1999 Subaru Outback Wagon review from North America
"Subaru engines are not as tough as the car itself"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Number 3 cylinder threw a rod bearing. Was advised to replace the engine. I have yet to put 10,000 miles on it myself and have only had the car for a year and a half. Was informed that the excessive piston slap that these engines have, may have caused this failure.
General comments?
Love this car.
Comfortable interior, roomy for it's size.
All-wheel drive handled great.
Great in town and on the highway.
However the engine failed after 100K.
Gas mileage nowhere near EPA estimates.
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| 1998 - Outback Limited 30th 2.5 I love my car. Can't go far, but still going |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 94700 miles |
| Most recent distance | 103100 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Durango |
| Date of Entry | 18th April, 2009 |