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Which Subaru models are the most likely to last 250,000 miles and beyond? An updated study from iSeeCars now says three Subaru all-wheel-drive models are among the longest-lasting new cars list.
Subaru is known for making all-wheel-drive vehicles, but how long will they last? An updated study from iSeeCars ranks the cars, trucks, and SUVs most likely to last 250,000 miles and beyond, and three Subaru all-wheel-drive vehicles make the top models that will last the longest.
In last year’s study, no Subaru models were ranked among the best. However, this year, the 2023 Subaru Outback midsize SUV, 2023 Subaru Legacy midsize sedan, and 2023 Impreza compact car make the updated iSeeCars list.
iSeeCars says the average vehicle has only an 11.8 percent chance of lasting 250,000 miles. However, the updated iSeeCars.com study identified the longest-lasting cars, trucks, and SUVs most likely to reach a quarter million miles or more.
iSeeCars.com established its industry-leading Longest-Lasting Cars study in 2013. The tenth-anniversary research analyzed over 260 million cars sold between 2012 and 2022 to determine which cars were most likely to survive high mileage.
Subaru Outback
The Subaru Outback midsize model is ranked the eighth most likely SUV to go over 250,000 miles. iSeeCars says the Outback has a 22.3 percent chance of lasting 250,000 miles and longer. The overall SUV average is fifteen percent making the Subaru Outback 1.5 times more likely to exceed the 250,000-mile mark.
The Subaru Outback also ranked among the top twenty-five vehicles with the longest life, including cars, SUVs, and trucks. The average of all vehicles is 11.8 percent. In addition, the Outback (22.3%) is ranked twenty-first and 1.9 times more likely than all cars to go 250,000 miles and beyond.
Subaru is upgrading the 2024 Outback with new features for customers. Check out the pricing, trim, and new model guide for complete information. The 2024 Outback arrives for U.S. customers this fall.
iSeeCars says, unlike the more durable SUVs, only 8.6 percent of cars will make it to 250,000 miles or more. Two Subaru models are included in the updated list.
Subaru Legacy
The Subaru Legacy is ranked the fifth longest-lasting car, most likely to go over 250,000 miles and beyond. iSeeCars says the Legacy sedan has a 16.2 percent chance of lasting 250,000 miles and longer. The overall car average is 8.6 percent making the Subaru Legacy 1.9 times more likely to exceed the 250,000-mile mark.
Subaru is upgrading the 2024 Legacy sedan with new features for customers. Check out the pricing, trim, and new model guide for complete information. The 2024 Legacy arrives for U.S. customers this fall.
Subaru Impreza
The Subaru Impreza is ranked the sixteenth longest-lasting car, most likely to go over 250,000 miles and beyond. iSeeCars says the Impreza compact car has a 9.9 percent chance of lasting 250,000 miles and longer. The overall car average is 8.6 percent making the Subaru Impreza 1.1 times more likely to exceed the 250,000-mile mark.
The next-generation 2024 Subaru Impreza hatchback is all-new. Check out the pricing, trim, and new model guide for complete information. The new 2024 Impreza arrives for U.S. customers this spring.
The current generation 2023 Crosstrek, Forester, Ascent, and other new Subaru models will likely go over 250,000 miles and, with regular maintenance, have proven to be long-lasting vehicles. iSeeCars says the Subaru Outback midsize SUV, Subaru Legacy sedan, and Subaru Impreza compact car have a better chance of reaching a quarter million miles and beyond.
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Denis Flierl has invested over 30 years in the automotive industry in a consulting role working with every major car brand. He is an accredited member of the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press. Check out Subaru Report, where he covers all of the Japanese automaker's models. More stories can be found on the Torque News Subaru page. Follow Denis on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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I bought a 2007 Subaru
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I bought a 2007 Subaru Forester with 150k on it. It was the worst vehicle I ever owned. Head gasket, radiator, timing belt. It cost more in repairs than I paid for it. Subawrong
Type “Subaru Bad Head Gasket
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In reply to I bought a 2007 Subaru by BJ (not verified)
Type “Subaru Bad Head Gasket years” or “2007 forester most common issues” into google and see what comes up. You are describing a widely-known issue on your 2-generations outdated vehicle, which has been fixed since 2014 (almost ten years ago). Only a fool would perceive this as relevant evidence over 15 years later.
That was a 2007 ya dork. It’s
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In reply to I bought a 2007 Subaru by BJ (not verified)
That was a 2007 ya dork. It’s 2023
Totally horse hockey. My wife
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Totally horse hockey. My wife owned a Forester before we got married which she replaced with a brand new Outback when the Forester died at 125K. That Outback just died at 151K.. My daughter's Forester is about to give up the ghost and it only has 130K. I've owned my last Subaru. Never again. Replacing the Outback with a Toyota
250 K... Maybe between 3 of them combined! Total joke. .
So all 2022 Subaru models
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So all 2022 Subaru models weren't built to last 250K, but three 2023 Subaru models are now built to last 250K... How was the determination reached? Were there mechanical improvements to these models that led to the conclusion? This seems arbitrary.
I’m 62, every vehicle I have
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I’m 62, every vehicle I have ever owned has made it to the 350,000 mark, or in a couple of cases, beyond that. It’s simply because I take care of the vehicles. I have a Legacy now… going for 400 K with it.
Please tell me your secret I…
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In reply to I’m 62, every vehicle I have by Tim Palmer (not verified)
Please tell me your secret I had a 1994 Subaru legacy wagon which I still have my motor quit running at a little over 250,000 I put another motor in it another transmission even though it was fine but I figured if I put a new motor I should put a transmission with the same amount of miles so I did now it just runs normal it's still on the road I know it's a super old car but I was surprised that so many cars around me were quitting when my little car just kept on going but it has a 2.2 in it but how did you get yours up to 300 and 400 I must have missed something somewhere