time readout near the speedometer, as it distracts from driving when checking time in the information spread. Love the roominess, interior layout, safety features and performance so far. Time will tell.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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3rd Outback and they keep getting better

Love the 2016 Outback, now has 40000 miles on it and was just involved in an accident, I was hit in the front passenger side by a 2015 Ford focus, The Outback sustained $4000 in damage and the Focus was a total loss with the entire front clip demolished. No one was injured. I have been driving a Nissan Rouge rental while my outback is being repaired and boy its a pc of junk, cant wait to get my Subaru Back!

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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Unquestionably reliable

This is the best car I've ever owned. It's features and interior comfort are perfection. Every detail is perfectly suited to the driver. Passengers have raved as well. Eyesight, lane keep assist and automatic breaking have not been glitchy at all so far. Exterior has been great. Installed a trailer hitch and it has done well. Roof rack is versatile. Only small regret is that I wish I had bought the V6 to haul more payload, but that's something easily worked around for the few times I need to do that. If you're hauling regularly, I'd recommend the bigger engine. But the 4-cylinder boxer engine has plenty of kick for normal day-to-day driving. Accelerates quickly when needed and is quiet and reliable. All Wheel Drive has been a must for this New England family. Subaru makes AWD standard on all of its vehicles, so they are the experts at getting it right. Thanks It is impeccable in the snow.

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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Best car for the money I have ever owned.

Best car for the money I have ever owned. The car has features, ride, comfort and safety that is equal to and in some cases, better than cars that cost $5000+ more. Safety features are superb.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • 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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Get an older more comfortable model

This car is ok but seats ate too hard and styling is clumsy. Needs updated styling on exterior and softer seats.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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