2006 Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2006

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2006 Subaru Outback repairs by problem area

Engine (35%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (19%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (25%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (2%)

Chart based on 321 repairs.
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2006 Subaru Outback other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (40%)

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Chart based on 5 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

69000 mi Intermittent loud squeal from rear while in motion. It takes some distance at highway speed to start so dealer has not yet observed the noise, but they're making a good effort to replicate it. 

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2006 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD

78405 mi

US $519
Passenger side windshield wiper fluid ejector not working - repaired... Replaced all wiper blades.  
101000 mi

US $161
Rear deck shocks replaced 
24000 mi

US $33
Tire had to be remounted due to corrosion on wheel. This is a consistant problem I have run into with the last 2 Subaru Outbacks (1998 and 2006) 
83000 mi

US $300
Drivers side window would not roll up and down 

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2006 Subaru Outback Other Problems

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