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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%)

Chart based on 242 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2003 Subaru Outback.

2003 Subaru Outback other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (20%)

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Chart based on 10 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

87000 mi

US $300
Hood release cable broken 
99000 mi

US $300
2 tires 

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2003 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD

127000 mi

US $1445
Repair and replace under car covering, skid plate. 
135500 mi

US $633
Replaced rearview mirror after the mirror's night shading seemed to drop like a falling sheet covering half the mirror, $140. 
126000 mi

US $12
Owner changed headlight. 
139000 mi

US $350
Drivers window off track, repaired.  
329000 mi

US $173
Rear Gate pistons on hatch/wagon back door weak at 328,000 mi. 
186700 mi Windshield wiper fluid hoses have deteriorated and cracked, disconnecting from the hood spraying fluid inside engine. Jury Rigged. 
29200 mi

US $200
interior mirror fell off. fuel cap had to be replaced. 

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2003 Subaru Outback Other Problems

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