Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States Oct 2016 - Dec 2016
Dec 2016 86000 mi US $3500	Dropped a valve into the cylinder with only 86K miles and past the powertrain warranty.

Subaru Outback in Quebec, Canada Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
Sep 2017 55180 mi C $250	replace front rotors and pads

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Nov 2012 - Jan 2017
Apr 2013 21300 mi	There's a bump under leather on driver's seat, as if part of the heated seating element had moved. Service rep took photos and said they have to ask Subaru what to do. Update: it has now been over 1 year with no response.
Jul 2015 58000 mi US $130	Interior driver's seat L side plastic molding around electric controls broke. Dealer replaced broken part but said not covered by extended warranty. Called Subaru of America and they reimbursed me for cost. Subaru prior repair seat surface
Dec 2015 61000 mi	Battery died out of the blue on Christmas Eve. Received jump and then called AAA and their battery truck came out and replaced battery. After battery died navigation system lost all information, calls to 2 local Subaru dealers resulted in (1) no idea what to do call 800 # (2) make appointment bring car in. Called 800 # and rep gave directions on how to reset, system fixed!

Subaru Outback in Arizona, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2018
Oct 2017 70000 mi	Oil leak. It turned out to be a leak in the head gasket near the front cover and the upper oil pan in the back.
Jan 2018 73000 mi US $25	Idler pulley failed taking out the alternator and power steering. Limped to the nearest town and was towed to the dealer. Idler pulley replaced. In my opinion this failure was due to damage or improper reassembly of the engine that occurred during the Oct '17 oil leak repair.

Subaru Outback in Indiana, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2013
Jul 2012 15800 mi	Black plastic trim piece on outside of driver side rear window had become detached on one side. Piece was replaced under warranty. Trim piece caused excess wind noise.

Subaru Outback in California, United States May 2017 - Jun 2017
Jun 2017 46000 mi US $1600	Found oil leaks from timing chain cover and both side valve covers. Also determined that oil filter was damaged/leaky.

Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States Jun 2012 - Nov 2017
May 2017 58000 mi US $88	Front end alignment / tire replace / balance.

Subaru Outback in Arizona, United States Oct 2014 - Jun 2018
Feb 2015 19000 mi	Bad connection for engine fan; fan was not engaging; engine would start to heat up in stop and go traffic only; part cleaned up and connection made; problem fixed.

Subaru Outback in Quebec, Canada Mar 2012 - Apr 2016
Jul 2012 3720 mi	My Pioneer radio would skip to the next chanel without any request on my part. They had a service note to fix the problem. They installed a resistance at the back of the radio. Up to now no recurrence.
Aug 2013 16400 mi C $472	The problem with the radio when changing volume it changes the station I was listening to.
Apr 2014 22820 mi	Problem with the controls on steering wheel for control of the volume returned. Previously they add a resistor in the wiring of the volume. New service note ST.15.01.12R: remove old repair and add 2 resistors.

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2012 - Aug 2015
Dec 2012 14000 mi	low oil warning light- false alarm
Jan 2013 26700 mi	low oil light- dealership cannot reproduce the problem.
Mar 2013 15000 mi	low oil light- third time- car towed to dealer. could not duplicate. told there is no low oil level and oil light is normal. now working with subaru of america.
Sep 2014 41000 mi US $200	Drive belt replacement
Jan 2015 19700 mi	burned out headlight bulb. very involved to change- 2.5 hours for both; unable to access.
Apr 2015 48000 mi	diagnose and repair starter squeal

Subaru Outback in Georgia, United States Nov 2011 - Jul 2013
Jun 2012 6000 mi	Driver's seatbelt latch broke.

Subaru Outback in Alaska, United States May 2013 - Mar 2014
Mar 2014 50000 mi US $50	Front bushing causing squeaks.

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Mar 2012 - Jul 2015
Mar 2013 17360 mi	Driver side seat outside panel falling off. One of the new parts was wrong and the panel is still not staying on. Need to go back, but dealer far away.
Jun 2013 19840 mi	Seat trim item described above. Radio jumps stations spontaneously, still not repaired.

Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Sep 2015 - Sep 2018
May 2018 120000 mi US $150	Ideal pulley

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Sep 2011 - Dec 2016
Mar 2016 52000 mi	Rear window was not rolling down reliably. They replaced the motor I think.

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2011 - May 2014
Sep 2013 18000 mi	Starter made squealing sound when running. Replaced under warranty.

Subaru Outback in Georgia, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2014
Sep 2012 14000 mi	Rattle in headliner.

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States May 2016 - Mar 2023
Oct 2020 77000 mi US $700	Replaced condenser
May 2022 94000 mi US $500	Replaced rear wheel bearing which was making noise
Jan 2023 105000 mi US $750	Replaced power steering pump and idler pulley

Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States Sep 2011 - Dec 2013
Nov 2011 300 mi	Driver's side headlight had condensation on the inside, dealer replaced headlight assembly. Driver's side headlight had condensation on the inside, dealer replaced headlight assembly.
Dec 2011 3000 mi	Was having a harsh downshift issue with the 3.6R engine. Found that there was a TSB issued for this. A new software was avaialble, went to the dealer, and they installed new software, problem fixed.

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Jan 2018 - Mar 2018
Feb 2018 63800 mi	Windshield Wiper Motor (Front): Subaru has had multiple problems with either the design, production quality (or lack thereof), &/or dependability since 2010-2015.

Subaru Outback in Indiana, United States Nov 2015 - Mar 2016
Nov 2015 87000 mi US $60	Front sway bar bushings
Mar 2016 94000 mi US $100	Rear wheel bearings replaced under warranty. $100 deductible paid.

Subaru Outback in Hawaii, United States Aug 2012 - Jul 2022
Mar 2021 64 mi	Replaced Transmission and Drivetrain due to warranty. Warranty covered entirety of repairs/replacement. Particular symptoms were grinding during normal turns and stalling after stopping traffic lights. Stalling would occur upon acceleration from a stop and between 500-1000 RPM.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Apr 2016 - Jul 2018
Apr 2016 86000 mi US $1800	Car was jerky when starting from idle. Replaced Torque Converter and Valve Body. Subaru USA assisted with $1,500, which was less than half of repair cost. Update, July 2017: Have been notified that Subaru is extending the CVT warranty on my model and I will be able to claim my repair costs from this repair.
Sep 2016 93000 mi US $8	Replaced passenger side parking light
Dec 2016 99000 mi US $2	Oil leaking. Replaced oil drain plug.
Feb 2017 104200 mi US $11	Driver Side headlight went out. Replaced both headlights.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Apr 2015 - Feb 2021
Sep 2015 84000 mi US $100	Replace cable harness positive terminal and battery.

Subaru Outback in Iowa, United States Feb 2013 - Oct 2021
Apr 2016 54300 mi US $99	Flashing BRAKE and CRUISE lights, check engine light on, stability control off
Dec 2016 59000 mi	Wiper blade motor potential failure-covered under recall
Mar 2018 75000 mi	brake lights - one burnt out, replaced both. more than 10 minutes due to how the bulb is accessed.

Subaru Outback in Oklahoma, United States Jun 2012 - Aug 2017
Jun 2016 58000 mi	Drivers side front axle leaking, slinging grease. Replaced under warranty.

Subaru Outback in Missouri, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022 118000 mi US $900	Catalytic converter P0420 code came up. The catalytic converter is very expensive part to replace.

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Nov 2013 - Aug 2021
Dec 2013 34000 mi	Check antenna message on for XM radio
Dec 2017 76000 mi US $125	Battery died. Original battery was undersized and car always struggled to start in very cold weather. Old battery was 490 amps and new one is 875. Started without trouble first morning below 0 with new battery

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2018
Dec 2016 53000 mi US $265	Various warning lights on intermittently. Dealer claimed that two oil pressure sensors were bad. I doubt both. Also did a recall on the wipers.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Apr 2016 - Dec 2016
Jul 2016 49700 mi US $100	Right front caliper noisy. Brakes disassembled, cleaned, regreased and reinstalled

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2018
Dec 2015 40000 mi	Belt making squeaking noises on cold engine start
Feb 2016 41700 mi US $210	Low Tire Pressure sensor failed.
Mar 2018 63000 mi US $200	Third break light enclosure started leaking. After any decent rain storm, rear cargo area would be awash.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Aug 2012 - Mar 2022
Aug 2018 49000 mi	Oxygen sensor replaced
Apr 2021 73000 mi US $700	pads and rotors

Subaru Outback in California, United States Jan 2015 - Feb 2022
Sep 2017 81000 mi US $100	Serpentine belt replacement

Subaru Outback in Idaho, United States Oct 2017 - Oct 2017
Sep 2017 90000 mi US $750	brakes high pitch noise (wear sensors), took in to replace pads. Shop recommended replacing rotors rather than repair. Probably a little more expensive, but agreed. Replaced pads and rotors. Also had do the spark plugs as I skipped at 60k. Already had plugs, this was a separate cost.

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2011 - Sep 2021
Dec 2017 55000 mi	Front and Rear pads and rotors

Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Apr 2018 - May 2018
Apr 2018 90500 mi US $100	Head gasket failure requiring new engine. Related problems continue. Head gasket failure requiring new intake.
May 2018 91000 mi	Oil sensor

Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States Sep 2011 - Jan 2022
Jan 2018 80000 mi	wiper motor replaced - Recall campaign

Subaru Outback in Vermont, United States May 2018 - May 2018
May 2018 96000 mi US $100	This was second time recharging AC. It lasted less than two weeks and AC no longer works. Needs to be brought to the dealer for an estimate.

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Feb 2013 - May 2018
Mar 2017 70000 mi US $900	Replaced rear struts. We live 2 mi down a bumpy gravel road that eats rear shocks or struts readily, particularly with loads. Given this maintenance, the Outback drives generally like new.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2022
Jan 2018 67433 mi US $100	Front lower control arm bushings

Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States Oct 2011 - Nov 2019
Apr 2017 105000 mi US $350	Bad wiper switch had to be replaced.

Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2016
Mar 2012 500 mi	Front passenger window wouldn't roll all the way up and seal. Could hear wind noise. Sometimes it would "thunk" into place. They took apart door and greased power window parts, etc.

Subaru Outback in Indiana, United States Feb 2017 - Nov 2017
Sep 2017 92000 mi US $150	Replaced Battery

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2016 - Aug 2016
Jul 2016 64000 mi US $121	Oil change, rotate and road force balance tires, change head light Change wiper blades and new air and fuel filter

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Jun 2012 - Jul 2015
Jun 2013 27000 mi	Sun glasses holder next to map lights retaining clip broke and would not stay closed.

Subaru Outback in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Feb 2012 - Mar 2020
Apr 2013 12380 mi	Bushings on stablized bar worn out.
Jul 2013 14660 mi	Body rusting on tailgate and window trim piece. Tailgate repainted. Window trim ordered not yet installed.
Aug 2013 15500 mi	Rusty trim piece replaced
Aug 2014 26660 mi	Rust bubble on roof. Warrant Claim submitted for repainting.
Sep 2014 27280 mi	Roof repainted
Apr 2015 32020 mi	Suspension Bushing worn and required replacement
Dec 2015 40300 mi C $400	Reverse Interrupt Switch failed. Car thought it was in reverse gear all the time and would not start.
Nov 2016 48980 mi	Transverse Link Bushing cracking
Nov 2017 60140 mi C $1000	rear calipers seizing. need to replace calipers, pads and rotors.
Jan 2018 60760 mi C $200	Repair one line in rear defroster. Plus fix lumber control in drivers seat.
Mar 2018 62620 mi	Brake caliper cleaning and lubrication
Jul 2018 65720 mi C $500	Leak in air conditioning condenser. Part ordered and system recharged.

Subaru Outback in Tennessee, United States Feb 2012 - Jan 2022
Mar 2012 1000 mi	Moonroof leak. Drains cleaned and connected. Still leaks around rear seal.

Subaru Outback in Kentucky, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2022
Sep 2012 12000 mi	check engine light due to improper fit of gas cap
Jan 2013	check engine light periodically would come on. Turned out the be spider web in vent line. Found after two unsuccessful trips to dealer.
May 2018 88000 mi US $600	replaced brake pads

Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States Feb 2012 - Sep 2021
Oct 2014 12000 mi	replaced battery

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2016
Jun 2014 65000 mi US $56	Rotating knob for the mirror adjustment broke off. We took the car to the dealership and they wanted over $200 for parts and labor. Instead we ordered the knob online and replaced it ourselves.

Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States Dec 2012 - Sep 2016
Aug 2016 69100 mi	Third trip to the dealer for a "ratcheting" sensation after coming to a stop and turning left or right only. Previously, the driveline clutches and the transmission valve body was replaced. This trip, the transmission was replaced.

Subaru Outback in Oklahoma, United States Mar 2012 - Mar 2015
Mar 2012 2900 mi	check engine light illuminated. took to dealer and found that the fuel cap was not tightened completely. dealer reset codes in ecm.
Apr 2012 3100 mi	sunroof would not close completely
Jul 2012 4800 mi	tire indicator illuminated during a trip
Jun 2013 21000 mi	Failure in xm radio antenna

Subaru Outback in Oklahoma, United States Nov 2011 - Jan 2014
Feb 2012 3000 mi	Bluetooth sync and mileage computer both malfunctioned.
Mar 2013 15000 mi	Oil pan change bolt gasket replaced, was leaking.
Jul 2013 20800 mi	Gas cap issue, sensor causes dash display and cruise control to malfunction if gas cap is perceived to be incorrectly tightened.

Subaru Outback in Nebraska, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2022
Mar 2012 2000 mi	check engine code p0456. dealer reset code.

Subaru Outback in Wisconsin, United States Oct 2011 - Mar 2015
Jan 2013 8000 mi	deformed mud flap causing noise when making a hard fast right hand turn

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Aug 2011 - Apr 2014
Mar 2014 34000 mi	Battery run out. car didn't start. Subaru roadside assistance partner showed up after 2 hrs, to verify system, visited dealer. No problems detected

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Aug 2011 - Feb 2022
May 2016 91300 mi US $100	Guide to the Gasket head moved 100/of an inch. Gasket head had to be repaired.
Apr 2017 108000 mi US $245	rear wheel bearings need to be replaced
Jul 2017 116000 mi US $82	Rotors were warped
Nov 2021 195000 mi US $300	Tailgate latch worn away

Subaru Outback in Idaho, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2016
Oct 2012 5500 mi	Sunroof sticking. They replaced structural components: rails, framework. But it still doesn't work correctly, and we must take it back again this Friday. Dealer could not fix sunroof. Finally, they sent it to a local body shop who did Sunroof was sticking. Removed and replaced.
Aug 2013 14000 mi	Moon roof leaks in commercial car wash. Both dealer and Subaru of America maintain that such leakage is "normal."
Mar 2014 22000 mi	Rearview mirror has auto dimming feature (that has never worked). Took in early March 2014, dealer agreed it did not work and ordered new mirror. Took car back in March 29 and dealer had ordered wrong mirror. Must re-order.
Apr 2014 22200 mi	Rearview mirror's autodim function will not work. Dealer says it's because of tinted rear window. This makes no sense because the tinted rear window is standard on all such Outbacks.
Nov 2014 25000 mi	Top of car near sunroof. Painted area size of a nickel was starting to rust. Entire roof needed to be repainted in the process of repairing rusted spot.

Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2018
Dec 2011 3000 mi	seatbelt latch was replaced
Mar 2013 29000 mi	Both headlights burned out. Service writer was not surprised and because less than 36,000 miles covered by warranty.
Apr 2015 63300 mi US $75	Second time replacing low beam head lamp. Needs to be done through wheel well. Appears to be very common with these cars.
Jun 2015 70000 mi US $75	Passenger side headlight burned out again. Replaced headlight access from wheel well after removing fender liner.
Mar 2016 85000 mi US $173	check engine light cruise control light and traction light came on. They suspected gas cap but still did code check then replaced gas cap and charged me $173
Dec 2016 100000 mi	Had 4 small bulbs burned out. Car has had a lot of bulb issues. They wanted over $150 to replace them. I refused.
Feb 2017 105000 mi US $1000	Replaced front pads and rotors at 105000 miles for the first time.
Nov 2017 119000 mi US $80	Driver side headlight burned out again

Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2022
Jun 2012 8000 mi	Repaired and reattached torn mudflap
Aug 2013 23000 mi	Rear driver side door weather stripping was incorrectly installed. Part adjusted.
Jan 2014 32000 mi	door trim readjusted. deformed again after a few days.
Jul 2014 29300 mi	door seal is misaligned.
Sep 2014 31000 mi	Door trim replaced
Dec 2014 33000 mi	Door trim again not sitting flush. Replacement part ordered. Moonroof would not open or close. Realignment.
Jan 2015 27700 mi	Installed replacement door trim Moonroof would not close properly. Hitting close button resulted in 3 inches of movement and then stop. Repeated close attempts required to close the moonroof. Lubricated. Failed again. Replaced entirely assembly.
May 2015 36000 mi	Wiper blades began operating without operator activation. Wiper switch replaced
Jun 2015 38000 mi	Engine leaking oil. Turned out to be a cracked crush washer. Washer replaced as part of oil change.
Aug 2016 57000 mi	Transmission intermittently feels like it is binding. Dealer was unable to replicate the issue.
Feb 2018 69000 mi US $70	Engine was stalling. Cleaned throttle body. Turning to wheel lock caused vehicle to jump. Steering pump replaced
Jul 2020 96000 mi US $70	replacement of headlights
Aug 2020 96000 mi	Headlight was installed misaligned (was improperly reseated, bulb was not pointed straight ahead). Repair was to correct alignment,
Dec 2021 105000 mi US $150	Windshield washer fluid tank replaced

Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States Feb 2012 - Apr 2014
Nov 2012 13000 mi	Bluetooth does not work with iPhones (4,4S and 5). You have to pair your iPhone every time you want to use it. There is no fix for this at this time.
Jan 2013 15500 mi	The Check Engine light came on along with Traction Control and Brake light. Dealer said it was a firmware glitch and updated firmware. Took 2 hours.

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2014
Jul 2012 4700 mi	Leaking seal on the gas cap tripped a check engine light. Gas cap needed replaced. 30 minute visit.
Dec 2012 12000 mi	Had a significant windshield whistling noise at highway speeds. Dealer isolated the problem to be air flow changes created by the factory front air deflector (accessory) that was channeling the air over the top of the glass.

Subaru Outback in Florida, United States Jun 2012 - Mar 2014
Apr 2013 11700 mi	The brake, vehicle dynamic control, and check engine lights lit up.

Subaru Outback in New Hampshire, United States Jun 2012 - Feb 2022
Feb 2015 27000 mi US $100	Rear window broken while clearing snow - replaced

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Nov 2011 - Feb 2017
Aug 2016 55000 mi US $100	Replaced alternator Air flow sensor needed to be replaced

Subaru Outback in Rhode Island, United States Aug 2011 - Apr 2014
Oct 2011 3000 mi	OEM Remote Start stopped working two weeks after dealer installed. Dealer resolved this problem during first recommended LubeOilFilter change at 1,300 miles (Dealer believes first service should be at one month / 1,000 miles on their dime
Jan 2013 32000 mi	Flashing Brake & Cruise Lights, Check Engine Light on and AT temp light on. Dealer checked codes and ran diagnostics-this was charged to SofA $316. diagnosis fee and then reset the codes. Running fine all along. Software Glitch???
Nov 2013 55000 mi US $285	Navigation System started acting up with error message regarding DVD not installed, unable to go to saved way points. Service removed dvd & found a sticky substance- they cleaned disk & re-installed.
Apr 2014 63000 mi	During routine oil/filter change and snow tire switchover, Dealer found a stripped lug nut. They fixed it for free.

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2022
May 2012 2380 mi	Problem: Steering was stiff, requiring excessive effort to turn the whell even a small amount. Repair: Adjust steering wheel off-center Outcome: unsuccessful
Jun 2012 7000 mi	Steering was stiff, required excessive effort to turn the wheel even a small amount. Steering rack was replaced, wheels aligned and other adjustments.
Jul 2012 7300 mi	Problem: Steering wheel stiff to turn. Correction: Replace steering rack.
Dec 2012 11548 mi	Left rear door gasket around did not fully seal against body along a line just aft of the door window. Left rear door gasket did not fully seal against body along a line just aft of the door window. Door molding and gasket replaced.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Apr 2012 - Mar 2016
Oct 2015 55000 mi US $48	driver side headlight replacement. Tire fender had to be removed to reach headlight

Subaru Outback in Alabama, United States Apr 2012 - Jan 2017
Aug 2013 27900 mi	Passenger seat heater does not stay on.
Nov 2014 49900 mi US $50	Passenger seat heater would not stay on. Replaced bad relay.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2016
Dec 2014 34000 mi	Led burnt out on 3rd brake light
Nov 2015 42000 mi US $100	Front control arm busines torn and needed to be replaced.

Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States May 2012 - Sep 2018
Sep 2013 7000 mi	Sunroof would not open, rail part jam. Front rotors changed abnormal

Subaru Outback in Arkansas, United States Apr 2012 - Nov 2013
Jul 2012 8000 mi	Check engine light, brake, traction control, and cruise lights all stayed on. Dealer told me was a false emissions leak code.
Aug 2012 9700 mi	Right front speaker grill was loose. Replaced under warranty at no charge.

Subaru Outback in Rhode Island, United States Mar 2012 - Oct 2016
Dec 2013 22000 mi	Electric sunroof would not close properly. New parts installed.

Subaru Outback in Alberta, Canada Apr 2018 - Jul 2018
May 2018 62620 mi	Car overheated and check engine light came on. Towed to dealer for warranty work, they found the fuses for the cooling fans were blown but replaced the fans and regulater switch as well. Was in the shop for a while as they had to order Subaru parts
Jul 2018 63240 mi	Car was leaking oil, took to dealer and diagnosed as forward crank seal leak. Car had recently had timing belt replaced by same dealer, they used aftermarket seal originally which was the cause. Replaced seal with Subaru part this time

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Sep 2011 - Jan 2022
Aug 2014 39000 mi US $189	The latch for the rear hatch stopped working. They replaced it but it isn't working again and it will go back to the shop on Friday
Oct 2014 41500 mi	When the mechanic at Shortline Subaru looked at the latch for the rear hatch, he couldn't replicate the problem which now seems to be intermittent.
Jul 2016 59500 mi US $50	Check Engine light came on and cruise control disconnected while on a long trip. Repair shop suspected loose gas cap or leak in evaoporative control system. Codes cleared, CE lite reset. No problems on return trip of over 550 miles.
Jan 2017 65000 mi US $210	USB port did not work and was replaced.
Mar 2018 72000 mi	Driver reported that engine was leaking oil. I examined it and it seemed that there was a crack in the oil filter causing the leak. I took it to Jiffy Lube where the previous oil change had been performed. They agreed the oil filter was cracked. They replaced the filter and topped up the oil and did not charge me.
Jul 2019 82000 mi US $1200	Clutch was slipping. Shop replaced clutch, pressure plate, and rear main seal. Check transmission oil

Subaru Outback in Nova Scotia, Canada Aug 2012 - Sep 2016
Sep 2014 22320 mi	Oil seal leaking. Dealer changed seal and replaced timing belt. Update: a week later oil pan still leaking a little..
Feb 2015 26040 mi	Engine oil seal and oil pcv valve
Apr 2015 29220 mi	Returning Oil leak
May 2016 48100 mi	There was an ongoing oil leak from the block somewhere. This has been ongoing for the last four years. They think its fixed and it starts leaking. This time they finally did a dye test, and found a a hairline crack in the casting of the oil filter holder.
Jun 2016 52080 mi C $526	Engine light fault indication. Scan code P0031, PO134. Problem faulty A/F sensor.

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Apr 2021 - Jan 2022
Jul 2021 79360 mi C $1700	Replaced clutch. Wore out after 128,000 km. Replaced 3rd brake light which was leaking when it rained.

Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States Dec 2011 - Sep 2024
Feb 2015 29000 mi	The sunroof stuck halfway while closing. They had to remove the entire headliner and replace the complete sunroof track and motor I found a gear tooth stuck to the magnetic drain plug in the rear diff. Subaru replaced the differential assy at 80k, still under extended warranty.
Sep 2024 115000 mi US $400	Routine timing belt, pulleys, water pump and serpentine belt. Replaced a rusty muffler.

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Jan 2013 - Feb 2014
Aug 2013 17700 mi	gurgling noise from steering fluid when hot.

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Jan 2012 - Dec 2017
Oct 2017 65000 mi US $1000	Clutch/flywheel/throwout bearing early failure due to 1st gear/reverse ratio too high. Warranty covered throwout bearing only.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Jul 2012 - Aug 2012
Aug 2012 1000 mi	Excessive noise from engine between 2800 to 4000 rpm. on manual transmission. This is an additional rattling sound that is throaty and quite annoying.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2017
Jul 2014 32300 mi	water leaking AC
May 2016 56600 mi US $300	Pads,rotors and left caliper
Oct 2016 64200 mi US $300	Failure of 6 speed transmission clutch was OK

Subaru Outback in Alberta, Canada Oct 2015 - Aug 2021
Aug 2015 59520 mi C $275	Replace right side spark plug tube seal, new valve cover gasket as the plug boots are wet with oil.
Aug 2021 141360 mi	Radiator fluid overflow through the overflow reservoir resulting in low fluid and the car overheat light lit. This happened during the pro-long steep hill climb through the mountains with the engine under heavy load (not owing anything though; just 2 passengers and A/C on). Mechanic replaced thermostat, fuse for the radiator fan and one of the two radiator fans. Mechanic also did a pressure test to see if there is a leak on the head gasket. No issues with the pressure test. After the repair, the car overheated again while climbing up steep hills. Clutch make squealing sound when depressed. Burnted smell coming out from the car. This is after the trip where the car overheated the second time.

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Apr 2013 - Apr 2018
May 2013 21740 mi	The motor was incapable of closing the roof all the way. The problem stemmed from a clogged drainage port. I used a piece of fine wire to ream it out and all was good. I won't leave my sunroof open while parked under trees anymore!