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30k miles on mine. Love it. But water comes out of my speakers when it rains…. Not stoked.

Do the new Outbacks still have the CVT wobble on a fast takeoff?

I had it at Subaru this week and I showed them the post. And apparently they’re going to issue a customer advisory after the initial warm-up it’s OK to just jump in the car and go

your review is hilarious ,your doing a review of your Outback and this is the first and only video of a car review where all i see is you standing in front of your car through your entire video and showcasing your North Face shirt,all i see is you instead of maybe walking around you car or even just stand to the side so we can look at what your talking about ,instead of showcasing yourself, your on the wrong forum,you should have just done a PODCAST

I have a 23 obw and i regret buying it, the car is great but the CVT and Infotainment system just lets the whole car down

From a former 4runner and Jeep Wrangler fella who used to sh!t on Subaru because of "image"(not legendary performance). Almost two years in, I can say I really like my Outback Wilderness. Purchased it originally because I was driving over 15k a year and gas prices were skyrocketing. I ski and surf quite a bit and needed a vehicle with better gas mileage, acceptable off road performance and ample cargo space. Loved my 4runner and do miss it sometimes but at 17-20mpg(at best), was killing me. Pluses. Peppy engine, no issue keeping highway speeds of 70-80mph. Solid acceleration. Great handling, especially compared to 4runner and wrangler. Really excellent Xmode system. I have a beach pass for a beach I surf and fish in NJ. I am the only Subaru out there. Vehicle in deep snow/mud mode and all traction features turned off performs as well, if not better, than some dedicated off road oriented vehicles. I did go to Cooper Road and Trail ATs in OME size after original tires wore out. Same weight of OME and better looks and performance. Have also pushed through two feet snow and muddy spring backroads of Vermont without issue. Cons. Not a fan of Ipad system. Gotten better with it but sometimes glitches and wish the AC/Heat and seat heaters were knobs and switches. Wish if came with welded, dedicated tow hooks or shackles instead of screw in hook point. Rear lift hatch very sensitive to touch and sometimes opens when not desired. Wish offroad setting stayed in mode set when car turned off, then on again. If I am off-road, I know when to put back to regular drive mode. Subaru a little "nanny state" in engineering.

I bought mine in October, 2023. Mild annoyances once in a while with heat and the entertainment system, it otherwise it is the best car I have ever owned. No issues at 20,000 miles so far.

Just a quick little "tip" as a fellow outback owner, you don't have to tap the X on the HVAC screen, you can tap the same place you use to pull it up to close it again! Still tapping, but easier while driving imo

Hows the infotainment screen?? Glitchy? Turn off unexpectedly?

I own a 2024 Subaru Forester touring model SUV compact car and I find it a very enjoyable ride for the last 3 months of owning this brand new car. I did not want a turbo so opted for a Subaru Forester and it has a powerful 2.5L engine for getting around town and for passing cars uphill's and straight stretches with no problem. I owned a Honda pilot LX all 4 wheel drive (3.5 liter engine) before my Forester purchase and that was a excellent car also (2008) from brand new and just gave the Pilot to my daughter who's ford Explorer vehicle(200,000 + miles) was giving them transmission grief recently. The Forester and Pilot I found there is not a lot of difference in width and length and I find both SUV's have excellent power trains with their natural aspirated fuel injection, you do not need a turbo unless your hauling a light trailer or off roading is what I'm thinking! The best test for any car is go up a paved steep hill and it will tell the owner what you have under the hood and its condition if buying new or used & Subaru Forester is well built 4 wheel subcompact SUV car so far!💕

I agree with the ventilated seats. The dealership told me they don’t on the Wilderness because it’s « for wilderness » and worried the seats would get wet and go into the seat fabric padding ! I also wish it had memory seats positions for 2 drivers. Cheers

Great video. I went with ADF which looks similar but it provides shackle loops to use for recovery. Since it bolts into the recovery points like this one. Great job on this video.

The 3500 W generator would work fine on your trailer. You could run the AC and a coffee maker. Most of the time.

Dealership spoke about a fix for the phone issue this month. July

I have had mine for almost a month I’m on a road trip what drives me crazy is the high idle 1500 RPM until the oil reaches 170 I was in Phoenix. It was 120°. I went to eat for maybe an hour went to leave and the car starts and goes to 1500 RPM till the oil temp reaches about 170 degrees You cannot just jump in the car and go.

Great car so far! I have the 2024 Outback Wilderness, bought it last August. It has approx 3300 miles. I added all exterior cladding possible and most all other options & added window tinting plus had it ceramic coated to hopefully protect the paint a little. Great car so far. I plan to drive it more, wondering how others feel about keeping this car for the long term? FYI = I adjusted the screen contrast, seems like it help make it brighter...

2022 Outback Wilderness. 35,000 miles. Mainly pavement with a little gravel. Great vehicle. Does what it is designed for. My complaint, Tom Tom Navigation. Terrible 20 years ago and still is. Not user friendly & updates far and few between. Thank goodness for Google Maps and Android Connect.

My wilderness is a 2021. Doesnt have heated steering. Stereo is not premier like the new ones. Overall I’ve loved the car. No issues. Can’t say if I’d buy another because Subie coming out w re design for 2026 and the Wilderness will be released later. Not sure I can wait that long. New 4 Runner coming too.

I have a 24 Onyx XT. I get about 32 MPG on the interstate. I was in a 4Runner TROORP but fuel was killing me so... Very pleased with the Outback. Fits my lifestyle needs much more than the Toyota.

You got a Wilderness with 260 horsepower output? 4:24 Nice!

You wouldn’t buy it again cuz your a “truck guy” who spends 90 percent of his time on the road and 10 percent off road like most Americans. This vehicle is what people need but unfortunately america is full of people who are “truck guys”

You should have told us what you paid for the car if you want to actually help people

Owned ours for 7 months and no complaints

I agree wishywashy ending statement

I've owned this exact car for 8000 miles and i did not know it had heated back seats.

I bought a SFW because it fit what I needed. I test drove a Rav4, but the interior space of the SFW was more appealing to me. I'll be looking around in 2025 to see whats new. I have no regrets.

The USB ports aren't there if you want to plug in?

Why did you have to buy crossbars? My 2024 Outback (admittedly it's a Premium, not Wilderness) the bars rotate over to make crossbars when needed.

Good review. Have a Happy 4th

Water bottle and Bear spray storage where I live ☺️ ( quick deployment preferred )

Can you use a compressor instead of a pump?

I actually really like that look simple and clean. Sometimes less is more.

Have you experienced any pedal strikes at the trails by any chance?

I just got my OBW and I've been looking around, I'm alil surprised that there's not any full bash bars out there for alil more protection of the front end. Most of them seem to be single bars like this one.

OOOPPPSSS

You should drill a hole slightly larger than the bar connection diameter into those plastic yellow/gold tabs so they can be put back and fill in that empty space.

260 horsepower? It’s 182.

People don’t know how many good items are available at Harbor Freight. I use many things for my business

Did the same bumper on my 24 OBW last month. Great bar

nice, how much space is there for the license plate? I have to keep a front plate on, but I have the molded license plate holder there. think there's enough space?

Let us know if you get pulled over for an obscured front plate.

I just installed this bumper bar and a pair of Baja Designs LP4 on my '22 Outback Wilderness. I really like it. The second day it was installed, I got a random compliment from someone at a gas station. Great video!

When you are ready to take it off-road, let me know, as I'm in Va also and belong to several groups, including a Subaru group and can point you to several trails we've led other Subaru's through.

Jamie, you need some more stickers on your fridge, it's a little bare😀

How do you feel about the automatic engine shutoff ? I find it intensely annoying on my Forester Wilderness. Even with it disabled, the engine will shut off when I put the car in park, and the moment I release the brake the engine starts again. WHY ??? What a waste of gas / unnecessary wear on the starter. I had the engine shut down once as I was pulling into a parking spot - and of course when the engine stops so does your power steering. I love the Full Time AWD and the overall handling, but IMO Subaru REALLY made a blunder with this “feature”.

Check out Rallitek 3/4 inch spring lift (will also allow you to run a 245/65/17 w/o issue). I had their springs on my XT Touring and it took the sag out without affecting the plush ride. They have a 3/4 spring lift for the Wilderness and will eliminate the sag with weight in the rear and still give the plush on road ride.

Beautiful and scary 😅

Awesome .. do you have a link for the pump?

Also when you are tuning you’re suspension. When your typing you’re weight. Make sure you are wearing all of your gear so you can get a better measurement. Because when you ride you’ll be wearing a bag, helmet whatever. Just a tip! 😊