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2010 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 148hp 2.0L H4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| Subaru Outback in Victoria, Australia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 11780 | 0 | Key failed. Problem is circuit board disengages from buttons. Dealer reports at least 10 vehicles with same problem. |
| Jan | 2012 | 25420 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Subaru Outback in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 15000 | 0 | Cigarette lighter will not work. They repaired it, but it stopped working as soon as I drove off the lot. |
| Aug | 2011 | 18300 | 0 | lighter repaired again. Have not used it since, so I don't know if it is still working. |
| Mar | 2013 | 35000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 50700 | 80 | One headlight out. because of difficulty, decided to have dealer replace both bulbs. |
| Aug | 2012 | 64500 | 275 | Volume switch and radio mode switch on steering wheel failed. Required replacing BOTH sets of switches (an assembly with a single part number) and $275. |
| Mar | 2013 | 72000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Outback in Maine, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 7000 | 0 | Oil light on despite normal oil level. Turned off by mechanic. Problem has not recurred in the ensuing week. |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Subaru Outback in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 24000 | 0 | Steering wheel buttons would not work or would work intermittently. |
| May | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Subaru Outback in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 7000 | 0 | Navigation system lockup |
| Sep | 2012 | 26000 | 0 | Navigation system locks up. |
| Mar | 2013 | 27000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Outback in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 1860 | 0 | Satellite radio will only tune a few stations |
| Jul | 2010 | 3100 | 0 | Replaced front module for Audio, CD, DVD Sat radio system |
| Mar | 2013 | 29760 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 17700 | 0 | Heater / AC fan bearing going. New one ordered, to be installed August 8. |
| Mar | 2013 | 37820 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 39000 | 15 | In the past month, the low beam, brake light and tail light all burned out at different times. I am hoping that this is not going to be an ongoing issue, but wanted others to be aware. To replace head light, the inner fender must be removed |
| Mar | 2012 | 50000 | 34 | Headlights again burned out. Was told to use less wattage bulbs. Lasted about 5000 miles. Had center section of dash lights and fans all go out until I started the car again and has been fine since. Steering wheel volume not always working. |
| Sep | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 23000 | 0 | Air bag light stayed on. Reset module and hasn't been on since. |
| Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 32000 | 45 | Low bulb |
| Subaru Outback in Nova Scotia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 32600 | 0 | Puddle light shorted out. Part of a string of 14 electrical components wired to a single fuse. The dealer removed the faulty light and ordered a replacement. Unfortunately, the replacement was the wrong bulb, and we are still awaiting the correct one. |
| Mar | 2013 | 46500 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Outback in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 13000 | 0 | intermittent GPS/audio system problems: screen "auto" dimming doesn't work so sometimes bright at night, too dim during day; also bluetooth works erratically |
| Sep | 2011 | 15000 | 0 | bluetooth controls not effective at answering or ending phone calls. dealer replaced steering wheel controls. Took three trips: first reported problem; second time reported problem and they ordered part; third trip was for install of part |
| Jul | 2012 | 24000 | 0 | Car wouldn't start or come out of park. Couldn't lock doors. Dealer says bad elec key code sensor. Had to be flatbed-towed to dealer. Subaru roadside assist covered tow, but I had to wait 25 mins on hold just for them to answer my call). July visit described above turned out to be bad battery. Battery replaced under warranty. |
| Jan | 2013 | 30000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 22000 | 0 | Headlight bulb - replaced by Dealer under warranty |
| Apr | 2011 | 29300 | 0 | Rear Tag lights - bulb replacement and/or connection repair |
| Nov | 2011 | 42000 | 50 | Condensor-to-Evaporator line leaking - replaced line |
| Mar | 2013 | 65000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Outback in North Dakota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 20000 | 0 | The "low" setting on the driver's seat warmer did not always work. Looses wiring harness was corrected at no cost to us. |
| Sep | 2011 | 38000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 1000 | 0 | When vehicle was purchased there was a slight popping noise coming from the rear speakers even with the radio off. The dealership tried new head unit and chasing wires. Still waiting to get fixed. |
| Aug | 2010 | 7500 | 0 | Tire pressure monitoring light came on and would not go off even after checking tire pressure. Took to dealer who checked tire pressure again and turned off light with computer. Will wait and see if the problem recurrs or not. |
| Mar | 2013 | 34000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Outback in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 6000 | 180 | Have a harmon Kardon system, no Navigation. Noticed front driver side door speaker sounded blown (i.e. intermittent sound, lots of static, no bass), possibly from loose connection. Dealer replaced speaker under warranty. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2010 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
| Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 3000 | 0 | A/C not as cool as it should be. R-134 added. |
| Apr | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 16000 | 0 | Brake light burned out and replaced. |
| Apr | 2013 | 52000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 10000 | 0 | Electrical connector in steering column replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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