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I really like the Deka ETX12. Point is these batteries are bulletproof. They last longer than any other battery I have ever gotten. I highly recommend them.
Pros: bulletproof, long lasting
Part number: ETX12
Subaru OEM batteries can be pretty shit in cold weather. Even the service department at my dealership admits this. I eventually fed up with my Subaru batteries chugging in cold weather and replaced them with Interstate AGM batteries (with more CCA). I haven’t had any troubles since.
Pros: no troubles since
Cons: shit in cold weather
Vehicle:
Subaru
Subaru are known for using cheap batteries, winter just makes it even worse. within the first 2 weeks of buying a 2022 Outback, i junked the battery and put in a great aftermarket one.
Pros: great aftermarket one
Cons: cheap batteries
Vehicle:
Subaru Outback
Wife’s Ascent had a factory battery that last maybe 2 winters. Replaced it was a yellow top and haven’t had any problems since. Subaru even gave us credit for it so that was nice
Pros: no problems since
Cons: lasted only 2 winters
Vehicle:
Subaru
I currently run a Deka Intimidator in my rig and it's been problem free for 3 years now
Pros: problem free
I only just replaced the Subaru branded battery a couple weeks ago with another Subaru battery. It comes with a 30 month warranty and supposed to have a 55 lifespan.
Pros: 30 month warranty
Vehicle:
Subaru
I'm still running on the original battery, which does surprisingly well until subzero temps set in, and then the poor thing just cries a lot and breaks my heart, so I jump it with my Noco and things are fine.
Pros: does well in mild temps
Cons: poor in subzero temps
Vehicle:
Subaru Outback
It’s the battery problem. Had same thing happen 3x. No issues after battery upgrade that subi paid for.
Pros: no issues after upgrade
Cons: repeated battery problems
this happened to me on Michigan Ave in Chicago during traffic. I have a 2020 forester as well. Has happened about 4x in the past few weeks; brought it to the dealer, they told me I just needed a new battery!
Pros: new battery fixed issue
Cons: repeated failures
Vehicle:
Subaru Forester
As I came to a stop, my car shut down as it does normally but the traffic began moving just as that happened. So as my car auto-stopped, I took my foot off the gas and the entire car seized - My Eye Sight was disabled, dashboard lights lit up and a high-pitched "There's clearly a fucking problem" chime screamed out at me. I had to put my car in to park (on a 4-lane highway in Boston traffic), stop the engine, restart and then recommence my drive. Fuck this feature in traffic. I'm turning that shit off from now on. EDIT: A huge "thank you" to this Sub for informing that this is a battery issue, and there was a battery drain settlement that should cover this - I specifically called that out in my service notes, and they replaced the battery under that warranty at no charge.
Pros: battery replaced under warranty
Cons: car seized, terrifying experience
Vehicle:
Subaru Forester
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