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Subaru Outback Powertrain and Chassis Repair Frequencies

Results are for year ending June 30, 2018. Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
Year Make/Model Repair Trips Per 100 Cars Compared to all models for the same year    
2018 Subaru Outback 4
7.1428571428571% 7.1428571428571% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  101 Outbacks, 5.9 months of data per Outback, average 4800 miles
2017 Subaru Outback 4
11.224489795918% 11.224489795918% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  159 Outbacks, 10.6 months of data per Outback, average 13100 miles
2016 Subaru Outback 11
48.412698412698% 48.412698412698% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  151 Outbacks, 10.4 months of data per Outback, average 27300 miles
2015 Subaru Outback 15
35.714285714286% 35.714285714286% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  129 Outbacks, 9.6 months of data per Outback, average 37500 miles

Redesigned. Common problems with wind noise around the front side windows and the fuel door release.
2014 Subaru Outback 6
0% 0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  65 Outbacks, 9.8 months of data per Outback, average 54300 miles
2013 Subaru Outback 14
25.63025210084% 25.63025210084% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  105 Outbacks, 9.7 months of data per Outback, average 70000 miles
2012 Subaru Outback 16
13.736263736264% 13.736263736264% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  75 Outbacks, 9.9 months of data per Outback, average 76100 miles
2011 Subaru Outback 24
24.285714285714% 24.285714285714% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  105 Outbacks, 10.0 months of data per Outback, average 92000 miles
2010 Subaru Outback 35
50% 50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  64 Outbacks, 10.1 months of data per Outback, average 99500 miles

Redesigned for this model year. Dramatic improvement in reliability compared to the previous generation.
2009 Subaru Outback 53
76.267281105991% 76.267281105991% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  32 Outbacks, 9.2 months of data per Outback, average 99400 miles

Common problems with CV joint boots, and possibly also wheel bearings.
2008 Subaru Outback 86
100% 100% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  49 Outbacks, 9.7 months of data per Outback, average 120200 miles

Common problems with wheel bearings and CV joint boots.
2007 Subaru Outback   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  23 Outbacks, 10.2 months of data per Outback, average 110300 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2006 Subaru Outback 73
77.891156462585% 77.891156462585% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  34 Outbacks, 10.1 months of data per Outback, average 114200 miles

Muliple reports of problems with head gaskets, cv joint boots, sway bar links, and wheel bearings.
2005 Subaru Outback H4 60
53.105590062112% 53.105590062112% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  51 Outback H4s, 8.7 months of data per Outback H4, average 123900 miles

Redesigned for this model year. Most common problems involve struts, wheel bearings, steering pump, CV joints.
2004 Subaru Outback   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  13 Outbacks, 9.4 months of data per Outback, average 146000 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2003 Subaru Outback 77
68.367346938776% 68.367346938776% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  29 Outbacks, 9.2 months of data per Outback, average 150000 miles

Head gaskets are a common expensive problem with older Subarus.
2001 Subaru Outback   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  10 Outbacks, 10.2 months of data per Outback, average 189000 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2000 Subaru Outback   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  11 Outbacks, 10.0 months of data per Outback, average 166700 miles

* Very small sample, members only.

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