1998 Subaru Outback Legacy Outback review from North America
"Crap"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
2 calipers jammed.
Check engine light keeps coming on.
ABS system failed.
Heated seats failed.
Rear shocks needed to be replaced, 1 was broken in half when I bought the car.
Heavy white smoke comes from front end often after a drive, still don't know what it is, even the mechanic and dealer haven't found out yet.
I'm probably forgetting stuff.
General comments?
Works great in our northeastern Canadian winters, but hard on gas and unreliable, just as my Jettas.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 258000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 289000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Jetta |
| Date of Entry | 14th September, 2009 |