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2001 Subaru Outback repairs by problem area
Engine (44%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (2%)
Chart based on 241 repairs.
2001 Subaru Outback repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (30%)
Chart based on 184 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2001 Subaru Outback
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| Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Oct 2008 - Jan 2009 | |||
| Dec 200875000 miUS $250 | Car died in middle of a busy street. Was told it needed new alternator, old one running at about 50 percent. Decided to sell instead. | ||
| Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Oct 2012 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jun 2013217000 mi | My check engine light would come on when the ac was on, and the car would overheat. I've replaced the o2 sensor and the thermastat. My friend suggested I pull off the front and power wash the vent to the front. I have not had a problem since | ||
| Subaru Outback in District of Columbia, United States Sep 2010 - Nov 2010 | |||
| Nov 2010176000 miUS $2800 | Transmission, first gear slipping, first estimate at $2800, car has 176K miles... Not worth it, going to attempt a flush and filter replacement in hopes this temporarily resolves slippage... | ||
2001 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
212-horsepower 3.0L H6 4-speed automatic AWD
| Subaru Outback in New South Wales, Australia Jun 2012 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Dec 2012154380 miA $400 | Radiator replaced. | ||
| Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Feb 2013 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Mar 2013114000 miUS $485 | U-joint went bad, but entire driveshaft had to be replaced, because the OEM unit has the u-joint as part of the driveshaft, replaced with after market that allows u-joint to be replaced separately. | ||
| Apr 2013114300 miUS $240 | Replaced power steering pump, went thru 3 remanufactured pumps before 1 was received that did not have a broken connector on it | ||
| May 2013114900 miUS $255 | Replaced battery, then alternator when car continued to malfunction, local alternator did not work, had to order a Mitsubishi alternator online, which is working so far. A/C hose had a leak, was replaced and system re-charged, charge lasted only 2 uses. | ||
| Jun 2013116000 miUS $375 | Leak was due to small holes in condenser, which was due to the screws holding in the horn assembly being too long. Found out the car had previously been wrecked, but did not show up on carfax, and repair shop did not use correct screws. | ||
| Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States Jan 2012 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Feb 2012117300 miUS $100 | CV joint failure driver side Idler and tensioner pulley bearings failed replaced both pulleys and belt | ||
| Jun 2012124000 miUS $28 | Leaking O-ring on AC comp required replacement and AC recharge | ||
| May 2013142000 miUS $35 | O ring failed on AC compressor replaced and recharged AC. SO far it's holding a charge | ||
| Jun 2013145000 miUS $150 | Rear drive shaft vibration. Replaced rear drive shaft with one from junk yard Dealer want $700.00 for new part. | ||
| Feb 2014150300 miUS $38 | Replaced inner tie rod | ||
| Mar 2014152000 miUS $2000 | Engine died stalling, started knocking. Engine failure mechanic found it to be rod bearings quoted 3,000 to replace with used engine declined to repair will sell for parts. Engine lost power started ticking then knocking metal found in oil appears one or several connecting rod bearings may have let go. Junking the car most likely | ||
| Subaru Outback in South Africa Dec 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jan 201094860 miR 24000 | Tail light was leaking into the boot. Needed replacement as it is a sealed unit and seal could not be fixed, but whole light needed to be replaced. Apparently a common problem on these Legacy Outbacks. Left front lower control arm bush was replaced – was leaking oil and rubber was cracked. | ||
| Jul 201097960 mi | Replaced radiator and main cooling fan. Now looks like head gaskets need replacement. Possibly piston rings and bearings as well. | ||
| Jan 201197960 miR 24000 | Auto Transmission failed two weeks after engine repairs (engine was removed from vehicle in order to replace head gaskets). New transmission cost is more than vehicle's second hand value!! Had to opt for second hand transmission. | ||
| Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Sep 2013 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Jan 2014192000 miUS $1100 | Catalytic converter replacement as well as 3 other sensors. My car would not pass emissions testing. It failed again as another catalytic converter is bad. Apparently I have 3!! | ||
| Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States Jan 2015 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Jun 2015293000 miUS $100 | Recharged A/c. | ||
| Jul 2015296000 miUS $100 | Replaced strut mounts in 11/2014.Took to local les schwab for re-alignement. Started noticing vibration while driving in July, removed front tires to examine rotors,front tire down to cords. Alignment not done. 4 new tires and re-align Persistant oil and coolant leak. Replaced oil filter gasket. Clamps for coolant fell off. Replaced clamps, replaced oil and coolant. | ||
| Apr 2016322000 miUS $500 | Catalytic converter had being going out this past year, check engine light on giving codes for air sensor, insufficient air flow. Finally blew apart on highway. Bypass CC, new exhaust system. Runs great now. Brake caliper froze up, again. This time ruining the rotor. Replace rotor, caliper and pad(?) | ||
| Jul 2016322000 miUS $800 | Update on bypass of cc. Failed. Too much pressure. Cheaper to replace ALL cat. Converter(3). Selling car. | ||
| Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States Jul 2010 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Jan 2010140000 mi | Car was running fine until stalling. Would not restart could hear the fuel pump but engine had no fuel pressure. There is a metal can on the fuel pump assembly that is normally under pressure but developed a crack on the mounting tabs=no psi | ||
| Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Jun 2016 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Jan 2017180000 miUS $10 | Car overheats when under extreme load: going uphill, hot weather. AC makes it worse but happens even without AC. I tried to fix this by replacing the coolant and using the Subaru coolant conditioner, but it still overheats. Possibly head gasket on its way out? The problem is rare enough that I have chosen to live with it. | ||
| Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Feb 2016 - Jan 2018 | |||
| May 2016155900 miUS $900 | Tie rod was wearing out and was replaced. Wheel bearings were failing and were replaced by mechanic. Cooling hoses were cracked and coming apart. | ||
| Subaru Outback in Utah, United States Feb 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Feb 2015128000 miUS $250 | replaced aftermarket failed alternator, known to work improperly on the H6 subaru, do yourself a favor and get a factory or mitsubishi or denso replacement alternator | ||
| Feb 2018175000 miUS $100 | replaced serpentine belt and idler pulleys a new o ring for power steering pump | ||
| Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States Apr 2015 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Apr 2016168000 miUS $295 | right bank CAT below threshold, was replaced. | ||
| Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2015 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Aug 2015138000 miUS $108 | The transmission line leading to the radiator had a hole in it. It was replaced. | ||
| Sep 2015138000 mi | I had a loose body in the catalytic converter that rattled at times. The 'check engine' light was on. However, my mechanic was able to make it pass emissions. | ||
| Subaru Outback in New York, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Feb 201093600 miUS $200 | Idler pulley on serpentine belt seized and unscrewed itself, causing belt to lose tension and power steering, power brakes, alternator, etc to lose power. | ||
| Jul 2011107000 miUS $30 | Sway bars AC recharged | ||
| Nov 2011112000 miUS $1350 | Bent driveshaft, replaced Exhaust leak, patch welded into place wheel bearing replaced oil leaks, estimate given | ||
| Jun 2013124000 mi | oil leaks | ||
| Subaru Outback in Alberta, Canada Dec 2010 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jan 201175020 miC $1472 | check engine light was on. During repair trips in Oct Nov and Dec technicians informed gaskets, rocker covers needed replaced. transmission fluid leak detected nov 10 by Kal Tire missed by subaru technicians in oct 10 120 km inspection and service cost was $545. Subuaru service reps made excuses for their failure to notice the leaks. O-ring replaced. | ||
| Dec 201179360 miC $500 | rear brakes were shot | ||
| May 201281700 miC $800 | power steering linkage broke replace serpentine belt and tensioner, idler pulley, bracket and bolt. | ||
| Jun 201387420 miC $200 | right front axle repair | ||
| Jan 201582460 miC $594 | replace sway link leaking oil | ||
| May 2016108280 miC $2400 | Major corrosion. Ten percent on rear brakes. Rotors, pads, calipers, plates, shoes front and back replaced. | ||
| Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Mar 2010116000 miUS $492 | Replaced both rear wheel bearings. Replaced idler bearing. | ||
| Jul 2010120000 miUS $269 | Replaced front outer CV boots both sides. Belt broke. Fixed overheating problem by replacing a fan behind the radiator. | ||
| Jul 2013166800 mi | A/C would not work under very hot weather. | ||
2001 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| Subaru Outback in California, United States Sep 2009 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Jan 2012223000 miUS $150 | Replaced tie rod to pass safety inspection. | ||
| Feb 2014243000 mi | Transmission seized. Needed replacement. | ||
| Subaru Outback in Missouri, United States May 2008 - Jul 2010 | |||
| Dec 200999000 miUS $160 | Fuel rail line is metal, hooked to a rubber fuel line using worm connector. When cold weather sets in, metal line shrinks, allowing fuel leak, which permeates smell in cabin. | ||
| Feb 201099600 miUS $200 | Leaking metal fuel rail line fixed. Valve clatter....told Subarus need valve adjustment every 100K. Will have to take to dealer. Does not prevent driving. Smell of anti-freeze comes from car after shutting engine off. Manifestation of Subaru "Fix" for leaking head gasket/sludge issue with flat-4 engines. Persistent problem that Subaru warranties until 100K. Will take into dealer to fix. | ||
| Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jun 201247000 mi | Dead battery | ||
| Subaru Outback in California, United States Sep 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Sep 2014219000 miUS $250 | starter needed to be replaced | ||
| Subaru Outback in California, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2015 | |||
| May 201270900 miUS $400 | CV joint replacement | ||
| Subaru Outback in Vermont, United States Jan 2013 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Nov 2014218000 mi | Motor blew timing belt, interferance engine bit the dust. | ||
| Subaru Outback in New York, United States May 2008 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Jun 2011186000 miUS $1800 | clutch pedal fell into firewall. rpl master and slave. fail again because of clutch rubber hose. rlp master cylinder again and clutch pack... | ||
| Sep 2012201000 mi | would not pass emission test... po420 code was flashing... replaced both o2 sensors and reset the computer... was able to pass inspection.. | ||
| Aug 2013210400 mi | skipped a tooth in timing belt... | ||
| Subaru Outback in California, United States Oct 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Dec 2011164000 miUS $1800 | Deferred maint: New radiator, catalytic convertors, knock sensor. | ||
| Jan 2012167000 miUS $1200 | New axles. Boots for the power steering. | ||
| Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Feb 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jul 2012107300 miUS $2000 | repaired head gaskets - oil leak | ||
| Jul 2013115000 miUS $500 | exhaust replaced from catalytic converter back, not including c.c. | ||
| Subaru Outback in Vermont, United States Jun 2008 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Jul 2008119000 miUS $160 | Knock sensor was not working correctly; car frequently lit CEL. Code "P0325" came up. | ||
| Dec 2008123000 miUS $350 | Mechanic replaced the rear-right wheel bearing that was unusually loud. Car was in for other reasons but the bearing was the only non-wear item. | ||
| Feb 2009124000 miUS $450 | Radiator was leaking. Noticed it one day while parking car after a snowstorm. Green dots covered the driveway. Mechanic found radiator leaked during high-pressure testing. Dropped car off 8 AM, had loaner for the day. | ||
| Aug 2009129000 miUS $85 | Front-right CV boot split, causing a burning smell through the heater vents. Made appt.; fixed in a day. | ||
| Jan 2010150800 miUS $15 | Belt slipping. Was tightened right then and there with no appointment needed. Junction Auto (New Haven, VT) is an excellent repair shop. | ||
| Feb 2010137400 miUS $100 | Turn signal worn... kept clicking even when not used. Was replaced with one from another car. | ||
| May 2010140000 miUS $1200 | Transmission was replaced with used one of similar mileage. There was a bearing failure in the old transmission, causing a clicking sound. Oxygen sensor replaced 2 days later. Quoted $180. Expressed disappointment, and because I'm a frequent/loyal customer, they waived the labor and half of the cost of the sensor. Paid $60 instead. Very happy with repair shop. Exhaust heat shields rattled since first day of ownership (with 103,000 miles). Never bothered to do anything with it until transmission was replaced. Heat shields were tightened and now car doesn't rattle anymore. | ||
| Sep 2010144000 miUS $200 | Oil changed. Needed both steering boots replaced because they were split. Mechanic assumed they were CV boots that needed replacing. Found out they weren't, and didn't have any of the correct ones in stock. Was told to come back 7 days. Steering boots finally arrived. Both were replaced. Four-wheel alignment also done due to taking apart steering components. | ||
| May 2011150000 miUS $893 | Both front calipers, all four rotors, plus all brake pads had to be replaced. Front calipers were sticking, rear pads completely worn out, front rotors warped. Heat shields rattling... they were tightened. No more rattles currently. Second time in 50,000 miles of ownership I've needed to do this. | ||
| Oct 2011153200 mi | Bad CV joint. Junction Auto in New Haven, VT promised loaner but said on day of repair I couldn't have one, so CV joint wasn't repaired due to time constraints. Will find different shop. | ||
| Jan 2012153200 miUS $4 | Doors froze shut during cold weather. Opened driver's door and weather stripping detached on the bottom, dangling. Super glued back on. | ||
| Feb 2012154000 miUS $60 | Viscous coupling binds after it's warmed up. Mechanic replaced fluid. Problem not gone but improved slightly. | ||
| Feb 2013158700 mi | Speedometer and odometer stopped working, but worked while backing up. Disconnected/reconnected battery; worked then failed again. Stopped driving it for a couple hours and it apparently fixed itself. Haven't had an issue since. | ||
| Apr 2013160300 miUS $122 | Replaced two spark plug wires and cleaned all spark plugs due to poor work done at another business. Car had misfired under load. Repair successful. AWD system binds in front in sharp corners once driven out of town. Dealt with this for two years now. Dealer replaced transmission fluid but did not fix it. | ||
| Aug 2013162000 miUS $575 | Replaced transmission with one that had 88K on it. Mechanic put in synthetic tranny fluid. Waited about a month to get it done due to scheduling problems on their part. | ||
| Jun 2014169000 miUS $250 | Replaced oil pan for rust spots. | ||
| Oct 2014172200 miUS $526 | Rust repair to make it legal for inspection in rear-right door. Half shaft needed replacing, plus a CV boot | ||
| Feb 2015174100 miUS $4000 | Replaced flange. Replaced radiator Oil leak Entire underside rusting, suggested I trade it in. | ||
| Subaru Outback in California, United States May 2008 - May 2015 | |||
| Jun 200876000 miUS $394 | Replaced Rt inner axle boot (DOJ boot) | ||
| Jan 2011109500 miUS $120 | The engine code identified the idle air control valve as the problem. My mechanic cleaned the idle air control valve rather than replacing it. This problem crops up every 3 years in the winter time. | ||
| Aug 2012100500 miUS $260 | Difficult to read the mechanics notes, but it looks like "replaced Anful Ratro Sensor." | ||
| Dec 2012103000 miUS $250 | Car gradually became more difficult to start, refusing to turn over. When it quit completely, mechanic replaced the starter. | ||
| Nov 2013108000 miUS $561 | When the car refused to start, it had to be towed to the mechanic, who diagnosed a bad fuel pump. He replaced the fuel pump with sending unit. Labor was only $110, but the parts were $414 before tax. | ||
| Sep 2014111000 miUS $146 | Car failed to start, on more than one occasion. Finally drove it to my mechanic, who replaced a bad crank position sensor. | ||
| Dec 2014113000 mi | More than once, car failed to start once hot, and had to be push-started. Later, check engine light also went on. Mechanic kept it a week, but since the problem never recurred for him, he fixed nothing, but also charged nothing. | ||
| Apr 2015113000 miUS $522 | Replaced knock sensor. Cleaned EGM tunnel high resistance. Replaced idle air control valve assembly. Checked codes and tested. | ||
| May 2015113000 mi | Mechanic advised me that steering rack had a leak some time ago, but also said that I could get by with keeping the steering fluid topped off. During my most recent visit, he reminded me that the rack needed replacement. Mechanic also recommended replacement of both front axles shafts and CV boots. | ||
| Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2017 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Aug 2018142000 miUS $1700 | Leaking fluid, shop claimed cracked pan of some sort connected to trans and not rear seal. However replacing trans has different gear shift set up that now needs replaced because of different style and possibly still has leak, just got car back so trying to test it out. Shifter very loose till parts come in to fix it. | ||
| Subaru Outback in California, United States Nov 2013 - May 2016 | |||
| Jan 2013138000 miUS $1300 | heads machined and head gaskets replaced | ||
| Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States Feb 2011 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Jun 201185000 miUS $1500 | Head gasket was leaking. I researched online and discovered my VIN was part of (lapsed)warranty extension due to defective head gasket. I complained to Subaru of America, they agreed to pay 50% of $1500 repair bill. Head gasket was leaking. I researched online and discovered my VIN was part of warranty extension due to defective head gasket. I complained to Subaru of America, they agreed to pay 50% of $1500 repair bill. | ||
| Oct 201291600 miUS $610 | Replaced front/rear pads. Turned front/rear rotors. | ||
| Feb 201394300 miUS $143 | Replaced damaged CV boot (axle boot) | ||
| Oct 2016116000 mi | Check engine light on= code for oxygen sensor. | ||
| Subaru Outback in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2010 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Nov 2010120000 miUS $120 | Pre-cat o2 sensor defective. Replaced o2 sensor. | ||
| Subaru Outback in Quebec, Canada Oct 2010 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jul 201189280 miC $400 | I had to replace the exhaust system | ||
| Nov 201296920 miC $500 | ball joint changed | ||
| Mar 201397340 miC $60 | coolant fluid leaking | ||
2001 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States Aug 2008 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Nov 200863000 mi | Leak in the cargo area due to "clogged drains" | ||
| Jul 200972000 miUS $2100 | Found oil leak around headgasket. | ||
| Dec 200976000 mi | replaced 02 sensor. | ||
| Subaru Outback in California, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Aug 2010103000 miUS $150 | changed thermostat, water pump, radiator cap, anti-freeze and flushed radiator | ||
| Subaru Outback in Wisconsin, United States Aug 2016 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Aug 2016 | second head gasket failure during 15 ywar ownership | ||
| Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States Jul 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jul 2013193800 miUS $250 | Boot was worn and rod needed to be changed | ||
| Aug 2013194400 miUS $200 | O2 Sensor and a hole in the tail pipe | ||
| Subaru Outback in Alberta, Canada May 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 200899200 miC $300 | After requesting an alighment, it was discovered the right rear alignment parts were seized and needed to be cut out and replaced | ||
| Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States May 2014 - Jun 2014 | |||
| May 2014170000 miUS $1500 | Blown Head Gasket...second time replaced first was at 75,000mi by original owner | ||
| Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Mar 2012 - May 2013 | |||
| Jun 2012138880 miC $150 | Rusted out joint. Worn out turn signal switch | ||
| Oct 2012142600 miC $850 | Oil leak replaced oil pressure sensor Front wheel boot torn wheel bearing replaced | ||
| Nov 2012143100 miC $950 | Replaced both rear struts and mounts. One mount was broken and one strut was leaking. | ||
| May 2013145700 mi | Front and rear bushings needed to be replaced | ||
| Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States Mar 2010 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jun 2011108000 miUS $1700 | replace head gasket | ||
| Mar 2012116000 mi | gas smell in car. Mechanic replaced torn fuel hose under warranty from the head gasket replacement CEL came on. Code read catalytic converter malfunction. Repair shop told us not to replace it, they just reset warning light. | ||
| Jan 2013121000 mi | fuel line leak | ||
| Jul 2013123000 miUS $713 | AC service catalytic converter set off check engine light several gaskets leaking, both transmission fluid and oil leaking | ||
| Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2010 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Jun 2010119112 mi | front left interior tie rod replaced New Alternator and serpentine belt | ||
| Jan 2011120000 mi | Leak in water pump. Replaced water pump, thermostat & gasket replaced timing belt New Alternator turned out to have a faulty pulley. Replacement alternator ordered. Alternator replaced. New Alternator turned out to have a faulty pulley. Replacement alternator ordered. Leak in water pump. Replaced water pump, thermostat & gasket front left interior tie rod replaced replaced timing belt Alternator replaced | ||
| Mar 2011121000 miUS $1200 | Replaced Head Gasket and Valve Cover Gaskets. Valvoline overfilled engine with motor oil. Check Engine light came on b/c Piston 4 misfire due to oil pressure. Alternator replaced Replaced Head Gasket and Valve Cover Gaskets. Valvoline overfilled engine with motor oil. Check Engine light came on b/c Piston 4 misfire due to oil pressure. | ||
| Nov 2011124000 mi | Needed a new catalytic converter. | ||
| Subaru Outback in Yukon Territory, Canada Jan 2009 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Apr 2009109120 miC $110 | 4 wheel alignment | ||
| Dec 2009118659 miC $448 | Minor tune-up | ||
| Mar 2011138260 miC $700 | Front struts replaced. | ||
| Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 2010164000 mi | Still trying to fix I believe the drain for the moon-roof is clogged. Going to try fixing myself. Two places say the drains are fine??? | ||
| Mar 2010168000 miUS $92 | The right front drain tube for the front moon roof was clogged. | ||
| Apr 2010169200 miUS $300 | Front axle and serpentine belt replaced. | ||
| Mar 2013250000 miUS $3000 | The engine needed to be replaced. | ||
| Jun 2013254000 mi | The AC system blew an O-ring that needed to be replaced. Fuel system O-ring was leaking and the car smelled like gas. | ||
| Jul 2014283700 miUS $250 | Sway bars replaced. | ||
| Nov 2014292000 miUS $351 | Lower ball joint | ||
| Oct 2015319500 miUS $1839 | Driving back from a 7 hour trip noticed the transmission starting to slip. The AT fluid level light began to flash. The trans went out. It had been whining louder and louder so it's no surprise. Flat bed home. Local shop rebuilt trans. Also replaced the spindle and drive shaft. | ||
| Dec 2015327000 miUS $1600 | During another long trip the wheel seemed to almost bouncing. The mechanic confirmed all struts needed to be replaced. Rack and pinion boot replaced. | ||
| Jun 2017357000 mi | After 16 years and almost 360,000 miles the sub-frame has rusted through and it is no longer safe to drive. Trying to figure out what to do with it. | ||
| Nov 2018357000 miUS $1000 | Replaced rusted subframe. | ||
| Subaru Outback in British Columbia, Canada Oct 2009 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Apr 201094240 mi | Lug nuts came loose on three tires, lost two, one wheel wobbled badly. | ||
| Jun 201096100 miC $24 | Resistor block for fan went, only had high speed. | ||
| Sep 2011119040 miC $250 | Torn axle boot above cat. and front bearing making noise. | ||
| Jun 2013136400 miC $19 | Heard clunking and found rear sway bar link was worn ...ordered parts and changed both links. | ||
| Jun 2015172980 mi | Rack started to leak. | ||
| Subaru Outback in New York, United States May 2008 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Apr 200991000 miUS $300 | replaced knock sensor | ||
| Feb 2010103000 miUS $2500 | Replaced Timing belt, water pump. Replaced starter. Replaced engine sensor. | ||
| Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States Jun 2011 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Jun 2012170000 miUS $450 | Check engine light and grinding noise. Replaced alternator. | ||
| Apr 2013186200 miUS $100 | AC not working | ||
| Aug 2013189600 miUS $200 | AC relay replaced. | ||
| Subaru Outback in Iowa, United States Nov 2011 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Feb 2012205100 miUS $70 | replaced cracked CV joint boot | ||
| Feb 2013213300 miUS $75 | Replaced original knock sensor and original spark plug wires | ||
| Oct 2013217200 miUS $1525 | Headgasket failure at no. 3 cylinder - replaced both headgaskets (with complete engine removal) with new MLS Felpro gaskets since they have a very good reliability history Replaced knock sensor (had code). | ||
| Jul 2014222200 miUS $266 | Schreader valves and another fitting were replaced - system was vacuumed and recharged | ||
| Aug 2015229000 miUS $30 | Replaced broken rear sway bar ends | ||
| Dec 2015230000 miUS $510 | EXHAUST SYSTEM CRACKED - REPLACE CAT-BACK WITH NEW AS THERE WAS TOO MUCH CORROSION TO SALVAGE ANY OF THE OLD | ||
| Aug 2016234000 miUS $130 | Air pressure/temperature sensor quit working. I used a scan tool to find this problem. It was running very rough with the check engine light flashing so we quit using it until it was fixed. | ||
| Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Oct 2009 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Dec 2010111000 miUS $250 | replaced timing belt at 110k miles | ||
| Jan 2013163000 miUS $5 | Brake light housing was cracked (internally) and leaked water in - continually blowing bulbs (but not fuses...) I pulled the housing, drained the water, drilled a hole in the bottom and its been fine ever since. | ||
| Mar 2013143000 miUS $150 | one CV joint on each front half-shaft had a torn boot, both half-shafts replaced ($150 in parts). | ||
| Nov 2013163200 miUS $550 | Headgasket failed - I took the time to replace the headgaskets, timing belt and idlers, 4 sparkplugs. I disassembled the heads and had them milled flat. | ||
| Oct 2014180000 mi | Cell P0420 | ||
| Subaru Outback in Wyoming, United States Feb 2012 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Mar 2012121000 miUS $30 | Ck engine light coming on and going off every week or so. | ||
| Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States May 2009 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Aug 201069000 miUS $940 | |||
| Sep 201281000 miUS $305 | Dealer claimed needed new head gaskets-about $2200. | ||
| Feb 201383000 miUS $2094 | In September dealer claimed needed new head gaskets-about $2200. Today, Jan 24, 2013, a different trusted mechanic confirmed seeing antifreeze between the block and head. So, Jan 30 I dropped off at dealer for repairs; runs quieter now. | ||
| Oct 2015105000 miUS $425 | Replace driver side inside boot Check engine light, code p0420, cat converter | ||
| Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States Sep 2011 - Aug 2021 | |||
| Nov 2011218700 mi | Replaced front right tie-rod. | ||
| Nov 2012230500 miUS $162 | The check engine light was on. Diagnotics sent back a knock sensor code. The knock sensor had failed and the wires were melted. Replaced sensor and wires. | ||
| Feb 2013232300 miUS $715 | catalytic converter, replaced | ||
| Sep 2013236000 miUS $95 | Steering wheel wobbles. | ||
| May 2014241000 miUS $250 | Replaced left tie rod and bellow boot. Replace radiator. replaced right front axle. | ||
| Jun 2015245000 miUS $76 | Fluid changes & front end shimmy. Inspected & advised that suspension is fine. Advised new tires. They rotated the tires, which helped. I was planning on new tires but wanted suspension evaluation first. | ||
2001 Subaru Outback 4dr Sedan
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Feb 2010110000 miUS $840 | Head gaskets and timing belt. Subaru of America paid 75% of the head gaskets, since they were under recall, and BARELY out of warranty. Also knock sensor. | ||
| Aug 2010118000 miUS $15 | "Arcing" of #3 spark plug. Local mechanic replaced #3 plug wire with a used one from their shop, and replaced the #3 plug. The electrical charge was flowing down the OUTSIDE of the plug, making a long black streak & burning the plug wire. | ||
| Sep 2010119000 miUS $440 | Replaced passenger-side CV Boot. mechanic says that it is always the "right" CV boot that fails, because it is mounted directly above the (hot) catalytic converter. Replaced Turn-Signal module, switch, and stalk. The "Turn Left" position had not worked for months. $114 for the part. Entire assembly replaces. This was NOT the bulb, problem in the switch area. Replaced bad knock sensor causing "Check Engine" light. Mechanic said that it was not a "necessary" fix, but I might lose some power AND having the "Check Engine" light stuck ON all the time might mask any other problems tha | ||
| Jun 2013157000 miUS $25 | Replace battery hold down clamp and positive terminal - severely corroded | ||
| Nov 2013164200 miUS $420 | Dead Alternator. Replaced with Subaru OEM, also replaced all belts. | ||
| Subaru Outback in California, United States Aug 2008 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Oct 2008115000 miUS $1100 | New tie rods. 4 wheel alignment. Oil change. New CV joint | ||
| May 2009120000 mi | Car died on road. Wouldn't restart. Tow truck driver was able to start the car. Transmission lockout switch suspected, but wouldn't replicate. | ||
| Jul 2009124000 mi | Check engine light came on after a long trip over mountains, etc. No obvious failure, likely emissions related. Within a week the light went off. I should have it checked out, but likely won't unless it returns. | ||
| Sep 2009124000 miUS $750 | #1 cyl misfire. Full valve adjustment. All valves were out of spec. Repair was fully successful, and the car drives like new. fuel injectors replaced. | ||
| Jan 2010130000 miUS $2500 | Both head gaskets replaced, heads machined. This is the third time head gaskets were replaced. First repair @45K under warranty, one side replaced, no machining. Second repair at 95k, both gaskets repaired, no machining. This repair at 130k. Cracked axle boot replaced. | ||
| Feb 2010130500 miUS $395 | Half shaft replaced. This was in addition to the other side axel boot replaced in January. Two down, two to go. | ||
2001 Subaru Outback 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| Subaru Outback in California, United States May 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 200874000 miUS $250 | The driver and passenger window gaskets, or gussets around the side mirrors were replaced due to excessive wind noise. This is known problem with this model and year Subaru. | ||
2001 Subaru Outback 4-door
4-cylinder manual AWD
| Subaru Outback in Saskatchewan, Canada May 2009 - Dec 2009 | |||
| Dec 200999820 mi | Headgasket failure. Was leaking badly on one side(driver), and the pass side was just starting to leak. | ||
2001 Subaru Outback 4-door
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada May 2008 - Sep 2009 | |||
| May 200957660 miC $800 | Electronic device failed and was replaced. As well rear suspension rubber bushings were replaced. Your form above assumes only one problem! | ||
| Jul 200958900 miC $995 | Bearing in Transmission noisy. Changed transmission oil and added additive, and the noise disappeared. | ||
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