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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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2001 Subaru Outback transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (22%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (41%)

< $100 (16%)

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Chart based on 37 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Subaru Outback

Engine not specified

176000 mi

US $2800
Transmission, first gear slipping, first estimate at $2800, car has 176K miles... Not worth it, going to attempt a flush and filter replacement in hopes this temporarily resolves slippage... 

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2001 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

212-horsepower 3.0L H6 4-speed automatic AWD

112000 mi

US $1350
Bent driveshaft, replaced wheel bearing replaced 
75020 mi

C $1472
transmission fluid leak detected nov 10 by Kal Tire missed by subaru technicians in oct 10 120 km inspection and service cost was $545. Subuaru service reps made excuses for their failure to notice the leaks. O-ring replaced. 
117300 mi

US $175
CV joint failure driver side 
145000 mi

US $150
Rear drive shaft vibration. Replaced rear drive shaft with one from junk yard Dealer want $700.00 for new part. 
138000 mi

US $108
The transmission line leading to the radiator had a hole in it. It was replaced. 
114000 mi

US $485
U-joint went bad, but entire driveshaft had to be replaced, because the OEM unit has the u-joint as part of the driveshaft, replaced with after market that allows u-joint to be replaced separately. 
120000 mi

US $168
Replaced front outer CV boots both sides. 
97960 mi

R 24000
Auto Transmission failed two weeks after engine repairs (engine was removed from vehicle in order to replace head gaskets). New transmission cost is more than vehicle's second hand value!! Had to opt for second hand transmission. 

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2001 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

243000 mi Transmission seized. Needed replacement. 
70900 mi

US $400
CV joint replacement 
129000 mi

US $85
Front-right CV boot split, causing a burning smell through the heater vents. Made appt.; fixed in a day. 
140000 mi

US $1200
Transmission was replaced with used one of similar mileage. There was a bearing failure in the old transmission, causing a clicking sound. 
153200 mi Bad CV joint. Junction Auto in New Haven, VT promised loaner but said on day of repair I couldn't have one, so CV joint wasn't repaired due to time constraints. Will find different shop. 
154000 mi

US $60
Viscous coupling binds after it's warmed up. Mechanic replaced fluid. Problem not gone but improved slightly. 
160300 mi

US $122
AWD system binds in front in sharp corners once driven out of town. Dealt with this for two years now. Dealer replaced transmission fluid but did not fix it. 
162000 mi

US $575
Replaced transmission with one that had 88K on it. Mechanic put in synthetic tranny fluid. Waited about a month to get it done due to scheduling problems on their part. 
172200 mi

US $526
Half shaft needed replacing, plus a CV boot 
142000 mi

US $1700
Leaking fluid, shop claimed cracked pan of some sort connected to trans and not rear seal. However replacing trans has different gear shift set up that now needs replaced because of different style and possibly still has leak, just got car back so trying to test it out. Shifter very loose till parts come in to fix it. 
167000 mi

US $1200
New axles. 
186000 mi

US $1800
clutch pedal fell into firewall. rpl master and slave. fail again because of clutch rubber hose. rlp master cylinder again and clutch pack... 
76000 mi

US $394
Replaced Rt inner axle boot (DOJ boot) 
113000 mi Mechanic also recommended replacement of both front axles shafts and CV boots. 

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2001 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD

142600 mi

C $850
Front wheel boot torn wheel bearing replaced 
119040 mi

C $250
Torn axle boot above cat. and front bearing making noise. 
105000 mi

US $425
Replace driver side inside boot 
169200 mi

US $300
Front axle and serpentine belt replaced. 
319500 mi

US $1839
Driving back from a 7 hour trip noticed the transmission starting to slip. The AT fluid level light began to flash. The trans went out. It had been whining louder and louder so it's no surprise. Flat bed home. Local shop rebuilt trans. Also replaced the spindle and drive shaft. 
205100 mi

US $70
replaced cracked CV joint boot 
143000 mi

US $150
one CV joint on each front half-shaft had a torn boot, both half-shafts replaced ($150 in parts). 
241000 mi

US $250
replaced right front axle. 
123000 mi

US $713
several gaskets leaking, both transmission fluid 

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2001 Subaru Outback 4dr Sedan

165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD

119000 mi

US $440
Replaced passenger-side CV Boot. mechanic says that it is always the "right" CV boot that fails, because it is mounted directly above the (hot) catalytic converter. 
115000 mi

US $1100
New CV joint 
130000 mi

US $2500
Cracked axle boot replaced. 
130500 mi

US $395
Half shaft replaced. This was in addition to the other side axel boot replaced in January. Two down, two to go. 

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2001 Subaru Outback 4-door

4-cylinder automatic AWD

58900 mi

C $995
Bearing in Transmission noisy. Changed transmission oil and added additive, and the noise disappeared. 

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2001 Subaru Outback Transmission Problems

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