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2018 Subaru Outback consumer reviews

$25,895 starting MSRP
side view of 2018 Outback Subaru
(447 reviews)
94% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.8
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1900 mile round trip

Grandma's grocery getter, and lacks power and performance, can barely get out of it's own way, Alabama people be some horn blowing M-Fer's , I was like I got to the floor, I just hasn't decided to unlock the overdrive and respond yet, terrible delay in response, steer assist feels like wind gusts. road noise, awful, you can hear the ping inside the tires on the concrete cracks not to mention the roar. Spacious storage and comfortable door rests

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does not recommend this car
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Handles well, rides smooth, very quiet and quick

This vehicle has surpassed all of my expectations. Has all the top safety features, besides the large cargo area and spacious seating front and rear, it rides smoothly. It drives and looks inside like a luxury vehicle. I couldn't ask for more.

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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Just bought it but love it

Just bought my Outback but so far so good. Really enjoy it. Went through Costco after going to a couple of dealers and got a good deal.

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

The 2018 Subaru Outback Premium is a nice car. You need to ask yourself, do you want Eyesite for lane assist and breaking and Starlink. I wish hadn't gotten these. If your radio audio is important to you the sound systems sucks. Wasted space in the back where in the Limit edition they put speakers. The limited edition comes with a upgraded sound system. I love and hate my car, the radio sucks.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I want to like this vehicle

Great features, that don't always work and a dealer that has significant quality escape issues. The forward looking cameras don't always work and the 'RAB' system is currently malfunctioning.

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

I?ve never owned a Subaru. I love everything about this car! This car drives better than any other car I have owned! Words cannot express how thrilled I am with this 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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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I love subaru!

Just bought my 5th Subaru. I love the quiet ride from the new Outback 2018. I have trouble hearing so this has been a welcome perk. The integrated feature of Android Auto makes navigation a synch. I love having my text locked while driving. The drive is smoother than my Crosstrek...and I loved my Crosstrek!!

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
  • Does recommend this car
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Out 3rd Subaru

A good safe, economical, practical, dependable, attractive and well thought vehical. Our third Subaru since 1999. It goes safely in any type of weather. Big enough to haul hobby stuff. Love the Eyesight feature

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Outback

Excellent handling. The variable cruise is great for highway trips. The fact the radio comes on when you start the car is very annoying and I cannot believe they cannot fix this glitch. The eyesight technology is great but I sure hope it holds up over time. This is a very practice vehical. The 18 transmission is far better than the 14 we gave to ou son

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

This is my second Subaru Outback. Very reliable car. I did not have any problem for the seven years we own the car. Never been in the shop except for regular maintenance check.

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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