why ads?

Popular at KBB.com

The 40 mpg Cars of 2013

2001 Subaru Outback

Please enter a valid mileage

Curious about the newer model? Check out the 2013 Subaru Outback

Overview

Trading in or Selling? Know where you stand with the most up-to-date Kelley Blue Book Value at your fingertips. See your car's value

Buying this car?

Vehicle Highlights

Information shown for entry-level Wagon.

MPG: City 19/Hwy 25	Max Seating: 5
Engine: 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter	Transmission: Manual, 5-Spd
Country of Origin: Japan	Country of Assembly: United States

To compare current market prices, check out KBB.com's car classifieds to view the new and used Subaru Outback vehicles for sale near you.

2001 Subaru Outback Consumer Reviews

Overall Rating

8.2

Out of 10

Based on 558 Ratings for the 1996 - 2004 models.

Review this car

Value

8.6/10

Quality

8.5/10
Reliability

8.6/10

Performance

8.5/10
Comfort

8.4/10

Styling

8.5/10

Your ads are right. I love my Subaru!

By dickens (MI) on Thursday, May 16, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 173,000

10 8.0

overall rating 8 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 8/10
Value: 2/10
Reliability: 8/10
Quality: 8/10
Performance: 9/10
Styling: 9/10
Comfort: 9/10

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Your ads are right. I love my Subaru. It has 173+ thousand miles on it and I was just hit by a dear, sweet, but should not be driving anymore old lady and I want it fixed. It held up well when rear-ended and no one was hurt. Can't afford a new one but I'll keep this one as long as I can!"

Was this review helpful to you? yes | no | report abuse

Very good buy!

By Sean (WI) on Tuesday, May 07, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 174,800

10 9.0

overall rating 9 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 9/10
Value: 7/10
Reliability: 8/10
Quality: 9/10
Performance: 8/10
Styling: 10/10
Comfort: 9/10

Pros: "good ride, ground clearance, performance, quality"

Cons: "not great fuel economy, difficult to repair on own"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"Definately a car i'd buy again. its my first one too. not too bad on fuel, good cargo space to help my friends haul stuff, and good all around performance on wet, dry, or snow. if in salty conditions, watch out for the rear wheel wells for rust. If a sunroof, keep an eye on it, mine started to leak slightly but not unfixable."

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

Was this review helpful to you? yes | no | report abuse

Great Value, Useful, Sporty(see complete review)

By Dooober (CA) on Tuesday, April 30, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 106,000

10 9.0

overall rating 9 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 9/10
Value: 8/10
Reliability: 9/10
Quality: 9/10
Performance: 9/10
Styling: 10/10
Comfort: 10/10

Pros: "Drives nice, goes everywhere, HAULS STUFF"

Cons: "Roof rack adjstmnt screws, wind noise at side mirr"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"We had the heads redone due to oil leaks $2K. I replaced the antiroll bars with heavier ones from RalliTek $300.00 and changed the shock/struts to KYBs $400.00. K&N air filter $40.00. Weatherstripped the side mirror to stop the wind noise $3.00. The thing drives like a new car! More power and handles much better. It's a keeper!"

3 people out of 3 found this review helpful

Was this review helpful to you? yes | no | report abuse

great car. horrible engine

By jewelljenny (MI) on Monday, April 08, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 140,000

10 5.0

overall rating 5 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 5/10
Value: 8/10
Reliability: 3/10
Quality: 4/10
Performance: 10/10
Styling: 10/10
Comfort: 10/10

Pros: "great to drive"

Cons: "Heads and Gaskets are flawed."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 6

"We have had to replace the heads four times since we got it in 2008. Have had to replace head gaskets just as often. Car drives like a dream though great on gas mileage. great for long trips too. Wish the engine was better though. We have put about $10,000 in the engine alone."

3 people out of 3 found this review helpful

Was this review helpful to you? yes | no | report abuse

Next To Best Vehicle Ever Owned

By traveler (CA) on Saturday, April 06, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 249,000

10 9.0

overall rating 9 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Reliability: 9/10
Quality: 10/10
Performance: 10/10
Styling: 8/10
Comfort: 10/10

Pros: "Quality Vehicle runs forever little maintainence"

Cons: "Need to Shop for Parts...Don't buy OEM OUCH!!!!"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"The other was an F350 4X4 Crew Cab. Second owner on the Subaru. Bought at 197,000 needing a trans. Dropped in a used trans (60,000 miles on it) put another 40,000+ miles on it with no problems. 240,000 miles rebuilt the engine because I wasn't paying attention to overheat issue on a hot summer day. Just replaced the EGR valve body and it runs like champ again. Drive it everywhere without a worry. Heated leather seats..love it on a winters morning. Room in the back for 2 huge dogs. Most comfortable seat I've ever ridden in. The ONLY issue I have is storage. Could use a little more hidden storage. Otherwise just love this vehicle. And it still looks great on the road, can't tell it's a 1997."

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

Was this review helpful to you? yes | no | report abuse