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Chart based on 73 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Replaced front module for Audio, CD, DVD Sat radio system
105200 mi
US $80
One headlight out. because of difficulty, decided to have dealer replace both bulbs.
64200 mi
US $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.
132000 mi
US $48
Headlights replaced
65000 mi
Puddle lights went out and the entire unit was replaced at no charge.
41800 mi
US $130
Passenger window stopped working - just after warranty! The dealership gave me 50% off parts and free labor to replace the window regulator.
4000 mi
The dealer had an after-market nav-audio system installed at time of purchase. The steering wheel volume control ceased to function and a private automobile company repaired it at the dealer's expense.
7000 mi
Oil light on despite normal oil level. Turned off by mechanic. Problem has not recurred in the ensuing week.
15000 mi
Cigarette lighter will not work. They repaired it, but it stopped working as soon as I drove off the lot.
17600 mi
lighter repaired again. Have not used it since, so I don't know if it is still working.
45000 mi
US $1
A/C stopped working
51000 mi
US $90
Remote keys stopped working. Still not resolved.
72900 mi
US $110
New head light bulb
87300 mi
US $85
AC Blowing warm air. Low on refrigerant. No leak was detected. Added dye and refilled.
89000 mi
US $497
Slow Leak in condenser, located with dye. Replaced condenser, cleaned lines, recharged A/C.
24000 mi
Steering wheel buttons would not work or would work intermittently.
the nav audio headlights dome lights and puddle lights went out. Now the key receptacle ring flashes red. Claimed the computer went out.
41580 mi
C $50
Headlight replacement
54000 mi
Passenger seat motor
60000 mi
US $1000
Had to replace both Alternator and Battery.
64900 mi
US $1000
battery drained, checked battery condition was perfect. Dealer said the output from the alternator is not consistent and recommended changing battery and alternator. Which I did.
54000 mi
Dealer replaced headlights
130000 mi
US $600
Window motor dead
97000 mi
US $107
2010 original equipment battery wore out.
89000 mi
Passenger seat airbag sensor
90000 mi
Passenger seat airbag sensor
99760 mi
C $800
AC not cold. Pump cyclying on off.
122760 mi
C $50
A/C sealant and recharge
141000 mi
Recall repair for passenger airbag
39300 mi
US $100
Dash lights were out and electronic door opener were not working consistently
39000 mi
US $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
50000 mi
US $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.
22000 mi
Headlight bulb - replaced by Dealer under warranty
28500 mi
Rear tag lights - bulb replacement and/or connection repair. Rear Tag lights - bulb replacement and/or connection repair
41200 mi
US $50
Condensor-to-Evaporator line leaking - replaced line
92000 mi
US $50
Power Lock actuator failed - replaced.
89300 mi
US $200
200 dollars to replace the headlight bulbs, Ouch.
23000 mi
Air bag light stayed on. Reset module and hasn't been on since.
20000 mi
The "low" setting on the driver's seat warmer did not always work. Looses wiring harness was corrected at no cost to us.
6000 mi
US $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.
32000 mi
US $45
Low bulb
1000 mi
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.
7500 mi
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.
47000 mi
Passenger airbag fails to detect weight of person less than 120 lbs or less. Was not an issue for first 4 years of ownership yet dealership and SOA says that the airbag sensor is working as designed and fail to repair under extended warrant
77000 mi
Air bag replaced as part of major recall
17100 mi
Heater / AC fan bearing going. New one ordered, to be installed August 8.
32000 mi
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.
117180 mi
power passenger seat works intermittently power passenger seat control worked intermittently cruise control switch on steering wheel worked intermittently
64000 mi
US $100
Replace Low Beam Headlight.
13000 mi
intermittent GPS/audio system problems: screen "auto" dimming doesn't work so sometimes bright at night, too dim during day; also bluetooth works erratically
15000 mi
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
23500 mi
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.
43200 mi
Bluetooth connectivity problems, steering wheel phone control problems. Wonky system. Solution tends to be non-intuitive commands.
96100 mi
C $350
after noisy start, replace starter
36580 mi
C $33
Fog light bulb replacement. $33 labor.
40580 mi
C $50
Headlight bulb replacement. Didn't realize we were supposed to report these. This is probably the 4th time I've had to get a lightbulb replaced in my headlight.
Had to change drivers side headlight bulb. Labourious process.
76880 mi
C $500
Leak in AC pipe repaired + recharge/refill
55700 mi
US $50
Headlights out
16000 mi
Brake light burned out and replaced.
29760 mi
C $650
left headlight blew at about 46,000 km, was replaced during maintenance right headlight died in the week after routine maintenance, fixed the day the steering fluid hose was replaced.
38020 mi
C $200
Headlights both burned out
71300 mi
C $180
Both main headlights were blown (even though they were long-life, and replaced in 2015), so we just replaced with regular this time, and resigned ourselves to this car being mysteriously tough on light bulbs.
51000 mi
US $67
center electronic board shorted out in the snow. AC and Radio and clock not working.
3000 mi
A/C not as cool as it should be. R-134 added.
75000 mi
US $171
Steering wheel controls stopped working. They had to order a special under-dash module to correct the issue, $170 for the part and two hours of labor. Thankfully I still had the CPO extended warranty. Also needed an alignment.
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