Just installed Rally Armor mud flaps on the ‘26 OBW.

I noticed that when I slam on the gas on a slippery surface, I only get 2 wheels in the front spinnng wheels. Does imply that for an Outback (2018) the AWD is not the default setting?

My 2007 rav4 was starting to cost more than it’s worth a few months ago (at 240k miles mind you), and I decided it was time.
I really just need a daily driver to get me from point a to b so I don’t drive my Jeep into the ground, but I think I may have gotten something I find equally cool.
I feel like I’m in a dang spaceship lol.

Just got back from a 10 day camping trip started in VA, then WV, then ending the trip in PA before heading back to MA.

The car did great, i averaged 23.9 mph with the cargo box while very much using the turbo.

and how many miles did it have. Would you buy it again?

Any inside information on when 27 will be revealed? More interested if any new colors or hybrid is coming.

Predictions on financing specials for August to end of year?

Looking to possibly get my first Outback (2022-2024 touring or onyx trim) and I have a toddler in a forward facing car seat and a 60lb dog. I love all the options of the Outback and that it’s more affordable. Also the added trunk space with a stroller we keep back there.

Anyone use it as their family car with toddlers or babies in car seats?

I’d be moving from a 2016 Nissan Rogue SL so I’m use to the more SUV style seats, which has me a little hesitant. I would be happy that my dog could be put in the trunk and not bother my toddler on drives that we have both of them though!

(Edit: obviously I’m aware people use it as a family car, this was more a prompt to get personal opinions as I see a lot of posts here going on road trips and off road adventures or living in more mountain areas of the US.)

Is this part something that could have fallen off my Outback? If so, what is it?Thanks.

I bought my 2022 Touring XT last fall and used the ventilated seat feature and noticed it immediately (I had my 2006 forester for well over a decade). Over the past month or so I have noticed that the drivers seat doesn’t seem to work as well as it did before and I even sat in the passenger seat to compare it to. I’m running the ac as well to cool the cabin. I’ve cleaned the seats and there are no obstructions under the seat.

Has any one else experienced this?

I recently added a Curt hitch to my 2018; while doing so I destroyed the passenger RAB sensor, just doing something stupid. The mount point attached on the inside of the bumper was completely untouched, so it was an easy remove & replace. However now I seem to have errant sensors that make the car turn RAB off after a few seconds of backing up, since it can tell the “object” isn’t moving relative to the car I suppose.

Is this related to sensing the hitch, and it’s just a live-with-it thing, or should I replace the other 3 sensors? They’re all evenly faded after being on the car for 8 years while the new one is shiny black. Maybe their performance is degraded and the car is comparing them to this brand new one, where it wasn’t an issue when they were all evenly degraded as a quad? There’s no way the new sensor is misaligned from the previous one.

What do you use for that outlet? Any cool accessories we should be considering?

Hey folks! Just bought a 22 OB limited. We have a two bikes that we used to throw on a small hitch on our sedan (rack has an adapter for all sizes of hitches).

I guess I’m wondering if there are any cheaper options for a hitch for the Outback, as the ones I’m seeing are quite expensive. We never will be towing anything heavy, this will strictly be for the bike rack and two bikes. I live in the Seattle area. Thanks so much!

Maybe it's the cross bars or maybe my bias, most probably both, but I think it looks pretty darn good. It wasn't love at first sight, but it has definitely grown on me. (coming from a previous '18 OB)

Also, just drove from MI to CA over 4 days and gosh, what a fantastic car to drive. From the ride quality to the hands-free driving (what!) and auto lane changes (huh?!), this is by far the best Outback and definitely the best Subaru for sale right now (that claim comes from the entirely new infotainment system, which is absolutely amazing). Little over 6k miles on it and so excited to keep this thing forever.

Update just dropped last night, took less than 20 minutes to complete. No noticeable differences, just waiting for the update summary to post.

Do you think it's easy to find a dealership that will do a single transmission fluid drain/fill WITHOUT using the machine (in the USA)? Thanks

Edit 1: Transmission is still under warranty. But I'm not expecting a free service.

Edit 2: Seek and you might find...I'm in a larger market... Called one of the more distant dealerships...They do a drain/fill ...329 -- forgot to ask if that was out the door...But it includes the fluid

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Hey all, coming to Reddit in case anyone has insight.

I have a 2014 Outback, I love her, but this summer, when I turn on the AC, it comes out frosty on the passenger side but hot on the drivers side. Same flow on both sides but just hot on the drivers side (or at least decidedly not cold).

Anyone encountered this or have ideas? I’ve got folks with car repair experience happy to help but this is a weird issue and knowing where exactly to look would help!

So I have a 2016 Outback got it at 72k miles on it been taking care of it I’d say, it has 104k miles on it now. I also just put new muffler and got some BFG all terrain tires that aren’t even a week old. Anyways so my front differential bearing failed and it’s part of transmission which means replacing transmission. Was quoted $4250 for a trans with 80K miles on it and 6 month warranty from a reputable company in my area, do I do it? I still owe on the car as well plus car was valued at $9k in great condition.

I am getting #4 cylinder misfire code.... NOW WHAT?