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Subaru Outback Most Common Problems (All Years)

75
wheel bearing / hub
49
CV boot
42
CV joint / axle / half shaft
40
bulb: headlight
24
end link or bushing for stabilizer bar
20
head gasket
18
strut (suspension)
14
control arm bushing / compliance bushing / tension strut bushing / thrust arm bushing
14
exhaust heat shield
10
ball joint
10
oxygen sensor
9
window seal
8
catalytic converter
8
entire turbocharger
7
brake caliper
7
power steering pump
7
radiator
7
valve cover gasket
6
clutch lining / friction plate wore out
6
exhaust flex pipe / mid pipe / tail pipe
 
8   16   24   32   40   48   56   64   72   80  
Chart is based on 2796 vehicles in TrueDelta's reliability survey.
These are the problems owners most commonly reported on TrueDelta's Car Reliability Survey. For many models not all entries have been coded yet, so focus on the relative numbers rather than the absolute numbers. Usually when people say "they all have this problem," the problem in question actually affects between 10 percent and 20 percent of all cars. We aren't counting wear items like brake pads and rotors that truly do require periodic replacement on all cars.