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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 181 repairs.
2015 Subaru Outback transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (11%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (11%)
< $100 (56%)
Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2015 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
256-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 11300 mi | vibration from front axles on take off. They switched axles and it took care of problem. |
| 39000 mi | Both front axles replaced due to excess vibration on take off. |
2015 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 36000 mi US $400 |
Drive axles damaged due to loose motor mount (missing bolt) resulted in heavy vibration under acceleration. Loose mount likely due to an engine swap by a previous dealer, but car was purchased used so true history is unknown. Ride axle seal on diff also leaking. Heavy vibration persisted. Took it back and the dealer put it on a lift and loaded the wheels to simulate loaded suspension and notice the rear carrier bearing was out of round and the rear driveshaft was binding under load causing the vibration. Dealer replaced the rear driveshaft and carrier bearing. Rear axles (from differential to wheels were not replaced). |
| 83000 mi US $1100 |
Loud noises when turning [replaced CV joint] |
| 34000 mi US $9081 |
We dropped transmission and dealer said caused by rear differential, that was proved wrong. Then said front differential caused - that has been proven wrong also. Now tech from Subaru HQ to dismantle transmission. Should have been under warranty since we had 33,600 miles at time of failure. CVT trans suck. |
| 35000 mi | Heard a strange noise from under the front of the auto when putting into reverse in the garage at home after sitting overnight. It would last about a second. It was intermittent, not every time and, of course, would not do it at the dealer. |
| 35000 mi | An area under the engine compartment was making a noise before engaging reverse after being parked overnight in the garage at home. This happened intermittently. The dealer could not find the problem after several days. During the time it was in the garage, the 2018 Outback Premium 2.5i they loaned us had a smoother and quieter transmission. It also did not lurch when first engaging the accelerator in drive like our 2015 Outback Premium 2.5i does. |
| 51000 mi | Both rear wheel bearings were bad |
| 6000 mi | Shifter lock mechanism malfunctioned. Could not shift from Neutral up to reverse or park. Could not remove key, or lock doors. Dealership found the retaining clip missing under the console, replaced new clip and works perfect again. |
| 49000 mi | Started hearing clicking sounds at the front left wheel while turning left a couple months ago. This was from starting from a stop, like turning onto another road with medium to hard acceleration. I lived with it while it progressively got a little worse, and then I started hearing when turning right as well. I visually inspected the CV boot and found no rips. So I brought it in to the Dealer, and they replaced the worn axle under warranty. No Charge. |
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