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Carter Subaru Ballard

Buyer's Guide grade B · 1,319 public reviews · September 2026

Carter Subaru Ballard earns a B. 1,319 public reviews average 4.4 stars and 12.7 percent are one or two stars. That ranks it above 39 percent of graded dealers around Seattle.

At a glance

  • Mostly happy buyers, with a small share of complaints.
  • Complaint share 12.7 percent, higher than the 10.4 percent typical near Seattle
  • Reviewers mention car buying experience most, in 175 reviews
  • Open Sundays · Subaru dealer

Why It Got a B

The star average is 4.4 from 1,319 public reviews. After the grade pulls it toward the national average, it counts as 4.39. 12.7 percent of reviews are one or two stars. To reach an A it would need an adjusted rating of 4.6 and a complaint share of 8 percent or less. How the grade works.

How the Stars Break Down

5 star1,051 80%
4 star73 6%
3 star28 2%
2 star41 3%
1 star126 10%

What Reviewers Talk About

The subjects that come up most in public reviews of this dealer, with how many reviews mention each one.

car buying experience 175kind staff 106new car purchase 60leasing 49no pressure sales 48good deal 23used car 13leasing process 11warranty repair 6battery replacement 4

Reviews here bring up warranty repair. A topic showing up does not say which way the review went, but those are the subjects that tend to surface after a sale goes badly. Have any car from this lot checked before you sign. What review words tell you.

Buying From Carter Subaru Ballard

Carter Subaru Ballard sells new Subaru vehicles and usually takes trade ins, so its used lot is a mix of brands. A certified car from the brand program comes with a factory backed warranty. A used car that is not certified is sold on the same terms as any other used car, so read the window sticker. How certified cars work.

Whatever the grade, the grade is about the dealer. The car is its own question. Ask the dealer if an independent inspection is allowed before you sign. A good lot says yes.

Dealer Details

Address5201 Leary Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107
Phone206-922-7364
Websitecartersubaruballard.com
Listed featuresCar wash, Oil changes, Service department, Sells used vehicles, Checks, Credit cards, Debit cards, Phone pay, Delivery
TypeSubaru dealer

Hours

Monday7 AM to 7 PM
Tuesday7 AM to 7 PM
Wednesday7 AM to 7 PM
Thursday7 AM to 7 PM
Friday7 AM to 7 PM
Saturday8 AM to 7 PM
Sunday10 AM to 6 PM

Common Questions

Is Carter Subaru Ballard a good dealer?
Carter Subaru Ballard earns a B in the PPI Auto Buyer's Guide. Mostly happy buyers, with a small share of complaints. The grade reads 1,319 public reviews averaging 4.4 stars, with 12.7 percent at one or two stars. It rates past buyers' experience with the dealer, not any single car.
Can I get a car at Carter Subaru Ballard inspected before I buy?
Yes. PPI Auto sends an inspector to the car on the lot in Seattle. You do not have to be there. The inspection covers 122 points, a full OBD-II scan with readiness monitors, a road test and photos of anything found, and the report comes the same day. Ask the dealer to hold the car while it is checked.
How is the grade worked out?
It needs 20 or more public reviews. The star average is pulled toward the national average by 25 average reviews so a short record cannot jump the line, and the share of one and two star reviews sets a ceiling. The full method is on our grading page.
Is Carter Subaru Ballard open on Sunday?
Its listed Sunday hours are 10 AM to 6 PM. Hours change, so call before you drive over.

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