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2003 Subaru Outback repairs by problem area
Engine (38%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (4%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 242 repairs.
2003 Subaru Outback electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (43%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 40 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
212-horsepower 3.0L H6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 99000 mi US $300 |
Headlights |
| 105000 mi US $70 |
Front light replacement |
| 58566 mi US $341 |
A/C hose replaced, A/C system recharged |
| 62792 mi US $8 |
Replaced right side low beam |
| 65317 mi US $57 |
Car parts store replaced battery (old battery was still under warranty) |
| 74700 mi US $8 |
Replaced driver side low beam bulb Replaced driver side low beam bulb |
| 80000 mi US $315 |
High pressure hose replaced, system recharged. Serpentine belt replaced. |
| 99500 mi US $149 |
Battery replaced |
| 120000 mi US $86 |
Leaking A/C hose |
| 151000 mi US $200 |
ac compressor |
| 224000 mi US $250 |
Rear wiper motor |
| 54560 mi | AC leak, requires new discharge hose |
| 56420 mi C $250 |
Completed AC leak repair, dealer paid half. |
| 160580 mi | Front passenger airbag changed. Recall. |
2003 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 171000 mi US $5 |
Headlight bulb burned out. Replacement didn’t work until harness was cleaned of oxidation in a vinegar/salt bath |
| 88167 mi US $380 |
Replaced bad o-ring, dryer, and recharged A/C system |
2003 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 85000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced AC |
| 162000 mi US $1500 |
New alternator |
| 79040 mi C $200 |
Module for door locking remote was leaking current and emptied the battery |
| 77099 mi US $217 |
Inspect AC and complete recharge |
| 88000 mi US $785 |
Remove and replace AC condenser and condenser high pressure hose. |
| 90003 mi US $695 |
Replace AC compressor and clutch |
| 90209 mi US $584 |
Replace AC compressor and evaporator expansion valve |
| 127000 mi US $1445 |
Battery not providing enough amps, needs replacement. |
| 130000 mi US $300 |
AC repair |
| 144000 mi US $150 |
Leak in Condenser, Freon gone, AC non-operational. Not yet replaced, parts on order. |
| 206000 mi | Takata Airbag Recall |
| 149000 mi US $202 |
Air conditioning not working. Checked for leaks, found none. Recharged system. |
| 88000 mi | Car sold with A/C not working, brakes behaving badly. |
| 276500 mi | Window (driver's and front passenger's) switches replaced this month. |
| 300000 mi US $150 |
Car wouldn't start. A wire in the driver's side wheel well was corroded and had to be replaced. Wheel well (behind the panel protecting it from the tire) was full of mud & dirt. Suggested that we periodically wash out all 4 to prevent rust. |
| 311200 mi US $894 |
Checked pressures - A/C output low; recharged A/C system |
| 393000 mi US $33 |
Dash Lights not working. Replaced shorted fuse under dash. |
| 308800 mi US $33 |
Interior Light switch sticking; Repaired switch |
| 408800 mi US $389 |
Evacuated & Recharged A/C, $85. |
| 139000 mi US $350 |
Non-functioning rearview mirror replaced. |
| 203700 mi US $100 |
Had not used AC for six months - turned it on and it was out of refrigerat. |
| 135500 mi US $633 |
AC leak, diagnosed and replaced bad AC line, $493. |
| 141000 mi US $12 |
Owner changed headlight. |
| 105000 mi US $600 |
replaced alternator in aug. 08..battery stopped charging 3 weeks later told by mechanic to replace battery..problem occured again in in late march...battery would not hold a charge...replaced the battery again...1 week later faulty alternator replaced |
| 127000 mi US $700 |
Alternator replaced. Alternator was charging intermittently, so very difficult to diagnose. |
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