1996 Subaru Outback Problems and Repair Histories

1996 Subaru Outback problems reported via the Car Repair History and Car Reliability Surveys

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Subaru in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2010	242000		First odometer entry
Jun	2011	247000	300	Fixed key-less entry lock/unlock. Fixed reverse switch. replaced dash lights
Nov	2011	249300	400	Oil leak from engine. Oil leaks on exhaust pipe and smells. Oil seamed to be leaking from valve cover gaskets. Decided to renew valve cover gaskets and change oil at the same time. Oil leak still remains, but not from valve covers. Placed dye into oil and asked to return to check leak. Diagnosed as oil leak from cam shaft seal. Recommended replacing timing belt, water pump and drive belts while fixing cam seal(all due)
Dec	2011	250000	0	Car must be warm after being driven over 1 hour, happens when warm, during sharp turning only. Transmission transfer case shutters very abruptly. Diagnosed as sticky clutch in awd, recommend 1st change transmission oil.
May	2012	254700	560	Remove and install timing belt, front main seal, cam seals and water pump.
Jun	2012	255000		Most recent odometer entry.

Subaru in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2010	123000		First odometer entry
Feb	2011	128000	450	Right front axle. Replaced a cracked radiator.
Mar	2011	128000	18	Left front axle replaced. 2 year old axle failed due to not enough grease from re-builder. New axle when inspected did not contain enough grease. Packed in more CV grease installed w/new ball joint. Got a full 92.00 refund. Keep receipts!
Sep	2012	138000	1300	oil pump seal

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