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2019 Subaru Outback consumer reviews

$26,345 starting MSRP
side view of 2019 Outback Subaru
(268 reviews)
93% 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 4.7
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I am enjoying this newer Subaru

I traded in my 2001 Outback for this car - it just seemed time. I opted for the same model, and this one matched my price range.

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

I love this car. It’s so luxurious, rides so smoothly, extremely comfortable, and safe!!! I can’t say enough good things about the 2019 Subaru Outback Limited!

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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Most reliable and capable car I've owned!

The Subaru Outback is a well designed, well equipped vehicle that has high ground clearance for off-road driving, front and rear seat reclining with rear seat drop down for cargo, technology safety features, great gas mileage, symmetrical all wheel drive. Very versatile vehicle!!

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car I have ever owned in 70 years

I have said it before and I will say it again. There isn’t a car or dealership I will ever trust like I trust Cascade Subaru

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable, comfortable, powerful enough, storage

Bought this Outback as alternative to Audi Allroad (which I also loved). At almost $20k less, the 3.6R version delivers a lot of value for the money. The interior is reasonably attractive, comfortable and spacious (I’m 6’4”) with tons of hauling capacity. The electronics are up-to-date and easy to use. Fuel efficiency is Ok for and all-wheel drive and the 6 cylinders (I would not get the 4 cyl - or today’s non-turbo, performance is too anemic cor my taste). Winter and light offroad duty excellent. Handling, acceleration OK - this is not a Porsche (which I have owned) and not intended to be. Overall, I like this car a lot. We use it mostly for longer drives, and do not commute. Simple, practical and does what it promises to do - a great value with a nicer interior than I expected.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Severely Damaged and Unsafe

Only after I made the preexisting repairs I finally feel safe in the car. The design, both interior, exterior and comfort is outstanding which is Subaru’s standard.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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I love driving this car

After driving this car for awhile I'm very happy with it. I tow a boat with no trouble it's done everything I've ask and more.

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 Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Car is very reliable

I think this car has spunk and is very reliable. The engine at low speeds makes noise, but is not off putting. I have two dings and I would never choose white again because the undercoat is black and it shows the ding right away.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Frequent failure to start

The 2019 Subaru Outback came close to being my favorite vehicle I've ever owned. Comfortable seating, built in roof racks, so many details in this vehicle are well done. Unfortunately it was plagued with a frequent failure to start. At seemingly random times the battery would be drained. It could sit for a week and be fine, other times it would be driven 45 minutes the night before, and 10 hours later, the next morning, the battery was dead. Two contacts to the dealership resulted in no parasitic drain found, and that I shouldn't leave the keys in it. Really? Keys sitting in the cupholder drains the battery? Taking the keys in the house didn't fix the problem. After 9 months, two batteries, and two dozen non starting mornings, it was obvious that more attention needs to be spent designing a vehicle that can function at a most basic level.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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A repeat subaru owner.

This car is so much easier to get in and out of; and the visibility is great. The car has a good 'road feel'. It's also quiet and comfortable. It's my nearly perfect car, and will probably be my last one. But at least I'll be a happy camper.

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 Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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