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2000 Subaru Outback repairs by problem area

Engine (48%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (1%)

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2000 Subaru Outback transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (32%)

$500 - $999 (21%)

$100 - $499 (26%)

< $100 (16%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2000 Subaru Outback

Engine not specified

120000 mi

US $91
Front differential fuel low, transmission noise, recommended transmission replacement, got second opinion (same), sold the car. 

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2000 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

162000 mi

US $900
Clutch replaced, as well as clutch hydraulics 

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2000 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD

115000 mi Worn prop shaft joint 
120000 mi

US $2400
Seal leaks and slippage from first to second when "cold" 
101800 mi

US $300
Both front inner CV boots leaking, both replaced. 
168000 mi

US $1550
Replaced left front axle and CV. 
172000 mi Right front axle replaced due to faulty part from previous repair. 
98900 mi

US $140
replaced left axle boot 
140000 mi

US $1750
Water pump, timing belt, valve cover gaskets, both front halfshafts, halfshaft seals, . 
145000 mi

US $2400
Transmission seals leaking into transfer case, diluting transfer case grease, transfer case seals leaking diluted grease onto exhaust, bad burning grease smell. Transmission was also slipping a little. Inspected transmission while out, did complete rebuil 
185000 mi

US $500
replaced both front cv joints (total axle assemblies) 
106200 mi

US $250
Both CV joint boots on one axle were split. Replaced entire axle. 
105000 mi

US $1600
Replace CV boots 
115000 mi

US $2500
Automatic transmission replaced. Had been delaying in shift into gear from P. 
204000 mi

US $500
Cracked universal joint boot on driver side front axle. Fix is to replace axle.  
255000 mi

US $1100
servo controlling locking torque converter was bad. Replaced servo pack. Torque converter would not disengage at stop which caused engine to stall.Otherwise car runs great. 
266700 mi

US $500
Front axle boot torn, replaced axle 

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2000 Subaru Outback 4-door

4-cylinder manual AWD

80000 mi

US $400
Half axle boot covering split, spewing grease on exhaust system and causing contamination of bearings, so entire boot was replaced. 

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2000 Subaru Outback 4-door

4-cylinder automatic AWD

167000 mi

US $385
knocking/clicking sounds coming from left side while in a turn and accelerating. Replaced both axles and stub shafts. 

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2000 Subaru Outback Transmission Problems

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