250KMile ratingKnown issues to check on the 2018 Subaru Outback
2 widely reported problem patterns apply to this model year. That does not mean this car has the fault — many were fixed under warranty or recall — but it is what to check, and what to ask the seller for, before you buy.
- FB-series engine and CVTWorth checking
These years draw consistent complaints of oil consumption on the naturally aspirated FB engines and of shudder or judder from the CVT's torque converter.
What to check: Ask for oil top-up frequency and any consumption test. Drive from a stop and at light throttle feeling for shudder; ask about CVT fluid service.
- Low-pressure fuel pumpWorth checking
A very large recall covers a Denso low-pressure fuel pump that can fail and stall the engine while driving.
What to check: Run the VIN through the manufacturer's recall lookup and confirm the fuel pump recall has been completed. It is a free fix, but it has to have been done.
Patterns are drawn from NHTSA recalls and complaints, manufacturer service bulletins and consistent owner reporting. Always confirm open recalls against the VIN and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
What owners of the 2018 Outback say
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About this car
The Subaru Outback is No. 46 on the Caboose longevity table: 6.8% of them reach 250,000 miles, against 5.4% of all vehicles. This 2018 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium AWD is listed at $10,598, about $594 below the CarGurus expected market price of $11,192. It has 133,153 miles and comes in Champagne. Power comes from a 175 hp 2.5L H4 with all-wheel drive, rated around 28 MPG combined. It is offered by Right Way Auto Sales, LLC in Westampton, NJ.
Why it's a good buy
- 6.8% of Subaru Outbacks reach 250,000 miles — No. 46 of 52 on the Caboose table
- 66,847 miles of runway before 200,000
- 5% below market price ($594 savings)
- 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating
- Alloy Wheels
- Bluetooth
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