Subaru Outback 6th-Gen (2020-2025) Reliability: The Best & Worst Years to Buy

Thinking about buying a used 6th-generation Subaru Outback? Read this first. Sold from 2020 through 2025, the sixth-generation Subaru Outback continues to land squarely in the sweet spot for Canadian drivers who value confidence, standard all-wheel drive, and everyday capability over pure flash. But before you sign the paperwork on a used model, you need to know which model years to target and which common problems to avoid. What You Need to Know: ⚙️ The Powertrains: Choose between the efficient, standard 182-hp 2.5L engine or the punchier 260-hp 2.4L turbocharged engine. Both run through a highly resilient CVT, but remember that the flat boxer layout can make certain maintenance jobs a bit more involved. The Tech Warning: The massive 11.6-inch infotainment touchscreen can be notoriously laggy and distracting on early models—especially when trying to do simple tasks like turning on the heated seats or waiting for the climate buttons to load on startup. ️ The Reliability Split: Models from 2020 to 2022 scored a below-average 44/100 on Consumer Reports due to software bugs and parasitic battery drains. However, later 2023 to 2025 refreshed models bounded back to a much stronger 72/100 reliability score. Estimated Canadian Used Pricing: 2020 Convenience (Base): $18,500 (Rough) to $22,500 (Clean) 2023 Onyx (Mid-range): $29,650 (Rough) to $32,000 (Clean) 2025 Premier XT (High-trim): $41,900 (Rough) to $49,000 (Clean) Read our full, comprehensive written buyer's guide on Driving.ca: https://driving.ca/reviews/used-vehicle-guides/used-subaru-outback-2020-25-buyers-guide Are you driving a 6th-gen Outback? Let us know down in the comments how your screen and battery have held up over the Canadian winters! #SubaruOutback #Subaru #BuyersGuide #UsedCars #Drivingca #SubaruCanada #OutbackWilderness #CarReliability #CarBuyingTips #BoxerEngine #ConsumerReports #WagonLife #RuggedCrossover