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Autonation Subaru Carlsbad

Carlsbad, CA

4.6
5,114 Reviews
If you're looking for a new or used Subaru in the San Diego area, be sure to visit AutoNation Subaru Carlsbad. Our expansive showroom features all of the latest new Subaru cars and SUVs, as well as a large selection of other used vehicles for sale. Check out our inventory online today, then schedule a test drive today at AutoNation Subaru Carlsbad.
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5500 Paseo Del Norte

Carlsbad, CA

92008

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December 09, 2023

We’re dealing with an ongoing issue where the dealership misplaced one of our 2024 Outback keys and after 2 weeks has still not been resolved. I don’t feel taken care of and wish there was better communicat More

by collin
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Seth Sonstein, Christy Vogel
Dec 11, 2023 -

Autonation Subaru Carlsbad responded

Hi Collin, thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback. Our General Manager would like to help turn your experience around. If you're willing, please contact our GM at (760) 678-6834 to discuss what we can do to help.

Dec 14, 2023 -

collin responded

Thanks for following up in regards to our recently purchased 2024 Wilderness Outback. Id’ like to provide an update on the issues we've been facing. Following your suggestion to contact the GM, we called the number provided. It led us to an automated service and we spoke with an operator. After explaining our ongoing issue with the missing key, we were transferred to someone in sales. The sales rep didn’t have any information for us but said they’d call us back. Two days later, we received a call from a service technician informing us that they couldn't locate the key. As a resolution, they offered to replace the key fob which would take about a week to arrive. This means we now need to return to the dealership in a week for the fob to be programmed. However, the metal key inside the fob is on backorder so we’ll need to wait an additional 2-3 weeks for replacement. We had a more severe issue today, 12/13/23. While my wife was driving our 2024 Outback the entire dashboard illuminated with warning indicators, including the check engine light, hot oil warning, and the deactivation of all safety features. The dash lights also indicated that e-brake was also engaged (she confirmed it was not). This created a distressing and unsafe situation for my wife. This incident is particularly alarming as we specifically chose this vehicle for its high safety rating, given my wife's previous involvement in a severe car accident. She promptly pulled off the freeway and contacted Subaru for assistance. Unfortunately, they could not diagnose the issue over the phone and recommended bringing the vehicle into the dealership. She asked if the car was safe to operate and they were unable to confirm whether it was safe to drive. We are genuinely concerned about the safety and reliability of our vehicle, and these recurring issues have left us feeling apprehensive and unsettled.

Dec 16, 2023 -

collin responded

12/15 - UPDATE After the Christmas tree dash indicator issue we dropped our car off the following morning at 9 am (12/14). We received a text message a few hours later from a service technician that they needed more time to diagnose the issue, but they narrowed it down to either the transmission oil pump or the whole transmission assembly. This is alarming for a new car, and despite the technician assuring us that it was a one-off case, we expressed our concerns about future issues and the car's overall safety. We expressed concern that a brand-new car with 3,700 miles on it shouldn’t need this kind of service and we were left feeling extremely disheartened. We asked if his manager could call us to help put our minds at ease. The manager was understanding and said he would have the same concerns if it was his car, stating again that this is not normal. He said he'd open a case with Subaru corporate and suggested I do the same on my side with Subaru of America Customer Service. Immediately following that call, we called the 800 number and opened a case with the customer service rep. She advised us that the person assigned to our case would call us within 48 hours. Friday, around noon, we missed the rep call but promptly returned the call, left a voicemail, and haven't heard back yet. Then we realized we would need a loaner for the weekend. We called our Subaru tech and left a voicemail asking for an update on our car and asking when we could pick up a loaner. Two hours later with no return call, we called again and left a voicemail with the service manager. Three hours later, we received a text from the technician that our car would need to stay at the dealership over the weekend. We replied asking when we could pick up a loaner and they said they closed in 2 hours and to come by before 5 pm. We went to the dealership late Friday afternoon and were half greeted by the technician while he continued his conversation on his walkie-talkie. We understand the service techs are busy however the entire loaner car pick-up experience lacked customer service. We were hoping to speak with someone who would give us the feeling that we were being taken care of at the dealership. We hardly drove our brand-new car in the first 10 days we owned it (less than 50 miles). Maybe if we had driven it more, this issue would have come up within the first 5 days of ownership. If that was the case, we certainly would have taken advantage of the no-questions-asked return policy and purchased a different vehicle. We’re currently having extreme buyer's remorse. We are now waiting until Monday for the dealership to call us with a diagnosis from corporate.

December 03, 2023

Very professional and helpful. Was informed regularly about the arrival of the car. Got detailed instruction how to drive the new car. More

by vyrussell
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Sean Madrid, Jill Robertson
Dec 05, 2023 -

Autonation Subaru Carlsbad responded

Hi Vyrussell, thank you for your positive review. We're happy to have been of service to you. Don't hesitate to call us if you ever need anything. Be safe on the road!

November 29, 2023

We’ve have gotten 2 cars from this dealership, and both times have been super happy with the staff and the vehicles ! They go out of their way to make sure that you get the car that YOU want. More

by McKenzie
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George Mang
5.0
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Other Employees : Armando Rodrigues, Uzair Tahir
Dec 01, 2023 -

Autonation Subaru Carlsbad responded

Hi, thank you for your kind review; we are happy to pass along your comments to the team here at AutoNation Subaru Carlsbad! Drive safe, and we'll see you on the road.

November 25, 2023

Straightforward and they go at your speed. Organized and comfortable experience from start to finish. More

by Bwm1
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Terrence Sterbenz
5.0
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Other Employees : Jason Field, Sam Said, Vanessa Moreno
Nov 27, 2023 -

Autonation Subaru Carlsbad responded

Hi, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. Don't hesitate to call us if you ever need anything. Be safe on the road!

November 19, 2023

They made the sale of our new Subaru easy. It was quick and simple, thank you! More

by ff32x
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Yuri Ganzha
5.0
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Nov 21, 2023 -

Autonation Subaru Carlsbad responded

Hi, we really appreciate your feedback! Please don't hesitate to reach out to us if there's anything more we can do!

November 17, 2023

Eazy, No pressure, Good selection of inventory. My salesman George Mang was great, I highly recommend going to see him! Love my Outback Limited XT - Drives great, powerful, really nice interior, More

by ammar
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George Mang
5.0
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Other Employees : Shannon Olivarez
Nov 18, 2023 -

Autonation Subaru Carlsbad responded

Hi Ammar, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We appreciate your recommendation of AutoNation Subaru Carlsbad and we hope to be of service again in the future.

November 16, 2023

Unbelievable poor service. I made an appt for 8:45am to bring in my Forester due to having a very scary unintentional acceleration event the night before. I was due for my firs More

by NICKBRANCH
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No
Employees Worked With
Tim Anderson
Nov 17, 2023 -

Autonation Subaru Carlsbad responded

Hi, we regret your experience with us here, but are glad you brought this to our attention. Our General Manager would like to help turn your experience around. If you're willing, please contact our GM at (760) 678-6834 to discuss what we can do to help.

November 09, 2023

We were treated professionally during the buying process. And two of the people with whom we worked to close the deal followed up afterward. Quite impressive. More

by Brett
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Terrence Sterbenz
5.0
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Other Employees : Dustin Taylor, Sam Said, Jordan Duran
Nov 11, 2023 -

Autonation Subaru Carlsbad responded

We are pleased to hear you had such a positive experience with us, Brett! Feel free to stop by if you ever need any more help.

November 07, 2023

Luis Bautista went above and beyond to make my auto purchasing experience actually enjoyable! I did all the research beforehand and went into the dealership knowing exactly what I wanted and didn't wan More

by angmf1
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Luis Bautista
Nov 09, 2023 -

Autonation Subaru Carlsbad responded

Hi, we're so glad that we were able to go above and beyond your expectations! We appreciate your recommendation of AutoNation Subaru Carlsbad and we hope to be of service again in the future.

November 06, 2023

It was a good experience. Brandon, our sales rep was great and really cared about our concerns and answered all our questions. More

by ginalem1823
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Employees Worked With
Brandon Furey, Christy Vogel
Nov 08, 2023 -

Autonation Subaru Carlsbad responded

Hi, our Staff is dedicated to providing all our guests with outstanding customer service and quality work you can trust! Drive safe, and we'll see you on the road.

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