2000 Subaru Outback Legacy review from North America
"Tough to say much good"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Dashboard defective 5,000 miles- replaced under warranty.
Air conditioner failed 15,000 miles- replaced under warranty.
Head Gaskets failed- barely covered under warranty.
In dash CD changer failed while at dealer for head gasket problem. No warranty $700 replacement.
Airbag sensor failure- dealer unable to fix at current time.
Cruise Control and Horn currently not working.
Front and Rear brakes have been done twice.
Numerous other small dealer related service issues.
General comments?
Bought the car based heavily on the reputation of Subaru. I can't help, but feel that I bought a bad copy. Dealer service has been very poor and the frequency of repair is amazing. Service is very expensive. Lots of potential, but unrealized from my point of view.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 65000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Jetta |
| Date of Entry | 28th July, 2004 |