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So this car was sold to my father back in 2015 and the battery went flat now it says the SD card is missing and that actually stops the whole stereo and reverse camera from working completely.
This SD card is at a cost of $650 to replace it.
The SD card is only for the navigation but it actually stops everything.
Purchased in for $26,000.
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The car was left to me by my son who purchased a later model outback. It had just over 200k on the clock. All services were done throughout its life. It’s now showing 285k and still running well. First clutch replacement and struts and wheel bearings now. ( country car). The thing is still driving very well, everything works as it should. Chilling cold air and toasty heater. Paint is excellent and no rust anywhere. I’m a home mechanic so I will attend to all repairs myself for under $1k. I use it every day short & long trips. Very comfortable car. Roomy. I’m keen on squeezing every k I can out out of it. Simple no fuss car. Love it!
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There ok but not the punch for $ had one for six months then moved it on resale was ok ...
Being a tall person just not enough room ....ok if yr smaller !.. didnt have the power i thought it would and only handle ok not the best not the worst !
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Read more ensure that further steps might be taken to improve this aspect of our business and in the form of constructive criticism. Kind Regards, The Subaru Team- 2 reviews
Car was bought new in 2015 and no problems until recently when my starlink unit failed. Subaru Australia offered no help saying it was not a known problem but suggest the dealer performs a reboot at a cost of $160. No guarantee it will work and no other offer.
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Hi Bob, thank you for sharing your experience with your Subaru. We are sorry to hear of your issues with your head unit and encourage you to reach out to us at feedback@subaru.com.au to have our team look into this. Kind Regards The Subaru Team
Hi The Zubaru Team,
I have today written another email to feedback proving details of the car and the problem, just waiting for the response
As I suspected Subaru did not have the courtesy to respond. I have taken the car to the dealer who attempted a hard boot which was unsuccessful but cost $160.
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The headunit of my Subaru Liberty is experiencing USB music play dysfunction since 08.21 when the car was only 20 months old still under 5 years warranty. It frequently (possibly more than half of the times) reverting to the first track of the USB after engine restart instead of resuming where it was stopped. Which means you have to keep pressing next button numerous times to reach the song you were listening before.
Two Subaru dealers have identified the problem. They have tried their best to help me but could not fix the problem (attachment...
Read more 1), then suggested me to ask help from Subaru Australia. However the response from Subaru Australia is just beyond my mind. After 3 months of full investigation as they stated, the Subaru customer relation team finally sent me the response that “the headunit is behaving as intended, it is normal after turning car (engine) off, the USB playback will not resume where was stopped." This is the most ridiculous answer I ever heard, just like a joke. Instead of helping customers resolve the problem, Subaru Australia is now trying to persuade customer to accept the error. If USB music play is not resume where was stopped as Subaru Australia stated (like a joke), how about those times they resume where was stopped. Then I was told my case has been closed. Problem identified by customer and dealer. However, instead of fixing the problem, customer was told it is normal. What is 5 years Subaru warranty for? Complained the problem through QLD Office of Fair Trading Office. The Fair Tading officer told me ‘Subaru (Aust) Pty Ltd has failed to respond to any of my repeated attempts to contact them’(attachment 2). No wonder Subaru Australia can close my case without fixing the head unit problem as an individual complain. For QLD Office of Fair Trading, a government body, is still get ignored by Subaru Australia. After complained through ACCC, Subaru Australia sent me an email reluctantly and told me will assist me with the issue. However, I replied email twice with no response at all. Then I decide to call back, but the phone number provided me to call in the email is actually a disconnected number. What a magic company, beyond my mind again.Purchased in .
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Hi Zhu, Thank you for getting in touch and apologies for the way that you feel. We understand that your case has been fully investigated by our Customer Relations Team and is now closed. If you have a...
Read more separate vehicle concern that you would like to discuss, please feel free to contact us. Regards, The Subaru Team.- 30 reviews
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I drive this beauty to do my job, she’s a smooth, fast, powerful, comfortable,
mod cons filled, roomy car . Runs efficiently, is reliable and is an utter pleasure to drive.
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Hi Nickname,thank you so much for the superb review! We’re so happy you’re happy - and we’re glad to hear that your Liberty is a pleasure to drive! We would be thrilled if you could post this on Googl...
Read moree Reviews as well. Oh and cheers to creating many more memories and adventures. Regards The Subaru Team- 2 reviews
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Great car! Comfortable, fast when need it to be, good looking. Only downside is the head gaskets don't last.
I use this car to commute to places, personal use, I use it on average 4 days a week, Its serviced every 5000 km's, no issues except the head gasket.
Purchased in for $9,990.
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Hi Tobey, we are so sorry to hear about the head gasket in your Subaru Liberty, please reach out to your local dealership if further action is required. Overall we are so happy to hear that you enjoy...
Read more your Liberty. Cheers to many more comfortable commutes. Regards the Subaru TeamThe reviewer stated that an incentive was offered for this review
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I bought my Subaru Liberty 2010 with 117,00 klm on the clock. It had always been serviced at a Subaru Dealership and still is. The Takata Airbag recall was done as well as the electronic brake recall problem. I drive the car most days. Melbourne trips are a joy to drive in my Subaru. I have now clicked 175,000 and I have not had one single problem in 58,000 klms. Paintwork holding up amazingly well as it is not garaged.
A cut & polish keep it preserved. Love my Subaru!
Purchased in at Jaguar Dealers.
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Hi there, thank you so much for the superb review! Hearing stories like yours brightens our day. We are so happy that you are happily enjoying your 2010 Subaru Liberty. Thank you again and cheers to m...
Read moreany more adventures in Melbourne. Regards The Subaru TeamThe boys at Subaru Leongatha really look after me. I can talk to them about any concerns or questions I have.
Thanks so much for your kind words, it's great to hear you had a wonderful experience with Subaru Leongatha, we are proud of our teams.
2010 liberty GT premium just cost $4000 to recondition CVT trans and torque convertor
I purchased a 2010 liberty GT premium sedan with CVT auto trans and 115000kms full service history, 1 owner for $17000 about 6 months ago. 2.5 months ago the high auto temp light came on and the car started slipping gears. $4000 I had to pay last week for a recoed trans and torque convertor with 12 month warranty or 20,000kms. A mate pulled it out and put it back in at his workshop and now the car kept throwing dozens of fault codes and running really weirdly. We replaced the battery and it became better but still threw a heap of codes. None be...
Read moreing trans or torque convertor as it did prior to the trans reco. My Mrs is loosing it at me.and due to it being a long weekend my mate (mechanic) wants to take it back to the auto guy on tuesday. I love this car but I feel like it needs to go. It had to be auto for the Mrs, but I'd only every purchase a manual Subaru. It's quite dissapointingPurchased in for $16,000.
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Hi Maximus, We are sorry to hear of your little time with your 2010 Liberty GT premium sedan However we are here for our customers, please reach out to our Certified Subaru Service teams for any assis...
Read moretance. We hope that you will be able to get your Liberty back on the road. Regards The Subaru TeamFind out how Subaru Liberty compares to other Sedans
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I've always had a soft spot for early to mid 2000's Japanese Mid Sized cars and the 4th Gen Liberty is one of them. Mazda's 6, Honda's Accord Euro and Subaru's Liberty all fought in the same field, while all offering something unique. Of the trio though, the Liberty has to arguably be the best when it came to a well designed, specified and driver focused car. The design is timeless, having aged gracefully. If you're lucky enough to get the Post Facelift/updated model, you've got a bigger winner on your hands.
My 2.5i Safety Pack Manual has pr...
Read moreoven a fun car to drive around. Its great around town, fun in the hills and good on the freeways/highways. The manual is a decent unit and outpaces the auto. For everyday driving, the Liberty is very comfortable. The drivers seat has lumbar support and height adjustments, while being well cushioned and bolstered. The suspension does a great job soaking up bumps and yet is firm enough when being more enthusiastic behind the wheel, or driving over our poor roads. Economy is decent, with an average around town consumption of 9.2L/100kms, getting you up to 550km to tank before the low fuel light comes on. Highway driving does fair better though, with the Liberty achieving around 8.6L/100kms pushing north of 700km to a tank. The features are nice, climate control aircon, trip computer, central locking, cruise control, glass sunroof, foglamps, 17" 5 spoke alloys and lumbar support. In addition, the Safety Pack adds majority of these items, as well as four additional airbags giving a grand total of six. ABS and EBD are also fitted standard. Power comes from the EJ25 2.5L H4, making 121kW and 226Nm of torque. Mated to a the aforementioned 5 speed manual and driven via their signature AWD system, it's a combination thats is so very unique and fun to own.Purchased in at Gumtree for $3,000.
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Hi @Paris P, We thank you for taking the time in sharing an excellent review. We are extremely happy to hear that you are enjoying your Subaru Liberty; and glad that the Liberty has proven to be a fun...
Read more vehicle no matter your driving conditions. Cheers to more adventures in your Liberty. If we can ask a quick favour - we’d love to see your review on Google Reviews as well to spread the love! The Subaru Team- 2 reviews
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We have had 7 Liberty's in our family since 1992 (6 4Gen) I have bought my sons Liberty's as their first cars and my wife has had 4 since we first bought the 2Gen. My wife currently has a 2009 GT SpecB 2.5l - amazing vehicle that is stupid fast with 230K on the clock.
My son has a 2009 2.5l 4Gen with 240K and no major issues. The main concern is that the dash pads are now cracking and deteriorating - both have always had dash mats on them. In the 4Gen models we have always had the 2.5l motors and when the K's get up over 200K they can us...
Read moree a little oil and need checking (ask my son!) Otherwise they are reliable and pretty much bulletproof. My wife's GT Spec B is lovely to drive and corners like it is on rails. Beautiful to drive albeit a little small for me at 6'2" The ride can be a little firm but it does have sports suspension so that is expected I would highly recommend this model Subaru as a first car. Safe, secure and reliable. The first one achieved 420K with no major mechanical issue except replacing one clutch at 200K. Very good I would say.- Build Quality
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Hi steventhechef, Thank you for taking the time in sharing with us your fantastic experiences with our Liberty's. We are sad to see the Liberty's go from our Australian Market they will be missed. We ...
Read morewould love to see your review on Google reviews as well. Happy driving! The Subaru Team.- 2 reviews
I purchased new a 2014 gt wagon and still have it. It has been a great little car, now with 95k on it. Everyone that drives it cant believe how well it performs in acceleration and handle. A wee bit noisy with the low profile tyres on rough bitumen. It now steers around the windy roads of tasmania with ease. Service is not expensive and I have not had a mechanical issue yet. In the purple mode overtaking is quick and a lot safer. If I was to worry about what might go first, it would be the clutch as it pulls so hard.
OK these weren't the prettiest, but hey if you want a sleeper you don't want to draw attention.
Purchased in for $52,500.
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Hi @ Tom, Thank you so much for your awesome review! The Liberty is a gem of a vehicle which will be sorely missed. If we can ask one favour, we would love to see your review on Google reviews as well. Happy driving! The Subaru Team.
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Can’t fault it, great car. Great safety features. Does not lack power. Smooth drive and good visibility.
Driving every day to and from work, using highway and freeways normally. Not bad economy. Servicing, average once a year or 12500kms. No issues as yet. For the price there’s good features.
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Hi @ Patrick L, Thank you so much for your excellent review. We're so happy to hear that you are happy with your Subaru. If we could ask one favour, we would love to see your review on Google review. Thanks again and safe driving. The Subaru Team.
2005 bought second hand from dealer. Premium wagon. Driven on all roads and long distances. Just about to clock 375,000kms! Engine is perfect but everything Else starting to go. Suspension gone! Electric windows issues. Tailgate light always needing replacement. I dread having to get a new but the time has come. Servicing too expensive.
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Hi @ Jane, Thank you so much for your review! It sounds like you've had many adventures and made quite the memories in your Outback. If we could ask one favour, we would love to see your review on Goo...
Read moregle Reviews as well. Thanks again and stay safe. The Subaru Team.- 5 reviews
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I bought a subaru liberty in 2009. I got delivered a Subaru Liberty on the 1st April with 13km on the clock. Last Friday (31/07/2020), it ticked over half a million kilometre. Over last 11 years we travelled a lot together. The ride was and still being awesome. I have a BMW 430! convertible and ride of my liberty is no less enjoyable. I never had spent anything except normal wear and tear. Just got it polished and waxed and it looks like new again. I am so happy with this car and want to thank Subaru for delivering this little piece of gem.
Purchased in for $36,000.
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Hi @ Shameem, Wow! Thank you so much for your amazing review. And congratulations on racking up half a million kilometres. We are so pleased to hear that your Liberty has served you well and we are su...
Read morere that over 11 years you have managed to make some great memories together. Thanks again and stay safe. The Subaru Team.Questions & Answers
I just bought a 1995 Liberty wagon AWD. It has a secondary lever near the gear select. Is this a high low range selector, or is it a locking lever between AWD and FWD. All help is good. Thanks
Can an engine (EJ2.5) from a 1999 Outback with manual transmission be fitted to a 1999 RX Liberty with auto trans? Will computer and all electrics and everything else go correctly together?
Hey guys, have a 2005 subaru liberty gt 2ltr turbo auto.
Car earlier today stalled on me on side of road. Now it starts up idles rough .then when I go to accelerate its stalls again is there anyone who has suggestions please be much appreciated.
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Category | Sedans | Sedans | Sedans | Sedans |
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Starting Price | $30,240.00 | $36,640.00 | $43,140.00 | $30,760.00 |
Transmission | Continuously Variable (CVT) | Continuously Variable (CVT) | Continuously Variable (CVT) | Continuously Variable (CVT) |
Drive Type | All Wheel Drive (AWD) | All Wheel Drive (AWD) | All Wheel Drive (AWD) | All Wheel Drive (AWD) |
Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
ANCAP Safety Rating | 5 Stars | 5 Stars | 5 Stars | 5 Stars |
Fuel Consumption | 7.3 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km | |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L | 60 L | 60 L |
Engine | 4 Cylinder 2.5L | 4 Cylinder 2.5L | 6 Cylinder 3.6L | 4 Cylinder 2.5L |
Max Power | 129kW @ 5800rpm | 129kW @ 5800rpm | 191kW @ 6000rpm | 129kW @ 5800rpm |
Max Torque | 235Nm @ 4000rpm | 235Nm @ 4000rpm | 350Nm @ 4400rpm | 235Nm @ 4000rpm |
Country of Manufacture | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
Manufacturer Warranty | 3 year(s) | 3 year(s) | 3 year(s) | 3 year(s) |
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Bprille, thank you for your awesome review. We are thrilled to hear your Liberty is still in the family and running well,
Cheers to creating many more memories With your Subaru Liberty. Happy commuting!
Kind Regards, The Subaru Team.