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2014 Subaru Outback repairs by problem area
Engine (28%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (12%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 99 repairs.
2014 Subaru Outback repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (23%)
< $100 (68%)
Chart based on 66 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2014 Subaru Outback
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| Subaru Outback in Arizona, United States Oct 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Oct 20148000 mi | The car lags or stalls for several seconds when accelerating from a rolling start last time about 7 sec. The dealer told me it was a common complaint and was an engineering problem with the CVT trans., they did nothing! Major safety issue! | ||
2014 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Subaru Outback in California, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201515000 mi | Blown fuse replaced, but problem still exists and I have to return to the dealer. | ||
| Mar 201515000 mi | Cigarette lighter socket in cabin was still dead after having the others fixed. | ||
| Subaru Outback in California, United States Jun 2014 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jul 2014 | vibration issue. they rebalance tires, didn't fix. swap tires with others, didn't fix.. on going problem | ||
| Jan 2015 | Constantly vibrating. The issue has not been resolved. | ||
| Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States Nov 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jan 201518000 mi | The car would not start after a good rain. Dealer needed to change the transmission wiring harness. | ||
| Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 201745000 miUS $150 | front brake pads | ||
| May 202058000 miUS $350 | Dealer screwed up brake repair and rotors were rusting from inside. This had to get repair redone | ||
| Subaru Outback in Saskatchewan, Canada Apr 2014 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jun 201739680 miC $600 | Lumbar air bag blew out. | ||
| Subaru Outback in California, United States Jan 2015 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Feb 201518800 mi | replaced navigation/audio system; discovered defect is with design. navigation/audio has too many significant design problems; selling back the car as a lemon | ||
| Subaru Outback in Louisiana, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 201612300 mi | Electronic parking brake would not release - vehicle could not be driven | ||
| Subaru Outback in New Hampshire, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201411000 mi | Car shudders periodically. | ||
| Aug 201413000 mi | Car shuddered occasionally. Dealer replaced torque converter under warranty. | ||
| Oct 201415700 mi | When AC compressor is on, car makes a "brushing" noise. | ||
| Apr 201522000 mi | AC compressor continues to make intermittent noise when running. Dealer acknowledges the problem but thinks six cylinders Oubacks may make the noise. Have contacted Subaru for resolution. | ||
| Jul 201636000 mi | AC has continued to make intermittent noise. They replaced the condenser but this did not fix the issue. The next step is to dissemble the dash to see if they can find the source of the noise. | ||
| Aug 201639000 mi | AC still made intermittent noise. They replaced the AC compressor and also needed to replace the serpentine belt. No AC sound so far but need more time to make sure that the repair worked. | ||
| Oct 201641300 mi | Still made AC noise intermittently. They recharged the AC system. I do not know if this fixed the issue. | ||
2014 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Apr 2014 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Oct 201413000 mi | short block engine replaced after oil leak. | ||
| Mar 201522000 mi | Short block engine replaced for second time with the re-designed short block after oil light had come on and car failed oil consumption test. Oil light came on. Car failed oil consumption test. Short block engine to be replaced. | ||
| Feb 201742000 mi | Left strut leaking and replaced. | ||
| Apr 201743000 mi | Oil light sensor came on. Consumption test ordered. Car failed. Subaru to replace Short block for 3rd time. | ||
| Subaru Outback in New York, United States Apr 2015 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Apr 201524000 mi | Replaced squeaky belt for recall. | ||
| Nov 201532300 mi | Replaced front axle because of torn CV boot. | ||
| Jul 201640000 mi | CVT Transmission exploded. Replaced under warranty eventually. | ||
| Subaru Outback in Iowa, United States Jan 2015 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Sep 201526000 mi | Serpentine belt was squealing and turns out a tsb was issued that corrected the problem with a new belt. Bolt broke on rear hatch strut causing it to twist. | ||
| Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Sep 2015 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Oct 20159000 mi | CVT Transmission started making raspy whirring sound. After the transmission was replaced, the car would shudder noticeably when making tight turns. Took it back to the dealer and traded it in for a 2016 WRX. | ||
| Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States Jul 2013 - May 2016 | |||
| Apr 201641000 miUS $300 | Replaced windshield | ||
| Subaru Outback in Georgia, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jun 201653000 miUS $80 | Headlight out | ||
| Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Dec 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Nov 201771479 miUS $129 | Replaced two 7440 bulb and two 194 bulb on the tail lights. | ||
| Jan 201874000 mi | Low beam headlights | ||
| Feb 201874000 miUS $120 | Hard cranking in cold. Already replaced battery with one with higher cold cranking amps. Dealership suspects fuel pump. | ||
| Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 2022165000 miUS $600 | rear rotors/pads | ||
| May 2022168000 miUS $650 | rear backup camera replaced | ||
| Subaru Outback in Alabama, United States May 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 202293000 miUS $1300 | Leaking timing chain cover | ||
| Jun 202295000 miUS $250 | Replace rear pads and rotors | ||
| Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States May 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 2022125000 miUS $185 | A/C was not cooling as well. Left low beam out. | ||
| Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Jan 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 202289000 miUS $175 | Replace main belt | ||
| Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States May 2017 - Mar 2022 | |||
| Dec 201966000 mi | Transmission failed on highway. Transmission replaced under extended warranty. | ||
| Subaru Outback in Wisconsin, United States Oct 2017 - Feb 2021 | |||
| May 201961000 miUS $85 | Headlight replaced. CANNOT do it yourself, must remove fender liner to replace bulb. Thanks, Subaru. | ||
| Sep 201971000 miUS $65 | Gasket in the third brake light failed, and water came into the cargo area. Purchased a new third brake light for about $60, and replaced it. Problem solved. | ||
| Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States Jan 2015 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Feb 201523000 mi | Replaced head unit. Vehicle still has problem with head unit turning on and off. | ||
| Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Nov 2017 - Dec 2020 | |||
| Dec 2017114000 miUS $200 | Pads and rotors worn beyond serviceable levels. Replaced with new pads and rotors, all 4 corners | ||
| Jan 2018116000 miUS $40 | gas cap not sealing causing warnings | ||
| Jun 2018126000 miUS $40 | P0420 error. Changed plugs cleaned MAF sensor | ||
| Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States Jun 2014 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Oct 201756000 miUS $359 | Replace front brake pads | ||
| Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201757000 miUS $300 | Replaced rear brake pads, no rotor damage. Replace headlight bulb out. | ||
| Subaru Outback in California, United States Jun 2017 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Jul 201760000 mi | leaking transmission. diagnosed as bad gasket, dealer did a mickey mouse repair using a sealant. did not replace the gasket or the leaked fluid. 1 week later it is back at another dealer. this model has an extended warranty on the cvt transmission because of problems. | ||
| Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States Jul 2013 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Mar 201528000 mi | Headlight burned out | ||
| Subaru Outback in Georgia, United States Nov 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Mar 20144000 mi | Squeaky drivers seat back, replacement seat damaged in shipping. Given loaner while awaiting new seat to be shipped. | ||
| Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Sep 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Sep 20148000 mi | Replaced roof rack - buzzing nose when cargo box was on top of the car at high speeds. | ||
| Subaru Outback in Louisiana, United States Jan 2014 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Mar 201512000 mi | Engine belt was loose, creating a chirping noise. Dealer service manager informed that this is a known issue and that Subaru had since changed to a smaller belt. | ||
| Subaru Outback in Florida, United States Dec 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Nov 201514600 mi | This car has a very jerky, rough transmission and the dealer keeps insisting that the jerkiness is normal. Let me put it this way: It is an automatic transmission that feels like a manual. | ||
| Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 201628500 mi | Premature wear on the rear breaks due to a frozen caliper | ||
| Jul 202170000 miUS $200 | Fixed [tie-rod] | ||
| Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Oct 2013 - Nov 2016 | |||
| May 20158100 mi | Accessory belt was defective (known issue, TSB out for replacement) causing it to chirp. Replaced with revised belt and issue fixed completely. | ||
| Subaru Outback in Missouri, United States Oct 2013 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Aug 20147000 mi | Cooling system. Radiator seam leaking. Dealer replaced radiator. | ||
| Mar 201512000 mi | Bad serpentine belt caused chirping noise. Subaru replace belt with new improved part/belt to eliminate noise. | ||
| Nov 201518000 mi | Water leaking in from top trim piece on tailgate. Dealer noted seal on 3rd brake bad/deformed. Dealer replaced 3rd brake light under warranty. Leak fixed. | ||
| Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Feb 2014 - Mar 2023 | |||
| Mar 201635000 mi | Tailgate struts replaced under warranty. | ||
| May 201858000 mi | Warning lights indicate emissions system problem. Codes show loose gas cap is likely the problem. Tried three new gas caps including one OEM. Warning lights go away for a period of from 10-100 miles then return. The gas cap can't be tightened the three clicks as specified, only one. It gets loose over time. No repair done. Fixed? Several attempts. The trouble lights would come back on after 10 minutes or sometimes after 100 miles. It seems to be triggered by the gas cap. But 3 gas caps later, and the problem persisted until last Saturday, about two months after I last made an attempt to fix it by cleaning the area around the filler opening. The trouble lights mysteriously disappeared and have not returned. I'm not sure what to make of it. It's an annoyance more than anything. It's a commonly reported problem on OB and other Subie forums. | ||
| Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States Jan 2014 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jun 201530000 mi | Sunglass holder would not stay closed. Holder was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Subaru Outback in Florida, United States May 2014 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Dec 201516000 mi | There was a high pitched noise coming from the blower in front of the passenger glove compartment. They had to replace the entire blower motor and other parts of the A/C system. | ||
| Mar 201619000 mi | The dealer and to re-repair the previous issue because they installed a used resister that proved to also be defective. | ||
| Jun 201735000 mi | Had all four TPMS sensors replaced. Dealer in North Miami was horrible. Their only diagnostic tool of choice was a tire pressure gauge. When my air reported fine, they did not know what the PSI acceptable range was. Regardless, after replacement, they found one unit had a low battery. This took 3 trips, 3 rentals, and countless travel time (they are 2 hours away). | ||
| Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States Sep 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201626000 mi | Battery had a dead cell and battery needed to be replaced | ||
| Subaru Outback in Missouri, United States Sep 2013 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Nov 201416000 mi | Software reflash for lurching and surging, usually when cold and usually at low speeds such as driving around neighborhood. | ||
| Subaru Outback in Nebraska, United States May 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Nov 201520000 mi | Dash rattle on front right side near speaker. Dealer added felt tape to resolve. | ||
| Feb 201622700 miUS $5 | Dash/visor rattles. 1/2" round foam weather stripping placed between dash and windshield. One sided sticky velcro on the windshield side of the slide out on the visor. small foam pad under metal piece that runs through firewall. | ||
| Dec 201750000 mi | Check engine light came on as well as brake light flashing. This was likely due to turning key forward to aux too soon after shutting down engine, causing misfire. Dealer cleared codes and light has not turned back on yet. | ||
| Apr 201858000 miUS $55 | Vehicle speed sensor.. likely bad from hitting something on road or a mouse ate through the wire 3 times.. | ||
| Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Apr 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201634720 mi | Rear hatch shocks were sticking at the end of extension preventing the hatch from opening completely. | ||
| May 201745260 miC $418 | Difficulty steering the vehicle at low speeds. Power steering found to be failing. Replaced under warranty. Clunking when driving over rough roads. Front Stabilizer links replaced. Serpentine belt was showing small cracks. Replaced. | ||
| Mar 201860140 mi | Had to replace the transmission after the dealer overtorqued the drain plug, causing a leak. | ||
| Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States Apr 2014 - Jul 2019 | |||
| Sep 20146000 mi | Rattle coming from panel underneath the steering wheel. Foam padding was added to reduce the rattle, but rattle still exists. | ||
| Dec 20149000 mi | Rattle looked at again, fixed this time as I had diagnosed where it was coming from. Foam padding added to panel under steering wheel. | ||
| Sep 201847000 miUS $660 | Replaced headlight Rear brake rotors, calipers, and pads replaced. | ||
2014 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
| Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2013 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Nov 201521000 mi | Replaced faulty oil level sensor. | ||
| Jan 201736000 mi | Oil consumption test. (Passed) | ||
| Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States Aug 2017 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Jan 201780000 miUS $150 | Was dead - replaced it | ||
| Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jul 201417500 mi | A loud squealing belt noise on engine start up and occasionally aconstant chirping noise while driving. Service department installed new belt as per an existing TSB from Subaru. | ||
| Subaru Outback in Utah, United States Feb 2014 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Apr 20159500 mi | Battery went completely dead. Used Subaru Roadside Assistance to jump vehicle. Battery would not hold a charge. Dealer replaced under warranty. Serpentine belt was chirping. | ||
2014 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| Subaru Outback in Yemen Dec 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 201517400 mi | Replacement of serpentine belt | ||
| Subaru Outback in Nova Scotia, Canada May 2014 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Dec 20143100 mi | engine cranked slowly in first cold weather of the season - so the computer was re-calibrated. Improved but still cranks more that previous models | ||
| Apr 2021119660 miC $345 | small leak above fuel tank - giving an odour when completely filled tank ONLY. The result was to leave the situation as is due to high cost of repair, and no safety issues without a repair. | ||
| Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Nov 2017 - Nov 2020 | |||
| Dec 201788660 miC $200 | Repair/adjust left front brake caliper saddle. During a regular service appointment it was identified as the source of a noise I was observing intermittently. | ||
| May 201891140 miC $1000 | mirror adjustment switch pushed in and inoperable, fixed without replacing; backup camera not working, replacement part $350 | ||
2014 Subaru Outback 4-door
4-cylinder CVT AWD
| Subaru Outback in Georgia, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 202194000 miUS $800 | Rear wheel bearings replaced. | ||
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