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2010 Subaru Outback repairs by problem area
Engine (25%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 346 repairs.
2010 Subaru Outback other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (9%)
< $100 (77%)
Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 35500 mi | Steering wheel was shaking at highway speed. There's a TSB to address issue. Before replacing any suspension parts the dealer said I must replace all four tires with new. I declined since tires still had plenty of tread. |
| 38000 mi | Never fixed intermittent vibration in steering wheel. |
2010 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 60000 mi US $1000 |
Had to replace the lumbar support clip |
| 43000 mi US $100 |
Passenger window would not seat properly when lowered and raised again. Window Motor actuator assy was replaced. |
| 61780 mi | Right rear door would not open from interior. Door mechanism changed on warranty. |
| 156000 mi US $600 |
both rear wheel bearings were bad |
| 6820 mi | The car was replaced for the brand new one by manufacturer |
| 109000 mi | Wiper motor bottom cap recall. |
| 1960 mi | Tried for the 2nd time to balence wheels to address vibration in saet and stearing wheel at 60+ MPH. Could not fix. Tech called Subaru "Help Line" and was told they are awere of problem and do not have fix. |
| 14000 mi | Car would sometimes report that rear hatch wasn't closed all of the way. The dealer adjusted the rubber bumpers. |
| 128340 mi C $1300 |
cracked subframe |
| 21200 mi US $30 |
Left side hood strut failed |
| 15000 mi | Tire loses 4-7 psi every 2-3 weeks. To tire dealer 3x, can't find leak, replaced valve stem, re-mounted tire to seal bead. Said cld be crack in wheel, see dealer. Dealer couldn't find leak in wheel or tire. Said see tire mfgr. I'm stuck. |
| 15500 mi | Bad Drivers outside mirror was replaced, would not adjust from inside car. |
| 46500 mi | Headlamp adjustment. Asked my local shop to fix a couple of times. Thought they'd forgotten (no better). This last time they remarked how low they were when we pointed it out. They fixed. No better. Broken? Dangerous. Will go back. |
| 55800 mi C $120 |
Replaced headlight bulb. Had a problem with the alignment of the lights (pointing too low). Mechanic billed $115 labour to adjust them. $5 for the bulb. We've had the "headlights pointing too low" problem before. Unclear what the prob is. |
| 74400 mi | The heat shields were making a horrible rattling noise. It was repaired with a $10 clamp. |
| 92000 mi US $50 |
Seat lumbar support mechanism failed - fixed. |
| 3720 mi | Car was test driven by the service manager. He observed steering wheel vibration at highway speed. Contacted Subaru Canada and they are sending a rep to test drive the car. The test drive is scheduled for Dec 10th. |
| 88000 mi | lumbar support failed |
2010 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
| 16000 mi | Clip broken for driver's seat lumbar support. |
| 19000 mi | Missing bolt in drivers seat frame and damaged plastic part was replaced; |
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