2003 Subaru Outback Limited review from North America
"Stupid problems, huge price tag"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I previously owned a 1998 Subaru Outback Limited station wagon, and around 80000 miles I had three of four wheel bearings go bad, and there was a tear in the driver's side drive axle CV boot, and the head gaskets leaked coolant into the oil.
What a surprise, I now own a 2003 Subaru Outback Limited station wagon and at 75000 miles I have had both front wheel bearings go bad, at 77000 miles a tear in the passenger side drive axle CV boot, and I am now waiting for the head gaskets to go. SUBARU SUCKS!!!
General comments?
I hate Subaru. I have a GMC 1500 4x4 work truck that is a fleet vehicle for the company that I work for, and the other employees and myself run these vehicles hard and they hold up really well.
I am definitely going back to buying American, GMC.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 H4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 40000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 77000 miles |
| Previous car | Subaru Outback |
| Date of Entry | 26th April, 2008 |