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2010 Subaru Outback repairs by problem area
Engine (25%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)
Other (6%)
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 346 repairs.
2010 Subaru Outback body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (77%)
Chart based on 35 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Subaru Outback
Engine not specified
| 32000 mi US $450 |
Passenger seatbelt "buckle receptacle," when not used, made very noticeable vibration noise at both low and high road speeds. |
2010 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 148hp 2.0L H4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| 46500 mi A $100 |
Sun roof leaking/pouring water into cabin - sun roof drains were blocked |
| 111600 mi A $2500 |
Sunroof drains cleared again (large amount of water leaking into passenger side cabin) |
2010 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 22300 mi | The trim on the driver seat needed to be replaced. Piece that was ordered prior was installed |
| 8000 mi | Weather strip on door replaced Replaced ill-fitting tweeter on dash near driver |
| 15000 mi | Driver's seat bottom was stained and frayed. it was replaced under warranty. |
| 14260 mi | Indentation on the armrest where I usually put my forearm while driving. Had it checked by dealer and part was ordered under warranty |
| 31000 mi | Water leaking into passenger side windshield Sunroof quit operating |
| 5000 mi | Passenger door creaks in cold weather. |
| 1000 mi | The sunroof was incorrectly installed. One of the drainage holes was filled with white goo and caused rainwater to leak into the passenger section and it caused a bunch of damage. Subaru fixed it all and gave me some add'l warranty and Subaru bucks. |
| 4000 mi | plastic strip along exterior of driver's side of car running from front to back was missing a connecting pin, and so was falling off. Dealer replaced the missing clip and the problem was solved. |
| 5000 mi | The air conditioner had crinked tube and water flowed into the passenger section of the car. Lots of water, soaking with about an inch of water on floor of car. |
| 5300 mi | Once again this car had water flooding in the interior of the car. Subaru dealership said it was caused again by "spiders and webs" in the air conditioning hose. I don't believe it. They replaced the hose. This is getting to be a pain. |
| 11000 mi | Dealer called in manufacturer's field office. The explanation given to me, once again: "spiders" and spider webs in a/c lines causing blockage and water flooding. This is total BS. |
| 900 mi | Sunroof leaked and was repaired by dealer under warranty. |
| 3000 mi | Leaking sunroof. |
2010 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 12000 mi | Moonroof would operate intermittently, then stopped working in open position. Dealer adjusted and lubricated tracks |
| 26000 mi US $30 |
Clear plastic film in front of rear fenders was scaling and had to be replaced on both sides. |
| 112000 mi | Sunroof drains regularly clog and result in significant water entry |
| 73000 mi US $10 |
Had water leak via rear high-mount stop light. Peeled/scraped off old gasket on high mount stop lamp assembly. Applied 3M Strip Caulk in place of old gasket. peeled/scraped off old gasket on rear high mount stop lamp. Applied 3M Strip Caulk in place of old gasket. |
| 17000 mi | Took car in for maintenence service along with several issues including squeaking noise in passenger seat and scuff marks on steering wheel from previous dealer oil change. Dealer replaced passenger seat belt mechanism and steering wheel. |
| 28000 mi | Noise coming from passenger front seat (squeaks). First time replaced seat belt receptacle and it solved problem for a few weeks. Noise returned and this time replaced seat belt and receptacle. So far it has solved the noise issue. |
| 2480 mi | TSB performed. Installed bushings, new wheel etc. Problem still exist. Now the vibrations can be felt through the body of the car. Going next week for another service. |
| 64000 mi US $100 |
Replace Brake Light on back door, water leak. |
| 27500 mi US $400 |
Exterior door trim piece came loose. Retaining clips needed to be ordered and installed. |
| 13500 mi | dealer scratched steering wheel during repair of recall |
| 36000 mi | I have an unusual amount of paint chips in my hood. I understand this is normal w/hghwy travel, but it's just too much. Chips down to gray undercoat and several are rust spots |
| 41000 mi US $99 |
Water was leaking into car thru overhead console. Two of the drain holes were plugged. Also had brakes checked, stil have 70% of pads left at 41K. Also had partial drain & fill of CVT, took 6 qrts, cost $275. Very satisfied w car & service. |
| 48000 mi US $100 |
Sticky sunroof, needed adjustment & lube. Rather disappointing since it went into the dealer less than 6 months earlier to repair sunroof leak. At the same time the auto up feature of drivers window stopped working, possible detailing relatd |
| 16500 mi | 1. Something broke the engine cover underneath the car during a trip. This is the plastic shroud that runs from the bottom of the bumper to the front axle. 2. A trim piece on the rear door glass is loose. Parts ordered. |
| 21500 mi | Installed black plastic window trim on edge of rear door. Would have been replaced last month, but the part that came in was broken. Installed black plastic window trim on edge of rear door. Would have been replaced last month, but the part that came in was broken. |
| 14000 mi | Water leaking into interior. TSB#12-117-10R Map light area water leak repair. |
| 620 mi | Sunroof failed to open. Repaired works fine now. |
| 26000 mi | Power sunroof stopped working. Warranty repair included replacing parts. |
2010 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
| 10000 mi | Upgraded rubber floor mats worn out. Rattle under car. |
| 141980 mi C $1200 |
Front subframe rusted severely, replaced, as a result control arm is broken too |
| 1000 mi | Misaligned door - they were able to fix it so the door shut properly, but is still not perfectly aligned. It appears the door itself may not be shaped correctly. I'm not thrilled, but I didn't buy a Lexus so I may be expecting too much. |
| 16000 mi | Trim ring on shift knob delaminated and clips failing letting ring fall down repeatedly. |
| 16000 mi | Replaced sub-frame for drivers seat due to excessive squeaking; took 2 days, one to analyze, then a separate trip back after the ordered part came in; covered by warranty. replaced something else in the drivers seat to fix excessive squeaking; again it took 2 days, one to analyze, then a separate trip back after the ordered part came in; warranty covered. |
| 17000 mi | replaced entire seat assembly due to excessive squeaking; warranty covered; 1 1/2 days lost; |
| 17500 mi | replaced a missing bolt in the driver seat frame assembly that permitted the seat to collapse under acceleration pressure; had a loaner for 3 days while parts were awaited; warranty covered. |
| 29000 mi | squeaky seat had a redesigned frame installed to repair driver seat squeak. |
| 16700 mi US $150 |
Wind noise through driver's side window. Mechanic apparently could not hear it on initial drive, Everyone else who drives in the car can hear it, but I have to re-schedule a "drive-along" with the dealer's mechanic next appointment. |
| 25000 mi | Excessive wind noise coming through driver's side window at highway speeds. |
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