Subaru NEEDS to Hear This! | Issues Owners Face 

Valid subject matter, but for gawd's sake get to the point!!! Too much blah blah blah!!!

Subaru kind of mastered AWD and off road capabilities and they don't care about the rest. Didn't pay much attention when their cars were in 20-30k price range. Now, when you're paying 35-45k you have the right to complain and deserve better car.

Great Points! I would like to see: 1. Recovery Points! Front and Rear the "tow" hooks aren't rated or good for vehicle recovery. We're going off-road, recovery points are important 2. X - Mode selector button/switch not integrated into the touchscreen. We're in the backwoods, don't want a screen crack or freeze and can't use the advanced 4x4 3. Locking Diff. Would help keep the wheel spin down when climbing 4. Factory Tow Hitch Installation option (not dealer installed) 5. Remote Start on key fob - just what I need ANOTHER phone app /s 6. Accessory Mounting/Routing - not just Subaru but all should put easier cable paths. Cable run for dashcam, accessible firewall routes, front to rear for dash camera or CB/Ham antenna, Roof to Hood, and with airbags in mind, good mounting points near the dash for phone/tablet The Ascent has good cameras and a rear view mirror screen camera so not sure why that didn't make it down as an option. Also agree the rear hatch needs a sensor bypass so it can be left open without power drain. I think some have said a small carabiner can be put into the hatch lock to trick it showing closed

The reverse camera can be fixed with better rear led lights. I put some T15 W16W led lights in my 2023 touring and it helps significantly in low light settings.

Another pet peave is the vehicle is rated to tow 3500 lbs however Subaru only puts a 1000 lb Hitch on it 3500 not available and by law if you tow over 1k you need trailer brakes and a 7pin hitch. Subaru doesn't have the 7 pin hitch for the Outback however even in the owners manual it says when towing over 1k you need trailer brakes. So the advertised towing capacity of the outback its technically a lie Subaru will not install a 7 pin hitch which is needed to tow more than 1k.

OBW with 6 speed manual transmission. I know that’s probably never going to happen, but that would be a perfect car for me.

I have not had my 24 OBW up to 80-85 mph.. but have a long road trip next week. I totally am with you regarding being able to easily disconnect those two features you mentioned. One would think the starter would go through hell if every time the car comes to a stop, the engine isn’t engaged. Also, definitely need a ac outlet. I would like for the OBW to get rid of the piano black shine on the dash/shifter along with a screen protector. Easy mod, but think it could be easily done. Another thing, many people car camp and would be nice to see rear seats lay completely flat and front seats able to move forward more. All in all , I love my ride and these are all minor issues.. thanks for all the content- learned a lot from your channel.

I also have a 2024 OBW and I agree with all of them! As soon as you said the cameras at the beginning I knew we were on the same page.Thank you for making this video!

I chose the Forester as the roof rails on the Outback is useless for my purposes, so that is a big gripe I have with the Outback. I also prefer physical buttons rather than a big screen and the 2021 Forester fortunately still have that and a CD player as well which is awesome. As for common issues with both vehicles, yes the auto stop/start feature is a universal gripe every owner has. I hate it and would like it off by default. I'd rather save my engine and starter motor than save on gas. My understanding is that it can be set to turned off by default using a diagnostic tool plugged into the OBD2 port. And yes, the Hold should be on by default. Never had issues so far with the CVT cruising at 80-85 mph yet, but I am worried about CVT issues in the future and general longevity of these transmissions. I would much rather have a manual transmission. My last car had one and it lasted almost 300 K miles and it was not the transmission that failed. They make cars last way longer and you have so much more control. AC outlet would be nice as well. I have an 1800W power station and 200W solar panel that I use off the beaten path so I am pretty much set there. I suspect the reluctance of putting one in is the danger of discharging your car battery too much especially when the engine is not running. As for the poor camera quality. Well, mine only has a rear camera as it is the Premium trim but it seems ok to me. I frankly don't use it too much as I find the actual distances to look distorted so I prefer to just look back when I am backing up. Old habit I suppose as well. I would have preferred the wilderness trim but it's just too expensive for what you are getting. I think the Premium will suit my needs ok as I'll stick to just roads including rough roads and not actually off-roading. It has better mpg as well.

Great video! After 15 months and 30K miles the only real issues I have had are a hatred of nanny electronics like the auto stop- start annoyance and I also find that the cvt really sucks on hilly asphalt twisty roads. It seems to gear down and roar which is super irritating. Other than that piano black interior trim shows all kinds of dust scratches. Your last comments regarding the Subaru performance enthusiasts resonated with me. That’s really the only reason I purchased the Wilderness. As a performance car owner over the past 50 years I was amazed at how well the 2.4 runs even mated to the cvt. What a great balance of speed, safety and in your face looks. It’s always a blast to drive and mine sees WOT driving on a frequent basis. Thanks again for putting out great OBW videos !!

Love your channel! I have a black 2024 sabaru wilderness like yours & added a some things to it. I would love a leather seats option. Prob a stupid question for someone with your Subaru Outback Wildereness exeperience, that said have you tried adjusting your camera's contrast? When I did this, seems like the camera's improved a little. Howerver, am old & delulisional so perhaps it's my imagination that the screen looked better after the contrast adjustment. Thank you for your great work, am a subi newbie with multiple cars. Appreciate you helping me learn this one!

While your at it Subaru, make a couple hundred Outback Wildernesses with manual transmissions every year. I love everything about this vehicle except for the CVT being the only transmission offered. Yeah yeah, I know, I'd probably be the only person to buy one. Just wanted to add my request knowing full well it will be laughed at and ignored.

23 OBW owner here, I can definitely agree with you on the camera notes and the German hunting every now and then. I also hope for an update for the auto start and vehicle hold functions especially since the screen is somewhat laggy when we first start up the car. I'm hoping for future cars they can add the AC vented front seats and also add an extra camera in the rear that we could view in the rear view mirror like how Toyota has their option for that. Considering most OBW owners are landing up their camping gear or whatever in the back which would make the standard rear view mirror ineffective to see behind us while driving.

I really like the looks of the Outback and Crosstrek Wilderness, but i have no need for it. I prefer to get ventilated seats. 😊

just found this guys videos.. watched a few of them. hands down a good ass channel. Good stuff brother. Love your stuff

Love all the hard work you put into these videos man! I watch you and Chasing Adventures for tips and modifications for my 2024 wilderness. One of the first things I did was upgrade the reverse tail lights to help illuminate better. check out diode dynamics, definitely helped a bit. Auto start and stop is my biggest gripe, I’m used to it now so it’s not a huge deal but it is annoying.

There’s an AVH button\tile on the second page. You can rearrange the tiles and have it on the first page. I moved it on my ‘24 OBW . Move your Subaru starlink tile (it’s blacked out) and move it to the second page. You press and hold on the tiles (like on iPhones) then drag it to the first page.

I nearly fell off my chair laughing when the first thing you mentioned were the cameras.. I totally agree that the resolution on these is abysmal. We were looking at the OBW in 2022 and I mentioned this to the sales person who laughed and shrugged it off. Then we showed her that our 9 year old BMW i3 had what looked like 4x the resolution. She couldn't believe it. There is absolutely no excuse for this on Subarus end. Between this and the auto start/stop I was out. I realize there is an aftermarket solution to that but why, on a brand new car do we need to start doing this. All the items you mention are super valid, not just to enthusiasts but to the masses. We all want better cameras, a way to turn features on/off and have them stay in that state, a 120v outlet in the back, etc. It's an outback, people use these for outback things, dogs, cottages, trips, etc. Fix these things or lose your customer base. Once Subaru gets back in-line with what we like/want I'm back in. I always admire the OBW when I see one on the road and have owned many Subies in the past. I would love one, but they need to get a little more sorted first. Keep up the great content!

I have had issues when slowing down. The cvt seems to be jerking the car to find the right gear to be in. When I talked to the dealership about it, I was told that it was due to the simulated gear shifts. Which I'm my opinion is stupid to have because its a cvt. The dealership said that to many people complained to Subaru that they didn't feel there car was shifting, so they added the simulated gears. My hope is that they add a normal automatic transition back as a future option, but I'm that is just a dream.

I have a '24 Outback Wilderness. I know the screen was updated as you mentioned in a previous video, so perhaps you haven't discovered this yet. However, you are able to shuffle the homescreen tabs around on the '24. Even change from first & second screen. I moved the tab for auto vehicle hold to the main 1st page homescreen so it's right there above the auto stop/start so can quickly hit both during start-up. Totally agree both should remain as they were though. That being said, you can get an aftermarket module that keeps the auto start/stop on whatever setting you left it on. Autostop Eliminator is the brand. I believe around $100 US.

You're right on target with the cameras. We live in the era of the camera they are everywhere, and they cost a dime for a dozen. Why Subaru and all auto manufacturers can't do better job with cameras on their vehicles is beyond me.

I do not yet own an outback wilderness, but I plan on buying one in a week or two, so that is why I have been watching your videos. I may be wrong, but I believe I saw a video saying you can save the auto brake hold button as a shortcut on the home screen so you don't have to go through the settings every time you start the car.

I own STI but I am interested in an Outback Wilderness. Are the backup lights LED or halogen? I upgraded my backup lights to "XPR LED lights from Diode Dynamics. It made a day and night difference with the backup camera.

Have you tried driving at 80-85 with the cruise control set? I don't think it would help, but I would try it to make sure. Do you ever drive it over 85? how does it feel at 90-95? I am thinking about getting one and I don't think the dealer will let me drive it that fast on a test drive. I sometimes like to go fast at 6:00 am when nobody is on the road. Thanks for making your videos!

Thanks for making the video - these things need to be said. I think the OBW is darned-near a perfect vehicle save for a few issues. Not sure I agree with you on all points (the AC outlet is a non-issue for me), but the auto stop/start is definitely a biggie that needs addressing. As for the vehicle cameras, the only thing I can think of is that they're using low-resolution, but large pixel, sensors for light sensitivity/contrast. Though the images are grainy in low light, I do notice that movement shows up exceptionally well. I have no data on that... it's just a guess.

I have a 2021 Outback Limited XT. I LOVE it! I totally see where you're coming from (except for the camera - this is my 1st car with a backup camera and I think its pretty good compared to older camera equipped cars I've driven), but Subaru is NOT Jeep. JEEP = "Just Empty Every Pocket"! You have to pay for those extras. Subaru needs to keep their base and Premium models affordable - that's one of the reasons Subaru is popular as a VALUE brand (even if a lot of buyers go for higher trim levels). My biggest wish is that Subaru spend a few dollars more and give us a better/faster processor for the Touch-Screen. I agree about the 'Auto-Stop/Start' deactivation. If the Wilderness Editions continue to sell, hopefully Subaru will add the AC outlet in the future. Hopefully they will hear you! Keep up the good work!

Everything you have said is legitimate. Have the same gripes with my wilderness... I want to look past these things. .miss my dinosaur 4runner😢

If you put your OBW in manual mode and use the paddle shifters is it still noticeable then? It would have to be a programming issue given the CVT transmission. And I couldn’t agree more with the issues that you mentioned. My 24 OBW is my 8th Subaru I’ve owned and my first without a manual transmission.

2023 OBW YES!-Cameras. YES!-AC outlet. Auto-stop: I know ppl who don’t have choice on this…their cars always do it, regardless. I always turn my off! 80-85mph…have not noticed this, but now I’ll check! Agree…Subaru needs to own their brand, Be Subaru!

One big complaint I have about my 24 OBW is no available option for memory seats. I would gladly pay extra for this option, which is available on other trims, but strangely not on Wilderness. I share the car with my wife, and readjusting seats back a fourth every time is a major pain

hey man i have a little over 7K miles on my 2024 OBW. I just drove over 700 miles to Florida this past weekend, and for quite some time my vehicle felt like it was hunting for gears when i was driving around 60-65 mph and pissing me off lol. it went away after a while, but not sure if you have felt that round that speed as well. I also wish they made a simpler way to add lights etc. and get through the firewall with some sort of grommet specifically allowing for such mods.

I've noticed all these things, and would be happy to see them all changed. The biggest gripe to me though is the "gear hunting" feeling you mention, and I've noticed at even lower speeds (down into the 60 mph range at times). I've got just over 5k on mine, and am trying to notice more when it occurs so I can report it to the dealership during a future service.

I am looking to become a 1st time Subaru owner. I'm currently trying to decide between the Outback and Forester. In all of my "research" - primarily YT videos and forums, these issues are my biggest concerns. I own a 2016 Sorento that I bought new in 2015. The camera on the Kia blows the Subaru camera out of the water. AND I currently have an AC outlet. I'm seriously concerned about losing that option. I am a home health nurse and use it almost daily because I use a tablet for work which inevitably needs recharging frequently. Also, I am a tactile person and hate the idea of touch screen for everything. Lastly, since I work out of my car, the lack of console storage space is quite off-putting. I know these are all small gripes, but make a huge difference. Despite this, every Subaru owner I've ever met speaks so highly of them that I want in on the secret. But the concerns you mention have me a little hesitant to pull the trigger. Hopefully Subaru hears the cries of their loyals and make some changes.

live in TX where 85 mph limit exists, seriously considering buying '24 OBW (replacing honda accord) - was the CVT "gear" hunting on flat road?

Same thing is happening around same MPH on 24 OBW. Have you gotten any info from dealership?

I think we all needed this alternate point of view from you, thankyou. ( The auto stop start feature I believe is more for pollution when many cars are sitting in traffic rather than fuel savings) I also run an inverter on my Subaru with a deep discharge battery, the CCA is not as good , but the staying power for inverter use is there, don't know if this pulling a lot of 110 hurts the alternator though, I heard it might. My deep discharge battery has lived under my hood for about 8 years now.

The auto start/stop system is for emissions and not for economy and it's the same for every manufacturer. Since it's considered an emissions control device, they can't (legally) modify it to remain off.

Wish they put the memory seats in the Wilderness. My wife and I have very different seating positions so it is a little annoying having to adjust the seat just so every time knowing there is an option for memory seat that they just don’t offer in the Wilderness.

I totally agree on the camera. My wife's 2023 outback camera vs my 2022 Wrangler is night and day.

- Cameras are definitely a first world problem. We've been reversing, including with trailers without cameras for years, cameras are meant just a helpful tool, not a replacement for driving skills. - The auto start / stop tells more about the users than the designers. If you stop the car and hold the brake pedal gently, the engine doesn't stop, it will stop if you press it a but harder, so it's an option, even when it's ON. It comes from many countries requiring that idling cars do not produce any emissions. - Yes, at certain speeds the CVT is snooping around for a perfect ratio and it is truly annoying.

I work in heavy so I could be incorrect but I know that the auto transmissions offered across all types there were nearly monthly or bi-monthly updates to the software for them that drastically changed how they operated for the better for the first year or two the model came out especially for new trans setups, also we could slightly change the shift mapping depending what the customer wanted (ie heavy haul, soft or aggressive shift, fuel econ). Things a lot more on lock in the consumer world but a trip to the dealer might help clarify if these are possible

My opinion is based on a 2022. Except for the 80-85 mph issue, which I haven’t paid attention to TBH, I agree with all of the other complaints. FYI, I got the software updated on my last maintenance visit and now have a AVH button right next to the Auto Stop button above the AC controls and I love it. Easy access when getting in the car drop off line at my child’s school every morning.

Awesome upload man. Whoa...so there you go. Subaru turns a def ear to their own enthusiasts. I REALLY want the new Outback. At the same time my 2018 Crosstrek has Zero major issues. I do not like the outdated dash gauges and way to big screen as it gets in the way of controls mounted lower. It gets an easy 28 mpg. It actually sits an inch higher off the ground than my 2018 CRV. If I could take the gorgeous dash, gauges etc out of the Honda and bolt it all into a Subaru I would do it. That big of a difference. The Honda gauges are big clear and perfectly legible at all times. Never really thought much of the camera in my Crosstrek but now you have me seriously wondering about it.

You are spot on with all this. I have a ‘23 OBW.

Did they put back in a second pump for the rear windshield sprayer? The delay is ridiculous compared to my 2008

I love all your complaints and agree with all of them. My gripe is that heated steering wheel. Subaru is so safety conscious that the wheel is only heated in the 10-2 an 9-3 position. All my friends with non Subaru vehicles have heat all the way around the wheel. Let me decide where to hold the wheel Subaru.

So I've had my 2023 OBW since March. I take it offroading quite a lot and i've upgraded many things to make the vehicle more capable. Heres my take and/or solutions. 1) The backup camera has been decent with brighter diode dynamics backup lights, but definitely worse quality than even my old 1080p dashcam. 2) In terms of having a 120V outlet, i have an Ecoflow delta max which is always plugged into 12V. Its bluetooth controllable and I run a lot of electronics off it. 3) Cobb is planning on something for the outback wilderness in 2024. They already have a tune for the ascent which has the same engine, transmission, diff. 4) I installed the autostop start eliminator the 2nd day I owned the car. Hasnt been an issue since. 5) Never experienced the 80-85mph gear hunt issue, and I regularly bring the car to around 117 mph. The anti wobble mount solved a lot of transmission issues in my use case at lower speeds. 5th gen 4runners hunt for gears all the time, so i guess im just used to it?:😅 6) The 2025 Forester/Explorer looks whack, and I really hope that the design language doesnt translate into new model years. Outbacks.

You mentioned the auto start-stop. I have no idea what really happens nor do I know if something else gets "injured", so take this with a grain of salt. On my 2020 Forester, open the hood and look at a semi-small negative wire that trails off toward the car's center. That wire, (on my car), has a simple disconnect on it. If you disconnect the wire, the auto start-stop doesn't work on the engine. Everything shows up on your dash and it seems to work but the engine still runs. I have no idea what is happening and also do not know if something in the engine is getting damaged. That is the only reason that I reconnected the negative wire, my unknowing. although it does make my car not stall out. for about a week I separated the wire and nothing seemed to get damaged. As I said before, do not do this without figuring out what really happens or you could permanently damage your engine.

Right on!!! Cameras - check. The cameras do suck. Even the Nissan Leaf has 4 cameras (front/rear/ l&r Mirrors). AC Outlet - check. Missing. For a brand that prides itself as an Outdoor, Adventure, Camping, Family oriented car company, an AC outlet is almost mandatory. Auto Start/Stop and AVH feature - check. Owners should have the option to Enable/Disable these features. They are very confusing. Gear hunting around 80-85 MPH, I haven't noticed it. Maybe characteristic of their CVT. Subaru should have a channel for Owners to give Feedback and SERIOUSLY consider to implement.

its a cvt there are no gears its just a band that has two bowl bottoms that goes closer and further apart to for different speeds. the hunting for gears is just automated to seem like a conventional automatic.

The transmission "hunting for a gear" sensation you describe is the CV computer responding to minute precise changes in responses of terrain inclination, rolling resistance from surface changes like road crown variation and even wind direction changes in angle of attack, break in laminar airflow from passing or getting passed by a different sized vehicle, headwind, tailwind or any angle in between. Enjoy the ride and let it do its thing.

You can add a shortcut for AVH so it’s right next to the CarPlay button; it’s not perfect but it’s sufficiently less annoying

Great segment! All the reasons you mention, plus the fact I’m not a fan of Subaru’s current infotainment system, is why I’m holding onto my 2014 Forester XT, even though I’d consider adding an Outback to the family. My 2014 has a powerful turbo engine, actual buttons for all functions, a crappy radio but still better than Subaru’s current infotainment system, no auto stop/start nonsense, and cameras that are about the same quality as the 2024 model which is sad!

I have a OBW 2024 and love it as for the auto start stop their is an auto start stop eleminator that looks very easy to install it runs about $100 I havent done it yet but looks very interesting, have you heard of it or checked into it?

Agree on the cameras. I actually thought backup camera was fine when I first saw it... then I saw it in night time.

What kills me about the backup camera in my '23 OBW is even with the LED reverse lights I can't see anything backing into my driveway. Forget it even being usable when it rains.

With the Australian Outbacks the Auto Start Stop doesn't work when towing so if you put just a blank trailer plug in it keeps the flap open and the car thinks its towing and doesn't allow it to stop start. I believe it must be a factory fitted towbar. Theres a magnet in the flap that triggers when open. This is what i use to keep that crap switched off

Agree with the camera, bad at night. Wish it had a bigger turbo. Would also like cooling seats in the higher trim levels.

I FEEL YOUR PAIN! I had a 2022 Onyx XT that was totaled and out of five different outbacks (2012 premium, 2016 premium, 2021 premium, 2022 Onyx XT AND 2024 Onyx XT) it was the only one with a sweet transmission. Now I have a 2024 Onyx XT and like all the other ones, I hate the transmission. Is not only at 75 but all the time. I tell my wife that the transmission is always confused. I drive it like my STi and I live in center VA, perfect mountain roads and that transmission takes the enjoyment away. At the dealer they talked to me like I was clueless about cars, a personal offense for me.🤬🤬🤬

I have the 2023 outback limited and totally 100 agree with you it's super frustrating to push the button every single time to turn off the auto stop. It irks me tremendously. Plus it's so annoying that so many features I have to watch a video to learn how a button works. I'm upset I get bad street mileage and only good on highway. Sticker mileage listed is way off. I'm at 1 year with my vehicle and I wish I knee before I got it. I also wish they'd make the map bigger. Why an 11" screen but only 1" used for directions? Thanks for sharing. Liked and subscribed to your posts.

I have a 2022 Forrester and a 2023 outback. I agree with all except for the transmission at 85 have never had a problem with that.

I recall reading something along the lines of - "the auto start-stop will always turn on by default is because its the only way to get the mpg claimed by Subaru specifically for the Wilderness." Also I have a 22" and after doing a software update last year the AVH and auto start-stop button are next to each on the main screen.

Starter built for 280,000 starts, battery is dual cycle to allow.

wheres the 360cameras at. especially for the wilderness, this shud be a big help when off roading

I didn't search through the comments, and this was likely pointed out, but the "hunting" you're experiencing between 80-85 are due to the larger tires you installed, thus changing the ratio. OEM setups don't "hunt" at all.

I just picked up my '24 Outback Touring. Everything you said about the '24 Wilderness applies to my car as well (although I haven't been up to 80mph yet), plus this: there is no speed-sensitive automatic volume adjustment in the audio system. I can't believe it! My understanding is that this has to do with the Harman-Kardon head unit, and that '24 models without it DO have the automatic volume feature. I just don't understand why they would allow this.

Wifes 2023 foorester touring went thru a starter at 6k purchased the simple wiring plug to keep this feature off and works great

On the camera topic. I wish manufacturers gave us the ability to slap a SD card to record and make it a dashcam and rear cam. The cam are there, why not be able to record it and avoid installing an aftermarket, succion cup and wires all over the place !

Planning on buying Outback onyx Xt tomorrow 🙂 cosmic blue or magnetite gray

Guys, guys, hold on there! Great informtion as usual Josh. BUT. Here in the UK we get no Wilderness Outback, talk of a Crosstrek but hybrid! Be thankful for what you have...

anyway to change out the A switch for a toggle switch to leave the auto stop off

Camera resolutions probably won't change but lets be hopeful for 2025, The AC outlet IS an option that you can get from Subaru but apparently it was only offered in the Outback and Legacy and only up to 2019. Auto vehicle start/stop is the dumbesst feature on modern ICE cars today. However EVERY manufacturer is required to have them due to Emission standards, but yes I agree they are damaging starters and engines. AVH (Auto Vehicle hold) is terrible and in my 2018 STI I turned it off and left it off. I love my 2018 STI and when I get a next vehicle, I will more than likely get into a Wilderness edition (crosstrek, outback, forester). Thanks for the video.

The camera situation shouldn’t be an issue because when people learned to drive didn’t really need cameras. If you need camera for backing into a parking spot, you don’t deserve a license

I think pretty much every vehicle today comes with a start-stop system. It's less of a problem for me in my Skoda, since with manual transmission I can just depress the clutch to get the engine to start, or hold the clutch if I don't want it to shut down. The starters and batteries are supposed to be beefed up to handle it.

did you notice the 80mph thing in your 22 or is that new to this model? i cant say ive ever noticed that in my 22 after 20k+ miles

I want to see more storage for front driver and front passenger. Auto Hold scares the shit out of me when it disengages automatically after a certain period of time.... I also experience the same thing about the hunting for gears at 85mph... or where Im from, around 100 - 120kph. It feels like clutch plate slipping when accelerating. One thing I want to add is the weird idle rpm fluctuations. Mine fluctuates quite a bit when im idling..not sure if its just my car.

The auto stop/start is my biggest complaint. There is an aftermarket solution, but not sure I want to go that route.

I had purchased a 2024 Outback Wilderness a few weeks ago and immediately noticed the transmission issues you experienced on the highway. A whole lot happened since then and I'd be interested to talk to you about your experience on that issue

I had a 2020 Subaru WRX and the reversing camera was fantastic compared to the crappy rear camera I have on my 2020 Subaru Outback Limited XT.

That gear hunting problem at 80-85 mph can be related with speed limit setting on the wheel, please check your settings, maybe you have accidentally configured speed limit and thats why car acting weirdly.

Josh. I don’t have the 80mph issue you described with my 2022 OBW. And I routinely drive at that speed on the highway.

How bout the faulty TCV! Subaru won’t recall this defective part!

I have a '23 Outback Wilderness and I 90% love it. my main gripes are. Im just not a fan of the CVT and i'm not sure I'll ever get used to it. I would love to see a "carwash" button on the main screen so it will temporarily turn off any crash sensors when using an automated carwash. and honestly for me this is a big one, the stereo is trash, its functionality is fine but the audio quality is just bad. this car is a lease so I'm not going to upgrade it, but its really disappointing, hopefully the '25 has a serious upgrade.

AVH widget on 2nd page of Home screen can be dragged to 1st page. Auto Stop Start setting may be a regulatory requirement.

Agreed. Please bring back the previous 8 inches infotainment screen. This 11.6 is useless and distracting. Backup screen is too small and position angel is horrible. Yes, the 8 speed is running out of control drving on mountain roads! My 2022 Outback Premium is always needed to jumpstart after parking 6 weeks!

100% on all points- especially the gear issue at 80. Brought mine in and Subaru tested it and said operates as designed?

1. Low quality cameras 2. Lack of 110 AC outlet 3. Start/stop always on and has to be turned off and AVH always off and has to be turned on 4. At 80-85 mph transmission feels like it is hunting for “gears” Not sure what this means with a CVT, does this mean the RPMs are bouncing around? 5. Ignore the enthusiast driver and taking their coolest cars away

I just traded in my 2007 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited with 179k miles on the clock and picked up a new Mazda 3 AWD Premium sedan. I thought the Impreza had the makings of a decent sporty sedan until Subaru killed it, rather than giving it a decent powertrain! But the CVT just kind of kills it for me even if you could get more displacement or a turbocharger.

I have a 22 OBW. I was at the dealership getting an oil change the other day, and I was browsing the 24s while I waited. They were offering a 1.9% and I honestly started to consider trading mine for a 24. I have a white one, and I want to switch it up for blue or grey. Looking over the new models, I was happy to see the better HK sound system, but besides that, I ultimately decided against it due to the lack of new innovations/ improvements. Overall, I've enjoyed my 22 OBW after driving nearly 70k miles, but I agree with all the points you're making.

I have a new 2024 Outback Touring and I have comments on the following issues: 1. Cameras - my cameras all seem fine except the review mirror camera; it is almost unusable at night. The other cameras are just about the same as other cars I have with cameras. 2. The auto on/off - I don't feel like it's overly rough or clunky when using, I leave it on and it seems to save me about 7/10's of a gallon of gas with each tank of gas. I recently sold a 3 series BMW, and that car had a clunky auto on/off, so much so I would turn it off every time I got in the car. 3. The max speed limit in my state is 65 MPH so I have never had my car up to 80-85 MPH and probably never will. 4. The 110v outlet comment - That makes sense, I have one of those in my Jeep JL Wrangler and it's nice to have, I've used it many times, Subaru should add this feature, it would be easy for them to do so. 5. The AVH - Totally agree, having to turn that on each time you get in the car is ridiculous. I moved that icon to the first page of my screen but even then, I always forget to turn it on. My friend has an OBD2 tool, I'm going to see if he can plug that in and find a setting to keep that on all of the time. He's done other things like this for me before, like changing the program so that the fog lights will stay on when the bright lights are on and things like that.

Easy way to aviod the auto start/stop is when you come to a stop, ease up on the brake pressue. There is a point where you can hold the car still using the brakes and the auto start/stop won't activate. I have done this for almost 20k miles on my 22 OBW.

Auto start/stop only makes sense on mild hybrid vehicles. It does save quite some gas on my cx90 but I believe mild hybrid plays such an important role - engine stops when I'm going downhill and there's no vibration issue in that use case.

I also don't like the start/stop feature but note it is not intended to save gas but to reduce emissions

Subaru leadership could benefit from some cultural change. I fully respect Subaru is not a large company and is reticent to make many changes to production vehicles but this could be an opportunity for improvement. Your Korean competitors (Hyundai and Kia appear to listen to reviews of their products on social media/customers and make small improvements on a faster timetable. Some things have to wait for the next refresh but for the most part little irritating things are addressed far quicker. Known issues must be addressed quicker or Subaru will lose loyal customers to others.

subaru needs to get rid of the auto stop feature. it is dangerous. I was waiting to pull out into traffic and when the break in traffic finally came, the damn car turned off just as I was able to pull out. scary. There is no need for this feature.

Yes, the AVH and auto start stop are quite annoying, also I swear I saw that some models let you adjust the collision warning for far, normal and close. I can't find that on my 24 OBW and I feel the default setting is to sensitive in urban areas and would love to adjust it.

And all this time I thought the aurora borealis looked so awesome in Alaska!

Agreed… this is why Toyota listens to their customers…. Hence the reason for global success. I am also an owner of a 04 Impreza …. No frills just a great daily. Well done.

24 OBW first time Subaru owner. I see your point with the camera. It absolutely is outdated. I enjoy your videos and watched alot before buying so I’m going to pay it back by giving you a tip. Photographer to photographer🙋‍♀️ use that pesky auto start /stop thing and the brake hold thing when your out shooting. Pretty nice to slide up on an owl and have the car go silent and the car staying stopped wild you snatch your lens and pivot in your seat. The rest of the time I turn that stuff on but handy for this wildlife photographer . I do not like the CVT transmission. The reason is because I’m a mnt chick and when I’m driving down my icy canyon road I like to just put it in a low gear and not use my brakes. The manual mode with this in a lower gear gives you some drag but not nearly enough. No I do not want to x mode to use that drag all the time, maybe on occasion, but not on the daily. I am also already tired of hand washing and drying this thing. That said I had and still do have my 06 4Runner with 260+ thousand miles. Never let me down. Paint is still good. Purrs like a kitten! So the Subaru has a lot to live up to. Thanks for your videos!

I have a 2023 Subaru Outback Touring XT, which is the top of the line. The quality of the camera is dismal. Also, the wireless charging pad causes your phone to get very hot and stop charging. This annoyance has been mentioned on several Subaru forums.