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2001 Subaru Outback repairs by problem area
Engine (44%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (2%)
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Chart based on 241 repairs.
2001 Subaru Outback suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (23%)
$100 - $499 (36%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 39 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2001 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
212-horsepower 3.0L H6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 94860 mi R 24000 |
Left front lower control arm bush was replaced – was leaking oil and rubber was cracked. |
| 107000 mi US $600 |
Sway bars |
| 114300 mi US $240 |
Replaced power steering pump, went thru 3 remanufactured pumps before 1 was received that did not have a broken connector on it |
| 81700 mi C $800 |
power steering linkage broke replace serpentine belt and tensioner, idler pulley, bracket and bolt. |
| 87420 mi C $200 |
right front axle repair |
| 82460 mi C $594 |
replace sway link |
| 150000 mi US $38 |
Replaced inner tie rod |
| 116000 mi US $492 |
Replaced both rear wheel bearings. |
| 296000 mi US $600 |
Replaced strut mounts in 11/2014.Took to local les schwab for re-alignement. Started noticing vibration while driving in July, removed front tires to examine rotors,front tire down to cords. Alignment not done. 4 new tires and re-align |
| 155900 mi US $900 |
Tie rod was wearing out and was replaced. Wheel bearings were failing and were replaced by mechanic. |
| 175000 mi US $100 |
a new o ring for power steering pump |
2001 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 96920 mi C $500 |
ball joint changed |
| 167000 mi US $1200 |
Boots for the power steering. |
| 94300 mi US $143 |
Replaced damaged CV boot (axle boot) |
| 113000 mi | Mechanic advised me that steering rack had a leak some time ago, but also said that I could get by with keeping the steering fluid topped off. During my most recent visit, he reminded me that the rack needed replacement. |
| 123000 mi US $350 |
Mechanic replaced the rear-right wheel bearing that was unusually loud. Car was in for other reasons but the bearing was the only non-wear item. |
| 144000 mi US $200 |
Oil changed. Needed both steering boots replaced because they were split. Mechanic assumed they were CV boots that needed replacing. Found out they weren't, and didn't have any of the correct ones in stock. Was told to come back 7 days. Steering boots finally arrived. Both were replaced. Four-wheel alignment also done due to taking apart steering components. |
| 204700 mi US $150 |
Replaced tie rod to pass safety inspection. |
2001 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 229000 mi US $30 |
Replaced broken rear sway bar ends |
| 193800 mi US $250 |
Boot was worn and rod needed to be changed |
| 143100 mi C $950 |
Replaced both rear struts and mounts. One mount was broken and one strut was leaking. |
| 145700 mi | Front and rear bushings needed to be replaced |
| 120000 mi | front left interior tie rod replaced |
| 120000 mi | front left interior tie rod replaced |
| 99200 mi C $300 |
After requesting an alighment, it was discovered the right rear alignment parts were seized and needed to be cut out and replaced |
| 218700 mi | Replaced front right tie-rod. |
| 236000 mi US $95 |
Steering wheel wobbles. |
| 241000 mi US $205 |
Replaced left tie rod and bellow boot. |
| 245000 mi US $76 |
Fluid changes & front end shimmy. Inspected & advised that suspension is fine. Advised new tires. They rotated the tires, which helped. I was planning on new tires but wanted suspension evaluation first. |
| 94240 mi | Lug nuts came loose on three tires, lost two, one wheel wobbled badly. |
| 136400 mi C $19 |
Heard clunking and found rear sway bar link was worn ...ordered parts and changed both links. |
| 172980 mi | Rack started to leak. |
| 283700 mi US $250 |
Sway bars replaced. |
| 292000 mi US $351 |
Lower ball joint |
| 327000 mi US $1600 |
During another long trip the wheel seemed to almost bouncing. The mechanic confirmed all struts needed to be replaced. Rack and pinion boot replaced. |
| 109120 mi C $110 |
4 wheel alignment |
| 138260 mi C $700 |
Front struts replaced. |
2001 Subaru Outback 4dr Sedan
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 115000 mi US $1100 |
New tie rods. 4 wheel alignment. Oil change. |
2001 Subaru Outback 4-door
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| 57660 mi C $800 |
Electronic device failed and was replaced. As well rear suspension rubber bushings were replaced. Your form above assumes only one problem! |
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