2001 Subaru Outback LX review from North America
"This car has been a major disappointment."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
In Nov 2004 at about 45,000 head gasket blew.
Then Nov 2005 - August 2006 parts started being replaced in this order: thermostat.
Radiator.
Head gasket again.
Ignition coil.
Air conditioner.
Tire bolts replaced (2 broke while traveling)
And the check engine light has come on numerous times in the past 3 weeks.
General comments?
We bought this car as a family vehicle hoping to get 200,000 miles and well over 10 years. I gave in to my husband wanting leather seats, and the dual moon roof and agreed to splurge. While we have always kept up on maintenance and not abused the car I keep hoping that the next repair will be the last. Not so…
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 81000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan 240SX |
| Date of Entry | 5th August, 2006 |