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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
There's a bump under leather on driver's seat, as if part of the heated seating element had moved. Service rep took photos and said they have to ask Subaru what to do. Update: it has now been over 1 year with no response.
3720 mi
My Pioneer radio would skip to the next chanel without any request on my part. They had a service note to fix the problem. They installed a resistance at the back of the radio. Up to now no recurrence.
300 mi
Driver's side headlight had condensation on the inside, dealer replaced headlight assembly.
Front passenger window wouldn't roll all the way up and seal. Could hear wind noise. Sometimes it would "thunk" into place. They took apart door and greased power window parts, etc.
60760 mi
C $200
Plus fix lumber control in drivers seat.
105000 mi
US $150
Windshield washer fluid tank replaced
195000 mi
US $300
Tailgate latch worn away
5500 mi
Sunroof was sticking. Removed and replaced.
2900 mi
check engine light illuminated. took to dealer and found that the fuel cap was not tightened completely. dealer reset codes in ecm.
27000 mi
US $100
Rear window broken while clearing snow - replaced
63000 mi
During routine oil/filter change and snow tire switchover, Dealer found a stripped lug nut. They fixed it for free.
12000 mi
Left rear door gasket around did not fully seal against body along a line just aft of the door window.
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