I installed an Optima yellow top in my 2023 OBW. Works fine!
Pros: works fine
Vehicle:
Subaru Outback
Best Battery for Subaru Outback
Have a 2020 Touring XT. Battery went bad after 5 years so that was normal. No problems other normal wear and tear, tires and brakes.
Pros: normal wear and tear
Cons: battery went bad
Vehicle:
Subaru Outback
Replaced original battery at 93,000 miles. I live in Detroit. Cold winters. I guess I got lucky.
Pros: long lifespan
Vehicle:
Subaru Outback
Mileage: 93000 km
My stock OEM battery that came with my 2018 Outback lasted longer than I thought it would.
Pros: lasted long
Vehicle:
Subaru Outback
I'm 2+ years and 47,000 miles in to the factory battery and haven't had an issue.
Pros: no issues, good lifespan
Vehicle:
Subaru Outback
Mileage: 47000 km
Battery didn't outright die but it was weaker starting and with winter coming I didn't want to trust it.
Cons: weaker starting, untrustworthy
Vehicle:
Subaru Outback
Mileage: 83000 km
21 Outback. Battery issues - I’m on my fourth battery since buying it. Have had issues with door seals leaking, but those were fixed easily under warranty. Definitely can confirm the assembly quality - we had to test drive quite a few before getting one that didn’t rattle on every bump we hit.
Pros: practical car
Cons: battery issues, assembly quality
Vehicle:
Subaru Outback
First battery lasted about a year and a half.
Cons: short lifespan
Vehicle:
Subaru Outback
Battery died last month at 39,000 miles.
Cons: died at 39,000 miles
Vehicle:
Subaru Outback
Mileage: 39000 km
Our ‘17 Outback went through 4 batteries in the 7 years we owned it.
Cons: 4 batteries in 7 years
Vehicle:
Subaru Outback
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In March 2026, the ranking of battery for Subaru Outback on PartReview included 5 manufacturers. It is based on 38 reviews and 116 votes.
Which battery to choose for Subaru Outback?
Last month, PartReview users preferred OPTIMA. 15% of positive votes went to this manufacturer.
In second place: battery Duralast — 10%.
Third place: OEM Subaru with 5% of the votes.
In the overall ranking of battery, which aggregates opinions of owners of different car makes and models, these brands hold the following positions:
- OPTIMA ranked 1, PR Score — 67. Based on 350 reviews and 1088 votes.
- Duralast ranked 9, PR Score — 74. Based on 52 reviews and 163 votes.
- OEM Subaru — rank 27, PR Score — 41. Based on 69 reviews and 214 votes.
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