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| # | Post Title | Result Info | Date | User | Forum |
| Subaru Outback 2010 Running Rough | 23Relevance | 5 years ago | Zingerpop | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Hi! I have a 2010 subaru outback (manual transmission) with about 120,000 miles on it. As of late, the motor starts running incredibly rough when the gas pedal is pushed down (idles ok though). Occasionally the check engine light will come on with a P0340 code (Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction). I took it to a shop and had the sensor itself replaced which didn't seem to help at all. They recommended that I take it to the dealer; they ended up replacing the spark plugs and 2 coils. Still runs about the same. Wasn't thrilled about that one. Any ... | |||||
| First gen Subaru Outback. 95-99 | 23Relevance | 5 years ago | chrisflllhrt | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Wondering thoughts on a 1995-1999 subaru outback would be a good car for a commuter in Washington state, lots of snow out here. Looking at manual transmission ones from private party sellers. All seem to be clean with around 150k miles. | |||||
| Should I buy a Subaru Outback | 23Relevance | 5 years ago | Luis.martinez448 | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Hey Scotty I’m thinking of buying a subaru outback 2010 or maybe even a 2012. They have around 140,000 miles. I’m seeing these for around 7-10k here in Washington state. Is this a bad deal? | |||||
| Answer to: Even swap at the stealership? | 22Relevance | 4 years ago | FJCruiser2014 | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| So first of all price your outback through places like Carmax, Carvana, Vroom, etc. since usually they pay more than dealerships. You're saying average condition which can mean different things, but from a quick general search on the used car websites your outback should be worth considerably more than the Avalon unless average condition means enough issues that would really reduce its value. And yes dealerships charge more for used cars than for example private party. So yeah first see what offers you get for your outback then make the decision. Based on offers you get it might be more worth it to buy a new Toyota or Honda instead (sedan or suv). | |||||
| RE: Should we buy a outback | 22Relevance | 3 months ago | Chuck Tobias | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| @imperator Actually he hasn't reviewed the 2026 model, which is the first of the new generation outback. Engine and drivetrain look to be basically the same as the previous generation but likely with detail changes that may affect reliability, and vehicle electronics and features are new. (The new outback is also ugly as sin but that doesn't affect their reliability or longevity.) | |||||
| Outback Problems | 22Relevance | 5 years ago | wdbailey1973 | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| We have a 2017 outback 3.6R. It has only 30k miles and change. My wife is the primary driver. So far, we have replaced two main batteries and are now on our third. Just recently, the passenger window switch on the driver's side has become inactive. The one on the passenger side works, so I can rule out a window motor. It seems that there are these nagging problems that can nickel and dime one to the point of frustration. Are outbacks (Subarus in general) reliable? Or, are they destined to be the result of poor workmanship and cheap parts? PS, we both love the car and enjoy driving it. I'm in the market for another car for myself and am strongly considering an outback XT or a Forester. | |||||
| Should I buy 2005 Subaru Outback | 23Relevance | 5 years ago | nicks12adk | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| ... out a 2005 subaru outback 2.5l XT, it’s got a MANUEL trans with 167,000 miles on it. They are asking 3,500, seems like it’s had a little bit of work done, New radiator, new windshield, new coil overs and plugs, and new timing belt. It’s got no leaks at all. Should I go for it knowing that those boxer engines are notorious for there head gasket problems? And if a head gasket were to go is that something I could fix in my garage without pulling the engine? Thanks! | |||||
| Answer to: 07 Outback vs 08 Expedition vs '10 Odyssey | 22Relevance | 5 years ago | Kerem | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| All the vehicles listed are OK but not horrible or great. The Odyssey for that year actually had a decent transmission, but again, was not great. The outback could actually be a good car but I would not pay that much. The Expedition was alright but really the Ford Explorer/Expedition s from that era were not that great in earlier years so I don't think it will age well. I would personally take the outback after having a mechanic check it out and make sure the engine/transmission is in good shape and haggling the price down below 5k. Prices sound like California? | |||||
| 2018 CrossTrek - Blue Smoke (Dumbfounded) | 20Relevance | 11 months ago | orlandoleal | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Hello Mr. Kilmer, 2018 subaru Crosstrek CVT Automatic 2.0i Premium 84,000 miles now Bought it Used in Dec of 2022 with 35000 miles from a Ford dealership in Richmond, VA Warranty has run out I do have an Allstate Auto Warranty til 120000 miles Problem: At 68000 miles in 2024, I noticed a puff of blue smoke in the mornings and sometimes in the afternoon. I took it to the subaru dealer. They ran it through several tests (i.e., compression, seals, valve guides, pvc, etc...) - no issues. Afterwards, they said I needed a carbon deposit cleanup. $1600... ... | |||||
| Answer to: Suburu Forester 2018 2.5i, Oil squirting | 20Relevance | 3 years ago | Whatchamacallit | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| The idea is that if a transmission fails prematurely, subaru wants to analyze it - including the fluid - to understand what went wrong. That’s almost a sell-fulfilling prophecy on subaru’s part. Don’t change the CVT fluid for 100,000 miles and one is most likely going to hasten the death of their CVT. CVT fluids should be changed every 30,000 miles. What makes subaru think they can go 100,000 miles without a fluid change? If it were my subaru, I would change it every 30,000 miles, regardless of impact to the warranty. subaru would love it if their ... | |||||
| Answer to: Extended Car Warranty | 20Relevance | 4 years ago | Dan | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| ... Read the fine print, and make sure you understand what they're trying to sell you. If the text requires someone who's both a mechanic and a lawyer to understand - I'd avoid it. If it's written in a clear fashion and has a clear list of what it covers (usually not much, things like "transmission internals") and for how many miles (Where I live I've seen things like "4 years or 12,500 miles! which ever comes first, and these are useless), and if the coverage is good and long (almost never the case), maybe that's an option. Also, although it's sold by ... | |||||
| Answer to: Review Request - Auto Stop Eliminator | 20Relevance | 5 years ago | Kerem | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| CR isn't as horrible a resource as everyone puts it you just have to take everything with a grain of salt... The subaru Forester isn't a bad SUV in fact they are very good not as good as a Toyota Highlander but definitely above average. Also, they clearly say the Fiat 500 is the least reliable car and Toyota/Lexus/Scion is the most reliable car brand, Mazda is pushing the top list, Honda is a great brand but has issues with oil dilution and newer transmission designs etc. you just have to see everything in context. Much better than JD Power or something l ... | |||||
| Answer to: Subaru Crosstrek questions | 20Relevance | 2 years ago | Chuck Tobias | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| ... near the bottom of the main page. You can get an idea of failure trends on sites like carcomplaints.com. The flat-four engine can be a pain to work on for things like changing spark plugs due to its width and limited space. On the other hand subaru AWD systems are excellent. However understand that if you have one tire irreparably damaged you have to replace all four. (That is common to all permanently-engaged AWD systems.) Your best bet for long life would be a model with manual transmission. subaru CVTs, particularly the older ones, have a relatively sh ... | |||||
| Answer to: 02 Subaru wrx wagon o2 sensors | 20Relevance | 2 years ago | Chuck Tobias | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Not quite. A 2002 subaru was not a bad car 22 years ago. The most common problem with those older models today is blown head gaskets, but if yours is a WRX turbo better gaskets were used that are not as trouble-prone. Of course an old subaru is also susceptible to the same kinds of issues that any vehicle is likely to develop when its age is measured in decades. Not "could've been" - it was a mistake. I've been down that road myself and found out the hard way that it's best to use OEM sensors, or at least sensors made by the original supplier. (Bosch in my ... | |||||
| Rattling noise on Subaru Cross Trek | 20Relevance | 3 years ago | pcain4life | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Scotty: I own a 2018 subaru crosstrek with 80k miles. There is a metallic flappy tinny sound — like the sound of a rattle snake tail. This sound only occurs when my car is in drive and held at between 2000-3500 RPMs. It also continues to make the noise, when I take my foot off the gas. I’ve already taken it to the subaru dealership twice and spent over $300 and nothing was fixed. They told me the catalytic converter heat shield was re-seated but the sound remains. 😔 What is actually going on with this subaru?! What can I do to troubleshoot this on m ... | |||||