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.
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Subaru Outback Fifth generation (BS) dimensions and specs
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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
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2016 Outback |
203
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2015 Outback |
290
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Mean Mug Auto 23181-6133A 50x Fender Fla...
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50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim...
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A-Premium 4 Pcs Black Universal Splash G...
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Rims
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All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips...
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VARGTR 4 Pcs Tire Valve Stem Caps,Lumino...
- [Material] The valve dust cap is made of high-quality and durable ABS plastic, which is dustproof and waterproof and can be used for a long time.
- [Fluorescent Design] The wheel tire valve absorbs light when...
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8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
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- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
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Coilovers
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iJDMTOY Universal Fit Gun Metal Grey Fin...
- Universal fit for most cars (sedan/coupe/convertible)
- Come with (4) gunmetal grey color powder-coated anodized finish aluminum fasteners, (4) sets of stainless bolts/nuts/washers, (2) high strength fastener O-ring rubber bands
- Made with T6 6061 high quality...
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Brake Light Flasher Strobe Brake Light S...
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JUSTTOP Universal Cleaning Gel for Car, ...
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Xotic Tech 2pc Adjustable 6"-9" Front Bu...
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Decals
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Arrow Reflective Stickers for Car, 24PCS...
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Frienda 6 Pieces Small Flame Decals Stic...
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SINGARO 4PCS Aluminum Valve Stem Cap, Gr...
- High quality: High quality aluminum alloy is used to replace the original bad valve cap of the tire, which can keep the wheel working well.
- Convenience: The valve cover is easy to install and disassemble....

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