Subaru Outback Fifth generation (BS) (2015 - 2017)



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Fifth generation (BS) of Subaru Outback has been in production since 2015 by 2017.

In addition to external changes, the model has undergone changes in technical terms. Fifth generation (BS) is longer than the previous generation by 0.6 inches , is wider by 0.7 inches , is higher by 0.3 inches. The weight of the car has increased by 170 lbs.


Subaru Outback Fifth generation (BS) dimensions and specs


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Fifth generation (BS)
Body style Wagon, SUV, Crossover
Engine options EZ36D, 3.6L H-6, 256 HP, 258 lb/ft
FB25B, 2.5L H-4, ,
Transmission Lineartronic 6-spd CVT w/OD
Drive type all wheel, all-wheel drive
Length 189.60 in
Width 72.40 in
Height 66.10 in
Wheelbase 108.10 in
Curb weight 3580 - 3856 lbs
Number of doors 4
Seating capacity 5
Cargo capacity 35.5 cu.in
Cargo capacity with seats hold down 73.3 cu.in
Front hip room 55.5 - 56 in
Rear hip room 55.00 in
Front Headroom 38 - 41 in
Rear Headroom 38.9 - 39 in
Front shoulder room 58 - 58.1 in
Rear shoulder room 57 - 57.3 in
Fuel tank capacity 18.50 gal
MPG (City/Highway) 20 - 25/27 - 33
Towing capacity 2700 - 3000 lbs
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph 6.9 - 9.4 sec
¼ mile time 15.4 - 17.4 sec

Subaru Outback Common Problems generations


Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Subaru Outback Fifth generation (BS) production period from 2015 to 2017 drivers have reported 673 complaints. The most common problems are VISIBILITY/WIPER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN.
Model Year Complaints
2017 Outback
180
2016 Outback
203
2015 Outback
290

Problem Category Number of Problems
VISIBILITY/WIPER
this car has a screen in the dashboard that controls the stereo phone and other functions. it has a very...
193
~ 20511 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
i have 2015 subaru outback with eyesight and blind spot detection. i had stopped the vehicle in the driveway about...
164
~ 25059 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
after being parked outside overnight with temperatures below 0 degrees f the vehicle started fine the following morning but had...
100
~ 23295 miles
POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru outback. the contact stated that while at a complete stop the vehicle failed...
65
~ 22653 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
accelerator suddenly became unresponsive resulting in complete slowdown to stop in traffic. had to shut off vehicle and restart numerous...
40
~ 15639 miles
ENGINE
red engine light came on and car died. lost all power/ drive. needed to coast to berm. would restart but...
39
~ 24599 miles
SERVICE BRAKES
the 2015 subaru outback 2.5i limited w eyesight system had been parked on a surface parking lot near marshall bwi...
36
~ 23752 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE
note: no accident - reporting safety issue!!! incident date = date issue identified: as the driver i am seeing light...
31
~ 15754 miles
STEERING
new 2015 subaru outback steering wandering left and right preventing the car from being steered straight. without constant driver attention
29
~ 11319 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
i warmed the car up and drove to shoprite. twenty minutes later i returned to the car to put the...
24
~ 34410 miles
AIR BAGS
we took delivery of this vehicle on 1/2/2015. it is a 2.5 limited model with eyesight navigation and keyless ignition....
23
~ 7698 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
on sept.27th 2015 the liftgate opened on its own. many times the lights one at a time over the mirror...
9
~ 12362 miles
WHEELS
at 36 573 miles 5/26/15 had to replace left rear wheel bearing at 79 176 miles 12/16/15 had to replace...
9
~ 25436 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY
this is a brand new subaru outlander with 850 miles. the windshield got a small chip about 1mm in size...
9
~ 16122 miles
SEAT BELTS
i was slowing pulling into a parking space and just straightening out the car when i heard a strange sound...
8
~ 9944 miles
STRUCTURE
there is a gloss finished plastic touch pad kind of cover that covers the entire navigation system. this is approximately...
8
~ 827 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
projector beam headlights with sharp cut off..... low beam lights are bright and great on level straight road at moderate...
5
~ 320 miles
SUSPENSION
drivers side front wheel bearing failed at less than 8000 miles. replaced under warranty by dealer. no history of driving
4
~ 19140 miles
AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING > FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
tl* the contact owns a 2016 subaru outback. while driving approximately 45 mph on a local roadway the eyesight pre-collision...
3
~ 22000 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY
tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru outback. the contact stated that while their wife was driving at approximately 25...
3
~ 20452 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
this issue is a safety enhancement request affecting top of the line subaru outback 2016 limited/premium models equipped with keyless...
3
~ 22333 miles
SEATS
i have a new 2015 subaru outback limited. within a month of purchase it started giving me lower back pain....
3
~ 12767 miles
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
the eyesight system turns on and off intermittently. the vehicle is traveling at speed and all of sudden it is...
2
~ 13000 miles
AUTOMATIC SYSTEM BRAKING > BACK OVER PREVENTION
tl* the contact owns a 2017 subaru outback. the contact stated that the reverse automatic braking system independently applied itself....
2
~ 1013 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
driving in a heavy thunderstorm eyesight automatically went off but automatically came back on as the rain diminished. so did...
2
~ 2275 miles
NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT
tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru outback. the contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed the navigation...
2
~ 1300 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2017 subaru outback. consumer writes in regards to vehicle dash display night hazard. *ld the consumer stated the bright daytime...
1
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS
the center seatbelt in the back seat ( the one that comes down from the roof of the vehicle) has...
1
~ 20000 miles
ROOF AND PILLARS > BODY > STRUCTURE
letter from senator brown on behalf of constituent re 2015 subaru outback structural failure. *ld the consumer stated the was
1
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT
2015 subaru outback. consumer writes in regards to rough idling in vehicle. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle annoyingly vibrated
1
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY
tl* the contact owns a 2016 subaru outback. while attempting to drive the vehicle the contact noticed through the rearview...
1
~ 14500 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES
tl* the contact owns a 2017 subaru outback. when rotating or replacing tires the tire pressure monitor light illuminated. flashed...
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
i am concerned about the toxic chemicals that may have been used on the plastics inside the vehicle. the "new...
1
LABELS > OTHER > EQUIPMENT
tl* the contact owns a 2016 subaru outback. the contact stated that the information on the towing label was incorrect...
1
~ 80000 miles
CHILD SEAT
tl* the contact owns a britax advocate 70 g3 rearfacing infant seat model number 39bg81a. the seat was manufactured in...
1
MATERIAL/PADDING > CHILD SEAT
tl* the contact owns a britax advocate 70 g3 rearfacing infant seat model number 39bg81a. the seat was manufactured in...
1
LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP > CHILD SEAT
tl* the contact owns a britax advocate 70 g3 rearfacing infant seat model number 39bg81a. the seat was manufactured in...
1
STRAP/WEBBING > HARNESS > CHILD SEAT
tl* the contact owns a britax advocate 70 g3 rearfacing infant seat model number 39bg81a. the seat was manufactured in...
1
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY
tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru outback. the contact stated that while the vehicle was on the front window...
1
~ 3400 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT
the touch screen that controls the system's radio/navigation is very glossy and while driving home the sun hit it at...
1
~ 1980 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru outback. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph the engine seized as...
1
~ 1000 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT
there is a gloss finished plastic touch pad kind of cover that covers the entire navigation system. this is approximately...
1
~ 7 miles

How to improve the appearance of your Subaru Outback and to make it look younger?


Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Subaru Outback to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.

However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.

Body kits

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Fender flares

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  • GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker Moulding Clip,Bumper Shield Retainer Clip Assortment 6506007AA 68039280-AA 6030441 for Jeep Wrangler Chrysler Ford GMC [60 Pcs] + Bonus Fastener Remover

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Rims

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Coilovers

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Decals

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