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2017 Subaru Outback consumer reviews

$25,645 starting MSRP
side view of 2017 Outback Subaru
(369 reviews)
95% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.8
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Safest, best equipped car I have ever owned.

This car is a beautiful color (Wilderness green). It makes me want to get out and drive. Love the leather interior and comfy seats. Sound system is great! Everything is driver friendly and very safe. It has so many features to keep you and your family safe. This car makes you know the people at Subaru CARE about keeping you safe and enjoying your ride. My Outback handles well, and pulls hills easily. Love it!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • 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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Outback 2017

A bit intimidating at first. You have to learn how to use Eyesight and nav system and radio etc. Once these features are mastered, the car becomes a joy to drive. Absolutely love all the safety features especially the backup camera, the lane-keep assist and the blind-spot monitor. These features are what attracted us to the car, along with Subaru's reliability.

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 New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Love this car!

This car has comfort, style, and gas efficiency. It has all the safety electronics and of course all the music options I was looking for. My only minor unhappiness is that the doors do not lock automatically when the car starts moving (although I have finally trained myself to lock the door!). Carjacking risk is higher than the risk of my ending up submerged with no ability to exit the car.

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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pretty and dependable

we rented one in montana a couple of years ago, while on vacation. it worked well on paved roads, but also performed like a champ on toned down jeep trails.

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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Once a SUBARU owner, always a SUBARU owner!

Love the upgrades in this vehicle from my old 1999 model. Safety, comfort and design. It is very quiet and I love that. Plenty of room for me. I plan to drive it for a long time.

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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Excellent performance.

The car has plenty of interior room and is very comfortable. It has great performance and uses Regular grade gas.

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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owned it several days

I am 86 years old, my wife 77. we have owned sports cars, family cars, trucks and muscle cars. domestic, Asian, European This Subura Outback with 2.5 cubic inch engine is near perfect...first and foremost, quality built. assembled in the USA and more bang for the buck than any thing else available. a all wheel drive vehicle, that is roomy, economical to operate and performs with the big boys..It is beautiful to look at and is safety rated highest in it's class. It gives you bragging rights and a super trade in or resale value... what more would one want from vehicle?

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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Backseats only for Hobbits.

I thought the features were nice and the ride was great. However, the 2nd row seats are small. I'm only 6 ft. tall and I could not straighten my neck in the 2nd row. The 3rd row was insanely small.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does not recommend this car
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I own 3 Subaru's - Love them all!

I have 3 Subaru's at present. 2003 Outback, 2006 Baja Turbo and 2017 Outback. I absolutely love these vehicles. In my opinion the AWD is better in these cars than any of the competition. The 2003 has over 220,000 miles and it is going strong, The Baja has 125,000 and I have a new 2017 Outback. They all have been reliable cars. The 2017 has all the bells and whistles and it is a dream to drive. Long live Subaru!

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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Solid vehicle all around

This car is comfortable, fuel efficient, very stable on the highway. All the latest amenities interior. And the Eyesight is second to none!!

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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