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2009 Subaru Outback repairs by problem area
Engine (21%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 280 repairs.
2009 Subaru Outback other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (38%)
$100 - $499 (23%)
< $100 (38%)
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.
2009 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 37500 mi US $800 |
Rear left passenger seatbelt stuck |
2009 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 148hp 2.0L H4 Diesel 5-speed manual AWD
| 121000 mi £35 |
Load sensor mounting point had come loose - was welded back to chassis. Had been causing problems with HID headlight self-levelling system. |
| 135000 mi £193 |
Replace headlight washer pump. Part ordered during previous repair trip. |
| 120000 mi £105 |
Frame of driver's seat had given way and had to be stripped down and welded |
2009 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 88000 mi US $300 |
I was changing the bulbs when I broke the tab that holds the spring that holds the bulb. Yes it was my fault, however I think prospective Outback owners should be aware. It is ridiculously easy to incur a $300+ ($700 if you get a factory replacement and have the work done at the shop) repair just changing the freaking bulb. If you break the tab then the whole assembly needs to be replaced, and replacing it involves disassembling the bumper. |
2009 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 9 mi | Had to get the TPS tire pressure sensor re-set. IT WAS ON WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR. then discovered defective wheel, and they took one of another outback and replaced it and reset the TPS. NO OTHER PROBLEMS. |
| 18000 mi | Front end alignment |
| 260000 mi US $500 |
Replaced both headlight assemblies because the plastic covers had deteriorated so badly there were very few lumens emitted from the headlights and night driving was unsafe. |
| 28800 mi US $750 |
Cabin odor noticed when engine was hot and thought to be a fluid leak. Tech said no leaks but there was some residue around exhaust shroud which is underneath cabin air intake. |
| 46200 mi | Seat belt wouldn't retract - repaired |
| 28520 mi C $640 |
Gas cap tether broken |
| 28820 mi C $36 |
Gas cap tether was broken - had to buy a new gas cap and tether assembly -- dealer installed at no charge. |
| 19000 mi | Door Gasket eroded dealer excepted original repair order and analysis of defect. They ordered replacement part but on return no record of original visit a year earlierr, claim not under warrenty. |
| 18000 mi | Headlights were adjusted to low from factory. Subaru dealer would not repair. I did the work myself. |
| 41000 mi US $840 |
Rear Windshield Wiper system. Replace harness, motor and arm/blade. |
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