10 Reasons Why You Should AVOID The 2024 Subaru Outback

This review grossly exaggerates the issues. Consider the commentary with a grain of salt.

Got 2024 outback XT limited here in MN, some of the complains are fair and I can see where they are coming from (especially the infotainment system🤮). But nothing major imo, and my driving experiences have been decent after 6k miles.

My '22 Crosstrek Limited also gets lousy real-world gas mileage (i.e. 21 mph city, 34 highway), but I do prefer the two-tier infotainment system. It's a lot easier to use, and it's nice having a CD player. I'll probably wait until the '25 Outback comes out before I trade it in. Hopefully, the enormous touch screen will be a lot more responsive by then.

that's not even a 2023-2024 model in the thumbnail

Love my 2024 Subaru Outback!!❤

That's the whining of a spoiled brat. Subjective nonsense - at any cost to write some criticism on a great car.

I have a 2023 Forester and it’s great, the AC is amazing in 100 degree weather. I had a 2015 Forester before my current one and it had 228k miles with the original engine and transmission.

Having a ‘10 Forester, ‘19 Crosstrek, and ‘24 Outback I’ve never had a problem. The maintenance is kept up and we haven’t been too hard on them. I’m very satisfied with my safe and reliable choices.

onyx and wilderness have front view cameras

Getting 2024 outback touring xt soon. Trading 2007 with 280k miles. Wife has 2019 3.6R. Awesome. Subies rock.

My friend has it 23 outback and the CVT went out after 30,000 miles. It could not be repaired, and the dealer put in a brand new tranny from the factory.

Plus, all the controls are in the info screen

Seems very, very unsafe to me

Further, that stop start feature is extremely hard on your engine battery and starter. Most better on the engine is when you start it up.

These people are exaggerating. I have a 2016 Outback with 228,000 miles on it. I have never had a problem with the transmission.

this has to be one of the crappest reviews

Have 4 Subaru’s currently still in the family 2016 Outback 2018 Crosstrek 2019 Outback and my 2022 Legacy. My 2022 has the most issues. 800 miles oil leak, battery issues always having to use a trickle charger, infotainment glitches and unresponsiveness, windshield just cracked at 5500 miles sitting in the garage overnight with no impact. I currently have 6600 miles. Buy your Subaru but get the extended warranty if you plan to keep it past 3yr/36k. Are we still going to own more? Yes.

If you don't like the features on a car the answer is simple/ don't buy one. Buy a Caddie or 80,000 dollar SUV. Guess what, You can find similar criticism. The comments here are for the most part are critiquing features. Poor review.

Bringing up random issues from previous year models into the new one.
That's what you get with AI created content.

Have a 2021 outback premium . No problems at all except updating my info system and maps navigation all by myself which took 2 hours lol. Info system is laggy though. Had x3 nails on the same tire and patch them and still running strong lol . Love outbacks

Have the 2024 OB from the get go and had none of these issues. Must be a Tesla owner, lol.

the problem is the ones in the states they are built in the states. mine is built in Japan quality.

Lots of electrical glitches
Battery drains for no reason and has left me stranded a few times

2016 Outback had valvebody internal fault issue. This cost AUD 5,600!!!! So disappointed!!! so bought Toyota RAV 4 hybrid!!!!

I would not want my ac controls on that system. I would want them separate. When that screen goes out, and it will your shit outta luck in the extreme Texas summer with no AC. I prefer my 2010 outback with separate controls from the radio

Who is this guy ????

I have a 2024 Outback and have had none of the problems recounted on this video. After 10,000 miles the only thing I have done is change the oil. It is recommended by Consumer Reports and has a very good frequency of repair record.

Buying one in July. The mixed reviews have me worried a bit though. Some people just love them. Others not so much. We shall see.

Sounds like software updates .

I have experienced a lot of these issues in my 2022 Outback, and yet I still love it and am in talks to lease a new one. Take these issues with a big grain of salt - every car has its own issues, these ones are really not deal breakers and many you will find across all vehicles with these features. The overall experience with the Outback has been second to none - the safety features alone make it the gold standard.

I have a 2020 Outback that I love! It works just fine, and aside from annual servicing & saftey inspection I've had no problems!

This review is so accurate, 100 percent true. Could these issues be that the car was manufactured in Indiana and not in Japan

Click bait, would be my guess.

I own an Outback 2023 and unfortunately I had problems to start the motor right at the first sign of frost (Oct 2023). After several months of investigation (broken down situation and even tow ...) the manufacturer changed a major electronic components in the dashboard. I like the big dashboard but because of all the electronic gadgets, it can cause battery drainage if you don't drive the car frequently.
No matter the brand, if you have the bad luck to own a car that has a quality problem/defects with the electronics, it's complicate and $$$$ if you don' t have a guarantee. I really wish I could give a better review but this is the experience I have so far with my first S : (

I own 2018 outback 3.6 R my car. It’s good perfect none of this problems what you’re saying I’ve been driving for six years my CVT it’s good. I pulled the trailer. I don’t have no issues. My car is very reliable perfect for winter and with V6 got enough power and it’s not that bad on a guzzling too. It’s very good car. I’m proud of it.

Does this person owns or has tested this SUV? Hummm

I have a 22 Outback Touring (non-turbo) and have had zero problems or issues, not even a squeak or rattle. After 2+ years of driving 44k miles my overall fuel average is 27.7 MPG and I get between 34-37 mpg on long highway trips. I would buy another Subaru without any hesitation.

I own a 2024 Subaru Outback with 11,000 miles on it. My AC died on the hottest day of the year while driving to the Shore 2 days ago. I called several local dealers and no one would look at it Friday afternoon or on a Saturday. Today I will drive home in the heat. The dealer who I bought if from will service it on Tuesday. A new car should not have an AC fail.

Hate my new 2024 Subaru Outback. Underpowered engine sounds like a lawnmower while laboriously accelerating to a smoking 65 mph. Chimes relentlessly - when I open the driver door or back into a parking place. Backing up -- perceives the asphalt street at the end of my driveway as a barrier and brakes violently. No way to permanently turn off the Drive Monitoring System (it goes crazy when i lower my sunglasses to scratch an eyelid). Climate control system very difficult to change while driving because controls are distributed across screens and buttons. Screen hard to read in sunlight. I totally agree with commenter below -- all this is on me because I failed to adequately research this POS. NEVER AGAIN.

Hate my new 2024 Subaru Outback. Underpowered engine sounds like a lawnmower while laboriously accelerating to a smoking 65 mph. Chimes relentlessly - when I open the driver door or back into a parking place. Backing up -- perceives the asphalt street at the end of my driveway as a barrier and brakes violently. No way to permanently turn off the Drive Monitoring System (it goes crazy when i lower my sunglasses to scratch an eyelid). Climate control system very difficult to change while driving because controls are distributed across screens and buttons. Screen hard to read in sunlight. I totally agree with commenter below -- all this is on me because I failed to adequately research this POS. NEVER AGAIN.

I think the 😮2024 Outback is the Best Buy in the auto industry 🤗. Stupid Video

I find this all hard to believe, I have 22 outback onyx xt. I have not had one issue with the car, I traded in a 2017 outback limited which was equally as good.

Im in the UK so we get Japanese built Subarus. Nothing wrong with them.

I have had a 2023 Subaru Outback XT now for 18 months, 19,000 miles and have noticed an occasional glitch with the infotainment system, but overall, nothing too drastic. It is a very comfortable and pleasurable vehicle,drive and I love it. Every vehicle you buy will have some issues and features that aren’t perfect, but is anything in our new high tech, computerized world without issues? If you are looking for perfection, get a vehicle that isn’t man made!

Those who complain the most usually have the least to complain about. Bought the 2024 BASE model starting at $30,000. Super trade in on 2018 Forester with 105,000 well maintained pluss $5,000 down. Cut the price down to $15,000 and a monthly payment of only $250! Bought 100,000 mile or 10 year extended warranty. Turned off not needed electronics and am happy driver! Have always stayed away from fancy models with all the bells and whistles because of the additional maintenance issues with cost. Be smart and know your stuff!

My wife has a 2020 Outback touring xt. And she's never encountered these issues. Not sure if this applies to the 2024 model's

I have a 2024 Subaru Outback Onyx with 10k mile and AC stopped blowing cold on max ac and regular high AC. Will be my last Subaru.

This is the vehicle I'll buy if my current vehicle dies. Absolutely loves Subaru.

made where.... oh, okay
sorry o

I love my cross track not a problem one. Unlike the dodge hornet, was a pile of junk

once upon a time....

An apparent Subaru hater

My 2024 Outback has left us stranded twice with CVT and gasket problems. Since I purchased gold warranty Subaru has covered all costs including shipping it back to us when it was not safe to drive 600 miles from home. I have put more miles on loaners and rentals than the 2024 Outback. Second Outback but the last one!