Every single time I install non OEM brakes on my Subaru they warp within a year, my Subaru brakes always last me 3+years. I have replaced about a dozen brake kits in my driveways. The Subaru brakes are the best.
Pros: last 3+ years, best quality
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I drive a 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, at almost 100k miles and basically no issues outside of tire maintenance. Subaru AWD is top tier as well
Pros: top tier AWD, no issues
Vehicle:
Subaru
Mileage: 160934 km
I’m in the UAE, where summers hit around 50°C. This Forester is my first car with auto start-stop, and I’m impressed that the battery lasted a solid 4 years. With my driving habits (lots of short runs), my previous cars’ batteries would barely survive 1–1.5 years. This one lasted more than double that.
Pros: long lifespan, good in hot climate
Vehicle:
Subaru Forester
Thats absolute BS.. I had local Subaru dealer rebuild engine on my 06 STi using new RA shortblock, turbocharger, clutch / throwout bearing, Group N engine mount, pitch stop mount, oil pump, oil pan, all vacuum / PCV hose, intake/exhaust valves, valve lifters, coolant system, spark plugs, fuel injectors, fuel rail / lines, starter motor, etc etc plus all gaskets, new timing belt and pulley all the stuff that did not need replacing immediately and still cost less than 11k including all parts and labor.
Pros: new turbocharger, new shortblock
Vehicle:
Subaru
I've owned a 2008 Outback (sold in 2018 with 110,000 miles when the head gasket failed). The consistent oil problems are troubling. But the pros have outweighed the cons so far, so I keep getting Subarus.
Pros: pros outweighed the cons
Cons: consistent oil problems
Vehicle:
Subaru Outback
Mileage: 110000 km
I owned my 2015 Forester for 10 years and had two windshield replacements. Replaced by Safelite but pricey because of the EyeSight stuff.
Cons: two replacements, pricey
Vehicle:
Subaru Forester
I have a 25 sport and chipped mine like a month into ownership, and like you said i didn’t think it was the hardest hit I’d heard.
Cons: chipped easily, low impact
Vehicle:
Subaru Forester
Personally, I've got 3 chips in mine since February. And I recall the hits — they were almost inaudible and did not seem like a big deal.
Seeing these whenever I drive my almost new car is driving me nuts. But I don't want it to just happen again if I replace the windshield.
Cons: 3 chips, easily damaged
Vehicle:
Subaru
2025 Forester purchased in early June already has 2 of these chips. We have never experienced this in any of our past vehicles, including an Outback that was part of the class action class. This is an obvious quality issue.
Cons: prone to chipping, quality issue
Vehicle:
Subaru Forester
Right at 5k miles the AC Compressor stopped working. Took it to the dealer and they replaced the Compressor. 3 weeks later, 5,600 miles, hot air blower out the vents again. Again they replace the Condensor, Compressor. All under warranty... 4 AC Compressors. When we got rid of it in 2019, the APP and the AC stopped working for the 4th time.
Cons: repeated failures, stopped working
Vehicle:
Subaru Forester
Mileage: 5000 km
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