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2008 Subaru Outback repairs by problem area
Engine (32%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (26%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 377 repairs.
2008 Subaru Outback other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (46%)
< $100 (54%)
Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Subaru Outback
Engine not specified
| 51000 mi US $450 |
Car was making noise and not running smooth. could not go over 15 miles an hour. |
2008 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 30000 mi | Check engine light was on, cruise control not functional, and shift mode (intelligent, sport, sport sharp) were not available, was locked in "sport" mode. |
2008 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 73100 mi US $100 |
Hinge on the passenger sun visor broke. Had to install new sun visor. |
2008 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 71000 mi US $352 |
I left console light on all night, battery dead in morning, not even clicking. AAA charged up a little to get me started. Dealership did a slow charge and recommended replacing battery but after driving it for a week it was fully charged. Airbag light flashing intermittently on main panel codes 26 & S8 overhead pass airbag ctrl mod shorting out dlr replaced. I paid for it & complained to Subaru Corp, they promised to reimburse me. Filed complaint w/NHTSA bc common problem. |
2008 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 169000 mi US $100 |
Windshield wiper motor linkage broken, motor replaced |
| 80000 mi US $244 |
Driver's Seat Belt not retracing properly. Replaced. |
| 9300 mi C $400 |
tire pressure sensors corroded and let tires down |
| 77700 mi US $50 |
Rear hatch struts were getting weak. In extreme cold last winter they would not always hold the weight of the hatch. Starting to show symptoms in the warmer weather. |
| 15000 mi | Rear seatbelt won't operate - it won't retract nor extend further than the position it is stuck in |
| 23000 mi | Rear passenger seat belt would not operate, it wouldn't retract and wouldn't pull out making it impossible to install a car seat for my kid. They replaced it. |
| 69000 mi US $25 |
The wheel lug studs broke off while tire place (Costco) was trying to change my tires. I had to take car to dealer to get studs replaced then go back to get new tires put on car. And another stud broke off so back to dealer to change new. |
| 83700 mi | Fuel door release cable, failed completely. Fuel filler door had to be manually pried opened. It was rusted out, or cracked. Replaced with new part. It should have been fixed during a safety inspection before it was transported. |
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