1999 Subaru Outback 30th Anniv Ltd Ed from North America - Comments

Defective Clutch.

Defective Rear Differential.

Defective Struts.

Defective Brakes.

Defective Wheels.

Defective Seat Belts.

Defective Electrical System.

Defective Radio Antenna.

This is absolutely the worst car I've ever owned. Since the day I drove it off the lot I've had nothing but problem after problem. Even worse, I have an extended warranty, but Subaru of America REFUSES to repair my car! I'll never purchase another Subaru product, and I would urge you to look very carefully before you purchase one. What good is a warranty if the manufacturer refuses to honor it?

I suppose that despite the mechanica problems of your car, there are still points of good to be given on it. Say, why all the gradings are given zero? Not even the fuel economy? I would want to view the true situation of owning this car.

I understand disappointment and venting, but the rest of us would probably like more details on the "defective" aspects. In my limited experience (on my second Sube), these are not typical failure modes, and I would be interested in what went wrong with each component, and the company's response. Hope things improve for you.

I'm in the same position. Frustration over endless repairs of drive-train, suspension and rattles causes me to rate the quality at zero. They demand a premium dollar to purchase. Far overrated, mileage is also not that great.

I totally agree I just purchased my new 2004 wrx. I drove it off the lot and since then I have taking it in to change the cam seals, radiator, and muffler. I don't know why my brand new car is having so many problems, Subaru has definitely lost a lot of customers. This is totally unacceptable. I'm really sad!!

I agree, my 1999 Subaru wagon blew a head gasket at 60,000 and again at 96,000. The company basically told me to get lost that it was my problem when all along they knew there was a huge issue with the head gaskets in the 99 cars. How can a company stay in business with such poor product and customer care. Subaru was a huge dissappointment and NEVER again will I even toy with ownership of this brand of car.

I bought my 1999 Limited Edition Outback new - 65 miles on the odometer. The car was chosen because of Subaru's reputation for longevity.

This car is a lemon and I've thought so for a long time! And now, because of the latest problems, I actually took the time to read up on others experience with Subaru's of this era.

At 70,000 miles I have had the following problems...

* Broken odometer

* Seat belt failure

* Poor shifting in automatic transmission

* No power in the mountains - I get passed by semi's!

* A so called "spooky problem" where the engine would rev up and then drop off to a chug-chug-chug. No one could diagnose this one and then it suddenly went away - only to reappear at some point in the future, I'm sure

* I've been through 5 batteries, despite no abuse of the charging system

* Failure of power steering pump twice

* Leaks, leaks, everywhere

* And now, most likely, blown head gaskets.

This car is the biggest piece of junk and now I'm wondering how in the world I am going to afford a new car before this one completely dies.

I would never, ever buy another Subaru.