Subaru Outback Change Vehicle

“screen dims so badly when lights are on. and in sunlight, nearly impossible to see”

“display for MPG, time, temperature didn't work for MPG, would flutuate wildly from 10 mpg to 99mpg in seconds, plus time would disappear”

“Screen would restart itself”

“Dealership replaced it last Dec but it went out again recently so obviously not fixed”

“When new did not connect to iPhone via USB with most recent OS. Have to use Bluetooth instead of USB port”

“Bluetooth in 2013 does not directly connect with or interface with the MP3 on smart phone. A cable was needed”

“USB connection doesn't work with iPhone. Bluetooth connection can freeze. Two radio unit replacements”

“It has been replaced or upgraded 4 times and it still get itself and me lost on a regular basis. It is awful!”

“Extremely confusing to use. Have never used it since. Very poor user interface”

“Delayed voice navigation. Will pass the turn before it tells you”

“Subaru replaced the console electronics unit. Prior to this we had continuous dashboard restarts of the navigation system, failure of Blue tooth paired devices stored in memory. Subaru has considerable problems with SYNC integration with Sirius Over”

“For the money, system should be more responsive”

“Difficult to use. Lost satellites, resent having to purchase map updates. Free on Garmin and phone”

“Navigation system gave erroneous locations and the screen would "freeze"”

“Failed to accept commands. Dealer performed update to correct”

“GPS resets its self for no reason. Also, no way to get new map data”

“IT IS THE WORST, OVERLY COMPLICATED, FAILS WHEN YOU NEED IT. THEY DROPPED THE BALL ON THIS ONE, MAYBE THEY SHOULD ROAD TEST THESE BEFORE INSTALLING”

“Navigation system locks out functions above 5mph, and there is no way for the passenger to modify key settings of the route. Only some functions are disabled, while other functions still work...very frustrating”

“Apparently, Androd motorola phones have had trouble holding the pairing with the subaru system; although with the same system we have no trouble in the Toyota”

“After successful pairing, the connection randomly drops within 30 minutes. And, it needs to be paired on each restart of the car”

“Pre defined cellphones stored in memory failed to pair automatically or manually until console system from Harmon Kardon was replaced by the selling dealer under warranty”

“Dealer failed to connect it at delivery and we have been unable to”

“Not consistent to connect. Also takes too much time to connect, if it does connect”

“The phone wouldn't pair with the car's bluetooth”

“Disconnected several times. Had to take it to dealer. Makes "hands-free" difficult without it”

“It refuses to pair, took it back, they said it's normal. The navigation system STINKS”

“Bluetooth pairing was the ONLY electronic feature that I wanted for safety. They have NEVER been able to make it pair with my wife's phone - - - disgruntled to say the least”

“The amplifier needed to be replaced. It took 10 days”

“Bluetooth is terrible, not responsive and delays on pick up. Took car in for total freeze up on display”

“radio (and GPS) was rebooting by itsellf every 2 min. It has been replaced under warranty”

“Kept restarting itself”

“Radio audio quality is poor. Clarity of sound jumps between fair and poor while on a channel”

“Radio was changed due to configuration of GPS. New radio sounds terrible and echoey like your in a box and the sounds all mix together. I hate it and the car company says it is okay”

“System amplifier went out, replaced under warranty”

“Hard to communicate-difficult to quickly find requested address, i.e., city, state, etc-cumbersome”

“Because the bluetooth was faulty the voice commands didn't work”

“sometimes the command phone does not connect. It will start again after I stop the car and turn the engine off for a bit then restart and try again”

“When disconnect phone lose all audio on maps Oil AT warning came on. There is a service bulletin on this problem advising flush transmission.. Dealer did not know of it. Said I needed a new transmission and differential. Independent garage did th”

“doesn't understand voice commands well. Sometimes I have to repeat 2-3 times before they get the name or command right. Very frustrating!!”

“Inside rubber trim at bottom of drivers side window would fold downward when window lowered. Replaced trim/seal. Warranty. Dealer was excellent”

“rattle in suspension over certain road surfaces”

“Rattle in front suspension”

“Not notified by mfg. about a recall for missed spot welds that caused squeaking”

“Rattle in cargo area. Most likely the latch for the hatch”

“clicking noise with tire movement - increases with speed of tires”

“Minor intermittent noise from under rear of car. Turned out to be a exhaust system "hangar" or support. Warranty covered”

“I've got a minor rattle coming from the hatch area”

“Drivers seat "clunking" In Subura multiple times before fix”

“Annoying squeak in rear of car. Have taken to dealer twice and they cannot find a problem”

“Rattles came from the luggage area either the wooden board cover the spare tires vibrates or the privacy cover. Noise came usually while the came to an stop and idling”

“Squeak in passenger seatbelt latch. They repaired it. Still hear it occasionally”

“Cabling bundle in engine compartment wasn't properly secured, causing a rattle. Problem solved via warranty repair”

“Serpentine belt was squeaking and was replaced under warranty”

“Rattle from outside the cabin on gravel roads”

“We live in an area of bumpy roads. Have heard some noises in the head lining of the car”

“It developed a very loud rattle in the right front end after about 10 months. We have taken it in twice and they think they have it figured out, they replace a part, we drive it home and it is still rattling. It is going in the shop again on Monday”

“Squeaking from a belt or pulley in the engine compartment. Took 3 visits to the dealer to fix. Occurred with less than 1000 miles on the vehicle”

“Car was not as quiet as expected even after servicing (under warranty) to figure out sort of noise in cabin. Have had several noises come and go along with a seat that squeaks when going over bumps or rough road. Very frustrating when buying new”

“Hear a brief noise when it is below 45 degrees until car warms up”

“Vibration, buzzing noise from roof”

“When driving on the freeway, the wind noise become louder and annoying. City driving poses no wind noise at all”

“it seems to be more noisy at high speed comparing to when it was new”

“Whistling wind noise when sun roof is open”

“I literally have to replace bulbs ever three months: either the exterior lights or the headlights... always something. Also: the fuse for the high beams blew out when the car was just 12 months old. I bought this car because it was good on repairs”

“Since new we have replaced all exterior lights on the outback, seems excessive”

“Headlights burn out often”

“The turn signal bright light switch failed. I couldn't turn the brights on. It cost $600 to fix the problem”

“Had to replace headlights and fog lights multiple times”

“Burnt out two low beam headlight bulbs and one tail light bulb in a three week span, two just after service done which involved a second appointment. Not convenient when you live out of town”

“Poor design requires that wheels be removed to replace head lamp bulbs. Idiotic”

“Puddle lights had a recall to install a inline fuse. The lights were out on the drivers side”

“Tail light was supposedly missed at the time I had to replace two low beam headlights. The wife said it was out when I went for service but I didn't notice it. It involved a second appointment which is inconvenient when you live out of town”

“Recommend more reliable bulbs”

“Back interior light fixture keeps falling out of the headliner”

“could never get the dash light indicating tire pressure off. Tried everything. Considered it a worthless adjunct”

“defective monitor”

“USB port broke. The connector is in a difficult position to access and the connector failed while I was trying to plug. In”

“windshield washer worning defective”

“False positive engine warning lights. Dealer fixed by replacing a sensor”