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1999 Subaru Outback repairs by problem area
Engine (41%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (19%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (11%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 70 repairs.
1999 Subaru Outback engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (11%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (11%)
< $100 (46%)
Chart based on 28 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1999 Subaru Outback
Engine not specified
| 174000 mi US $500 |
1st set of headgaskets replaced at 80,000M, headgaskets gone AGAIN at 175000M. Not spending another 2800.00 bucks to keep Subaru profitable. |
| 151000 mi | Bent exhaust valve |
| 210000 mi | For the last two years I have been dealing with the fuel line leaking while filling up at a gas station. I'm not sure if this is common among subaru owners, but recently when I would fill up $4 worth of gas, all of it emptied out onto road |
| 102000 mi US $1000 |
Oil pan badly leaking onto exhaust. Terrible burning smell/smoke while driving. Shop tried resealing pan. This didn't work, will have to take it back so they can replace the pan. |
| 201000 mi US $89 |
Head gasket is leaking which is allowing gas to enter into the coolant lines. This is displacing coolant and causing the coolant to leak. The car is 11 years old and has 200,000 miles, so the estimated $2500 repair is not worth it. |
| US $3000 | Head gaskets |
| 190800 mi US $500 |
Replace radiator. |
| 194000 mi US $300 |
O2 sensor replaced. |
| 152000 mi US $3000 |
Blown head gasket--replaced timing belt--replaced clutch--replaced |
| 98000 mi | Catalytic converter went bad, and replaced it and an adjoining pipe. |
| 132500 mi | Problem with exhaust system, muffler, pressure - not passing air quality test. |
| 135000 mi | Never repaired exhaust. |
1999 Subaru Outback 4-door
4-cylinder manual AWD
| 212000 mi US $120 |
The check engine light came on. Code thrown was for cylinder misfire. Piston ring diagnosed as failing. Did not repair due to cost. |
| 140000 mi US $500 |
Check engine light Error. Problem was a idle sensor which was replaced. Check engine came on after the repair. Dealer attempted to fix the problem but could not replicate the error. |
| 60000 mi US $65 |
Had the rest of the exhaust heat shields cut away because of the rattling. Still not completely gone. |
| 99000 mi US $1100 |
gas tank filler neck leak |
| 237000 mi | Filling station pumps stopping every 1/2 gallon or so; CEL light (fuel system pressure high). Told due to clogged vent valve located on top of fuel pump. I only gas it up a couple times a month. Not worth the hassle. |
| 237000 mi | Whoever replaced thermostat prior did not tighten a radiator hose clamp resulting in a slow external coolant leak that was noticed when heat stopped working and car overheated. Tightened clamp. |
| 242000 mi | Two different CELs, fuel tank high pressure condition and knock sensor failure. |
| 150000 mi US $500 |
Blown head gasket (misfire) & oil leak (both age related): Subaru 2.5EJ pull engine & replace head gaskets, machine heads, reseat valves, intake & exhaust valve seals, oil seals, timing belt, water pump, idler pulleys, clutch kit, plugs (11 salty MD winters, age related maintenance) Pipes badly rusted, rusted flanges, holes in pipes, leaking exhaust into cabin, heat shield rattle: replaced rear catalytic converter, resonator pipe, muffler (all from rear converter back). |
| 170000 mi US $30 |
Misfire in cylinders 1 and 3, performed compression test (ok), replaced plugs, wires, air filter, but problem persists. Diagnosis during this repair suggests burned exhaust valve(s). Will need to remove head and inspect/replace valves. |
| 170000 mi | Misfire as above, engine runs very poorly. Now hear rod knock at around 3000 RPMs, so engine needs rebuild/replace. Also unresolved brake problem, dash lights out, tail gate works sporadically, other cosmetic/minor problems. Sold. |
| 135000 mi US $700 |
Exhaust needed replacement. |
1999 Subaru Outback 4-door
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| 225500 mi US $275 |
Rad damaged during hose replacement. Rad replaced as well as coolant, upper and lower rad hoses and thermostat. |
| 231000 mi | Coolant flowing from radiator to overflow tank. Confirmed head gasket leak (chemical block test) |
| 234300 mi US $2000 |
Head Gasket Leak. Replaced engine with rebuilt one |
| 233000 mi US $750 |
RPM fluctuated +/- 200-300 RPM at cruise. Check engine light P0710 Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit. Sensor and transmission internal wiring harness replaced. |
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