Subaru Liberty 6GEN (2014-2026) Questions & Answers

Hi Bob, we are sorry to hear that you are experiencing issues with your Subaru Liberty. We encourage you to reach out to your Subaru Service team to have this issue inspected and diagnosed. Please follow the link to assist in locating your local Subaru Team's details external link  - Furthermore should you require assistance please do not hesitate to reach out to our Customer Relations Team - feedback@subaru.com.au Kind Regards The Subaru Team

The issue has been inspected and a hard boot was tried, it did not work and I was advised to rep,ace the unit at a cost of approx $2000

Hi Bob, We are sorry to hear this. Please reach out to our Subaru Customer Relations Team at feedback@subaru.com.au to further look into your matter. Kind Regards The Subaru Team

Hi, as I have stated previously I have spoken with your customer relations team and was told that they could not help and it was up to the local dealer. The local dealer had already liased with Subaru but got no assistance.

Hi Bob, we're keen to gather further details please feel free to email us. Kind Regards The Subaru Team

I have emailed and spoken to a representative of the Subaru Team, all I wanted was an honest answer to my question " how successful is a hard reboot" but I didn't get one. I finally got the answer from my local dealer which was the hard reboot is hit and miss. My experience was a miss.

Following the installation of a new mother board by a third party I found that I did not have the guide lines when using the reversing camera, I spoke to my local dealer and was told it was a setting that they could do when the car was serviced. After the service I was told that it could not be fixed as "checked all settings and nothing related to vehicle having this feature" After discussion with third party who installed the mother board I was guided to the settings menu and fixed the problem in 30 seconds. I am now wondering if the service people actually new how to do the hard boot as they obviously didn't know where to find the settings for the camera. My confidence in Subaru is waning.

Hi Bob, we are sorry for the way that you feel and really appreciate your feedback. Our Service teams are always around for any requests or assistance that you require. We hope you issue has been resolved, please let us know if there is anything we can assist you with by simply reaching out to us at feedback@subaru.com.au Kind Regards The Subaru Team

Reset your trip meter, drive normally and see if is still the same. My fuel consumption is closer to 10 lts per 100km. But I drive with the si on full boost.

Hi @ gegee2301, The MY18 Liberty has the rear view reverse camera as standard on all model variants. Now, the camera does not have an audible alert, only visual. However, as an accessory there are front and reverse parking sensors that you can order through one of our parts and accessories retailers. The Subaru Team. external link 

Hi Michael, As I’m based in Victoria I haven’t had experience with Jupiter Motors, or this particular issue, but if the car is under warranty maybe you could try a different Subaru Dealer (second opinion). It may not help at all, but I recently got my 2018 Liberty serviced at Eastern Subaru where they did a software update on my head unit...maybe you could call Eastern (ask for service department) and ask them for some advice. I know they are in Vic, but they may be able to point you in the right direction. Or, just give another Dealer in your state a call-they might have some advice.

Hello, I am sorry I can't help you with your decision about which 2016 vehicle. My Subaru Liberty is an older 2002 RX model which now done 270,000klms. It may help to say that my Subaru is the best car I have ever owned from the point of reliability.

It seems you are looking to a vehicle with all wheel drive and you will find that the Subaru symmetrical AWD is a better system than Honda AWD.

You may find that Subaru vehicles are more expensive to maintain as far as parts and service but if given the option to buy a newer vehicle,the Forester would be my choice.

Subaru also make the smaller XV which is also an SUV.

Hope this helps.

Hi, I am currently driving a Subaru Liberty 2.5i sedan which I have had for 12 months and am overall very happy with the vehicle. It is a good balance between vehicle size and internal space. Would pay a lot more in other vehicles to get the safety features of the Liberty. Good leg room in the rear. Good fuel economy around town and on the open road. The "S" button to put the gerabox into sport mode gives the vehicle a noticeable pick up in performance. Paddle shifters good as I like to use the gears rather than let the CVT gearbox do its own thing. Car has done about 18,000ks mostly around town and has had only need for routine, scheduled servicing. Nothing failing, feels solid. Boot size is pretty good, only 3 litres less in capacity I believe to Holden Commodore. Would like seats to have electric adjustement compared to manual lever particularly when others drive the car and leave seating position the way they want. Digital clock is very small and somewhat diificult to read as closer to passengers side. Car looks good with 18" wheels and 225x50 series low profile tyres. AWD great in the wet. Ride can be a little firm at times with the low profile tyres but handling very good. Safety features excellent with iSight pre collision warning and lane deviation warning. Plenty of air bags for front and rear occupants. Rear view camera which is standard has a clear image and better than other more expensive vehicles. I had rear sensors fitted as they are not standard on the 2.5i model. Doors feel solid when closing. My wife and I test drove the Forester 2.5i and settled on the Liberty as we did not need a SUV. We felt the Liberty was nicer to drive, was more comfortable and better appointed inside. Having said that, would probably buy a Forester if looking for a SUV. I would rather purchase the Liberty compared to a C Class Mercedes or BMW 3 series. The latter are more expensive to purchase, depreciate rapidly after a few years and the diesels once the kilometres rise get very expensive to service/maintain if go through a dealership. What you might save on fuel is swallowed up in servicing costs. Mercedes expensive when buying spare parts.

Hi, we've had our 2015 liberty 2.5i premium for about 18 months, just clocked up 19000km and are very happy with it. We traded a SUV and were debating between a liberty and a forester, but decided to go with the liberty. Very impressed with fuel economy, ride and general feel of the car. Leather heated seats are comfy for long distances( which are 8 way electrically adjustable) and have 2 memory positions which is very handy. We had a slight problem with a spongey rear end when loaded, but our local agent upgraded this for us at no charge and now its great. I've heard the 2016 models come standard with this upgrade. Safety wise the isight system is very good, already helping prevent a rear end collision in city traffic and assists with cruise control on the open road. This model has had 2 minor recalls but only for adjustments to computer programming for issues that may develop. All up it's not perfect but it is a very nice car.