10 Reasons Why You Should AVOID The 2024 Subaru Outback
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10 Reasons Why You Should AVOID The 2024 Subaru Outback
With a rich tradition in all-wheel drive technology, reliable engines and fun driving dynamics, Subaru is a very respected and beloved car manufacturer. But does the 2024 Outback model live up to its brand expectations? We’re about to find out.
Random problems with the electronics
Comfort and utility is great and the Outback continues to be the family wagon you can take on off road adventures. All-wheel drive is standard, which is a Subaru staple they take great pride in. What they cannot be so proud of, however, are the different electronic systems on the car that a lot of owners complained about over the years. And the issues seem to be still here in 2024.
Radio would turn on by itself randomly, or change stations. The power-adjustable memory seats sometimes won’t work, or would only work if the passenger gets in the car first.
The AC struggles, especially in the Texas heat. The front vents are quite narrow and oddly-placed so that the steering wheel blocks the airflow from reaching the driver.
The heated and ventilated seats also act up sometimes. One owner complained that after less than 250 miles, the fans in the seats began to make really loud noises and vibrate really badly.
The Subaru forums are also full with owners complaining about battery problems, including the battery dying constantly with no known cause.
The engine starter often appears to malfunction, leading to difficulties in starting the cars. Owners had to replace the starters after less than a year of ownership. That’s not normal.
The infotainment system is not “entertaining” at all
Depending on the trim level, the 2024 Outback features either two stacked 7.0-inch touchscreens or a massive 11.6-inch vertical touchscreen for the infotainment system.
It comes with built-in navigation, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and wireless charging as optional. Apple CarPlay or Android Auto are standard. There’s also an available 12-speaker, 576-watt Harman Kardon audio system.
The basic, dual-screen setup looks really cheap, so it’s sort of mandatory to pay extra for the single large display. Even so, the resolution of the 11.6-inch screen isn’t particularly sharp, and that’s not even 10% of the problem.
The first annoying thing you’ll notice after owning the Outback for a few months will be the absence of buttons. Almost everything in the car is controlled through the touchscreen. And maybe you do love that, but what you’ll hate is the slow responsiveness of the said screen. Owners often complain that it takes 4-11 seconds for the screen to react to their inputs.
Most of the AC controls are buried deep in the menus of the infotainment system, even the Auto Hold function is a touchscreen input. So, you’ll find yourself having to go through the touchscreen display a lot while driving. Pair that with the slow responsiveness of the system and the car will beep you to focus your eyes on the road.
And that’s quite ironic, right? The driver monitoring system that tracks your eyes while driving will beep you for spending too much time looking at the infotainment screen when in fact, you don’t have a choice if you need to make some adjustments to the ventilation.
But there’s one workaround here. Wear a pair of sunglasses and a hat and that will trick the driver monitoring system, at least that’s what some owners claim.
And on top of all these, other owners' complaints about the infotainment system include black screens, excessive lag, dropped calls and phone connectivity issues.
No 360 degree camera option
As of now, there is no 360 degree camera option, or at least a front camera. That’s really disappointing and baffling. The Subaru Ascent comes with a 360-degree camera. Couldn’t they just take it from there?
The only camera you get in the Outback is a rear-view camera. And that’s quite low quality. During heavy rain, sunny days or when it’s really dark, the rear view camera becomes almost useless.
Do you know what’s also useless in the Outback? The voice response unit. You ask for Costco and you get Pasco. You need to check the calendar and it turns on maximum cooling.
And don’t pay for the built-in wireless charger. It might overheat your phone to emergency shut off levels.
And speaking of phones, we’ve also read reports from owners complaining that their iPhones stopped being recognized by the car, and they had to restart the car a couple of times for the problem to go away.
What can you say, the Outback is quite a whimsical vehicle that will hit you with random technological and electronics issues when you least expect it.
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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!
@mr.ek18
3 ай бұрын
That’s sad. I have a 21 onyx xt and no issues with it, I drove it straight 19-20 hrs from Kansas to California and back.
@trilingualkid
3 ай бұрын
you could have gotten a lemon, request them to buy it back or trade you for a different one.
@pbeths59
3 ай бұрын
Own a 2018 Subaru Outback also and never had issue, that is why I bought a 2024 Outback. The 2018 did not have the start stop technology. The Start stop on the 2024 is very clunky and I turn it off every time I start I start the car. But also noticed sometimes when I forget to turn off Start/stop, it doesn't work. The Info screen creates a lot of glare. I will definitely trade this model in whenever I find an affordable car without the CVT.
@ericpizarro3084
2 ай бұрын
Every once in a while there comes a lemon. I had the same issue with a 2006 Honda CRV. Every one speaks as this is one of the most reliable cars in the world. In my case it was a disaster. Three transmission. Plus new AC and the list went on and on. I got rid of it and bought a RV4. On the other hand my brother has a 2011 CRV and it has been super reliable. 👍
@oddities-whatnot
Күн бұрын
Japanese built models faultless.
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.
This is a low quality, low information review. Rattling off anecdotes of one user’s experience doesn’t really show incidence or causation of any particular problem. The Subaru Outback isn’t a Mercedes, everybody knows that. Everyone hates all touch infotainment systems & CVT transmissions, but guess what? All cars have them below a certain price level. Subarus are known for being reliable if maintained, period.
@OverlandExpedition
3 ай бұрын
Thankfully it ain’t a Mercedes thats a good selling point as it might be reliable.
@tomfilipiak3511
3 ай бұрын
Good cars,at 75 years old,driving since I was 15 years old,in 1963,I am on my 4 th Subaru Outback,to say when I was 15,that at 75 years old I be driving a 4 cylinder Japanese car,I would of had you committed!Thomas A.Filipiak Palos Hills,Illinois!
@tomfilipiak3511
3 ай бұрын
Your,personal opinion,SUCKS! Since,2006,I have had 4 Subaru outback’s,they are great cars,only God can make perfection! Go lock yourself in your room,and stay there!
@jeanneelise
2 ай бұрын
AI BS
@Freddie-gv1yg
Ай бұрын
@thomasfx3190, I have a 2019 4 cylinder and it has adequate power. I have 25,000 miles and never had one problem.
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.
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.
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.
I can't stand the new direction of putting all the controls into these awful giant touch screens.
@boxsterman77
2 ай бұрын
Touchy.
This review grossly exaggerates the issues. Consider the commentary with a grain of salt.
@Freddie-gv1yg
Ай бұрын
The person who made this video probably works for Toyota,
Getting 2024 outback touring xt soon. Trading 2007 with 280k miles. Wife has 2019 3.6R. Awesome. Subies rock.
I think Subaru is the most hated vehicle brand in the world. I never see sooooo many bad videos as I see with Subaru. Still we, who owns one or more Subarus knows how amazingly they drives. Their safety and their reliability is as good as Toyota and Honda. CR rate this brand above those two. I am on my # 5 one and will never buy another brand. This is coming from a guy who loves and still think beautifully about Toyota and Honda.
@55mblindy
5 ай бұрын
Absolutely positively if you want four wheel traction and you’re not Philthy Rich, best car known demand😂
@127Foxtrot
5 ай бұрын
Subaru certainly has it detractors, but at the same time has a fandom of brand loyalists in many parts of the world. My 2022 Outback is my 4th Subaru, and I find it to be a massive upgrade over my previous Liberty sedan I had for almost 20 years. Sure, there some issues (eg.the infotainment system), but overall the positives are huge (to me) - ride, comfort, economy, spaciousness, off-road ability etc. It's a great package along side other good competitors.
@thomasfx3190
4 ай бұрын
If you live on the west coast or in the northeast, Subarus have a cult following. They are durable, easy to work on and are a big hit with the outdoorsy types. People in flyover states see them as a cheap liberals car, but it’s really not. They are often handed down from parents to children when the kids go off to college.
@boxsterman77
2 ай бұрын
I cannot figure out the direction of your post.
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.
These people are exaggerating. I have a 2016 Outback with 228,000 miles on it. I have never had a problem with the transmission.
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
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
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.
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.
This review is so accurate, 100 percent true. Could these issues be that the car was manufactured in Indiana and not in Japan
Have the 2024 OB from the get go and had none of these issues. Must be a Tesla owner, lol.
Bringing up random issues from previous year models into the new one. That's what you get with AI created content.
Toyota fan boys
I have a 2020 Outback that I love! It works just fine, and aside from annual servicing & saftey inspection I've had no problems!
onyx and wilderness have front view cameras
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The 2 issues we had with our subaru (forester) was the USB socket would quit working and at 70,000 miles the thermal control valve went out which would have cost 3,000$ to fix if we didn't have the hook up we had. It's still a good vehicle but it's some things to be aware of.
@midwesternertk3714
3 ай бұрын
There's a class action lawsuit for the thermal control valve issue. Hope you know about it. 2019 to 2021 outbacks, foresters, crosstreks, and legacy models. Folks are pushing for a recall.
@jhonrutger3508
3 ай бұрын
@midwesternertk3714 That would be great because after a few things that my partner had to deal with she's wanting to dump her forrester for either a honda or toyota. I personally like subaru as I'm a fan of the outback unfortunately gas prices make it pretty prohibitive, so I got a kia hybrid it's been pretty solid so far traveling.
2023 Subaru Touring is amazing car.Some problems so minor.
that's not even a 2023-2024 model in the thumbnail
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 : (
f'ing cheap clickbait.
@Freddie-gv1yg
Ай бұрын
A Toyota employee made this video.
Bought a 2023 Outback Onyx Xt and absolutely love mine - paid cash in full and will trade mine in for the next gen - come on Subie 300 ponies plze
Im in the UK so we get Japanese built Subarus. Nothing wrong with them.
Love my 2024 Subaru Outback!!❤
@darrylcullen2409
2 ай бұрын
Thank goodness for this review. I'm getting one in July and was starting to worry I was buying a lemon
@SidneySmith678
2 ай бұрын
@@darrylcullen2409I have had my 2024 for 5 months now. No problems and I absolutely LOVE it!! My best friend bought one after me and she loves hers too!
As I watch reviews of cars/SUV's/Trucks I'm hearing many reviews talked about the electronics/infotainment systems having issues. I'm in the market for a new car and I've pretty much narrowed it down to the 2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness. I've seen videos of the 2025, but I don't care for the Ford like front end and also the big infotainment screen.
@coryhigh87
5 ай бұрын
I have a 2023 Forester Wilderness and I like it a lot but carplay/android auto is wired only and the camera system is pretty basic compared to what the new generation Forester gets.
@bradgrant6633
5 ай бұрын
I just bought my 2nd Subaru, a '24 Outback Wilderness. My first one was a '19 Crosstrek. Loved them both. No electronic problems thus far. Favorite 2 cars and I'm in my late 60s and I've had Toyotas, VWs and a Honda. Your mileage may vary, but some of the information in this video is just plain incorrect. Deceptive!
@davidshearin6900
3 ай бұрын
Looking at the Outback wilderness myself. Like this weekend.
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.
@ForeverMPH
12 күн бұрын
Spending a lot of money doesn't guarantee a reliable car. Cadillacs and Mercedes have plenty of issues!
2016 Outback had valvebody internal fault issue. This cost AUD 5,600!!!! So disappointed!!! so bought Toyota RAV 4 hybrid!!!!
the problem is the ones in the states they are built in the states. mine is built in Japan quality.
0:49 Now that is a big concern, lack luster AC. It has to work well up to 115 degrees. Or nope.
@michaelostrowski8630
4 ай бұрын
In Sydney heat, we don't even use a fraction of the 2023 Outback's AC power. Not a concern at all. Screen? Love it! Physical buttons for temperature plus front and back screen defrosting, knobs for volume and tuning. The rest is on the screen, but easily and quickly accessible. We also had a noisy seat ventilation - to a large extent fixed under warranty. Coming from a hydropneumatic Citroen I would say the ride quality is OK rather than fantastic. Small and large bumps are dealt with quite well, the medium-sized ones just OK. Slow? How long is a piece of string? In town it is a rocket: no turbo lag (well, no turbo...), always ready to accelerate. Heavy loaded on a freeway it is quick just enough. Have a look at the towing test videos - still managed to accelerate uphill with a 2000kg trailer. It is a bit heavy on the gas, but accepts our lousy 91-octane petrol. My son and brother also bought the 2022 and 2023 Outbacks - what a terrific value for money!
Lots of electrical glitches Battery drains for no reason and has left me stranded a few times
@jamesbraunreuther7982
2 ай бұрын
I have two subies I believe the battary parasite issuie was pre 2021 my 16 had 7 batteries in 8 years but besides that love it.
@laurelctlady4557
Ай бұрын
I got a letter from Subaru regarding battery drain. A module connected to Starlink causes Starlink to be connected to Internet all the time even after turned off causing the battery drain. They will fix the problem for free.
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.
Sounds like software updates .
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.
Who is this guy ????
Does this person owns or has tested this SUV? Hummm
this has to be one of the crappest reviews
@adno1965
3 ай бұрын
I always thought Subaru was a reliable car brand,what can't be said about German cars, I had some unpleasant experiences
I think the 😮2024 Outback is the Best Buy in the auto industry 🤗. Stupid Video
Click bait, would be my guess.
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.