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2015 Subaru Outback repairs by problem area
Engine (13%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (39%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (16%)
Other (14%)
Chart based on 181 repairs.
2015 Subaru Outback engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (81%)
Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2015 Subaru Outback
Engine not specified
| 60000 mi US $3200 |
Clutch replacement. |
2015 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 148hp 2.0L H4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 620 mi | One glow plug failed start-up tests |
| 6400 mi | Very rarely (e.g. once per month), the engine would almost stall when starting in forward or reverse from full stop. The dealer drove the car for a week every day, but could not reproduce. No errors stored in ECU, too. |
| 32860 mi | Some ECU update. |
2015 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
256-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 14260 mi | Check engine light caused by fuel vapour leak (not from fuel cap). |
| 30000 mi | Leaking & burning oil |
| 86800 mi C $750 |
Changed all 6 spark plugs and coil. Car ran suddenly on 6 cylinders. |
2015 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 60000 mi | Replacement of drain plug gasket. It's a one time use gasket which is included with the Subaru oil filter. I used a different brand filter,so I found out it needed replacing after I had an oil leak. |
| 29000 mi | Cam follower gasket leak. Was very minor leak discovered during a routine oil change. Because it was such a minor leak - no oil loss over 6 months or oil spots on garage floor - I ignored it for 6 months. But Subaru offered to replaced gaskets under warranty at no charge to me so I proceeded even though there were no visible problems to me. |
| 96000 mi | oil pan leak |
| 49600 mi | Oil overconsumption. Engine bloc replaced under warranty |
| 93000 mi US $600 |
Exhaust noise from engine. Exhaust flex pipe leaking. Replaced. |
| 45000 mi US $740 |
also vehicle has started using oil dealership testing to see how serious that is |
| 28000 mi | tune up |
| 17500 mi | The car slow cranked a couple of times and the time on the car clock went forward 4 hours. Subsequently the car would not start for an hour; time on the car clock went forward 4 hours. Subaru mechanic was unable to identify problem. |
| 10000 mi | Car hesitated and sputtered upon acceleration then check engine light came on. Air Fuel sensor was determined to be faulty and was replaced. Part took several days to arrive. Car left a dealer. |
| 22000 mi | Engine burned oil at a rate of 1 quart per 2000 miles |
| 1800 mi | Engine would start and die immediately . The dealer replaced the ignition switch under warranty |
| 28700 mi | The Outback started consuming oil at a high rate. The dealership calculated consumption at 10.6 ounces per 1200 miles. Subaru replaced the engine free of charge. |
| 34100 mi | Timing chain is starting to leak oil apparently. Repair will be covered under warranty and will take several days. Will be done during an upcoming appointment. |
| 35340 mi | Timing chain leaking oil according to previous maintenance appointment. Fixed under warranty. |
| 24000 mi | at least 7 times in a 10 week period. Cannot start the engine. Call roadside service, they jump start the car. The dealer test the battery and said it is normal. But the problem persists. I traded in the Sabura for a 2017 Rav4 SE early this month |
| 35000 mi | Car has had repeated bouts of not starting/battery dying to the point I carry a charger in the car. The dealer repeatedly checks the battery and says everything is fine (while rolling their eyes at me). It's not until I started looking at other cars on TrueDelta that I've discovered this is a widespread problem that people are having. Subaru is NOT being proactive on solving it. |
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