Bmosbacker

I plan to buy a new vehicle in Dec. or Jan. I have narrowed by search to the 2020 RDX, 2020 Subaru Outback, and the 2020 Toyota Highlander. Concerning the RDX, I like much of what I have read and the reviews I have watched. However, I have concerns regarding the infotainment system. I am not concerned about adapting to the trackpad—with a little practice I can adapt to most new technology. My concern is focused on reliability and stability. There seems to be a lot of problems with the system (and the Honda Pilot infotainment system as well). Are the issues being resolved? Should I avoid the RDX because of the infotainment system?

subin

The latest update fixed most, if not all my issues, although it has only been one week or so.
I don't use Android Auto and I don't have iPhone to connect to the RDX.

Madd Dog

Keep tracking here, since the update is no new. I have not had any infotainment crashes, and Carplay has worked the few times I have used it.

Are you Apple or Android? That matters.

Has Subie solved it’s oil leak/consumption problems?

Bmosbacker

Thanks for the reply. I do use an iPhone.

Waetherman

I haven't had any problems since the latest update, using internal nav, carplay, sirius, FM, google maps. I didn't have many problems before though.

Bmosbacker

I have an iPhone. I think the Subaru issues are resolved, at least the ones you mentioned.

Bmosbacker

Thanks for the reply. I’m confused that CR moved the RDX to not recommended what seems to be problems with the infotainment system.

BLEXV6

I would not bet on the Subaru thing. My Nephew has a 2018 Legacy and he has the oil issue. The 4 cylinder sound like aa bucket of bolts.

Bmosbacker

Yes, I’m a bit leery of the Subaru. I’m more inclined to the RDX or Highlander.

flames9

Never had an issue with my 2016 Outback (traded it in for the Volvo XC 60 T8,which I love) I know the 2017/18 had some entertainment issues.......at forum: https://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/ I'm not a Subaru fanboy,lol but it was a very good car The new 2020 look pretty upscale inside, but I havent checked the online reviews!!