2021 Subaru Outback250KMile rating
Market price
$24,947
This one is $1,501 (6%) under it.
Longevity record
No. 46
6.8% of Subaru Outbacks reach 250,000 miles, against 5.4% of all vehicles. See the ranking.
Runway to 200k
139k mi
138,933 miles left before 200,000 — about 12 years at 12,000 a year
TrimOnyx Edition XT Crossover AWD
BodySUV
ColorAbyss Blue Pearl
Engine260 hp 2.4L H4
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
TransmissionContinuously Variable Transmission
FuelGasoline
MPG (combined)26
NHTSA safetyNot Rated
LocationBend, OR
SellerBend Honda · Franchise dealer
VIN4S4BTGLD6M3168555

No known defect pattern for this model year

The 2021 Subaru Outback is not on our list of model years with a widely reported mechanical or electrical problem. That is a point in its favour, not a clean bill of health — this car's own history still matters, so check the VIN report and get it inspected.

What owners of the 2021 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 2021 Subaru Outback Onyx Edition XT Crossover AWD is listed at $23,446, about $1,501 below the CarGurus expected market price of $24,947. It has 61,067 miles and comes in Abyss Blue Pearl. Power comes from a 260 hp 2.4L H4 with all-wheel drive, rated around 26 MPG combined. It is offered by Bend Honda in Bend, OR (franchise dealer).

Why it's a good buy

  • 6.8% of Subaru Outbacks reach 250,000 miles — No. 46 of 52 on the Caboose table
  • 138,933 miles of runway before 200,000
  • 6% below market price ($1,501 savings)
  • No widely reported defect pattern for this model year
  • Sunroof/Moonroof
  • Navigation System

Features

Sunroof/MoonroofNavigation SystemAdaptive Cruise ControlAlloy WheelsBluetoothBackup CameraBlind Spot MonitoringHeated Seats

Before you buy

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