Before buying a used 2008 Subaru Outback, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
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Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.
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Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outback Wagon AWD — Auto (S4), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 11.8 L/100 km (20 mpg) | 9 L/100 km (26 mpg) | 10.7 L/100 km (22 mpg) |
| Outback Wagon AWD — Auto (S5), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 13.1 L/100 km (18 mpg) | 9.8 L/100 km (24 mpg) | 11.8 L/100 km (20 mpg) |
| Outback Wagon AWD — Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 13.8 L/100 km (17 mpg) | 9.8 L/100 km (24 mpg) | 11.8 L/100 km (20 mpg) |
| Outback Wagon AWD — Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 13.1 L/100 km (18 mpg) | 9.8 L/100 km (24 mpg) | 11.8 L/100 km (20 mpg) |
| Outback Wagon AWD — Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 12.4 L/100 km (19 mpg) | 9 L/100 km (26 mpg) | 10.7 L/100 km (22 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.