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2004 Subaru Outback consumer reviews

$19,220–$20,020 MSRP range
side view of 2004 Outback Subaru
(24 reviews)
95% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.3
  • Interior 4.3
  • Performance 4.2
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.7
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Great car after all the repairs dealer dumped on m

Perfect family car definitely roomy, good gas mileage, far, nice pick up speed, sporty, good to transport large items "suv like". Stereo signed great, double Moonroof is definitely a plus

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car...Runs and drives great, very reliable!!

This car has been very reliable over the years, and has been great to drive. No complaints, and has been very easy to maintain over the years.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Extremely reliable car

I bought this car for my daughter as her first vehicle and it did great!! drives great on the road and on dirt roads. The all wheel drive system helped her tremendously in the winter Wyoming weather.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Very reliable car

We?ve Owned Subarus before And have always been pleased with their reliability and drivability. We just obtained this 2004 Subaru outback and are very pleased with it so far!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Sweet wagon...

Comfortable , handling good, love the heated seats they are fantastic! Nice ll bean options. Over priced car from dealer. Overall sporty sharp looking car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Best used car I've owned - great buy!

Best used car I've owned - great buy! The Subaru Outback wagon serves its purpose well. Rides well in snow and able to help my son move furniture....very happy!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car, AWD chews through snow

I bought this car because of it?s all wheel drive and it has delivered, I live in snow and it definitely does great in it. I have the 35 anniversary edition and it has everything I could ask for and more. The only critique I have is the fuel type and efficiency, it takes premium but I think you can use regular after you put a special liquid in the tank but I havent done that yet; nonetheless, it is quite thirsty on gas. A tank lasts me a little less than 2 weeks with regular driving.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Decent combination of utilty and fun

It's actually a Impreza Outback Sport from 2004. Features a lot of storage and a decent engine that doesn't accelerate fast enough for me, but well enough for highway use. Some road noise, but nothing too bad

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Feel safe and reliable

At 143,000 miles and 14 years old, I feel safer in this car than any new Toyota...Subaru backs their warranty, and takes care of business with integrity.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Good Sturdy Car

Good sturdy car with decent pickup, comfort and driving experience which is responsive. Cargo space is good for most general purposes. Comfortably fits 4, adults a 5th is a little intimate.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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