2023 Subaru Outback — clunk when changing from reverse to drive

Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2023 Subaru Outback in Northern Virginia, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. That's where I'd start. On “clunk when changing from reverse to drive,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Run the total, not the monthly, before you commit. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.

I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2023 Subaru Outback before a big repair or a big spend. That's where I'd start. If it doesn't change the out-the-door or the repair estimate, it's noise. This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.