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2017 Subaru Outback

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RICHARD C.
2017 Subaru Outback
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11/18/2021
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2 year ownership Review

I purchased my Outback As a certified pre-owned vehicle from Parker Subaru in 2019. The car drives great in the snow, is comfortable, and reliable.
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CHERYL O.
2017 Subaru Outback
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
09/22/2021
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2017 outback

The most safest car I ever driven. Very comfotable
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JIM C.
2017 Subaru Outback
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
08/19/2021
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Bad PCM Design

Powertrain Control Module is a poor design. PCM turns off alternator if load is not sufficient. It’s counter-intuitive to tell owners that you have to keep your lights on or run the A/C at max to allow the alternator to charge the battery. It doesn’t make sense to shut off the alternator and save 0.5 mpg and run the A/C and lose 1 mpg. Despite a TSB that provides a memory flash to fix it, some dealers like Kearney Mesa Subaru in San Diego say they know nothing about the problem and can’t find any service bulletins.
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Sandi D.
2017 Subaru Outback
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
08/14/2021
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My favorite car ever, great comfort, maneuverability and reliability. Love is a strong word but I love this car!

As I said before great comfort, maneuverability and reliability. Even the backseat is comfortable. This would be my first choice in a second purchase or a new purchase. Just a few minor changes and it would be perfect.
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Scott H.
2017 Subaru Outback
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
06/22/2021
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My Outback

This is the perfect car for me! This is a base model but has all the feature that I need. The cargo room is excellent and great for musicians transporting instruments. Easy to park and good gas mileage. I love it!
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GARY R.
2017 Subaru Outback
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
06/10/2021
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Own two Outback’s.

It handles well all year round in any weather conditions.
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JEFFREY K.
2017 Subaru Outback
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
05/22/2021
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3.6 H6

Car is now three years old and running strong!
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BILL D.
2017 Subaru Outback
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
05/04/2021
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2017 Subaru; 60,000 miles.

The Outback incorporates many features especially safety items. The "eyesight" system works well and gives one a high feeling of security. Little items such as a mute button for the audio, integrated cross bars for the roof rails, rear seatback flip down levers in the hatch area, 4 different locations for control of the hatchback, remote start, dual zone climate control, reclining reat seats, and "on and on" provides thoughtful, useful design features. Gas mileage is excellent; 24 mpg in winter, 30+ mpg in warmer weather and 32 mpg on trips. All wheel drive is a welcome feaure in the winter. Two criticisms: 1. The ride is not as good as I would like, though it is not bad. 2. The battery capacity is barely adequate. Overall, this is an economical vehicle that is quite spacious and well suited for most any vehicle needs.
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TOM D.
2017 Subaru Outback
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
05/01/2021
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Disappointed

The six cylinder engine burns oil and needs oil added before the oil change. Subaru dealer performed oil consumption test to try and isolate the issue. The test did not show an issue. This leaves me worried the problem will increase and the maintenance cost will increase.
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CHAD S.
2017 Subaru Outback
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
03/08/2021
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Great performance wagon/crossover vehicle! One of the better vehicles we have ever owned.

This is our first new Subaru - a 2017 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited. It's a "sleeper" of a vehicle - lol. The 3.6R version with the flat six is amazing performance-wise. It's surprisingly fast and nimble for the type of vehicle it is and the 6 cylinder motor is both fuel efficient and performs well in all situations. This is our first CVT transmission and it works VERY well - it accelerates extremely fast from a stopped position and it always keeps the vehicle in the power band. The seats are a bit firm and sporty, but very comfortable, and the side-view mirrors are a bit small and lack enough adjustment range, but those are the only complaints - everything else has been perfect. The AWD system is amazing in winter and slippery situations - it works seamlessly. It would be nice to be able to get body-color painted plastic
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MATT K.
2017 Subaru Outback
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
02/23/2021
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2017 Subaru Outback

My first Subaru. Things that would to see change would be more comfortable seats and instead of the factory roof rack I would rather have roof rails like the Forester. The Outback rack is ugly and the cross bars are too flexible for 2 sea kayaks and other heavier items. The older Outbacks came with roof rails , not sure why they got away from them? This car does handle as well as my previous Jetta wagon. I do like the extra ground clearance which is handy for our Vermont road conditions
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JAMES H.
2017 Subaru Outback
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
02/03/2021
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Subaru Outback is the only care I would own

I love the way this care handles. I feel very secure driving in all kinds of inclement weather. This is the third Subaru Outback that we have owned. The first one was damaged when hit by a pick up truck running a red light but my wife walked away from the accident unhurt. Needless to say we bought a second Outback.
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SUSAN D.
2017 Subaru Outback
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
01/20/2021
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Love my Outback

Comfort, quality, great gas mileage. I feel very secure in my Outback.
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ROBERT O.
2017 Subaru Outback
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
01/08/2021
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Love it!!

Love it!!
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BEVERLY S.
2017 Subaru Outback
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
11/18/2020
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Love my Subaru!!

Just love everything about my beautiful car!!!
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JOHN F.
2017 Subaru Outback
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
11/10/2020
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Almost perfect

Only issues have been a dead battery and brake pad replacement at 60k miles.
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RICHARD C.
2017 Subaru Outback
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
10/06/2020
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One year review with a certified pre-owned

No problems, No complaints. I purchased my Outback in Oct. 2019 and have had a great ownership experience. Great AWD system for North Idaho.
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KIBERLY B.
2017 Subaru Outback
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
09/23/2020
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Loved my Outback

Got a 2017 2.5 as my first new car. Very comfortable inside and out. Big car that doesn't feel like a big car when youre driving it. Super roomy inside, great for road tripping and camping trips. My only issue is the false advertising when you see pictures of it driving through water that goes halfway up the car. I attempted to go through 1.5ft of water and sustained flood damage, sustaining irreparable damage and having to get it totalled out by insurance. Other than that I loved this car, hopefully I'll be able to get another one in the future.
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WINFRED B.
2017 Subaru Outback
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
09/20/2020
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Good to drive

Handles well on curves. Drivers seat, position comfortable. Passenger seat lacks support. Safety features work very well. L
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STEPHANIE B.
2017 Subaru Outback
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
08/29/2020
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I Love my Subaru Outback!!

I Love my Subaru!! I feel very safe driving it and like all the safety features it has to keep me and my husband safe. Gas mileage isn't too bad either.
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