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Old Nov 11, 2019 | 03:31 PM
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How Concerned Should I be?

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?
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Old Nov 11, 2019 | 03:55 PM
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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.
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Old Nov 11, 2019 | 05:20 PM
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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?
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Old Nov 11, 2019 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 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.
Thanks for the reply. I do use an iPhone.
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Old Nov 11, 2019 | 05:55 PM
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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.
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Old Nov 11, 2019 | 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 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?
I have an iPhone. I think the Subaru issues are resolved, at least the ones you mentioned.
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Old Nov 11, 2019 | 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 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.
Thanks for the reply. I’m confused that CR moved the RDX to not recommended what seems to be problems with the infotainment system.
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Old Nov 11, 2019 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Bmosbacker
I have an iPhone. I think the Subaru issues are resolved, at least the ones you mentioned.
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.
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Old Nov 11, 2019 | 07:16 PM
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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.
Yes, I’m a bit leery of the Subaru. I’m more inclined to the RDX or Highlander.
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Old Nov 11, 2019 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Bmosbacker
Yes, I’m a bit leery of the Subaru. I’m more inclined to the RDX or Highlander.
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!!
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