Subaru Outback Fourth generation (BR) - Facelift (2013 - 2014)



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Fourth generation (BR) - Facelift of Subaru Outback has been in production since 2013 by 2014.

In addition to external changes, the model has undergone changes in technical terms. Fourth generation (BR) - Facelift is longer than the previous generation by 0.8 inches . The weight of the car has increased by 34 lbs.


Subaru Outback Fourth generation (BR) - Facelift dimensions and specs


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Fourth generation (BR) - Facelift
Body style Wagon, SUV, Crossover
Engine options EZ36D, 3.6L H-6, 256 HP, 258 lb/ft
FB25B, 2.5L H-4, ,
Length 189.00 in
Width 71.70 in
Height 65.80 in
Wheelbase 107.90 in
Curb weight 3423 - 3648 lbs
Number of doors 4
Seating capacity 5
Front hip room 54.50 in
Rear hip room 53.90 in
Front Headroom 40.80 in
Rear Headroom 39.30 in
Front shoulder room 56.30 in
Rear shoulder room 56.10 in
Fuel tank capacity 18.50 gal
MPG (City/Highway) 17 - 24/25 - 30
Towing capacity 2700 - 3000 lbs
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph 6.9 - 9.3 sec
¼ mile time 15.1 - 17.2 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 Fourth generation (BR) - Facelift production period from 2013 to 2014 drivers have reported 366 complaints. The most common problems are ENGINE, AIR BAGS, POWER TRAIN.
Model Year Complaints
2014 Outback
161
2013 Outback
205

Problem Category Number of Problems
ENGINE
zero oil pressure (red) indicator light illuminated at safe and prudent operating speed. low oil indicator light (yellow) never illuminated....
69
~ 33679 miles
AIR BAGS
with a passenger in the front seat and the seat belt fastened the seat belt warning chime and light activated...
63
~ 22423 miles
POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2014 subaru outback. the contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph the vehicle suddenly...
62
~ 147741 miles
STEERING
we recently purchased a new 2014 outback. i purchased the vehicle and i noticed the steering felt a bit "off"...
45
~ 11257 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
the electronic parking brake engages while the vehicle is underway. when the fault is cleared and driving resumes the electronic...
32
~ 53565 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
tl* the contact owns a 2014 subaru outback. the contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph the vehicle suddenly...
31
~ 20119 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
having warmed up the car in the driveway for five minutes and having driven for approximately 10 minutes braking...
27
~ 37050 miles
SERVICE BRAKES
the electronic parking brake engages while the vehicle is underway. when the fault is cleared and driving resumes the electronic...
27
~ 55650 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER
the windshield popped and cracked across the bottom from the heat of the defrost function. *tr...
18
~ 31643 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
driving at approximately 20mph the car suddenly begins to smell of gasoline. soon thereafter acceleration becomes hesitant and the low-fuel...
16
~ 30571 miles
SUSPENSION
steering needs constant correction if the car drifts to the right and you correct by slightly turning left it will...
15
~ 6464 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
subaru outback was started in a parking lot in order to cool interior down. driver exited vehicle and walked behind...
13
~ 38203 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE
subaru outback was started in a parking lot in order to cool interior down. driver exited vehicle and walked behind...
10
~ 50963 miles
SEATS
i used the optional seat warmers and turned the engine off at the end of a trip. when i started...
8
~ 46492 miles
SEAT BELTS
with a passenger in the front seat and the seat belt fastened the seat belt warning chime and light activated...
7
~ 25282 miles
WHEELS
i have had several instances where when driving in snow on interstate the snow gets packed in the wheels it...
6
~ 49124 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
this is the second incident where the electric parking brake light indicates the brake has been set & not released....
6
~ 30586 miles
PARKING BRAKE
my e-brake has not been working for the past year. the red brake light comes on at random times when...
4
~ 34150 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
in tank electric fuel pump continued running after car was shut off and key was removed. *tr...
4
~ 4354 miles
TIRES
we purchased our outback on april 28 2014. on may 1 2014 we brought into the service department because it...
3
~ 14020 miles
STRUCTURE
2013 subaru outback. consumer writes in regards to poor quality made tie downs in cargo area of vehicle. *smd the...
3
~ 15000 miles
OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION > SENSOR > AIR BAGS
passenger airbag sensor malfunctions after about five minutes of on the road driving with a passenger in the vehicle...
2
~ 26250 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY
2014 subaru outback. consumer writes in regards to sunroof drains being clogged which caused water to leak into vehicle when
2
~ 44952 miles
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS
there is no specific date nor was there an accident. this is a chronic problem. due to the new design...
2
~ 29000 miles
NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT
the navigation system overrides the safety backup camera with messages when the car is in reverse. this is very dangerous...
2
~ 20156 miles
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
tl* the contact owns a 2013 subaru outback. while the vehicle was parked at a fuel station the emergency brake...
1
~ 66600 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES
inspection noted belt seperation on goodyear assurance tires vehicle stationary...
1
~ 83775 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2013 subaru outback. while driving approximately 30 mph in inclement weather the vehicle began to...
1
~ 37000 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
oil light came on and had to add 1 quart of oil after about 4000 miles since previous oil change....
1
~ 12000 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
apply brakes while in motion and car door locks open. passenger complained when getting out of car that they got
1
~ 12000 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES
your mandate for the use of tpms is another example of government good intentions resulting in little benefit and unnecessary...
1
~ 6000 miles
EXTERNAL > WARNINGS > BACK OVER PREVENTION
backup camera gets blocked completely by a large "connected to mobile phone" message box when in reverse after recently starting
1
~ 15000 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
eye sight system. when using cruise control the adaptive system senses the auto in front of your car and maintains...
1
~ 4000 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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Rims

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Coilovers

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  • Rev9 R9-HPX-1056 Hyper-Street ONE Adjustable Coilovers Lowering Kit, 32 Damping Levels, Compatible With Subaru Outback (BR) 2010-14

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Decals

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