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Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Dec 2016 - Jan 2017 | |||
Jan 201762000 miUS $279 | Faulty electric seat adjustment. Replaced switch. |
Subaru Outback in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2010 - Apr 2011 | |||
Feb 201135200 mi | car in shop 3 times, replaced dashboard gauges and then ECM still did not fix problem |
turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Dec 2013 - Apr 2017 | |||
Jan 201699000 miUS $8400 | Broken turbo and ruined engine | ||
May 201699300 miUS $5400 | Received a rebuilt engine | ||
Feb 2017102000 miUS $2800 | The turbo failed again. Fixed it and sold the car. |
Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Feb 2014 - Jul 2022 | |||
Dec 2017111000 mi | Audio would make switch randomly and by itself. We took it apart and found that the circuit board dirty. After cleaning the contacts with isopropyl alcohol the problems were fixed. |
Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States Jun 2009 - Aug 2009 | |||
Jul 200916000 mi | Following rain, computer prevents car from starting. Check engine light and flashing dash lights (i-drive/cruise). Dealer (and mfg) cannot track down problem. Numerous sensors replaced. Issue has occurred more than 8 times. Buyback in progress. |
Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States Aug 2009 - Jan 2010 | |||
Dec 200930000 mi | Check engine light was on, cruise control not functional, and shift mode (intelligent, sport, sport sharp) were not available, was locked in "sport" mode. |
Subaru Outback in California, United States Feb 2008 - Sep 2014 | |||
Jun 201369000 mi | Turbo failure | ||
Feb 201475800 mi | Turbo issues | ||
Aug 201481000 mi | Turbo Failure. | ||
Sep 201482000 mi | CV Boots both torn Power seat switch failing |
Subaru Outback in California, United States May 2014 - May 2014 | |||
May 201481000 miUS $50 | Sunroof motor burned out. |
Subaru Outback in Alberta, Canada Dec 2014 - Apr 2016 | |||
Mar 2015104160 miC $500 | Replaced all four struts with new KYB models. Used 2004 model for rear suspension to counter possible ghost walking as recommended on Subaru Outback forums. Squeaking noise when going over speed bumps, replaced stabilizer end links front and rear, also due to wear | ||
Feb 2016110360 miC $130 | Misfires in cylinder 4 with cold engine. Replaced plugs, swapped coils, replaced intake gaskets (lower and upper), injector service, fuel pressure, all ok. Still chasing issue, suspecting O2 sensor or exhaust valve. | ||
Mar 2016110360 miC $125 | Chasing misfire on cylinder 4: replaced A/F ratio sensor, misfires still present. | ||
Apr 2016110360 mi | Misfire on cylinder 4 never fixed. Possibly caused by a leaking head gasket. |
turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States Feb 2015 - Sep 2015 | |||
Mar 201579000 miUS $2300 | at 79,000 miles exhaust valves, short block failed. and a new clutch since the engine was out of the car. required a new short block, valve job new clutch. Subaru paid 75% of the engine costs, I paid for the remainder and the clutch parts |
Subaru Outback in California, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
Nov 201290000 mi | Clutch wore out. Something else broke so extended warranty covered that part and the labor. I had to pay for the parts only for the clutch. | ||
Feb 2015119100 miUS $5700 | Cracked a piston ringland. Engine Bearings worn. | ||
Dec 2015127000 miUS $25 | CV joint boot cracked and needed to be rebooted. | ||
Jun 2018141000 mi | Air pump recall |
Subaru Outback in Quebec, Canada Dec 2012 - Jan 2022 | |||
Jan 201370680 miC $1800 | misfire cyl 4, replaced rusted ignition coil changed rubber parts - cv boots and other | ||
Feb 201371980 miC $100 | trunk was not locking - electrical failure. | ||
May 201377500 miC $760 | changes trailer arms+control arms bushings | ||
Aug 201381840 miC $100 | check engine light came on - looks like everything is ok after all. | ||
Nov 201386760 miC $880 | up pipe replaced. still having the P420 code. bringing it to the stealership - hoping that the cat converter will be the issue and that it will be covered by the warranty. | ||
Dec 201386800 mi | had a short in my position lights circuit. they fixed it and replaced the fuse. | ||
Jan 201487800 miC $2000 | cat converter replaced | ||
Feb 2015105400 mi | pcv valve replaced | ||
Jun 2015111600 miC $500 | misfire caused by worn out coil - replaced two rusted coils | ||
Oct 2015118300 miC $2 | drive shaft replaced right front wheel bearing replaced | ||
Dec 2015120900 mi | rear defrost fixed - rewelded | ||
Aug 2016134540 miC $180 | Engine light P0456 - change the gas plug | ||
Oct 2016136380 miC $1400 | gas tank replacement | ||
Jul 2017150040 miC $1800 | Replaced head gasket based on advice from a private mechanic. Did not solve the problem, but a further repair at a second garage, some kind of oil relay in the engine (replaced) fixed it. | ||
Sep 2017151280 miC $500 | rear left wheel bearing replaced | ||
Nov 2017155000 miC $550 | radiator blew up - replaced rad | ||
Feb 2018158100 miC $400 | changed a coil; spark plugs, cleaned engine, measured piston pressure | ||
May 2018159960 mi | short block replacement |
Subaru Outback in Washington, United States May 2010 - Dec 2014 | |||
Apr 201456300 miUS $330 | Engine light was on, apparently due to bad lubrication of the valves. They flushed the old lubricant replaced it with a lubricant / cleaner, then ran the engine at normal temperature, then put normal oil back in. |
turbocharged 148hp 2.0L H4 Diesel 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Outback in Great Britain Jan 2018 - Jun 2018 | |||
Mar 2018132000 mi£500 | Drop links replaced. There was knocking and play in them, so they needed replacing, but not an actual failure. | ||
Apr 2018132302 mi£350 | Head lamp levelling sensor | ||
Jun 2018135000 mi£512 | Condenser and pipe replaced together with recharge |
245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Outback in Kentucky, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2017 | |||
Nov 2015100400 miUS $700 | Both of my cv boots tore open on a cross country trip. In all fairness, all of the off-roading I have done probably helped dry them out more than the avg user. The dealership in Knoxville Tn, did the work. Replaced boots only, not cv joints. | ||
Oct 2016109500 miUS $900 | Replaced all of the wheel hub/bearing assemblies. |
Subaru Outback in California, United States Feb 2013 - Apr 2014 | |||
Mar 201343000 miUS $100 | wheel bearing and front CV boot |
Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Feb 2008 - Aug 2015 | |||
Jul 201258000 miUS $100 | Passenger visor needed replacement after it would no longer stay in a fixed position - hinge broken. Dealer claimed it was a common problem. | ||
Aug 201589000 miUS $300 | Right front CV boot ripped open. |
Subaru Outback in New York, United States Apr 2012 - Aug 2014 | |||
Jul 201293300 miUS $45 | VDC,Check Engine, SDrive, Cruise, ABS warning lights on. Car was running and stopping fine. Dealer found P0500 code. Did a road test with scanner found no problems. Cleared codes. Very impressed with this dealer, first time there 4.0. | ||
Feb 201399700 miUS $340 | Humming noise at 55mph, gone over 65mph. No change with road surface, no change with coasting. Suspect rear wheel bearing. Took to dealer, road test and put on lift confirm RR wheel bearing. Replaced, road test noise gone | ||
Mar 2013100000 miUS $100 | Fuel gauge dropped to E suddenly.Then check engine, S Drive ABS lights came on. Dealer got CEL P0463 fuel level sensor. Diagnose as per service manual, system has returned to normal, could reproduce condition. Fingers crossed expensive job. | ||
Aug 2013105000 miUS $282 | Left rear wheel bearing was replaced. The right was done a few months ago. Kind of figured this would happen. OEM parts are expensive. $149 for the OEM bearing about $90 for a Timken. Going to start doing my own repairs and maintenance. | ||
Jul 2014112000 miUS $245 | replace sway bar bushings |
Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States May 2012 - Jun 2012 | |||
Jun 201237000 miUS $550 | Belt tensioner making noise and dealer suggested replacing it. Transmission hum noise was reason for visit and noise is still there. |
Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Nov 2014 - Nov 2014 | |||
Nov 2014128000 miUS $100 | Both front wheel bearings making noise. Both wheel bearings replaced. |
Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 2017151000 mi | Rear wiper would not park properly |
Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Sep 2011 - Sep 2017 | |||
Nov 201150000 miUS $620 | CV Joint boot cracked due to heat from catalytic converter. | ||
Dec 201151000 miUS $550 | Replace passenger side front inboard CV boot | ||
Jun 201253000 miUS $375 | Radio amplifier went out. | ||
Aug 201373100 miUS $100 | Hinge on the passenger sun visor broke. Had to install new sun visor. | ||
Aug 201483000 miUS $1599 | A/C compressor was making a loud noise. Bearings going out. Replaced A/C compressor and recharged the system. | ||
Apr 201591300 miUS $465 | Radio amplifier went out. Installed new OEM radio from Panasonic. | ||
Dec 201599000 miUS $600 | Right front wheel bearing was making a noise. Wheel bearing was worn out. Installed a new hub assembly. | ||
Jul 2016102700 mi | Passenger sun visor broke. | ||
Sep 2016106000 miUS $135 | Accessory drive belt needed to be replaced. |
Subaru Outback in United Arab Emirates Jul 2008 - Sep 2012 | |||
Dec 201028520 mi¤1000 | Axle boot | ||
Sep 201262000 mi¤1500 | There were leaks in the system. So parts had to be replaced. |
Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Jan 2012 - Jun 2017 | |||
Dec 201260000 mi | Parking brake light on dash stays on when parking brake lever is fully released. | ||
Mar 201482000 miUS $1419 | Leak from steering rack and pinion boot. Replaced with new rack and pinion. | ||
Nov 2015122000 miUS $2500 | Front struts replaced | ||
Dec 2015123000 miUS $375 | Sensor for advancing timing | ||
Oct 2016134300 miUS $1100 | Smelled burning oil was CV fluid on catalytic converter replaced front CV and shafts |
Subaru Outback in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 2018106640 miC $1500 | I brought the car in for scheduled maintenance. They said front and rear brakes were seized and changed calipers front and back, rotors (back only) and pads all around. Unfortunately the noise the brakes were making (occasional loud grinding noise when braking close to a stop) was still there after spending $1500 on brakes. I got a CEL. They said the exhaust is rusty so they would need to change the whole exhaust system at $7500. I paid $11000 for the car. I said no. I will fix it somewhere else. |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Outback in Vermont, United States Mar 2014 - Mar 2016 | |||
Mar 2014100000 miUS $20 | Map light console electrical failure, indicating an airbag error for passenger side. Bought a soldering iron for $20 and fixed the cracked solder joint at the root of the problem. Dealer had wanted $350 for an entire new console. | ||
Jun 2014110000 miUS $450 | Front right wheel bearing failure (second bearing in this corner). Replaced at an independent shop using a USA-made bearing with 1-year warranty for less than dealer quote on OEM bearing. | ||
Jan 2015120000 miUS $1001 | Clutch release bearing failure, requiring complete clutch job. Replacement bearing was defective, but shop redid the entire job at no cost. | ||
Mar 2015122000 miUS $1023 | Clutch release bearing failure. Repair included a complete clutch job. Simultaneous wheel bearing failure (front left and right rear). | ||
Apr 2015122800 mi | Ordered Moog sway bar end links with grease fittings online to replace failed OEM links, $45 Replaced all four worn-out struts and strut mounts, $480. Repeat clutch release bearing failure. Replaced with another Subaru bearing, which failed a month later. Replaced that with a Six Star kit which includes an oversize Timken release bearing and a stainless steel sleeve for the input shaft. | ||
Jun 2015127000 miUS $160 | Torn CV boot. Replaced whole CV shaft as the 'long-term' solution. In other words, I hope to get two years out of it. | ||
Jul 2015127700 mi | Exhaust leak developed right after the third clutch release bearing failure. | ||
Sep 2015131000 miUS $156 | Failed exhaust mid-pipe gasket. Shop replaced (1.5 hr), but failed to completely remove all bits of the previous gasket. This lead to a poor fit and no change in exhaust note. Another shop fixed this 'repair' in a third of the time. |
Subaru Outback in New York, United States Dec 2007 - Jan 2020 | |||
Dec 201397000 miUS $1188 | This vehicle has a manual transmission. The throwout bearing failed and damaged the clutch fingers. The bearing, the pressure plate, and the clutch disc needed to be replaced. | ||
Jun 2014107000 miUS $1200 | I heard noise that sounded like a wheel bearing that got louder as time progressed. Upon closer checking it was found that both a front and rear bearing were damaged. | ||
Oct 2014110300 miUS $400 | Valve cover spark plug gaskets began leaking. | ||
Apr 2015116200 miUS $2400 | Bearing failure in transmission and bad universal joint in driveshaft. | ||
Jul 2015117200 miUS $1200 | Primary catalyst cracked at exhaust manifold. | ||
Dec 2015119000 miUS $2100 | Left front wheel bearing failing. Replaced. Also, had the front struts replaced. | ||
Oct 2016129200 miUS $1600 | Control arm bushings, right front lower ball joint, brake pads and rotors all around |
Subaru Outback in Tasmania, Australia Aug 2014 - Sep 2019 | |||
Apr 201584620 miA $300 | replace drive shaft boot (split) | ||
Jan 201785960 miA $400 | Replacement of front LH wheel bearing. |
Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Dec 2010 - Aug 2015 | |||
May 201111460 miC $300 | Cracked ignition coil, affected by damp. | ||
Jun 201327900 miC $350 | exhaust | ||
Oct 201329440 miC $1800 | ignition wires replaced | ||
May 201434400 miC $1500 | Rods, stabilisers. | ||
May 201540300 miC $120 | exhaust shield loose | ||
Jul 201540300 miC $800 | front driver-side wheel bearing replaced for safety certification | ||
Aug 201540300 mi | Gaskets were leaking. Repair was not required for certification. |
Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2015 - May 2018 | |||
Apr 201591200 miUS $250 | Right front CV driveshaft was worn/loose. Replaced. I was having difficulty shifting into reverse so the mechanic lubricated the shift linkages | ||
Jan 2016US $775 | Sway bar replaced. | ||
Sep 2016120000 mi | Front wheel bearings needed to be replaced | ||
Mar 2017135000 miUS $200 | Replace rusted ball joint | ||
Jan 2018141000 miUS $301 | Replace rear brake pads and rotors Replacing wheel bearing assembly |
Subaru Outback in Utah, United States Oct 2008 - Dec 2020 | |||
Jan 201788700 miUS $1800 | Needed a new clutch kit including flywheel and throw out bearing. Difficulty changing gears. Problem with hydraulic mechanism. |
Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States May 2008 - Dec 2017 | |||
Oct 200815000 mi | Airbag warning light came on. | ||
Aug 201294200 mi | Driver side front axle replaced. | ||
Oct 2013113500 miUS $1400 | Clutch failed - replaced. It shredded. It had been squealing like a belt slipping for about 10,000 miles, but that was clutch material getting spun around. I thought it was a belt slipping. | ||
Jan 2014121700 miUS $800 | Both rear wheel bearings replaced | ||
Feb 2014123300 miUS $350 | Airbag dash light stayed dash. Faulty sensor and bulb but had to take a lot apart in order to repair. | ||
May 2015146900 miUS $600 | Service engine light came on. O2 sensor bad. | ||
Jun 2016185000 miUS $2100 | Head gasket. Also did preventive on timing belt and water pump before needed. | ||
Aug 2016185000 miUS $3300 | Head gasket leak caused problem with catalytic converter. Replaced catalytic converter. | ||
Mar 2017187000 miUS $250 | Pads and rotors replaced | ||
Jul 2017191000 miUS $550 | Replaced wheel bearing |
Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Jan 2008 - Jul 2013 | |||
Jul 201368200 miC $30 | changed vvt valve sensor |
Subaru Outback in Alberta, Canada Dec 2007 - Dec 2010 | |||
Feb 2008C $2000 | Bearing in center differential ceases due to incorrect install tolerances. Bearing failed, damaging center diff case, assembly and associated bearings. | ||
Nov 20082480 mi | Diagnosed as either second failure of center differential assembly (which was replaced already in Feb 2008) or related transmission failure. Further diagnosis / repair planned for December 2008. | ||
Dec 20082480 mi | Bearings replaced in transmission case due to oil starvation; same failure mechanism as earlier center differential assembly failure. | ||
Jan 20093100 mi | Front differential bearings failed. New diagnosis for all failures is oil starvation given shared lubrication oil supply for all three parts that have failed. Full transmission replaced. | ||
May 20094340 miC $60 | Poor idle, particularly when coasting to a stop. Revs between 800 and 3000 rpm repeatedly until placed in gear and accelerator pressed. Fixed by reflash of ECU. |
Subaru Outback in Nova Scotia, Canada Jun 2013 - May 2014 | |||
Jul 201379660 miC $350 | exhaust leak, custom pipes made to fix problem. Dealer estimate was $1200 | ||
Sep 201381220 miC $450 | Sixth wheel bearing failure on this car. Replaced part non Subaru product. $450 for this repair which seems high but after six replacement, this appears to be the going rate. |
Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Jun 2008 - Apr 2016 | |||
Jan 201486300 miUS $700 | Both front inner CV boots torn, CV's contaminated, could not be cleaned and lubed, both CV's too worn. Both front axles replaced with re-man'd axels |
Subaru Outback in New York, United States Jul 2013 - May 2014 | |||
Nov 2013122000 mi | Passenger heat did not work. Heater core plugged. Opted to do coolant flush with success. Engine oil leaking from sensor. | ||
May 2014128000 mi | Took to Subaru certified mechanic to diagnose CEL. Compression, leakdown test, and visual inspection indicates a bad exhaust valve. Quoted $3200-3600 for repairs. Traded car in for 2014 Crosstrek. |
Subaru Outback in Vermont, United States Apr 2013 - Jul 2013 | |||
Jul 2013105000 miUS $650 | replaced wheel bearings - AGAIN! |
Subaru Outback in California, United States Sep 2010 - Mar 2023 | |||
Jan 201258000 miUS $50 | both tail lights were out, replaced bulbs, not sure if they went out one at a time because I didn't know about it until I got a ticket for both being out | ||
Jun 201253000 miUS $150 | I killed the 4-yr old battery by leaving key in and accessory on for 3 hours. It would jump start but then drain overnight. | ||
Feb 201571000 miUS $502 | Water on passenger side floor mat when A/C was operating. Subaru dealer charged $150 for inspection and applied it all to clearing out clogged A/C drain tube. Loud noise on tight turns, esp when starting up. Dealer tightened my after market belts, told me they were not the correct size and tried to sell me new ones but much less expensive adjustment worked fine. $60. Airbag light flashing intermittently on main panel codes 26 & S8 overhead pass airbag ctrl mod shorting out dlr replaced. I paid for it & complained to Subaru Corp, they promised to reimburse me. Filed complaint w/NHTSA bc common problem. Water on passenger side floor mat when A/C was operating. Subaru dealer charged $150 for inspection and applied it all to clearing out clogged A/C drain tube. I left console light on all night, battery dead in morning, not even clicking. AAA charged up a little to get me started. Dealership did a slow charge and recommended replacing battery but after driving it for a week it was fully charged. Airbag light flashing intermittently on main panel codes 26 & S8 overhead pass airbag ctrl mod shorting out dlr replaced. I paid for it & complained to Subaru Corp, they promised to reimburse me. Filed complaint w/NHTSA bc common problem. Loud noise on tight turns, esp when starting up. Dealer tightened my after market belts, told me they were not the correct size and tried to sell me new ones but much less expensive adjustment worked fine. $60 (survey won't let me add $) | ||
Jul 201678000 miUS $2200 | new radiator hoses, old were soft new axle boots new control arm bushings needed clutch pedal stuck to the floor, bearing was the problem, new clutch installed rather than repaired because of mileage | ||
Dec 201784000 miUS $650 | Power steering fluid pump leaking. Installed new pump. |
Subaru Outback in Delaware, United States Oct 2007 - Sep 2011 | |||
Feb 20084000 mi | Rattle, something loose in the rear suspension. |
Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Nov 2008 - Nov 2016 | |||
Sep 201135000 mi | Replaced catalytic converter under warranty | ||
Mar 201236000 miUS $1600 | Replace clutch | ||
Dec 201358000 miUS $1000 | Not sure of details. Wife dealt with dealer. |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States Sep 2012 - Mar 2017 | |||
Aug 201472200 miUS $2000 | Blower motor and regulator Drive belt and power steering pump Bushing | ||
Jan 201563500 miUS $300 | Front and rear wheel bearings | ||
Sep 201590000 miUS $500 | Oil sensor | ||
Sep 2016108000 miUS $1500 | 105k maintenance, worn ball joints, end links. |
Subaru Outback in New York, United States Jul 2014 - Oct 2016 | |||
Mar 2015127000 miUS $600 | Broken rear strut | ||
Oct 2015129500 miUS $430 | Drive axles were replaced | ||
Oct 2016137000 mi | CEL would go on after it rained. |
Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States May 2015 - May 2015 | |||
May 201595000 mi | Exhaust header broke and had to be replaced |
Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Nov 2017 - Nov 2019 | |||
Jan 2018125462 miUS $1405 | Rear hub replacement. |
Subaru Outback in Idaho, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 2018148000 miUS $1100 | Rack replacement |
Subaru Outback in Vermont, United States Jan 2018 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 2018105000 miUS $610 | rear brakes and a wheel bearing |
Subaru Outback in New York, United States Jul 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
Jan 2017169000 miUS $100 | Windshield wiper motor linkage broken, motor replaced | ||
Mar 2017163000 miUS $300 | Rotor replaced, routine maintenance [wheel bearing] Worn part replaced | ||
Sep 2017155000 miUS $300 | [wheel bearing] Parts worn, required replacement | ||
Dec 2017167000 miUS $300 | [wheel bearing] Worn part replaced | ||
Feb 2018172000 miUS $450 | Shocks worn, replaced |
Subaru Outback in New Hampshire, United States Oct 2016 - Dec 2016 | |||
Oct 2016205000 miUS $1000 | Bad spark plug wires, poor ignition, resulting in bad cat converter. Replaced all. | ||
Nov 2016205000 mi | Massive oil leak out of nowhere! Main seals gone, head gasket suspect. No overheating yet, just a matter of time. Upon research, it's a common problem. I'm lucky to get 207,000 miles out of it! I think this is the end..... | ||
Dec 2016205000 mi | The Subaru is done. She gave her last on Route128, left to be unceremoniously towed by the Mass State Police. Because of the main seal leak, weird ignition problems, and 211k miles, I had to give her away... She will be missed! |
Subaru Outback in New Hampshire, United States Apr 2016 - Sep 2018 | |||
May 201677500 miUS $221 | Engine running rough. Replaced ignition wires. Check engine light on. Replaced dirty oil (these early May/June repairs all related to pre-sale of car when it sat at the dealership for many, many months over the winter and early post-sale issues needing resolution. Partial success: 75K-mi. service not done after sitting for many months before sale: Replaced PCV valve; Trans. & Diff. Service; Brake fluid; Oil change, Coolant Low; Radiator Outlet cap dry cracked & leaking. Dealer towed to fix. | ||
Jun 201679000 mi | FR & FL Axle Assembly Shafts, possibly caused by other dealer(which also suggested $3,500 in unnecessary repairs). Control Arm Bushing Front Rearward, worn but done now because axle being done. | ||
Jul 201680000 miUS $244 | Added muffler cement to Y section of center exhaust. Air bag light on. Replaced Upper Air Bag Module & Lamp Assy Map Driver's Seat Belt not retracing properly. Replaced. | ||
Oct 201685976 miUS $89 | Car towed to shop after owner noticed smoke/vapors from under hood. Replaced Driver's side VVT sensor (leaking) and degreased area. Found center exhaust leaking at "y" section - should be replaced. | ||
Nov 201686516 miUS $400 | Replaced Center exhaust pipe, gasket, bolts, etc. - was leaking at rear "y" section (previously noticed by mechanic) | ||
Mar 201795285 miUS $65 | Check engine codes: found Evap system leak and Right oil stiching valve solenois malfunction. Possible issue with VVT solenoid valve. Gas cap coming off hard. Replaced previous replacement gas cap. Threads in filler neck work. Sanded threads so opening works better. | ||
May 2017100117 miUS $440 | Found code for Neutral switch system. Possible issue with inhibitor switch failing. Would need shift cable as cable adjuster is rusted/siezed. Body creaking noises. Replaced front sway bar end links; lubed front & rear sway bar bushings LF wheel bearings noisy. Replaced LF wheel bearing/hub assembly. Car does not start at times; no click. Possible ignition switch failing. | ||
Jun 2017100813 miUS $143 | Replaced ignition switch after car not starting at times. | ||
Jul 2017104470 mi | Replaced broken gas cap and strap. For squeaking noise sprayed driver's side axle at the transmission w/grease. R side oil pressure switch - VVT Pressure Switch (replacing one already replaced on 9/6/16) | ||
Aug 2017106614 miUS $270 | R&R Radio/Heater Control Panel - checked power, ground circuits (OK) Tightened power wire connector Front catalytic converter leak - crack between 1st & 2nd rib in flex pipe previously installed on 12/20/16. Replaced pipe under factory parts warranty, part cost covered by Subaru. Swapped Oxygen sensors Rubber transmission cooler line leaking at radiator. Replaced clamp and cleaned area. Replaced RR Shock & upper mount | ||
Jan 2018116777 miUS $207 | Replaced RR wheel bearing/hub & axle nut Driver's side headlight had moisture in it - had to remove front bumper to access. Owner bought new LF headlight assembly ($125.69 of the total). Mechanic installed it. | ||
Feb 2018117304 miUS $56 | VVT circuit pressure switch | ||
May 2018122902 miUS $33 | Checked hesitation driving at times. Found light engine ping at times, ignition timing drops from app. 30 degrees to app. 15 degrees on accel. Condition possibly fuel related? Checked water leaking into tailgate. Found water inside LR reverse light. Water drips out of light into inside of tailgate panel. Cleaned and dried out lens. (Will need to replace lens) | ||
Jul 2018126000 miUS $320 | RR outer brake worn to limits; other pads app. 3/4+ worn. Replaced Front brake pads; cleaned & lubed sliders; machined rotors. Replaced 1 brake caliper slider pin. 2 Fixes: 1-Replaced radio/audio/climate control center unit with a refurbished one bought by car owner ($235 of the total), after extended intermittent cutting in and out. 2- Replaced side market bulb (working but darkened/shorting) in R&R Tail light. Replaced tail light bulb (inoperative). Resealed lens to body with clear silicone. |
Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States Feb 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
Mar 2015113000 miUS $50 | One of the oil sensors has failed and had to be replaced. |
Subaru Outback in New Mexico, United States Apr 2015 - Apr 2015 | |||
Apr 201599000 miUS $450 | power steering hose leaking |
Subaru Outback in Manitoba, Canada May 2015 - Jan 2019 | |||
Jul 201583700 mi | Fuel door release cable, failed completely. Fuel filler door had to be manually pried opened. It was rusted out, or cracked. Replaced with new part. It should have been fixed during a safety inspection before it was transported. | ||
Dec 201586800 miC $2334 | Left drivers side head gasket leaking engine oil. Left drivers side head gasket leaking engine oil at oil pressure line. Replaced both head gaskets, water pump, timing belt set. Replaced coil pack due to engine stall and P0301 P0302 codes. Repaired exhaust leak near cat. converter. | ||
Jan 201687100 miC $220 | Check engine light on. P0420 received from ecu. Problem found at Oxygen sensor near catalytic converter. Wrong part found for engine type. Installed new o2 sensor for SOHC engine. | ||
Apr 201689060 mi | Right front balljoint with free play movement. | ||
Jul 201690200 mi | Both control arm bushings were badly torn. stabilizer bar bushings broke apart when removed. Replaced both. | ||
Sep 201691760 mi | Both sides rear Trailing arm bushings | ||
Jul 2017100440 miC $600 | exhaust leaking at gasket. replaced exhaust pipe | ||
Nov 2017102920 miC $180 | Rear driver side wheel bearing humming noise. Replaced wheel bearing assembly. | ||
Jan 2018103602 miC $150 | Replaced Ignition Coil Pack again after it was replaced in 2015. Engine cyl. #1, 3, 4 misfire and check engine light was on, including cruise light and tract. ctrl light Scan Codes P0303...etc | ||
Mar 2018105400 miC $150 | Check engine light on. Scan came up with P0420 and EGR valve. Car running ok, but gas mileage is badly affected. EGR valve to be replaced | ||
Jun 2018107880 mi | Replaced both front strut assembly Replaced 1 worn alternator belt (serpentine) and as a preventative 1 ac belt | ||
Sep 2018109740 mi | Replaced front left wheel bearing hub assembly Humming noise coming from left side |
Subaru Outback in Iowa, United States May 2015 - Jan 2021 | |||
Dec 201597000 miUS $1000 | Front right wheel bearing needed to be replaced. | ||
Jun 2016108000 miUS $2200 | Head gasket replacement and timing belt/water pump replacement | ||
Sep 2016112000 miUS $600 | Front ball joint replaced. Oil pressure switch leaking and replaced. | ||
Dec 2016115000 miUS $191 | Severe leak from right side cam seal. Replaced seal plug. | ||
Feb 2017118000 miUS $415 | Hole in Y pipe. Replacement of length from resonator to ends of Y pipes and gaskets. | ||
Jul 2017125020 miUS $491 | Left front wheel bearing replacement | ||
Mar 2018135000 miUS $170 | Realigned front passenger window | ||
May 2018136723 miUS $1021 | Left front inner tie rod Left front/rear sway bar links Left front inner CV boot Lower radiator hose replaced Alignment with all other parts replaced |
Subaru Outback in South Australia, Australia Feb 2015 - Jul 2015 | |||
May 201568200 mi | Reversing lights not working, also due for 6 month service |
Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States Nov 2011 - Sep 2018 | |||
Jul 201361700 miUS $1500 | Head gasket oil leak | ||
Oct 201365000 mi | 0457 code appeared again after reset; replaced gas cap. Also, new code P0420 appeared for first time. Replaced gas cap. Codes continued, replaced catalytic converters under warranty. | ||
Oct 201472700 mi | Replaced left & right front lower control arm rear bushings. Replaced sway bar link. | ||
Feb 201576000 miUS $1000 | Replace rear struts with only 76k miles on the car. | ||
Jul 201579500 miUS $391 | engine mount (torque rod) bolts - one missing and one falling out RF inner axle boot torn. Axle shaft removed and CV boot kit installed after shaft and related parts cleaned Heat shield rattle, adjusted best as possible, replacement in the future will be needed | ||
Sep 201690000 miUS $550 | Replaced torn front axle boot. Replaced four rusted and noisy heat shields. The mechanic said this heat shield issue has been a Subaru issue for years with no design fixes from the company. | ||
Apr 201795000 miUS $1059 | REAR SWAY BAR links replaced Front pads and rotors, brake fluid. |
Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2008 - Aug 2010 | |||
Jun 20086800 mi | Warranty - homeLink mirror failed | ||
Mar 201030000 miUS $22 | Passenger side rear strut is weeping oil around seal. Dealer has ordered two rear struts and will replace under warranty. Discovered front struts were leaking, had them on hand, and replaced them. | ||
May 201030000 mi | Replaced rear struts. | ||
Jun 201030000 mi | New stop light switch. |
Subaru Outback in New York, United States May 2008 - Apr 2016 | |||
Sep 20085000 mi | Rearview mirror was not dimming in dark. Came to have rearview mirror changed out b/c it was not dimming in the dark like it was supposed to. | ||
Jul 200915000 mi | Rear seatbelt won't operate - it won't retract nor extend further than the position it is stuck in | ||
Apr 201023000 mi | Rough ride from engine and transmission extremely hard gear changing Rear passenger seat belt would not operate, it wouldn't retract and wouldn't pull out making it impossible to install a car seat for my kid. They replaced it. | ||
Sep 201026000 mi | Repair to engine computer board. Transmission not shifting properly and about 2miles per gallon OFF of my expected gas mileage. March 2011 update: Fix worked for a while but now 8 MPG lower, need to go back in. | ||
May 201349100 mi | Diagnosed front passenger airbag is not sensing. Light is on continually. I do not think they diagnosed accurately. We have had a continuous problem with electrical on passenger side of car. Rear passenger side door does not auto lock too. | ||
Aug 201569000 miUS $25 | The wheel lug studs broke off while tire place (Costco) was trying to change my tires. I had to take car to dealer to get studs replaced then go back to get new tires put on car. And another stud broke off so back to dealer to change new. | ||
Oct 201569800 miUS $295 | Front inner axel boot split and leaking grease on exhaust, tons of black smoke coming out from under hood on the freeway. Dealer replaced axel boot. | ||
Jan 201674700 miUS $600 | Power steering pump leaking and changed out. They changed out 2 worn belts. Driver side front wheel axle boot cracked and leaking grease. Changed out blown headlight Radio shows it is on but won't work at all, no sound comes out. If I hit a bump sometimes the radio BLARES OUT sound and then comes off again. Must be a loose wire? | ||
Apr 201678000 mi | Replaced cracked front driver's side CV joint that was identified in Dec. Radio/CD player does not turn on nor off except by itself when I hit a bump sometimes randomly. They took out the radio. checked it, says it works and gave me back car but there is still no sound coming out of it, but it does turn on/off. Rear bulb keeps blowing out. Replaced AGAIN, when it was replaced in December. |
Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2010 - Jan 2014 | |||
Jul 201159000 mi | Had pictures of the weeping area around the head gaskets. They acknowledged it looked like oil, claimed to have added some additive to the oil to stop HG leaks (first I heard of Subaru sanctioning snake oil additive, so I'm skeptical they did anything). | ||
Aug 201277700 miUS $50 | Replaced both Head Gaskets. If car was started with someone in passenger seat, the Airbag light on the dash would illuminate. Turning the car off and restarting would clear the problem. Rear hatch struts were getting weak. In extreme cold last winter they would not always hold the weight of the hatch. Starting to show symptoms in the warmer weather. |
Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Jul 2008 - Apr 2016 | |||
Apr 200915000 mi | Console clock skews one minute fast every one week. Problem went away after the clock was replaced. | ||
Jul 200920000 mi | Squeaks from the driver's seat. | ||
Apr 201687000 mi | CV boots torn. |
Subaru Outback in California, United States Aug 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
May 2016118100 miUS $1100 | Axle replacement | ||
Feb 2017127000 miUS $600 | Front Struts. Front Lower Control Arms. Rear Shocks. Very worn / leaking. Replaced. Rear bearing making lots of noise. Fine after repair. |
Subaru Outback in New York, United States Apr 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jun 200912000 mi | Water from a.c. was leaking into passenger floor area. The vent was plugged, so the repair just involved blowing out the plugged line to clear out accumulated debris. |
Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States May 2008 - Jan 2022 | |||
Jul 200930000 mi | GPS Nav screen developed lines - has to be replaced - ordered but not yet installed | ||
Jun 201386000 miUS $600 | replaced 1st of 2 wheel bearings | ||
Jul 201386300 miUS $600 | replaced 2nd of 2 wheel bearings | ||
Jun 2018142000 miUS $700 | cruise control flashing, check engine light, low tire pressure flashing, flashing radio/heating panel - cruise control and check engine light temporarily fixed (went off) but later came back on | ||
Dec 2019148 mi | Bolt hole for passenger seat rusted out - not repaired due to cost |
Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States Feb 2008 - Nov 2011 | |||
Dec 200814000 mi | Loose window seals around both rear doors. |
Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States Aug 2007 - Jun 2022 | |||
Nov 20073000 mi | Something rattles under the car when going over bumps they have tried fixing the exhaust shield and splash cover with no success . | ||
Apr 200810000 mi | Second unsuccessful attempt to fix rattle under car. | ||
Dec 2014104000 miUS $700 | replaced both rear wheel bearings | ||
Jun 2015108000 miUS $300 | torn axle boot | ||
May 2018128000 mi | rear stabilizer bars replaced | ||
Jan 2022143000 miUS $1200 | front calipers. brakes |
Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2008 - Mar 2013 | |||
Jul 20083000 mi | Loud but intermittent squeak from center console. Dealer could not replicate and did not take action. Leather shift knob defective at delivery--leather loose/wrinkled on knob. New part ordered under warranty. | ||
Aug 20084000 mi | Defective leather shift knob replaced. Continuing console squeak problem; could not replicate and disassembly of console did not reveal any visible assembly problems. | ||
Sep 20086000 mi | AC Condenser began dumping water into front passenger footwell. AC drain cleared. | ||
Jun 201021000 mi | TPMS light indicates error in system on long trips (has done so since car was new). Dealer unable to identify problem or any stored codes. | ||
May 201132000 mi | Continuing unresolved problem with blanking audio/climate screens resolved with replacement of center stack screens. | ||
Jan 201358000 miUS $100 | Replace worn drive belts | ||
Mar 201358000 mi | The TPMS system still had a (very) intermittent problem. On occasion, it would indicate a problem on long trips even though none existed. The dealer never replicated the problem, and it was not enough of an issue for me to continue pressing them on it. |
Subaru Outback in British Columbia, Canada Dec 2007 - Mar 2011 | |||
Jun 20109300 miC $400 | tire pressure sensors corroded and let tires down |
Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Jan 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
Nov 200830380 mi | Left rear wheel bearing shot. | ||
Apr 200946500 miC $450 | Alternator failed- taking out the battery with it. | ||
Aug 200959520 mi | FWD mode not engaging with spare tire fuse installed-always AWD. Wiring discrepancy undetermined. | ||
Jul 201095480 miC $330 | rattling at start-up thought to be a loose heat shield but it was the cat. |
Subaru Outback in New York, United States Feb 2008 - Dec 2010 | |||
Feb 201040700 mi | Body wiring harness to window controls was crimped. | ||
Dec 201048000 miUS $100 | Very rough idle the day after or when it had rained heavily. No CEL though. Was like running on half cylinders. PCM showed nothing. Dealer couldn't duplicate problem. I suspected a vacuum leak or bad MAF. The dealer didn't bother to look. |
Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
Aug 201362000 miUS $750 | Replaced rear struts and springs | ||
Dec 201367000 miUS $68 | Replaced inner small axle clamps due to minor leak | ||
Jan 2014US $120 | Replaced battery | ||
Oct 201484200 miUS $350 | Replace driver side axle due to to torn axle boot | ||
Feb 201585000 miUS $300 | Replaced leaking oil pan gasket | ||
May 201593000 mi | Replaced front passenger side axle due to torn CV boot Replaced rear passenger side bearing Vibration at idle when in drive after replacing front passenger side driveshaft. Shop is investigating cause. Repair not successful yet. Still investigating | ||
Dec 2015102000 mi | Replaced driver side rear bearing. Loud hum from rear | ||
Feb 2016104300 mi | Front right axle replaced last April 2015 with brand new after market axle. That axle failed and replaced with Subaru rebuilt axle | ||
Apr 2016106700 miUS $2400 | Replaced head gaskets, spark plug seals, timing belt and water pump, spark plugs, misc seals etc | ||
Sep 2016114301 miUS $109 | Replace left front differential oil seal Repair dash rattles related to replacement of passenger side air bag Repair oil leak on front right differential oil seal | ||
Oct 2017139000 miUS $102 | Replaced front brake pads and rotors | ||
Jul 2021196000 miUS $546 | Replace exhaust mid-pipe | ||
Sep 2021200750 miUS $126 | Replace Front Brakes | ||
Apr 2022211367 mi | Replace Timing Belt / Water Pump / Thermostat / Radiator / Belts Replace front axles |
Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States Nov 2010 - Apr 2014 | |||
Aug 201393300 miUS $1300 | Replacement of cv joints and boots | ||
Dec 201399000 miUS $3800 | Head gasket replacement Front right differential bearing had to be replaced, was told ( by dealer repair shop) it was cheaper to replace the entire transmission than to dismantle the transmission to replace the individual bearing. | ||
Apr 201499000 mi | Right front wheel bearing began to make a low noise, traded car for 2014 Outback |
Subaru Outback in British Columbia, Canada Dec 2011 - Jan 2019 | |||
Feb 201255180 miC $370 | Replaced struts and springs but original strut top was bad. The bearings were worn. I am now waiting for parts because the other side needs replacing also. | ||
Mar 201255800 miC $100 | Other strut tower replaced. An after market transmission cooler was also installed. We live in a mountainous region and travel with big loads. | ||
Jul 201370740 miC $1100 | Rear wheel bearing replaced | ||
Apr 201483980 miC $300 | Rear wheel bearing failure | ||
Feb 2015100620 miC $475 | Replace front left and right wheel bearings for the second time. | ||
Apr 2015102300 miC $2100 | Timing belt,idler pulleys, water pump,thermostat,heads resurfaced,pcv valve, plugs. All necessary gaskets replaced. | ||
Mar 2016112220 miC $1200 | Struts and hats replaced. Rear hats rusted tbrough. | ||
Jun 2017121520 miC $4700 | After market tensioner failed, timing belt broke, bent valves. New heads with cams and valves, timing belt kit, gasket kit, thermostat, new coolant and oil. | ||
Nov 2017125240 miC $900 | All discs and pads replaced. Front calipers and brake lines replaced. Brake system flushed. | ||
Mar 2018127720 miC $82 | Took me about 30 minutes to replace high/low beam headlights. Dielectric grease on all electric contacts. | ||
Dec 2018142600 miC $1600 | Fuel tank rusted and replaced. EVAP canister replaced by shop mistake | ||
Jan 2019142600 miC $570 | wheel bearing replaced, 4-wheel alignment Front pads replaced because they fell apart |
Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2015 | |||
Jan 201374000 miUS $106 | Check engine light came on, found O2 sensor had failed (replaced) and found VVT solenoid was leaking (removed and resealed). oil pressure switch was leaking and was replaced: coolant cross over was leaking so gaskets were replaced: replaced piston pin seal | ||
Feb 201374500 mi | replaced a leaking head gasket and several leaking transmission fluid lines that could have been part of the earlier repairs | ||
Dec 201493000 miUS $1776 | Replace front cv joints. Replace rear wheel bearings. |
Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2015 | |||
Jun 201596000 miUS $1100 | back left wheelbearing replacd |
Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2012 - Oct 2013 | |||
Oct 201391000 miUS $340 | rocker covers and spark plug tube seals were leaking oil. |
Subaru Outback in New Hampshire, United States Nov 2012 - Jul 2014 | |||
Dec 201276000 miUS $45 | head gasket leaking remote starter wouldn't hold programing remote starter failed to work again |
Subaru Outback in Nova Scotia, Canada Feb 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
Jul 201197420 miC $520 | Wheel alignment and all new rubbers on sway bars. |
Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2015 | |||
Dec 201132000 mi | Fuel smell in interior at idle, mentioned at 30k checkup, indie shop examined and tightened all fuel connections, several were loose. No more smell! |
Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2011 - Apr 2012 | |||
Mar 201142000 miUS $50 | Hard shifting from low to second gear with a noticable sound but it coud not be duplicated at the dealer |
Subaru Outback in Indiana, United States Mar 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
Apr 201151000 miUS $450 | Car was making noise and not running smooth. could not go over 15 miles an hour. | ||
Aug 201278100 miUS $300 | Engine light kept coming on.Placed on computer, no problems but light still on. |
Subaru Outback in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2011 - Jul 2018 | |||
Aug 201380100 miUS $201 | Dealer replaced airbag sensor for drivers seat. | ||
Jul 201499700 miUS $1087 | Both OSV diagnostic switches were leaking oil so I had them replaced. $201. | ||
Oct 2014103700 miUS $700 | CV boots on both front driveshafts had split. I could have waited longer but decided to get it done before winter. I elected to replace both front driveshafts, at a cost of $460 with a lifetime parts/labor warranty. While the driveshafts were being replaced, my mechanic noticed that brake pads on one side were wearing unevenly. I elected to replace both front calipers, rotors and pads at a cost of $250 (no labor charge). | ||
Dec 2015122000 miUS $2190 | Replaced all 4 struts, stabilizer linke, etc. Had alignment done also. Factory original parts had finally worn out. $1,275. My mechanic discovered a crack in my exhaust system. So I had him replace the middle resonator pipe + both mufflers. $425. Mechanic discovered the rear brakes calipers had caused pads to wear unevenly. Replaced rear calipers, rotors, pads. $490. | ||
Apr 2016126500 miUS $3100 | Head gasket replacement + valve job, necessitating the engine being removed from the car. Symptoms: oil seepage to exterior of engine + blowing back onto exhaust. New timing belt and spark plugs installed when the engine was re-assembled. Front brake pads and rotors were worn out. Right front caliper was sticking and not releasing properly. Both front calipers, rotors & pads replaced. $811 | ||
Nov 2017149000 miUS $200 | Had mechanic replace one of the O2 sensors which was causing a persistent "check engine" light. |
Subaru Outback in District of Columbia, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2018 | |||
Dec 201363000 miUS $315 | Had to replace the rear bushings on the front control arms and the swaybar end links. (Drove over massive speed bumps for 3 years...) | ||
May 201465900 miUS $100 | Slight leak from the front differential. Problem was fixed with a new seal. |
Subaru Outback in New York, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
Oct 201146000 mi | Lid on console had come loose |
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic AWD
Subaru Outback in California, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
Mar 20081000 mi | Annoying rattles in Moonroof. Not repaired because of insufficient time at dealer. Car was brought in at 3:00 p.m. |
4-cylinder manual AWD
Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States May 2011 - Aug 2011 | |||
Jul 201158000 miUS $350 | Wheel bearing replaced passenger side front. Also replaced sway bar links and busings. | ||
Aug 201160000 mi | 3/4 transmission syncro replaced. |