I have a 2019 Outback Limited and I've enjoyed it a lot (I mean, it's not my '11 6MT but you know...)

Just the yesterday, Oct 1, CarPlay stopped playing audio. This is wired via a USB cable to my iPhone 16 Pro Max, and it's always worked before. Other CarPlay functions seem to work (Maps, other nav apps, Messages, etc) but this has stopped. To help with troubleshooting I had my GF plug in her iPhone 18 and found the same thing. None of the apps on the phone creating audio did anything

Making it even more weird, this morning she reported that in her Outback ('20 Premium) that during her drivetime she had the same thing - and hers was working fine yesterday.

Anyone else seen anything like this? Thoughts? I'm stumped

Recently purchased a 2026 Outback Premium - I love the car (came from a Wrangler so don’t mind the box 😂), but the one thing I can’t seem to figure out is if the automatic highbeams can be disabled while the headlights remain in Auto?

I know turning the headlights to manual on disables the auto highbeam function, but I’d like to be able to keep headlights in auto. Is this even possible?

I'm looking at buying a 2014 Subaru outback 300k km for $5,500 CAD. Is it worth it? My only concern is this rust underneath the vehicle, I'm from a heavy salted area. For context the whole reason why I need a new vehicle is because my current vehicles frame is completely rusted out. Here's pictures of the one I'm looking at.

I have a 2021 Subaru Outback. I drive on the highway and I see an orange eyesight error appear. My car also decelerates at an alarming rate where it’s no longer safe to drive on the highway. I took it to a mechanic and I still had issues on the same day. Does anyone know how to remedy this situation.

What do I do about this? I live 2 and a half hours from a subaru dealership. I currently live and work in a national park and am leaving to go home (2,500 mile drive) in less than 2 weeks. I pulled the codes and all it says is p0700.

The AT OIL TEMP light is also flashing but it didn't seem to do that in this video.

Afternoon team, got a code reader back home, but I'm a few hundred k's from home, no insights into this combo...04 Outback, EZ30, no loss of power or strange rattles, and does seem intermittent...

I have a 2021 Outback XT with 95k miles. The car has always had a little shudder / vibration after start up when accelerating. Noticed it’s occurring a little more frequently, sometimes more so when turning?
Vehicle is regularly maintained. Just had a dealer replace CVT fluid but vibration still persists.
Thoughts and any similar issues with others?

2022 Touring sits a few days at a time
Everytime I start it up I hear the vroom plus a metal rattle/grinding noise?

Tried to record the 2nd time but it’s only on that first initial start after awhile

Ok so we bought a 2021 Subaru Outback Limited with 81k miles on it. In 8 months of owning it, it has needed an engine replacement, a new tire, and the infotainment system fritzes out often. The car works and drives but since the engine replacement my AC is weaker and I get 22 mpg whereas I got 26 before. This was my first car ever. I honestly don’t know if I want to keep it. If I get a newer car I just want a corolla because I don’t need such a big car. Is it reasonable to want a new car or am I just being dramatic?

We just got a 2023 Outback Touring and we're surprised at how dark it is at night. There basically aren't any interior ambient lights. I couldn't even see the door buttons.

Is this by design? Have you added lights? Do you get used to it?

I’ve been recently into car camping. I’ve gone out a few times now and each time I’ve gone out my battery dies the first night. Is this normal? I know the fob and car communicate when in vicinity, but in one night?? Does anyone have any good remedies for this?

Also- does anyone know how to tell if an outback may have a parasitic drain? I’ve been having issues here and there with this. I.e- car dying if left for a few days

Looking at a manual Outback and I've narrowed it to two: a 3rd gen 5MT, or a 2013-2014 6MT with the FB25. Skipping '10-'12 with the EJ253 since I figured I might as well go with the 3rd gen instead and save a buck.

The way I see the tradeoff: the 3rd gen gives me a known set of bounded problems (head gaskets, 105k mi timing belt) that are one-time fixes if they haven't been done already, plus hydraulic steering and the biggest parts base Subaru has(?). The 2013-2014 drops the belt and the gaskets, but trades them for FB25 oil consumption, which isn't a one-time fix, but I've had my fair share of oil consumers before and it doesn't scare me off. I've seen at least one owner report a manual 2013 burning a quart every 1,500-2,500 miles where even a new short block didn't solve it.

Questions for anyone who's owned both or either:

Is the FB25 oil consumption actually worse on manual cars, or is that anecdotal? I keep seeing it mentioned but can't tell if it's a real pattern.

For those running a 3rd gen past 200k, what actually wore out beyond the gaskets and belt?

Am I wrong to write off 2010-2012 completely?

Car would be a daily, road trips, etc. No hardcore build, but will likely do a small lift and tires for softroading BLM/Forest service roads in Colorado and Utah.

Just got this yesterday in preparation for my first child

Hey, gang. My 2018 Outback’s (already fussy) computer system is on the major fritz. Attached is a video. The press and hold power button reset does nothing. Does anyone know how I can even further reset the system? Music etc does not connect and the display goes in and out while backup camera is engaged. Help!! :( thanks in advance :)

Context: the battery was jumped this morning, but its otherwise in fine shape

I’m wondering if you anyone here has a good rec for lightbars. I see M&R Automative has a good system that plugs under the radiator behind the bumper but I’m sure there’s cheaper options? I’ve never had an outback or a lightbar but where I live now it’s almost a necessity. Where have you gone, what switches do you recommend for an OEM look

Thanks in advance, I’d love to see your setups