1999 Subaru Outback Limited review from North America
"Practical in winter, but high maintenance/high-cost"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Oxygen sensor (s) replaced 3 times, once under recall, twice when engine idled rough and subsequently (weeks later) "check engine" light came on. Dealer could not identify problem until this light came on.
Brake rotors needing replacement every 30,000 miles.
Transmission had to be replaced at 50,000 miles for slipping.
General comments?
High maintenance/high cost-of-maintenance car.
Great in snow.
Handles well, but slow acceleration.
Very poor, "mushy", brakes that require strong effort.
Dealer (s) generally not helpful in getting chronic maintenance problems resolved.
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  | Very reliable and great in winter weather |
| Disappointing to have a serious engine trouble at 125K miles, dedicated routine maintenance performe |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 4/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 64000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Altima |
| Date of Entry | 30th January, 2004 |