Overview & Reviews
The 2009 Subaru Outback is no longer available in L.L. Bean trim, but stability control is now standard across the lineup. Additionally, the 2.5i Special Edition makes its debut, and all models except for the base 2.5i receive an upgraded nine-speaker sound system.
- Secure handling, excellent safety ratings, standard all-wheel drive, zesty acceleration in 2.5 XT and 3.0 R trims, distinctive styling inside and out.
User Reviews:
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If Youre Deaf This Cars for You - 2009 Subaru Outback
By crestfallen - January 17 - 6:53 pmI reluctantly traded in my beloved Audi Allroad because it was at the end of its life. I was shopping for a manual transmission sports wagon and someone suggested the OutBack Turbo. I drove the car and was mildly impressed with the acceleration and ride so I decided to buy it. I never expected to be in the situation Im in now. The tailgate rattles to the point that nobody wants to be in the car. I cant turn the radio up loud enough to mask it. Its been repaired 3 times and each time it rattles on the way out of the dealership. Subaru has no suggestions. Before you buy this car check out internet blogs about Outback rattles. Theres literally dozens of them. This isnt uncommon!
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Garbage Garbage Garbage! - 2009 Subaru Outback
By Kelly - July 19 - 3:56 pmOMG! What a piece of garbage...Car rattles and is unusually loud...couldnt fit my infant sons carseat behind driver without being "Jacked Up" to the dashboard! If you are a tall or heavy-set person (I am not) than forget it! Plastic garbage.
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Continuous costly repairs - 2009 Subaru Outback
By Mark - August 23 - 2:29 pmThis was my first, and last Subaru, I bought. I thought the car would be reliable after reading and researching prior models. This car is the closest thing to a lemon I could think of. After 6 months of ownership the interior of the vehicle was breaking apart. Small holes in the stitching in the doors and the center counsel lid broke. Subaru repaired the lid and it soon broke again. Very cheep. The handling and engine performance became horrible after a couple of years. As of today, the power steering unit is shot - not sure what this will cost yet to replace. I recently had the transmission leak and the thermostat sensor replaced at the dealership ($600.00 plus). Then a month later the valve cover gasket broke causing oil to run into and foul out the plugs. This repair cost over $850.00 once they figured out what was wrong with it. Ill sum it up here, this is a terrible car. Dont buy one, its no Toyota. It gets horrible gas mileage and over time has no engine power. It just screws you over with repairs.
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Junkorama - 2009 Subaru Outback
By unhappy - May 23 - 8:23 pmPurchased the car in November 2008, in Colorado. Violent bucking forced us to a dealer in New Mexico who told us that we could only use one brand of gasoline. Returned to the Colorado dealer who told us New Mexico dealer didnt know what it was doing, kept the car for awhile and replaced a camshaft sensor; assured us car was OK. It wasnt, so took it to yet another dealer, who replaced the turbocharger and some other parts; assured us car was OK. Observed gas mileage appears poor. Well see if further observations confirm poor mileage. If they do, were on the way to the court house! If not, we may sell it anyway. Word to the wise-- think twice before buying a Subaru.
