4 generations of the Subaru Outback rated, newest first.
20-24
The only car on this list with 518 miles of range, standard AWD, and the best visibility of any midsize SUV.
15-19
The FB25 finally replaced the head-gasket-prone EJ253, and the 5th gen adds EyeSight driver assistance, making it the first Outback that's easy to recommend without significant caveats.
10-14
The 4th gen added standard ESC and Subaru improved (but did not fix) the head gasket design, the EJ253 is still a watch-item, but later build dates are more forgiving.
05-09
The 3rd gen Outback is the EJ253 generation, head gasket failure is the elephant in the room, and it's real. Know whether it was done before committing.