2002 Subaru Outback review from North America
"The reliability and the subsequent dealer handling of our issue, we will never own a Subaru again"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Engine threw a timing belt and failed at 55,000 miles. Engine beyond repair.
General comments?
We purchased the 2002 Outback due to its reliability ratings in consumer reports and word of mouth. We are the third Subaru owners in our group of friends who've had to replace well maintained engines in our various years Outbacks.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 15 miles |
| Most recent distance | 55000 miles |
| Previous car | Acura Integra |
| Date of Entry | 23rd June, 2006 |