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Subaru Outback repairs by problem area

Engine (30%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (5%)

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Subaru Outback repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (26%)

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Subaru Outback in Louisiana, United States Oct 2020 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022 3800 mi	Water would leak into the driver-side front footwell during heavy rain. Subaru had issued a technical service bulletin for this issue. The dealer made the needed modifications to stop water from entering the cabin.

Subaru Outback in Kentucky, United States May 2021 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022 2801 mi	The dealer tried to update the head unit firmware in early January 2022. Would not take. Ordered a new unit and replaced the head unit and then updated firmware.

Subaru Outback in Florida, United States Nov 2021 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022 10000 mi	Radio, navigation computer. Screen goes black, shuts down while driving. Did a update to computer 3rd time since bought some n Dec 21.

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Dec 2021 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022 6200 mi	Vibration in brake pedal. Rear rotors warped. Rotor replaces under warranty. Brake pedal still vibrates. Most likely the front rotors are warped also. Front dash rattling. Dealer inserted foam between dark and frame. Its better but not gone.

Subaru Outback in Georgia, United States Oct 2021 - Apr 2024
Nov 2022 7787 mi	Control Head Unit had begun randomly rebooting resulting in complete system safety shutdown. It was determined the best option was to update the control head firmware and software to alleviate thew problem.
Apr 2024 22260 mi US $82	The windshield wipers front and rear were worn and needed replacement Oil Change for engine and oil filter was replaced

Subaru Outback in New Mexico, United States Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
May 2022 8000 mi	Buggy electronic interface. They updated the system version but found no errors. System continues to be a bit buggy but less so. Nothing serious.

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Aug 2021 - Jun 2022
Mar 2022 6000 mi	Rattling headliner. Headliner removed. Sunroof mounting bolts tightened. Double-sided tape installed for rattling. Unfortunately, the noise came back after a couple of weeks.

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Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States May 2021 - Jul 2022
Jan 2022 9455 mi	Battery failed.

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2021 - Jun 2022
Feb 2022 5000 mi	Replaced cracked windshield.

Subaru Outback in Nebraska, United States Sep 2021 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022 1600 mi	Clunking sound heard from rear-end when going over bumps. Dealership had to replace rear sway bar bushings to eliminate the noise

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Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States Oct 2020 - Jun 2022
Sep 2021 6000 mi	HVAC Compressor line worn through because of rubbing against intercooler. Tech replaced/rerouted new line and recharged system. Infotainment/Nav system operation very erratic. System frequently delays responding to touch commands, reboots itself, locks out functions such as radio (soft restart of system sometimes restores function - turning vehicle off and on also helps restore function).

Subaru Outback in California, United States Feb 2021 - Jun 2021
Apr 2021 4600 mi	Erratic shifting, transmission chatter/warble on tip in. Dealer Replaced rotors, break pads, front half shafts - did nothing with the transmission. Did not fix the issues. After two similar issues with late model Crosstreks, the car found a home at CarMax. Last Subaru ever.

Subaru Outback in Florida, United States Nov 2020 - Aug 2023
Jul 2021 9653 mi	Head unit spontaneously shut down. All systems controlled by head unit (radio, A/C, Eye Drive systems e.g. adaptive cruise) also went offline. System restarted automatically. This has happened several times. Dealer updated system MFI OBDII Update, and ECU update. Problem persists. Stay Tuned....

Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022 4800 mi	Software updates to CPU that operates navigation, Eyesight and cruise control. All are freely provided by Subaru through the dealer. System would shut down and reboot while driving.
Jun 2022 8000 mi	Updated central system operating navigation etc. Subsequent to update, everything works flawlessly.

Subaru Outback in Arkansas, United States Mar 2021 - Jun 2022
Jun 2021 7000 mi	Replaced GPS/radio module

Subaru Outback in California, United States Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
May 2022 14807 mi	Infotainment system replacement due to system randomly freezing and/or rebooting

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Subaru Outback in Indiana, United States Dec 2020 - Dec 2022
Nov 2022 44000 mi	Rear liftgate sensor not operating properly. Works intermittenly

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Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Jan 2021 - Jul 2022
Feb 2022 24000 mi US $95	Fuel pump replaced as part of recall

Subaru Outback in Florida, United States Dec 2020 - Jul 2022
Apr 2022 24000 mi	All hub bearings had to be replaced Front rotors warped
Jul 2022 27000 mi	Entertainment head unit does not function intermittently

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022 5580 mi	Roof rack was 'wavy' on trim attached to roof. Known issue and replaced under warranty when owner complained.

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Subaru Outback in Indiana, United States Dec 2019 - Jun 2022
Dec 2019 100 mi	Fuse box latch was cracked not allowing fuse box to seal all the way. Dealer installed new fuse box. Dash has rattle. Dealer attempted fix but still rattling.
May 2021 19000 mi	Dash rattles. Dealer attempted repair but still rattles. Dealer performed head unit recall. Installed new module. System is still slow and glitchy.
Jun 2022 30000 mi	Infotainment module was replaced under warranty due to malfunction. driver door wind noise. Dealer replaced door seal. problem solved.

Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States Oct 2020 - Feb 2022
Aug 2021 7000 mi	This is the approximate time that the Driver's seat cover was replaced for the first time. It tore along a seam and was coming apart.
Sep 2021 7500 mi	First, this is my wife's car, and she generally makes her own service appointments and takes the car in, so I am not on top of all of the details regarding the issues and frustrations with the touchscreen system, but there are some. She has had it in a few times for updates and diagnosis of bugs or issues. There were several updates that needed to be done to the touchscreen firmware. There are known bugs and issues, but her car has been relatively trouble free. A friend of ours has a '19 or '20 Outback Limited, and she has had several issues with her infotainment system.
Jan 2022 12000 mi	Replaced the Driver's leather seat cover. This was the second time. It was torn on one of the seams. The work was done at the dealer, in the body shop.

Subaru Outback in Quebec, Canada Oct 2020 - Jun 2022
Nov 2020 620 mi	Battery replaced by a more powerful one. Under warranty

Subaru Outback in British Columbia, Canada May 2021 - Jun 2022
Oct 2021 6200 mi	SInce the purchase of car the rubber sealant on front doors particular from driver's door keeps keeps coming loose. from the frame of the door. Under warranty, the seal has been replaced and adjusted three times. .

Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Mar 2022 8000 mi	On the third battery.

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Feb 2022 4526 mi	computer hiccuped - they determined it was a bad battery & replaced under warranty

Subaru Outback in Tennessee, United States Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022 27306 mi US $200	Battery needed replacing even after Subaru said it was good.

Subaru Outback in Missouri, United States Aug 2020 - Jun 2022
Aug 2020 3000 mi	Amplifier failed.

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Subaru Outback in Tennessee, United States Jan 2021 - Jul 2022
Jan 2022 22000 mi	There’s a problem with Car Play connected by Apple cord to Apple iPhone. Dealer thought phone. Verizon replaced iPhone but still having issues and will go back to dealer to see if it can be fixed. So, is it car issue or software issue? UPDATE: Dealer kept trying & it was phone. Had to remove Norton Software as it was triggering Car Play NOT to work. TOLD regional rep who didn't know how to fix!!
Jul 2022 27000 mi	Car developed oil leak & noticed when took in for regular maintenance. Motor removed & reinstalled after resealing both front cam caps & carriers. RESEALED with silicone, did you know there is PLASTIC IN ENGINE NOW? He said cost would be around $2,800!! Will trade when warranty runs out in 3 years.

Subaru Outback in Georgia, United States Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Dec 2021 29000 mi	Camshaft Seal Oil Leak, replaced seal.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Jan 2021 - Jul 2022
Jul 2022 19000 mi US $1000	Alternator overheated. New alternator and belt was required.

Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States Jun 2020 - Jun 2022
May 2020 24205 mi US $201	Replaced cracked front passenger window (glass, tape, and spare clips)
Jul 2020 26910 mi US $88	Replaced rear gate trim due to crack
Oct 2021 45824 mi	CEL P2004. Symptoms: CEL, other dash lights and ineffective Eye Sight module. No power disruption or engine misfires. Diagnosis: likely return signal getting interrupted from TGV line back to central computer. Sending signal is working properly and valve is functioning or there would be rough engine running as well. Actions: cleaned contacts for Tumble Generator Valve and cleared CEL.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Jul 2019 - Jun 2022
Sep 2020 20000 mi	dealer replaced brake light switch as per recall. Also , reset brake, stability etc dash light .

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Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States May 2018 - Jun 2022
Oct 2021 39000 mi US $250	Loose ignition coil on spark plug

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Jan 2018 - Jun 2018
Feb 2018 4000 mi	HEAD END UNIT FOR NAV ON 3.6R LIMITED SOFTWARE UPDATE

Subaru Outback in Manitoba, Canada Apr 2018 - Mar 2022
Feb 2022 26660 mi	no sound on radio, no voice on maps, no beeps

Subaru Outback in California, United States Mar 2018 - Jun 2022
Mar 2018 1000 mi	Daytime running light on drivers side wasn't working
Apr 2018 1250 mi	dealer replaced drivers headlight assembly a 2nd time to fix the day time running light. repair successful this time Rear drivers side passenger seat tilt adjustment broken. Dealer replaced parts and fixed problem

Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States Feb 2018 - Dec 2021
Feb 2019 12000 mi	Replaced stereo/Navhead unit

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2018 - Sep 2018
Jun 2018 1000 mi	Passenger rear window would not respond to drivers’s master switch. Dealer solved problem by reprogramming rear window.

Subaru Outback in Florida, United States Jan 2018 - May 2020
Nov 2018 10000 mi	Audio head unit including nav and rear camera system replaced

Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States Jul 2018 - Nov 2019
Mar 2019 12000 mi	and gas gauge repair

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Mar 2018 - Mar 2023
Dec 2018 17000 mi US $50	Drivers seat squeaks periodically. I will have to take in again - not present when at dealer.
Jan 2019 6000 mi	Windows would not open. Had to spray silicone grease into tracks
Mar 2019 7000 mi	Radio head unit reprogrammed second time. Working much better now. Seat squeaks parts on order
Aug 2019 11000 mi	Driver's seat frame replaced under warranty due to seat squeak.

Subaru Outback in Tennessee, United States Sep 2017 - Jun 2022
Oct 2017 100 mi	Corrected dealer installation of trailer hitch by adding wiring harness bracket. Entertainment center owners manual notes menu feature (speed volume) not on my car. Dealer could not fix.
Dec 2017 1000 mi	Software update to correct bugs in radio/cd/nav unit. Update did not correct all problems.

Subaru Outback in New Mexico, United States Nov 2017 - Sep 2018
Feb 2018 1000 mi	Passenger-side window would roll-down just fine, but when trying to raise the window, it would stop about 3/4 of the way up. I would have to pull the window up by hand. Dealer sprayed silicone in the tracks and this seems to have fixed the issue.
Apr 2018 2000 mi	Front-Right passengers window would reach the top and would then come back down to the halfway point. Infotaiment system had to have software update due to system acting flaky (system freeze.....etc)
Aug 2018 3400 mi	Front passenger-side grab handle (often referred to as the "oh shit" handle) mounting point had become very loose. Dealer said they replaced it. Still seems loose to me. Steering Wheel center-cap rattles to the point that it becomes very annoying. Dealer claims "they all do that" and said they would stuff it full of 'stuff' to quiet it down. There's been no improvement in the the rattle. Audio/Nav/Infotainment System required another software update to fix issues with the pre-set channels not being reaitned and the back-up camera sometimes not coming on when in reverse.
Sep 2018 3000 mi	Drivers seat has developed a terrible squeak. Dealer replaced seat bottom.

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Sep 2017 - Jan 2022
Oct 2017 400 mi	Alignment was off at delivery. Car pulled to right. Took to dealer for adjustment. Issue was rectified.

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2017 - Jan 2023
Mar 2021 39075 mi	Battery failed prematurely. Replaced under TSB at no charge. Modified system under TSB to prevent phantom battery drain.
Jan 2022 45000 mi	Previous battery replaced under courtesy warranty failed in 10 months. New battery installed at no charge.

Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States Nov 2017 - Jul 2022
Jan 2018 2488 mi	Leaking Oil from Front Cover. Resealed 2 Bolts. Found that fix was not successful when checking a few days later. Oil leak repair. Replaced both cylinder head gaskets and resealed upper oil pan.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Nov 2017 - Jun 2022
Feb 2018 6000 mi	Audio system would lock up and not allow selection of any input or play any sounds. Audio system software updated. Thumping and squeaking noise over bumps

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Mar 2018 - Jul 2022
Sep 2021 29000 mi	Rear right window wouldn't work at local or driver remote switch. Dealer reset body control module and functionality returned.

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Nov 2017 - Jun 2022
Oct 2021 14500 mi US $15	Total audio loss. Head unit was operational (nav, radio, etc visually responded to controls on screen), but no audio. Researched a Subaru forum & found it was a common problem, just had to replace audio fuse in main fuse block.

Subaru Outback in Wisconsin, United States Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Dec 2021 73000 mi	Battery dead

Subaru Outback in New Hampshire, United States Oct 2017 - Jun 2022
May 2018 6000 mi US $49	Performed software update to resolve radio/nav unit lockups and crashes. Car was delivered with a gap between passengers side headlight and hood. Known issue by Subaru...
Feb 2022 48 mi	MySubaru mandatory hardware/software update. Oil pan seal leaking. Repaired.

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Subaru Outback in Florida, United States Oct 2017 - Jul 2022
May 2018 6000 mi	Infotainment system did not work properly. Software update was performed and solved problems.

Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States Nov 2017 - Jul 2018
Jul 2018 3000 mi	Totally discharged battery due to luggage dome light left on overnight

Subaru Outback in Missouri, United States Nov 2017 - Dec 2017
Dec 2017 900 mi	Subaru Starlink system didn't work correctly, system would freeze and lock up, and I had to bring the vehicle in to have the data updated.

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Dec 2017 - Jun 2022
Feb 2019 11000 mi	Dead head unit replaced under warranty and fuel gauge software updated due to recall.
Jun 2020 26200 mi	Driver side intake manifold replaced to reoccurring P2005 CEL

Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States Nov 2017 - Mar 2018
Dec 2017 220 mi	Head unit freezes constantly and requires reset via disconnecting battery cable. Dealer updated system firmware. Unsuccessful. Head unit freezes constantly. Infotainment/navigation unusable. Dealer replaced head unit. System is now better, but still shows problems.

Subaru Outback in Arizona, United States Jun 2018 - Feb 2024
Dec 2020 28000 mi	LED indicator on the gear shift not working. Car kept over night for the part to arrive. Warranty repair.
May 2022 39380000 mi US $380	If the rear hatch was left open (which we did at dog trials) it would drain the battery. Rear hatch module was replaced.

Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018 15000 mi	The Starlink system failed and the DCM module had to be replaced. At the same time, the head unit failed to turn on when the car was started. The dealership reset the battery, and the head unit resumed working. I've been told there will be a software updates that will hopefully help this problem in the future.

Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States Aug 2017 - May 2020
Oct 2019 49000 mi	Oil leaking from cam carriers. Dealer pulled engine out and repaired gaskets on both sides. Covered 100% under extended engine warranty.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Aug 2017 - Oct 2021
Sep 2017 900 mi	Replaced audio (radio) unit in car. Radio had problem from day of delivery.

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Oct 2017 - Jun 2018
May 2018 4000 mi	Leaking rear passenger side strut

Subaru Outback in Arizona, United States Dec 2017 - Jan 2022
Jun 2018 7600 mi	Paint peeling off of both rear quarter panels----behind wheels-----just above rubber bumper or rubber guards.
Mar 2021 38000 mi US $5100	transmission replacement

Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States Jul 2018 - Nov 2022
Mar 2019 7000 mi	Gas monitoring and trip to empty software fix; flash update to entertainment system to address black screen issues that affected some models
Jun 2020 18000 mi	The sound system would not download updates. Dealer reset and was able to download the most recent update.

Subaru Outback in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Oct 2020 - Jun 2022
Aug 2020 24180 mi	Trim on Sunroof loose. Sunroof replaced by dealer

Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States Oct 2017 - Jun 2018
Mar 2018 6000 mi	Infotainment firmware updated after audio system crash

Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States Nov 2017 - Mar 2018
Dec 2017 650 mi	Software Update for Hartman Kardon Stereo, Subaru STARLINK, and posfibly other systems (unsure).

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Dec 2017 - Jun 2022
Jun 2019 24800 mi	Squeaky drivers seat, repaired under warranty

Subaru Outback in Arkansas, United States Jan 2018 - Mar 2018
Jan 2018 4000 mi	entertainment module

Subaru Outback in California, United States Nov 2017 - Jun 2022
Jul 2021 45000 mi US $75	AC blower fan failure on road trip during 100F + heatwave. Blower fan was not difficult to replace

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Oct 2017 - Jun 2022
Mar 2018 5000 mi	Deer whistle fell inside grill and disabled Eyesight.

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Subaru Outback in Quebec, Canada Nov 2017 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022 19840 mi C $250	Windshield cracked overnight starting from the passenger edge without any projectile hitting the glass surface. Windshield had to be replaced.

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Subaru Outback in New York, United States Aug 2017 - Jun 2022
Mar 2018 5000 mi	Passenger side front, body under headlight popped out. Dealer popped it back in, and thought that snow/ice build-up in the wheel well forced the piece out.

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Subaru Outback in Louisiana, United States Aug 2017 - Jun 2022
Oct 2017 12000 mi	windshield replacement and camera configuration, due to rock damage

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Sep 2017 - Mar 2020
May 2018 5000 mi	The DSM lost connection to Starlink and had to be replaced. The first indication was receiving an email of the lost connection and the need to schedule service.

Subaru Outback in Maine, United States Mar 2017 - Apr 2018
Apr 2018 15000 mi	Roof rails were not sealed by the rubber seals

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Sep 2017 - Aug 2021
Dec 2017 2000 mi	Side view mirrors do not comply with defensive driver recommendations. They don't swing out far enough to see full blind spots. This is "normal" for all the Outbacks.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Jul 2017 - Jul 2018
Sep 2017 100 mi	Driver rear quarter glass, one closes to the rear, has 2 deep scratched and 1 fine hairline crack. I was cleaning my car one month and 50 miles after delivery & noticed the scratches. I do not drive this car often & it is the only car in my garage with nothing else inside it that can cause this. Subaru is known for glass problems so this is not surprising.

Subaru Outback in Nebraska, United States Apr 2017 - Jun 2018
Aug 2017 1600 mi	One of my key fobs had to be replaced due to a "short" in the fob. It would open my rear tailgate without me pressing an open button on the fob.

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States May 2017 - Jan 2022
Jun 2021 37000 mi US $50	Right rear strut leaking. Strut replaced under extended warranty.

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Nov 2016 - Mar 2018
Apr 2017 3000 mi US $1000	Wife was hit by hit and run driver

Subaru Outback in Utah, United States Jul 2016 - Jun 2018
Feb 2017 2000 mi	Auto rear hatch stopped working. Dealer replaced a small clip they said was in a TSB. Took no more than 5 minutes

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2021 - Jul 2022
Sep 2021 35000 mi US $900	fix warped rotors; new pads; routine service (fluids, tire rotation)

Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States Feb 2017 - Mar 2018
Feb 2018 100000 mi	Random beeps

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Jan 2021 - Jul 2022
Jan 2022 90000 mi US $200	Battery needed to be replaced as one that had only been bought a little over a year ago from Virginia Tire and Auto would not hold a charge-but it was drained the night before as I was replacing the battery on the key FOB this resulted in opening the back hatch halfway which left interior lights on -and I was not aware of it being open until our next door neighbor notified me

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Feb 2017 - Aug 2018
Mar 2018 13000 mi	A piece of trim on the right front door was coming loose. The dealer fixed it under warranty while the car was in the shop for a scheduled oil change.
Aug 2018 17000 mi	Driver's window did not function properly. Dealer replaced switch which solved problem.

Subaru Outback in New Brunswick, Canada Jul 2016 - Jan 2022
Aug 2016	O2 sensor replacement

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Jun 2020 - May 2021
Aug 2020 29000 mi	Seatbelt height adjusters froze on both sides and had to be replaced. Clunking noise in front suspension when traversing rough roads. Dealer says its normal, but its getting worse. Rattling noise when traversing rough roads from front driver side. Dealer replaced worn front strut mount. Noise continues. Driver memory seat function stopped working. Dealership replaced control module.

Subaru Outback in Alabama, United States Aug 2016 - Sep 2020
Dec 2016 3000 mi	grinding noise sounded like wheel bearing failure
Jan 2018 10250 mi	Took car in to replace bad fog light assembly (dealer messed something up when upgrading the bulbs to LEDs for me earlier). Found leaking water pump, bad news took over a week to replace part. Good news dealer provided replacement car free during repairs.
Jun 2018 13000 mi	suspected wheel bearing failure dealer could not find issue at this time
Sep 2018 15000 mi	Dealer found defective A/C pressure line, replaced under warranty

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
May 2022 70000 mi US $107	Right front wheel bearing.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Feb 2017 - Jun 2022
Sep 2017 6000 mi	Pedal sinks when waiting for light to change - not fixed

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Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States Jul 2016 - Mar 2018
Oct 2017 20000 mi	Battery replaced
Mar 2018 24000 mi	Software glitch

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2016 - Jun 2022
Sep 2017 20000 mi	Roof rack rubber weather seal was wrinkled. Covered under warranty. Identical problem was covered under TSB on earlier VINs but this car is after the cutoff.
Aug 2021 62000 mi US $150	Rear brake pads worn out. Rotors turned and new pads installed

Subaru Outback in Indiana, United States Feb 2017 - Sep 2021
Dec 2017 12000 mi	The driver's door seal was replaced due to excess wind noise

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
Dec 2016 7000 mi	During cold weather fan froze and made terrible noise. Could not explain. There was some minor debris in the filter, but no other explanation could be found. HVAC system was cleaned and 6000 mile maintenance was performed.

Subaru Outback in Iowa, United States Jan 2017 - Sep 2017
Mar 2017 5400 mi	Dealer replaced lower part of driver's seat due to excessive squeak.
Jul 2017 7500 mi	Battery died. It is possible that rear dome light was left on, or vehicle though trunk was open which also leaves rear dome light on. Vehicle has no protection over lights left on.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Aug 2016 - Nov 2021
Nov 2016 3300 mi	Car stalled driving uphill with 1/8 tank of gas remaining. Subaru sent engineers who replicated stall, identified as problem with fuel pump siphon between sides of gas tank. Dealer replaced fuel tank, fuel pump and siphon, filter, etc.

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Apr 2017 - Jun 2018
Feb 2018 12000 mi	Vibration from front end when accelerating.

Subaru Outback in Nebraska, United States Dec 2021 - Jun 2022
Mar 2022 30000 mi US $150	Battery died. Original battery from factory.

Subaru Outback in Louisiana, United States Dec 2016 - Jun 2022
Apr 2017 5400 mi	tail gate wouldn't electrically raise

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Sep 2016 - Jun 2022
Feb 2017 5000 mi	Battery failed at night on a 4 month old car. Called warranty's road service company (rather than AAA). They jumped car and we brought car to dealership. Dealership informed us that they have seen/heard of some issues with newer cars and batteries. Replaced battery under warranty at no charge to us.

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Nov 2016 - Jun 2022
Dec 2017 20000 mi	Dead battery

Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States Jan 2017 - Jun 2018
Apr 2017 1000 mi	Windshield was replaced under warranty due to blurriness.

Subaru Outback in Kansas, United States Jul 2017 - Jun 2022
Sep 2017 600 mi	New Car Service -- dealer adjusted headlight and fog light aim

Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States Aug 2016 - Jun 2022
May 2021 64000 mi US $450	pads and rotors

Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Jun 2017 - Jan 2022
Sep 2017 5000 mi	Dashboard had a bubble and hole. Dealer replaced entire dashboard under warranty
Mar 2018 12300 mi	Head unit had latest firmware updated due to radio intermittently locking up.

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States May 2017 - Jun 2022
May 2022 24000 mi	needed software update that had not been done by our normal dealer/service. the battery would drain and go flat if the car was not driven for a period of more than 3 days. the new dealer/service centre replaced the battery and installed software that they said should have been installed some time ago. problem solved- no troubles since this fix.

Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States Feb 2017 - Jun 2022
Jan 2018 18625 mi	A front-end noise was verified to be coming from the steering tension spring (TSB #04-17-17R) which was then replaced in December, 2017. That didn't eliminate the noise, so Subaru replaced the steering rack under warranty.
Jun 2022 82000 mi US $1744	Replaced cam carrier seal. Engine had to be removed to do the work. Replaced battery. The battery on this car has had to be replaced annually. I suspect a spotware problem requiring this frequency of change, but the service advisory says the batteries the dealer has to use are lower quality. I'll provide my own battery next year.

Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States May 2017 - Jun 2022
Sep 2017 6000 mi	Rear hatch door would not shut properly due to guide pin coming out of alignment. Fixed it myself.
Mar 2020 37000 mi US $370	Headlight heave condensation - needs to be replaced. Just out of warranty. Battery died after 2 years and 9 months around 36k miles Power windows switch quit working and soon after another one.

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Aug 2016 - Jun 2019
Apr 2018 24000 mi	Radio (AM/FM/Serius) had problems Stations would change automatically or would not change at all Nav would lock up. Dealer reloaded the software for the radio. After 10 days it is working correctly.
Jun 2018 26000 mi	Radio in for software refresh. Radio continues to lock up and prevent station changes

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States May 2017 - Jan 2022
Oct 2021 43000 mi US $650	Pads replaced, rotors resurfaced

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Sep 2016 - Aug 2021
Dec 2017 9000 mi	Airbag sensor was present on the dashboard. Airbag plug in the driver seat was damaged, due to an object under the seat. The seat is powered and has memory to change between two different drivers. The seat repeatedly hit the same object until the connector for the airbag cable broke. The Subaru dealer replaced the plug for free.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Jan 2017 - Jun 2018
Nov 2017 14000 mi	GPS locks up, and entertainment system no longer responds to commands. Only solution is to stop and restart car.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Jan 2017 - Dec 2017
Apr 2017 5675 mi US $118	Chip in the windshield from road debris.

Subaru Outback in Delaware, United States Aug 2016 - Mar 2018
Mar 2018 10844 mi	battery was defective

Subaru Outback in Quebec, Canada Aug 2017 - Oct 2022
Apr 2022 47120 mi C $289	Belt tensioner and idler pulley

Subaru Outback in California, United States Apr 2017 - Jan 2022
Jul 2017 1000 mi	Battery died. Replaced battery with stronger battery

Subaru Outback in Kentucky, United States Aug 2016 - Jun 2021
Sep 2016 1000 mi	Passenger mirror was loose. Tightened mounting screws
Jan 2017 3300 mi	Driver's exterior mirror slightly loose. Dealer tightened.
Feb 2017 3000 mi	Bolt on dash was stripped. It was replaced
Jun 2017 7000 mi	Replaced the audio and nav system under warranty.
Oct 2017 9216 mi	Complaint about engine noise at 3,000 rpm. Sounds like marbles in a tin can. WAS TOLD IT WAS A NORMAL SOUND. I have my doubts.
Feb 2018 10339 mi	firmwear update NU9508 to fix audio and navigation issues.

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Jul 2017 - Jul 2022
Jul 2022 44000 mi	Seatbelt receiver replaced under warranty. Lifetime warranty on seatbelt parts.

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Subaru Outback in Alberta, Canada Dec 2016 - Mar 2018
Nov 2017 19220 mi C $175	A plastic panel fell down above the brake and gas pedal

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Subaru Outback in New York, United States Nov 2015 - Aug 2017
Feb 2017 8000 mi US $138	Eyesight calibration Replace cracked windshield System locking up then re booting several times while driving.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Mar 2016 - Sep 2017
Dec 2016 3000 mi	There were several interior rattles (particularly the defroster strip against the windshield) and one exterior rattle (the engine under pan).

Subaru Outback in California, United States Sep 2015 - Jul 2022
Apr 2016 9500 mi	Rattling wind noise at the passenger side door especially evident during crosswinds. Resolved by a TSB where updated rubber trim was installed.

Subaru Outback in Utah, United States Oct 2016 - Jun 2022
Feb 2017 25000 mi	Car cranked but would not start. At the dealer, the problem could not be reproduced, no repair needed. Diagnosis was code: immobilizer key malfunction. No further issues.
Aug 2021 110000 mi	Requested diagnosis of occasional brief "slipping" sensation in transmission while driving - momentary increase in rpm accompanied by short "chirp" sound. Was not reproduced during service visit, still occurs occasionally (not every drive).

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Aug 2015 - Oct 2021
Nov 2017 26000 mi US $130	Car required a jump start twice in the last 2 months. Dealer said that there was nothing wrong and wouldn't address it under warranty. Owner purchased new battery at his own expense. Subaru OEM batteries are junk
Mar 2019 45000 mi US $150	Broken lumbar adjustment. Internal part of drivers seat needed to be replaced

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Sep 2015 - Oct 2017
Aug 2016 6680 mi	Electric motor to raise tailgate was making clunking noises.

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2015 - Sep 2019
May 2016 13000 mi	nav screen failing (partial display, software related)
Jul 2017 26000 mi	Defective wheel bearing, right rear.
Jan 2018 35000 mi	Loud starter, replaced. Radio replaced

Subaru Outback in Oklahoma, United States Dec 2015 - Mar 2016
Jan 2016 3500 mi	when driving in crosswinds the noise was like gravel and leaves hitting the windows. dealer performed TSB 12-176-14R. The noise is better but still occurs. Left side outside mirrors reflection is wavy and distorted. Dealer replaced the glass in the mirror assembly, Its better but not by much.

Subaru Outback in Missouri, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2022
Nov 2016 27200 mi	Battery when dead after one year of ownership. Took 2 trips to the dealer for the them to figure it out. First time, they had to charge it. Had to drop car off the day after so they could investigate. Battery had a bad cell.
Sep 2018 67000 mi US $134	Battery was worn out, would no longer start, had to get jump started. Replaced the battery right away.
Oct 2021 121000 mi US $680	One of the radiator fans was dislodged and melted into the fan assembly. Both fans and fan assembly were replaced.

Subaru Outback in Maine, United States Jan 2016 - Nov 2018
Sep 2017 12000 mi US $110	The battery needed to be replaced.

Subaru Outback in Missouri, United States Nov 2015 - Oct 2021
Aug 2017 28000 mi	Reset

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Jul 2015 - Dec 2017
Dec 2017 16000 mi	Dead battery would not start, required jump start to make it to dealer.

Subaru Outback in Arizona, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2022
Dec 2017 16000 mi	popping noise from suspension when turning. Manufacturer had TSB and repair kit.

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2022
Jan 2017 12700 mi US $400	severe misalignment, likely due to manufacturing defect. Tires had to be replaced after on 12000 miles.
Feb 2018 32000 mi	Rear wheel bearing replaced due to failure. (warranty replacement)
Apr 2022 86000 mi US $250	replace front brake pads

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Subaru Outback in New York, United States Apr 2015 - Sep 2016
Apr 2015 24000 mi	Replaced squeaky belt for recall.
Nov 2015 32300 mi	Replaced front axle because of torn CV boot.
Jul 2016 40000 mi	CVT Transmission exploded. Replaced under warranty eventually.

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2015 - Dec 2021
Dec 2016 14000 mi	Noise coming from wheels

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Feb 2016 - Jan 2022
Jan 2017	The front passenger seat belt was overly sensitive and would lock up too easily. Subaru diagnosed it as a defective seatbelt assembly. Replace under warranty at no cost.

Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States May 2016 - Jun 2018
Dec 2016 10000 mi	Tire Pressure Monitor light came on. Outside temps had dropped to mid 30's F, I think. Checked four tires and they were only about two psi low. Checked the spare tire and it was 10 psi low. Pumped up all tires. Drove to dealer

Subaru Outback in Georgia, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2018
Oct 2016 8300 mi	audio amp stopped working, replaced, stopped working, replaced, stopped worked. Decided to replace head unit.

Subaru Outback in Missouri, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2022
Jun 2016 3000 mi	Roof racks had gaps where they contact the roof. Subaru had issues a TSB for this problem and the dealer replaced them under warranty.
Jul 2016 3300 mi	Audio/nav screen freeze, become unresponsive until vehicle is restarted. Dealer applied update to audio system per TSB.
Apr 2017 8958 mi	Replaced roof rack due to warping and gapping of trim.
Mar 2018 16000 mi	Infotainment system not responding to inputs at times. Software update to infotainment system.

Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States Apr 2016 - Jan 2022
Aug 2016 6300 mi	Squeaking drivers seat. Uncomfortably aggressive lumbar support.

Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States Feb 2016 - Apr 2017
Jan 2017	Right rear passenger heated seat.

Subaru Outback in Arkansas, United States Dec 2016 - Jan 2019
Jul 2018 32000 mi	Oil pan leak- replaced at no cost

Subaru Outback in California, United States Mar 2016 - Feb 2022
Feb 2022 61592 mi US $300	Car was not starting consistently and needed to be driven for 30+ minutes to ensure it would start again after being driven. Battery was replaced.

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Jun 2016 - Nov 2018
Oct 2018 30380 mi	battery not holding charge. Original battery too small. Put in larger battery under warranty

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States May 2016 - Oct 2020
Sep 2017 37000 mi	Condensate line clogged Line was cleared
Apr 2019 77000 mi US $200	Front pads

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Nov 2015 - Jan 2022
Oct 2021 118000 mi US $350	Replaced front brakes including pads and turn rotors

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Apr 2016 - Jan 2022
Nov 2021 40000 mi US $1200	full brake job, front and rear
Jan 2022 45000 mi US $125	replace battery

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Oct 2020 - Jun 2022
Nov 2021 92200 mi US $120	Front brakes squealing; replaced pads and rotors for both front wheels.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Feb 2022 55000 mi US $80	Car would not start after just a few days idle in cold weather. Couldn’t find anything causing the drain, replaced battery with MAT type battery, only charged difference from previous battery they had replaced.

Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States Apr 2016 - Aug 2018
Apr 2017 13000 mi	Defective switch for power window. It just started working again after a few weeks, know another Subaru owner with the same experience...

Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States Jul 2015 - Aug 2016
Feb 2016 9000 mi	Cam phase sensor replace under warranty. Took about 2 hours total.

Subaru Outback in Kansas, United States Dec 2015 - Mar 2018
May 2017 27000 mi	Replace Tires before FL trip

Subaru Outback in California, United States Jun 2017 - Jan 2019
Aug 2017 36000 mi	Replaced defective roof rack, which was warping. Passenger window would regularly roll down on its own. Inspected and replaced guide channels for window, which acted as resistance and caused window to not roll up properly.
Dec 2017 47750 mi	Trunk/hatch fails to close fully, regularly. Dealer could not replicate, but lubed and checked parts.
Jun 2018 57600 mi	Hydraulic struts on tailgate found to be defective. Symptoms were rattling at speed and inconsistent tailgate operation. Replaced under Subaru extended warranty.
Sep 2018 63000 mi US $100	Front control arms and tie-rod ends were failing, replaced under extended warranty.

Subaru Outback in Kentucky, United States Jul 2016 - Jun 2018
Oct 2017 23000 mi	Mechanic cracked oil pan while doing oil change. R/R oil pan

Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Sep 2015 - Mar 2018
Feb 2018 30000 mi US $245	Poor acceleration and gas mileage. Mechanic cleaned fuel injectors. Also aligned wheels to correct poor tire wear GPS and Information Screen needed rebooting several times during a long trip. The reboot was accomplished by stopping in a safe area, turning off the engine and then restarting engine. This usually resulted in getting information systems back in working order. On one occasion, the car would not start again, resulting in need to call Subaru company. Repair person came to get car restarted, but since this recurring problem had been a frequent source of consternation, we traded the car
Mar 2018 33000 mi US $25	Car would not start Subaru company sent help. Jump started car. Need battery and alternator. Traded car instead.

Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2022
Jul 2021 98000 mi US $100	wheel bearing rear

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2017 - Sep 2023
Apr 2020 24000 mi	Battery died in a parking lot--repaired under warranty
Mar 2022 37000 mi US $300	pads and rotors (rear) replaced battery died
Oct 2022 45000 mi	Passenger window was acting erratically. Dealer replaced the slide mechanism under extended warranty.

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Mar 2016 - Jun 2018
Sep 2017 16120 mi	Blind Spot Sensors stopped working. Replaced under warranty.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2022
Jun 2017 14000 mi	Brake dust accumulated on rear brake pads. Complained about a creaking noise from the rear end of the car, when stopping or about to release brake.
Mar 2019 26213 mi	Life gate motor replacement

Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States Jan 2016 - Jun 2018
Aug 2017 25000 mi	The SIM card that stores the maps for the NAV system was stuck in the radio unit. Unit had to be replaced (under warranty).

Subaru Outback in California, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022 67000 mi US $500	Sun roof came off track. The track assembly needed to be replaced.

Subaru Outback in Florida, United States Aug 2015 - Feb 2018
May 2016 9000 mi	Finish rubbed off on steering wheel bezel. New bezel was ordered and installed.
May 2017 23800 mi US $125	Original battery died
Jun 2017 24000 mi	Recall for sensor Electric liftgate replacement motor
Nov 2017 31000 mi	Driver side rear bearings needed replacement
Jan 2018 31000 mi	Complete transmission failure. Could smell rubber burning while driving, clunking noises during turns, erratic rpms, dashboard lights came on, almost all of them. Car remains at the dealership service department. Successful repair remains to be seen. New transmission had to be ordered.
Feb 2018 32000 mi	After returning from the January transmission replacement, the car just never drove the same. When performing a left or right U-turn the front wheels would shudder on acceleration. We lost confidence that it would ever drive as it should, so decided to trade the car in.

Subaru Outback in Alberta, Canada Aug 2015 - Jun 2022
Dec 2016 8060 mi	Battery was dead after car not used for 5 weeks. Battery would not accept a charge. Towed to selling dealer at their request,for their "required" 4-hr diagnosis procedure. Battery replaced late the next day.
Mar 2018 15500 mi	Engine takes long time to reach normal operating temperature (~20 minutes of city driving when outside temperature is -10 Celcius). This was second trip for same problem. Dealer says everything is normal, no repair was performed. I'm not satisfied. Cold engine uses more fuel. Winter consumption is over 11 l/100km. Summer, consumption is about 8.5 l/100 km.

Subaru Outback in Florida, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2016
Jan 2016	Gas cap wouldn't open. Have to push button while a 2nd person pried open cap. They loosened spring. Now it usually works but occasionally still won't open.

Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States Jul 2015 - Dec 2017
Jul 2016 8200 mi	Both front axles were replaced to correct a drive line shudder while accelerating from a stop.
Sep 2016 9000 mi	Front speakers drop at times. Problem under investigation.
Dec 2016 11000 mi	Faulty audio unit replaced.
Nov 2017 18000 mi	Engine was replaced with new short block to solve internal noise.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2022
May 2018 14000 mi	Passenger front window control on driver side did not work.

Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2017
Mar 2016 12000 mi	nav./radio

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Sep 2015 - Oct 2019
Oct 2017 15000 mi US $250	Passenger window relay replaced under warranty. Shop charged for labor. I assume they had 2-3 people working in it sine it took approximately one hour

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States May 2016 - Jun 2017
May 2017 29000 mi	Seat frame on drivers side needed to be replaced.

Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States Jan 2018 - Feb 2021
Mar 2018 23000 mi	Bad rear wheel bearing

Subaru Outback in Georgia, United States Sep 2015 - Dec 2018
Mar 2017 12000 mi	Replaced noisy wheel bearings on both front wheels.

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Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada May 2016 - Dec 2017
Mar 2017 13640 mi	Oil drain plug boss was leaking oil. A new oil pan, sealant and oil were replaced
Apr 2017 13640 mi	Wheel Alignment. The car had always steered to the passenger side and I noticed what I thought was abnormal tire wear and reported it. The Subaru service advisor said they would check it, but they did not. I did not argue since I have access to a relatively new Hunter Alignment system at my local Mazda dealer---I checked the alignment and found both front toe adjustment in the red and the drivers side rear was really in the red, so it was causing the car to steer into the curb. All three were adjusted to specification.

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Subaru Outback in Bulgaria May 2015 - Jun 2022
Jun 2015 620 mi	One glow plug failed start-up tests
Apr 2016 6400 mi	NAV was spontaneously going off-course. Calls through Bluetooth would mute music after call finished, until head unit power-cycled. Software of head unit was updated. Very rarely (e.g. once per month), the engine would almost stall when starting in forward or reverse from full stop. The dealer drove the car for a week every day, but could not reproduce. No errors stored in ECU, too.
Nov 2016 13000 mi	Steering column replaced under warranty. Symptoms: intermittent loss of servo + check engine light when starting the vehicle, but servo back and light disappearing after 2-3 trips.
May 2018 32860 mi	Some ECU update.
Jan 2022 61479 mi $300	Battery replacement.

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Subaru Outback in Arizona, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2017
Mar 2017 33000 mi	Driver front wheel bearing replaced.

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2017
Mar 2016 8000 mi	Gas door sticking, was covered by campaign
Dec 2016 19000 mi	Latch to Gas door not working correctly

Subaru Outback in Manitoba, Canada Mar 2015 - Oct 2015
Oct 2015 14260 mi	Check engine light caused by fuel vapour leak (not from fuel cap).

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Nov 2015 - Jun 2018
Jul 2016 10700 mi	Bluetooth would not stay connected to phone
Apr 2017 18000 mi	Firmware update to Audio/NAV system to fix bluetooth issues. Wife's Android phone would often drop its bluetooth connection to the car. With this firmware update, the bluetooth connection issues have stopped. UPDATE - bluetooth issues continued.

Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States Jan 2018 - Jun 2022
Feb 2022 64000 mi	Passenger side AC/heater blower motor was replaced

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Jun 2014 - Jul 2017
Oct 2016 16740 mi C $650	Battery died; needed replacement.

Subaru Outback in Missouri, United States Jul 2014 - Feb 2016
Jan 2015 11000 mi	The rear passenger door has an intermittent rattle at the door handle and through the window.
Feb 2016 30000 mi	Leaking & burning oil

Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States Sep 2014 - Oct 2021
Feb 2015 2100 mi	automatic hatch connecting rod came off.
Oct 2016 11300 mi	vibration from front axles on take off. They switched axles and it took care of problem.
Feb 2020 39000 mi	Both front axles replaced due to excess vibration on take off.

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2014 - Jun 2022
Sep 2016 4000 mi	wind noise >60 mph. service manager states he adjusted door seal the best he could. it helped a little bit for ~50 miles. dealership claimed they never heard of this issue with 2015 Outback. i know they had couple tsb on it.
Dec 2017 9500 mi	replaced completely dead battery
Aug 2019 12000 mi	battery was replaced again for going dead
Feb 2020 14500 mi	[battery] Replaced yet again under warranty.
Oct 2021 16000 mi	battery replaced once again less than a year after it was replaced the last time (but not until after I was incredibly inconvenienced)
Apr 2022 18000 mi US $250	had completely leaked out

Subaru Outback in Alaska, United States Nov 2014 - Nov 2015
Jun 2015 16000 mi	A simple loose wire to the driver window switch was discovered partly secured which caused intermittant window operation failure.

Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States Oct 2017 - Oct 2017
Oct 2017 136000 mi	Rear seat did not go all the way back up after putting down

Subaru Outback in Alabama, United States Jan 2015 - Jul 2016
Mar 2015 2000 mi	Navigation not reading correct position
Jun 2015 5000 mi	Navigation system updated and GPS Antenna replaced but still same problem as new of Navigation readings off by 400 ft.
Nov 2015 11400 mi	Navigation not accurate; sim/mini card replaced but still off at home address by 300 ft. Repair still not complete. Subaru engineers working on a solution.
Feb 2016 12000 mi	Navigation continues to not be accurate finding locations. Was told software will not be updated until May, 2016.
Jul 2016 21000 mi	Navigation system still not accurate and update still not available.

Subaru Outback in New South Wales, Australia May 2015 - Jun 2022
Mar 2017 42160 mi	Driver's leather seat cover replaced under warranty due to surface cracking. No cost to owner.
Feb 2018 47740 mi	Automatic wipers sensor leaking. Sensor replaced under warranty, no charge
Aug 2021 105400 mi A $200	Battery failed, dealer had noted low battery performance at previous service. This was the original battery so no complaints at a six year service life.
May 2022 110360 mi A $650	Noisy wheel bearing replaced

Subaru Outback in British Columbia, Canada Jan 2015 - Jun 2018
Mar 2015 1240 mi	Misaligned doors, wind noise and missing accessories. Noise not repaired yet. Rear hatch lid still not fixed and I have decided not to deal with the doors not fitting right as it is minimal. The dealer chosen body shop damaged my car paint.
Nov 2017 30380 mi	Noise from suspension and dealer replaced front struts and a right front hub. Noise still present.

Subaru Outback in Montana, United States Feb 2015 - Jul 2019
Dec 2016 9000 mi	gas cap cover fails to open when inside lever is pulled

Subaru Outback in Louisiana, United States Dec 2016 - Jun 2022
Mar 2021 58000 mi	Navigation screen replacement to address visibility issue (dark bars would appear on the navigation screen under certain conditions making it unreadable).

Subaru Outback in Quebec, Canada Aug 2016 - Jul 2022
Oct 2016 39880 mi	Change both rear shock absorbers
Jul 2022 86800 mi C $750	Changed all 6 spark plugs and coil. Car ran suddenly on 6 cylinders.

Subaru Outback in Delaware, United States Nov 2014 - Apr 2019
Aug 2017 23000 mi	Entertainment/Nav head unit display became unreadable. Dealer replaced. Dash vent was stuck in open position

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Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Nov 2017 - Jun 2018
Mar 2018 34000 mi	Turn signal stopped making noise when indicating. Also eyesight system no longer made noise. No blind spot warning noise. No collision avoidance noise etc

Subaru Outback in California, United States Feb 2015 - Jul 2022
Mar 2015 6000 mi	car had larger gap between hood and front quarter panel on driver side than on passenger side. Hood striker was adjusted to make it even. Covered by warranty--no charge.
Feb 2017 32000 mi	Recall: ignition relay
Sep 2021 96000 mi	oil pan leak

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Sep 2014 - Jan 2016
Apr 2015 17500 mi	The windshield has a 20 inch crack; there is no chip in the glass and I don't remember anything hitting the windshield. The crack began at the glue edge. It may be a stress crack associated with the new acoustic windshield (new for 2015). The car slow cranked a couple of times and the time on the car clock went forward 4 hours. Subsequently the car would not start for an hour; time on the car clock went forward 4 hours. Subaru mechanic was unable to identify problem. My car would not start if the engine was hot. The Subaru mechanic determined the battery was not charging under full load.
Nov 2015 25700 mi	Subaru replaced my windshield for the second time at no cost to me. They installed a Subaru windshield rather than the one that came with my car. No more problems. Subaru sent me 2 gifts to compensate me for my problems.

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2014 - Oct 2017
May 2015 6000 mi	Shifter lock mechanism malfunctioned. Could not shift from Neutral up to reverse or park. Could not remove key, or lock doors. Dealership found the retaining clip missing under the console, replaced new clip and works perfect again.
Sep 2017 49000 mi	Started hearing clicking sounds at the front left wheel while turning left a couple months ago. This was from starting from a stop, like turning onto another road with medium to hard acceleration. I lived with it while it progressively got a little worse, and then I started hearing when turning right as well. I visually inspected the CV boot and found no rips. So I brought it in to the Dealer, and they replaced the worn axle under warranty. No Charge.

Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States May 2021 - May 2022
Jul 2021 29000 mi	Replaced motor that opens rear hatch

Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States Jan 2015 - Jun 2017
Sep 2015 14000 mi	Wheel bearing needed to be replaced on passenger front wheel Rear lift gate (automatic) does not always open when rear release button is pressed Note: Dealer indicated that if the lift gate button is held too long the door switches to manual mode (which could explain why this is happening). He said just to lightly and quickly touch the button to open the back lift door.

Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States Jan 2015 - Aug 2015
Mar 2015 6000 mi	wind noise at high speed from both front side windows

Subaru Outback in Arizona, United States Mar 2015 - Aug 2018
Dec 2015 12000 mi	Eye Sight programming was updated to prevent possible accidents.
Jun 2016 18000 mi	12V accessory outlet wasn't working. Dealer found and fixed the problem, although I don't know what the cause of the problem was. Replaced a fuse.
Apr 2017 31000 mi	Rear hatch motor was replaced. Blind spot radar sensors replaced. Battery was weak from the day the car was purchased new. It eventually failed to start the car.
Jan 2018 37000 mi	There is a short somewhere that will drain the battery in a few hours. Car is currently back in the shop while they attempt to diagnose and fix the problem further. EDIT: Turned out to be a faulty aftermarket OBD2 bluetooth module for scanning error codes.

Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States Jan 2015 - Jun 2022
Dec 2015 10000 mi	Dead battery. Towed to dealer. Charged battery and checked system. Don't know cause.
Dec 2021 77000 mi US $600	Replaced rear wheel bearings

Subaru Outback in Iowa, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2016
Aug 2014	The switch that controls the brake warning lights failed.
Jul 2015 28000 mi	One of the struts on the rear lift gate went bad. It was unable to hold the gate open. The dealer replaced the strut.
May 2016 52000 mi	Motor on rear lift gate had to be replaced.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Apr 2015 - Jul 2020
Dec 2015 12000 mi	Passenger window switch, driver side, stopped functioning.

Subaru Outback in Utah, United States Jun 2015 - Dec 2015
Oct 2015 9000 mi	Air leak in passenger window

Subaru Outback in California, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2016
Aug 2015 1800 mi	Engine would start and die immediately . The dealer replaced the ignition switch under warranty

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Jul 2015 - Dec 2017
Mar 2016 5000 mi	Gas cap door latch failed to open
Nov 2017 14500 mi	OEM battery failed to hold enough charge to start the car

Subaru Outback in Arizona, United States May 2015 - May 2016
Mar 2016 10000 mi	Navigation system malfunctioned and needed to be replaced.

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Apr 2015 - Jun 2018
Nov 2015 7440 mi	Wind noise from both front windows. It is a know issue on this car. It's fine now.
Jan 2016	The gas cap door was difficult to open. They replace the whole assembly. There is a service bulletin on this issue. The repair took 1.5 hours
Feb 2016 11160 mi	the back hatch wouldn't open correctly. When the button was pushed it would open 6 inches and close. The problem was intermittent. I am going to have to take the car back again
Apr 2016 13000 mi	The back hatch will only open about 6 inches then reverse it's self and close. Naturally this problem is intermittent. They tried greasing the hinges and struts. Now they have ordered a new motor for the hatch.It should be available soon
Apr 2017 26660 mi C $68	there was a clicking noise when turning. It was thought to be the CV joints. However an inspection showed it to be debris caught up in the steering mechanism. They cleaned it up and problem solved.

Subaru Outback in Florida, United States Mar 2015 - Sep 2015
Sep 2015 6000 mi	Gasoline cap cover is not opening properly. Dealer has tried three times to fix it, but it is still not working perfectly

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Jan 2015 - Apr 2019
May 2016 15000 mi	Gas lid would not lock. Required replacing the inner gas filler liner and lock mechanism.

Subaru Outback in Maine, United States Feb 2015 - Jan 2022
Nov 2015 4900 mi	Computer reset after battery ran down. Rear gate wouldn't work.

Subaru Outback in Kentucky, United States Jul 2014 - Jun 2015
Apr 2015 6000 mi	Wind noise from drive/passenger front doors. Known issues, replaced driver side small front glass piece. Passenger side on backorder.
May 2015 6000 mi	Wind noise from drive/passenger front doors. Known issues, replaced passenger side small front glass piece.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Feb 2018 - Jun 2018
Mar 2018 53790 mi	Three of four wheel baring had to be replaced.

Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States Aug 2014 - Aug 2017
Sep 2014	Passenger window would not operate from the drivers side, when we got to the dealer it worked.

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Nov 2014 - Feb 2022
Nov 2017 45000 mi	Right rear wheel bearing failure - covered under powertrain warranty.
May 2018 48000 mi US $60	Front passenger window came off of drive track. Dealer took apart door trim to reattach window to track.
Feb 2022 85000 mi US $220	Trunk struts replaced.

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Sep 2014 - Jul 2022
Aug 2015 11000 mi	The front quarter window of the front passenger door was replaced. Was noisy at highway speeds. Now have to return to the window tinting company to have that window re-done. Driver's door window now appearing to make a similar noise
Feb 2016 18000 mi US $240	The directional turn signal in the driver's side rear-view mirror was taking on moisture inside the forward-facing lens. It was due to cracks that were there upon delivery of the car.
Jul 2016 24000 mi	Now the directional turn signal in the passenger side exterior rear-view mirror has been found to be cracked in the forward-facing lens. It was due to cracks that were there upon delivery of the car.
Sep 2017 35000 mi	Heard a strange noise from under the front of the auto when putting into reverse in the garage at home after sitting overnight. It would last about a second. It was intermittent, not every time and, of course, would not do it at the dealer.
Oct 2017 35000 mi	An area under the engine compartment was making a noise before engaging reverse after being parked overnight in the garage at home. This happened intermittently. The dealer could not find the problem after several days. During the time it was in the garage, the 2018 Outback Premium 2.5i they loaned us had a smoother and quieter transmission. It also did not lurch when first engaging the accelerator in drive like our 2015 Outback Premium 2.5i does. The automatic lane change sensor would self-defeat intermittently. We were told there were no software problems and likely due to the sensors covered with moisture during the wet conditions at the time. Has not replicated since it has been dry.
Mar 2018 40000 mi	An annoying intermittent tone that interrupted the audio would not stop. After several weeks trying to hope it would stop or figure it out, we took it to the Subaru dealer. It took them several hours to diagnose it, then releasing it to us to drive home. They said there was a setting in the navigation we were unaware of that was causing the noise. We were not a block down the street leaving the dealership that we heard the noise again, as before. So we took it right back. After a few more hours, they said they did a software update. The display has changed some as a result. The noise is gone. There was no recall nor bulletin regarding this issue.
Apr 2019 52000 mi US $400	Windshield cracked while parked, starting at the base on the passenger side, spreading across the windshield in the line of vision.
May 2022 94000 mi US $495	The windshield cracked on its own. Second time this has happened. First time the dealer covered it. Second time they blamed it on a rock that was never seen nor heard, so we had to file a claim against our insurance and pay nearly $500 out of pocket.

Subaru Outback in New Hampshire, United States Jan 2015 - Apr 2018
Feb 2016 22400 mi US $80	Battery charge was low, and replaced.

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2014 - Jun 2017
Dec 2015 11000 mi	Blind spot detectors needed to be replace

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2018
Mar 2017 41000 mi	Cracked windshield due to defective adhesive was replaced under extended warranty.

Subaru Outback in Utah, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2018
Feb 2017 25000 mi US $135	New windshield. Rock strike. And before the windshield was dirty enough to be washed, the new one took three more rocks.
Jan 2018 35000 mi	Car has had repeated bouts of not starting/battery dying to the point I carry a charger in the car. The dealer repeatedly checks the battery and says everything is fine (while rolling their eyes at me). It's not until I started looking at other cars on TrueDelta that I've discovered this is a widespread problem that people are having. Subaru is NOT being proactive on solving it. The automatic tailgate stopped working. It wouldn't work with the remote, the inside button, or the button on the tailgate. It stopped working for 5 days. When I went to take it into the shop, it started working. They said it wasn't a problem. I decided between battery death and the ghost in the tailgate, to trade the car in. Subaru was NOT interested in determining the problem, AND my warranty was expiring and they didn't want to note these problems for later repair. Bye Buy Subaru. Bought a Toyota.

Subaru Outback in Quebec, Canada Oct 2014 - Jan 2022
Feb 2015 3460 mi	ABS,traction control, Blind Spot Monitoring and Check Engine lights all suddently turned on during driving. Resolved itself during trip to dealer. Desler changed some fuses but had no idea why this happened.
May 2015 6860 mi	Plastic door beneath HVAC controls broken. Wind noise coming from side mirrors. Known issue with the new model. Parts ordered. Rear hatch needed adjustments because it was not properly aligned when closed. Dealer said they made some adjustments but it still does not close perfectly. No issue with noise or leaks, mostly cosmetic problems as far as I can tell.
Nov 2015 13580 mi	Front side windows were changed after wind noise complaints from many owners. A service bulletin was issued. Plastic door beneath HVAC controls was broken. Part replaced.
Sep 2016 22940 mi	Two wheel bearing needed to be changed.
Mar 2017 27900 mi	Power liftgate was making a lot of noise when opening and closing as if it was getting stuck with a big clunk. Apparently there was a recall or a TSB for the motor assembly which was applied during my regular maintenance visit. The problem is now gone.
Oct 2017 34100 mi	Have had some problems with the head unit. Tried asking for a firmware update if available. Time will tell if it helpes with anything. The headunit is rather slow and bluetooth connectivity is poor. Definatey a weak point of the car in terms of user experience. No updates for carplay it seems. Timing chain is starting to leak oil apparently. Repair will be covered under warranty and will take several days. Will be done during an upcoming appointment.
Dec 2017 35340 mi	Timing chain leaking oil according to previous maintenance appointment. Fixed under warranty.

Subaru Outback in Wyoming, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2022
May 2021 83000 mi US $1100	Loud noises when turning [replaced CV joint]

Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States Nov 2014 - Dec 2017
Feb 2016 17100 mi	Intermittently failed to start.

Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States Nov 2014 - Sep 2016
Sep 2016 22000 mi	Engine burned oil at a rate of 1 quart per 2000 miles

Subaru Outback in California, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2018
Jun 2015 13000 mi	Rear hatch would not open and close properly. They reinitialized it and it seems a better but it's sometimes unpredictable.
Feb 2017 51000 mi	Both rear wheel bearings were bad

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2018
Jun 2016 8000 mi US $300	Replaced the tiny original battery with a better one, lasted only 1.5 years.

Subaru Outback in South Dakota, United States Feb 2018 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018 45000 mi US $740	battery failed (3rd battery in 45,000). transmission would not shift out of low. subaru in there wisdom has chosen a 330 CCA battery as OEM equipment with all the safety equipment this car has and computers that never shut off its to much for the OEM equipment plus the cold weather of south dakota its to much of strain on the battery Thus 3rd replacement battery but now I have replace with the biggest battery that will fit in-- now has a 550 CCA will see if that helps with longevity but all the system codes had to be reset but transmission failed to shift still. dealer found transmission harness was damaged by possible rodents. - also vehicle has started using oil dealership testing to see how serious that is

Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2018
Jun 2016 32000 mi	Rear power lift gate does not always open by following directions. Intermittent problem that could not be reproduced by the dealer. Provided the dealer with a video of the malfunction. Will continue to monitor and return to the dealer.

Subaru Outback in South Carolina, United States Sep 2014 - Jun 2022
Jan 2016 19800 mi	Vehicle has been rumbling in the rear end since new. I reported it to the service manager at 6,000 miles. Was told it was my bike rack. Dropped car off for 12K service. They replaced the left rear wheel bearing.
Feb 2016 13100 mi	Door ding strips coming loose.

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Nov 2014 - Dec 2021
Sep 2015 12000 mi	Driver's side exterior mirror was misaligned after going thru dealer's car wash due to being knocked off a clip. Quick easy fix by dealer.
Feb 2018 29000 mi	Cam follower gasket leak. Was very minor leak discovered during a routine oil change. Because it was such a minor leak - no oil loss over 6 months or oil spots on garage floor - I ignored it for 6 months. But Subaru offered to replaced gaskets under warranty at no charge to me so I proceeded even though there were no visible problems to me. Fuel door was not opening and closing properly

Subaru Outback in California, United States Nov 2014 - Dec 2018
Sep 2015 10000 mi	Car hesitated and sputtered upon acceleration then check engine light came on. Air Fuel sensor was determined to be faulty and was replaced. Part took several days to arrive. Car left a dealer.

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Sep 2014 - Jan 2022
Apr 2015 6500 mi	Passenger side wind noise in mirror; TSB issue and glass replaced

Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States Sep 2014 - Oct 2015
Dec 2014 6000 mi	Repair keyless ignition system which was causing battery to go dead
Jul 2015 28500 mi	Wind noise and rattle in Front windows. Front window seals replaced

Subaru Outback in Alabama, United States Oct 2014 - Jun 2022
Sep 2015 24000 mi	Wheel bearing failed

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2022
Jun 2018 55000 mi US $12	Clogged AC tube causing water to accumulate in passenger footwell.
Oct 2021 110000 mi US $150	Car was making weird noise. Called dealer and described. They asked if I had driven on gravel recently. Answered yes. They removed heat shield. Wondering if they replaced it. I’m guessing gravel caught in it and perhaps it could have worked it’s way out. Oh well, no noise now.

Subaru Outback in Florida, United States Nov 2014 - Mar 2018
Oct 2017 22000 mi	It took 2 trips before the dealer recognized thet the problem was a defective battery.They replaced it for free despite the fact was about 3 weeks out of warranty.

Subaru Outback in Tennessee, United States Mar 2015 - Apr 2018
Oct 2015 6500 mi	subaru rear vehicle detection system nonfunctional. is rear-facing radar units to detect cars in blind spots. dealer could not repair, waited 1 day for subaru engineer to return call and assist.unknown cause, "software calibration"to fix.
Apr 2017 22000 mi	Subaru rear vehicle detection system went offline for 2nd time. This is rear-facing radar units to detect cars in blind spots. Subaru TSB 07-90-15, released 04/22/2015, calls for replacement of both radar units with new model. Dealer did this. Of note, the first time same problem occurred, dealer "reprogrammed" unit even though service bulletin had been released mandating new parts. If you have this problem, look up TSB and have dealer repair at no charge.

Subaru Outback in Vermont, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2022
May 2022 58000 mi US $550	Brakes pads seem to just be eaten quickly in the Outback. I replaced the brakes not long ago.

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Nov 2014 - Mar 2016
Aug 2015 9000 mi	Voice recognition on navigation system not functioning properly.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Jan 2017 - Jun 2018
Jan 2017 24222 mi	main head unit (stereo/nav) replaced under warranty
Jan 2018 37000 mi	replaced weather strip on driver's door (started peeling off and drooping down) and 36K service

Subaru Outback in Arkansas, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2016
Oct 2015 28700 mi	The Outback started consuming oil at a high rate. The dealership calculated consumption at 10.6 ounces per 1200 miles. Subaru replaced the engine free of charge.
Apr 2016 35800 mi	Vehicle wouldn't start. Jumped car and drove to dealer. Replaced battery.

Subaru Outback in Manitoba, Canada Jan 2016 - Feb 2022
Jun 2016 27900 mi	Battery fully drained without an explanation. Had to jump start the car.
Dec 2016 29760 mi	Wind noise right side on high speed. They replaced the trim around the windows both front doors under warranty. They drilled a hole by mistake in the interior door panel trim.
Apr 2017 30380 mi	Wind noise initially, trim replaced on warranty. Interior panel was damaged during the repair (accidental hole drilled into the panel). Wrong color was initially ordered (had to bring the car in the shop on a previous trip for them to discover that). This trip was only to replace the damaged panel.
Sep 2017 33480 mi	Rear passenger side wheel bearing noisy Was replaced
Sep 2019 49600 mi	Oil overconsumption. Engine bloc replaced under warranty

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Jan 2021 - Jul 2023
Mar 2021 36000 mi US $400	Drive axles damaged due to loose motor mount (missing bolt) resulted in heavy vibration under acceleration. Loose mount likely due to an engine swap by a previous dealer, but car was purchased used so true history is unknown. Ride axle seal on diff also leaking. Heavy vibration persisted. Took it back and the dealer put it on a lift and loaded the wheels to simulate loaded suspension and notice the rear carrier bearing was out of round and the rear driveshaft was binding under load causing the vibration. Dealer replaced the rear driveshaft and carrier bearing. Rear axles (from differential to wheels were not replaced).

Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States Apr 2017 - Apr 2017
Feb 2017 36000 mi	replace bearings on rear wheels

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Mar 2015 - Dec 2016
Apr 2016 21700 mi	touche screen was replaced.

Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2017
Dec 2017 61000 mi US $1100	Rear brakes replaced and computer reset for hill assist. Wheel bearing replaced under warranty.

Subaru Outback in Florida, United States Mar 2018 - Jan 2022
Jun 2021 99000 mi US $175	Routine front pads and rotor replacement.

Subaru Outback in Nevada, United States Nov 2017 - Jan 2018
Nov 2017 34000 mi US $9081	We dropped transmission and dealer said caused by rear differential, that was proved wrong. Then said front differential caused - that has been proven wrong also. Now tech from Subaru HQ to dismantle transmission. Should have been under warranty since we had 33,600 miles at time of failure. CVT trans suck.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Dec 2015 - Nov 2017
Jul 2017 38000 mi US $150	Replaced from and rear brake pads but not the rotors with OEM pads and shim kit

Subaru Outback in New Mexico, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2022
Sep 2015 8000 mi US $500	Windshield broke due to manufacturing defect. I received a letter from Subaru to be reimburse for the expenses.
Feb 2019 62000 mi	Windshield fluid hose rut and broke

Subaru Outback in Indiana, United States Feb 2018 - Jun 2022
May 2018 60000 mi US $30	Driver's seat splitting
Jun 2018 60000 mi	Replacement of drain plug gasket. It's a one time use gasket which is included with the Subaru oil filter. I used a different brand filter,so I found out it needed replacing after I had an oil leak.
Dec 2021 83000 mi US $90	one of the two horns quit working, wire came detached, reattached wire and checked

Subaru Outback in Arizona, United States Dec 2014 - Oct 2017
Oct 2017 55000 mi	Replace windshield

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States May 2015 - Jun 2022
Aug 2017 28000 mi	tune up

Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States Jun 2016 - Jan 2022
Apr 2016 33000 mi	Replaced noisy rear hatch motor Excessive wind noise from front side windows. Replaced bad rear wheel bearing. Replaced bad rear strut
Jul 2021 93000 mi US $600	Exhaust noise from engine. Exhaust flex pipe leaking. Replaced.

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Jul 2016 - Apr 2017
Apr 2017 24000 mi	at least 7 times in a 10 week period. Cannot start the engine. Call roadside service, they jump start the car. The dealer test the battery and said it is normal. But the problem persists. I traded in the Sabura for a 2017 Rav4 SE early this month

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Subaru Outback in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2015 - Feb 2018
Jan 2017 7360 mi	Dead battery. Replaced under warranty.

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Jun 2015 - Apr 2018
Dec 2015 6200 mi	The GPS voice and the car's voice command systems only work occasionally. The dealer reprogrammed both chips but this didn't solve the problems. I will have to go back.
Jun 2016 12400 mi	The dealer downloaded a software or firmware update and fixed the problem.
Jan 2017 22000 mi	One battery cell dead. Battery replaced under warranty with a better one.
Oct 2017 34844 mi	Head firmware / software update

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Subaru Outback in California, United States Jan 2018 - Jun 2018
Feb 2018 60000 mi US $3200	Clutch replacement.

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Subaru Outback in Louisiana, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2022
Jul 2016 12300 mi	Electronic parking brake would not release - vehicle could not be driven

Subaru Outback in New Hampshire, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2018
Jun 2014 11000 mi	Car shudders periodically.
Aug 2014 13000 mi	Car shuddered occasionally. Dealer replaced torque converter under warranty.
Oct 2014 15700 mi	When AC compressor is on, car makes a "brushing" noise.
Apr 2015 22000 mi	AC compressor continues to make intermittent noise when running. Dealer acknowledges the problem but thinks six cylinders Oubacks may make the noise. Have contacted Subaru for resolution.
Jul 2016 36000 mi	AC has continued to make intermittent noise. They replaced the condenser but this did not fix the issue. The next step is to dissemble the dash to see if they can find the source of the noise.
Aug 2016 39000 mi	AC still made intermittent noise. They replaced the AC compressor and also needed to replace the serpentine belt. No AC sound so far but need more time to make sure that the repair worked.
Oct 2016 41300 mi	Still made AC noise intermittently. They recharged the AC system. I do not know if this fixed the issue.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Jun 2014 - Sep 2016
Jul 2014	vibration issue. they rebalance tires, didn't fix. swap tires with others, didn't fix.. on going problem
Jan 2015	Constantly vibrating. The issue has not been resolved.

Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States Nov 2013 - Dec 2016
Jan 2015 18000 mi	The car would not start after a good rain. Dealer needed to change the transmission wiring harness.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2018
Feb 2015 15000 mi	Blown fuse replaced, but problem still exists and I have to return to the dealer.
Mar 2015 15000 mi	Cigarette lighter socket in cabin was still dead after having the others fixed.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Jan 2015 - Mar 2015
Feb 2015 18800 mi	replaced navigation/audio system; discovered defect is with design. navigation/audio has too many significant design problems; selling back the car as a lemon

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2022
May 2017 45000 mi US $150	front brake pads
May 2020 58000 mi US $350	Dealer screwed up brake repair and rotors were rusting from inside. This had to get repair redone

Subaru Outback in Saskatchewan, Canada Apr 2014 - Jun 2017
Jun 2017 39680 mi C $600	Lumbar air bag blew out.

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Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Dec 2015 - Mar 2018
Nov 2017 71479 mi US $129	Replaced two 7440 bulb and two 194 bulb on the tail lights.
Jan 2018 74000 mi	Low beam headlights
Feb 2018 74000 mi US $120	Hard cranking in cold. Already replaced battery with one with higher cold cranking amps. Dealership suspects fuel pump.

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Apr 2014 - Apr 2017
Oct 2014 13000 mi	short block engine replaced after oil leak.
Mar 2015 22000 mi	Short block engine replaced for second time with the re-designed short block after oil light had come on and car failed oil consumption test. Oil light came on. Car failed oil consumption test. Short block engine to be replaced.
Feb 2017 42000 mi	Left strut leaking and replaced.
Apr 2017 43000 mi	Oil light sensor came on. Consumption test ordered. Car failed. Subaru to replace Short block for 3rd time.

Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States Jul 2013 - Oct 2017
Mar 2015 28000 mi	Headlight burned out

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Jan 2015 - Jun 2022
Feb 2022 89000 mi US $175	Replace main belt

Subaru Outback in Florida, United States Dec 2013 - Dec 2015
Nov 2015 14600 mi	This car has a very jerky, rough transmission and the dealer keeps insisting that the jerkiness is normal. Let me put it this way: It is an automatic transmission that feels like a manual.

Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States Sep 2014 - Jun 2018
Dec 2016 26000 mi	Battery had a dead cell and battery needed to be replaced

Subaru Outback in Missouri, United States Sep 2013 - Jul 2018
Nov 2014 16000 mi	Software reflash for lurching and surging, usually when cold and usually at low speeds such as driving around neighborhood.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Jun 2017 - Jul 2017
Jul 2017 60000 mi	leaking transmission. diagnosed as bad gasket, dealer did a mickey mouse repair using a sealant. did not replace the gasket or the leaked fluid. 1 week later it is back at another dealer. this model has an extended warranty on the cvt transmission because of problems.

Subaru Outback in Georgia, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2016
Jun 2016 53000 mi US $80	Headlight out

Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States Jun 2014 - Dec 2017
Oct 2017 56000 mi US $359	Replace front brake pads

Subaru Outback in Georgia, United States Nov 2013 - Dec 2014
Mar 2014 4000 mi	Squeaky drivers seat back, replacement seat damaged in shipping. Given loaner while awaiting new seat to be shipped.

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Sep 2013 - Mar 2018
Sep 2014 8000 mi	Replaced roof rack - buzzing nose when cargo box was on top of the car at high speeds.

Subaru Outback in Louisiana, United States Jan 2014 - Jan 2016
Mar 2015 12000 mi	Engine belt was loose, creating a chirping noise. Dealer service manager informed that this is a known issue and that Subaru had since changed to a smaller belt.

Subaru Outback in Nebraska, United States May 2014 - Jul 2018
Nov 2015 20000 mi	Dash rattle on front right side near speaker. Dealer added felt tape to resolve.
Feb 2016 22700 mi US $5	Dash/visor rattles. 1/2" round foam weather stripping placed between dash and windshield. One sided sticky velcro on the windshield side of the slide out on the visor. small foam pad under metal piece that runs through firewall.
Dec 2017 50000 mi	Check engine light came on as well as brake light flashing. This was likely due to turning key forward to aux too soon after shutting down engine, causing misfire. Dealer cleared codes and light has not turned back on yet.
Apr 2018 58000 mi US $55	Vehicle speed sensor.. likely bad from hitting something on road or a mouse ate through the wire 3 times..

Subaru Outback in Wisconsin, United States Oct 2017 - Feb 2021
May 2019 61000 mi US $85	Headlight replaced. CANNOT do it yourself, must remove fender liner to replace bulb. Thanks, Subaru.
Sep 2019 71000 mi US $65	Gasket in the third brake light failed, and water came into the cargo area. Purchased a new third brake light for about $60, and replaced it. Problem solved.

Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States May 2017 - Mar 2022
Dec 2019 66000 mi	Transmission failed on highway. Transmission replaced under extended warranty.

Subaru Outback in Florida, United States May 2014 - Jun 2017
Dec 2015 16000 mi	There was a high pitched noise coming from the blower in front of the passenger glove compartment. They had to replace the entire blower motor and other parts of the A/C system.
Mar 2016 19000 mi	The dealer and to re-repair the previous issue because they installed a used resister that proved to also be defective.
Jun 2017 35000 mi	Had all four TPMS sensors replaced. Dealer in North Miami was horrible. Their only diagnostic tool of choice was a tire pressure gauge. When my air reported fine, they did not know what the PSI acceptable range was. Regardless, after replacement, they found one unit had a low battery. This took 3 trips, 3 rentals, and countless travel time (they are 2 hours away).

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2018
Nov 2017 57000 mi US $300	Replaced rear brake pads, no rotor damage. Replace headlight bulb out.

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Apr 2014 - Jun 2018
Jun 2016 34720 mi	Rear hatch shocks were sticking at the end of extension preventing the hatch from opening completely.
May 2017 45260 mi C $418	Difficulty steering the vehicle at low speeds. Power steering found to be failing. Replaced under warranty. Clunking when driving over rough roads. Front Stabilizer links replaced. Serpentine belt was showing small cracks. Replaced.
Mar 2018 60140 mi	Had to replace the transmission after the dealer overtorqued the drain plug, causing a leak.

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Oct 2013 - Nov 2016
May 2015 8100 mi	Accessory belt was defective (known issue, TSB out for replacement) causing it to chirp. Replaced with revised belt and issue fixed completely.

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2022
Apr 2016 28500 mi	Premature wear on the rear breaks due to a frozen caliper
Jul 2021 70000 mi US $200	Fixed [tie-rod]

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Nov 2017 - Dec 2020
Dec 2017 114000 mi US $200	Pads and rotors worn beyond serviceable levels. Replaced with new pads and rotors, all 4 corners
Jan 2018 116000 mi US $40	gas cap not sealing causing warnings
Jun 2018 126000 mi US $40	P0420 error. Changed plugs cleaned MAF sensor

Subaru Outback in Missouri, United States Oct 2013 - Apr 2016
Aug 2014 7000 mi	Cooling system. Radiator seam leaking. Dealer replaced radiator.
Mar 2015 12000 mi	Bad serpentine belt caused chirping noise. Subaru replace belt with new improved part/belt to eliminate noise.
Nov 2015 18000 mi	Water leaking in from top trim piece on tailgate. Dealer noted seal on 3rd brake bad/deformed. Dealer replaced 3rd brake light under warranty. Leak fixed.

Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States Apr 2014 - Jul 2019
Sep 2014 6000 mi	Rattle coming from panel underneath the steering wheel. Foam padding was added to reduce the rattle, but rattle still exists.
Dec 2014 9000 mi	Rattle looked at again, fixed this time as I had diagnosed where it was coming from. Foam padding added to panel under steering wheel.
Sep 2018 47000 mi US $660	Replaced headlight Rear brake rotors, calipers, and pads replaced.

Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States Jul 2013 - May 2016
Apr 2016 41000 mi US $300	Replaced windshield

Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States Feb 2010 - Jul 2018
Aug 2011 216000 mi US $200	Purchased rebuilt engine several years ago. Had oil leak from the start. Finally leaking so bad, it had to be fixed. Found oil leaking from oil pump. Replaced O-Ring that had been crimped when engine rebuilt. Replaced timing belt as well.

Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States May 2017 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022 125000 mi US $185	A/C was not cooling as well. Left low beam out.

Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States Jan 2014 - Apr 2017
Jun 2015 30000 mi	Sunglass holder would not stay closed. Holder was replaced under warranty.

Subaru Outback in Iowa, United States Jan 2015 - Oct 2015
Sep 2015 26000 mi	Serpentine belt was squealing and turns out a tsb was issued that corrected the problem with a new belt. Bolt broke on rear hatch strut causing it to twist.

Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022 165000 mi US $600	rear rotors/pads
May 2022 168000 mi US $650	rear backup camera replaced

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Aug 2009 - Oct 2010
Nov 2009 257000 mi US $200	Trans delayed 30 sec to 3 min before going into 1st gear. Replaced filter and used Castrol Dexron III Mercon AMSoil with a quart of Trans-X. Problem gone.

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Feb 2014 - Mar 2023
Mar 2016 35000 mi	Tailgate struts replaced under warranty.
May 2018 58000 mi	Warning lights indicate emissions system problem. Codes show loose gas cap is likely the problem. Tried three new gas caps including one OEM. Warning lights go away for a period of from 10-100 miles then return. The gas cap can't be tightened the three clicks as specified, only one. It gets loose over time. No repair done. Fixed? Several attempts. The trouble lights would come back on after 10 minutes or sometimes after 100 miles. It seems to be triggered by the gas cap. But 3 gas caps later, and the problem persisted until last Saturday, about two months after I last made an attempt to fix it by cleaning the area around the filler opening. The trouble lights mysteriously disappeared and have not returned. I'm not sure what to make of it. It's an annoyance more than anything. It's a commonly reported problem on OB and other Subie forums.

Subaru Outback in Alabama, United States May 2014 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022 93000 mi US $1300	Leaking timing chain cover
Jun 2022 95000 mi US $250	Replace rear pads and rotors

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Sep 2015 - Oct 2015
Oct 2015 9000 mi	CVT Transmission started making raspy whirring sound. After the transmission was replaced, the car would shudder noticeably when making tight turns. Took it back to the dealer and traded it in for a 2016 WRX.

Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States Jan 2015 - Mar 2015
Feb 2015 23000 mi	Replaced head unit. Vehicle still has problem with head unit turning on and off.

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Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2016
Jul 2014 17500 mi	A loud squealing belt noise on engine start up and occasionally aconstant chirping noise while driving. Service department installed new belt as per an existing TSB from Subaru.

Subaru Outback in Utah, United States Feb 2014 - Apr 2018
Apr 2015 9500 mi	Battery went completely dead. Used Subaru Roadside Assistance to jump vehicle. Battery would not hold a charge. Dealer replaced under warranty. Serpentine belt was chirping.

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2013 - Jan 2022
Nov 2015 21000 mi	Replaced faulty oil level sensor.
Jan 2017 36000 mi	Oil consumption test. (Passed)

Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States Aug 2017 - Aug 2017
Jan 2017 80000 mi US $150	Was dead - replaced it

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Subaru Outback in Nova Scotia, Canada May 2014 - Jan 2022
Dec 2014 3100 mi	engine cranked slowly in first cold weather of the season - so the computer was re-calibrated. Improved but still cranks more that previous models
Apr 2021 119660 mi C $345	small leak above fuel tank - giving an odour when completely filled tank ONLY. The result was to leave the situation as is due to high cost of repair, and no safety issues without a repair.

Subaru Outback in Yemen Dec 2013 - Jun 2022
Nov 2015 17400 mi	Replacement of serpentine belt

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Nov 2017 - Nov 2020
Dec 2017 88660 mi C $200	Repair/adjust left front brake caliper saddle. During a regular service appointment it was identified as the source of a noise I was observing intermittently.
May 2018 91140 mi C $1000	mirror adjustment switch pushed in and inoperable, fixed without replacing; backup camera not working, replacement part $350

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Subaru Outback in Georgia, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2022
Aug 2021 94000 mi US $800	Rear wheel bearings replaced.

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Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Mar 2013 - Dec 2013
May 2013	Rear hatch wasn't latching unless door slammed. Latch mechanism lubricated and adjusted. Better, but still requires a lot of force to close. Used to automatic closing hatches, so this might be normal.
Oct 2013 5000 mi	Liftgate closure was difficult. At times it looked closed but warning light would come on while driving.

Subaru Outback in Indiana, United States Sep 2012 - Dec 2015
Aug 2015 33500 mi	Tailgate creak, multiple trips to repair. It was actually just needing lubrication on the latch after each car wash.

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2018 - Jul 2022
Jul 2022 140000 mi US $550	replace failed alternator with oem

Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2022
Apr 2014 15000 mi	The satellite/navi unit was on the fritz. Got a new unit and it was installed in an hour.
Aug 2014 20000 mi	Rear wiper relay was shorted out, resulting in inability for rear wiper to be used in intermittent mode. Part replaced in under an hour. No charge.
Sep 2015 31000 mi	Sunroof was leaking not only when it rained, but also while using the car wash. Dealer mechanic cleaned out drain holes, but this didn't even remotely fix the problem. drivers inner door panel dented. New panel ordered under warranty.
Oct 2015 31800 mi US $10	License plate light covers cracked and fell off because where the screws attached, it shattered the lense. 2 new covers ordered. Installed by owner.
May 2016 39000 mi	Driver side puddle lights no longer worked. Passenger side fine. Replaced puddle light cluster. Work done under extended warranty. Without warranty, would have been a $500 plus job. Cost me my $50 deductible.
Aug 2017 50000 mi	The leather on the driver's seat split. The car is only 4 years old, and this shouldn't have happened. It didn't split on the seam either. Subaru of America replaced it as a "one time good will" repair. It would have cost a little over $500 otherwise.
Mar 2018 54000 mi	Was driving when I heard a loud "pop" and felt it also in my lumbar area. The lumbar support broke. Took it to the dealer and got it fixed for free, minus the $50 extended warranty deductible. While the car was in the shop, the mechanic noticed my drive belt was getting lax, so I had that replaced.

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Apr 2013 - Mar 2016
Mar 2014 28000 mi	The CEL keeps coming on for an "intermittent misfire." The dealer cannot duplicate the fault after clearing it. At first I was told that it was a possible fuel quality issue but that has been ruled out. The issue comes after hard acceleration.
May 2014 30600 mi	Intermittent CEL fault resolved in extreme driving situations had set off engine RPM governor, activated the CEL. Driver has been educated on how to accelerate and not exceed 6000 RPMs.

Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2022
Nov 2016 113000 mi US $130	Oil pan drain plug thread was stripped during a routine oil change. Oil pan was replaced.
Feb 2017 120500 mi US $450	Replaced rear brake pads. Resurfaced rear brake rotors.
Jun 2018 135000 mi US $400	Replaced accessory drive belt due to cracking
Jul 2021 170000 mi US $200	Failed serpentine belt fixed idler bearing. Replaced idler pulley assembly and serpentine belt.
Jun 2022 180000 mi US $820	Replaced plugs and filters

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Dec 2015 - Jan 2017
Dec 2016 49000 mi US $100	One of my low beam headlights burned out. I brought my car to the dealer in order to replace both lamps.

Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States Dec 2012 - Jul 2018
Jun 2017 124000 mi US $25	The driver's side puddle lights are out. The labor cost was upwards of $250.00. Repair declined. Excessive cost for value realized.
Feb 2018 128000 mi US $100	One headlight burned out, replaced both bulbs. One fog bulb burned out, replaced both.

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Aug 2012 - Apr 2020
Nov 2013 7220 mi	Passenger seat behind driver would not fold flat due to a cable issue. Cable replaced.
Jun 2015 16740 mi C $240	Defective passenger rear strut noticed on brake service. Replaced under warranty.
May 2018 32240 mi C $60	The catch for the back seat to fold flat had the wire come off. Easy fix, but note the same issue in year 2. The seat is not folded that often as mostly just one driver and no passenger. Aside from that at 5.5 years no issues to speak of.

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2012
Dec 2012 4000 mi	2013 H6 Outback makes constant wobbling/vibration noise from left front starting @ 1500 rpms. Brought in for service 2x in 7 days. First time "couldn't replicate". Second time called Subaru tech hotline. Known problem-no repair on horizon! Car will suddenly accelerate/lurch forward at slightest depression of gas pedal. Almost hit another car. Brought in 2x in 7 days. Sometimes no acceleration at all. Couldn't replicate either. Explanation:powerful engine.

Subaru Outback in Kansas, United States Aug 2012 - Sep 2014
Apr 2014 34200 mi	Passenger side puddle light under car was not working. Dealer replaced wire harness and both lights.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Dec 2013 - Jun 2014
Dec 2013 5000 mi	Bluetooth system failed and dealer had to replace the navigation system
Jun 2014 8000 mi	Bluetooth stopped working again. Same problem as happened in December 2013

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Nov 2012 - Jul 2022
Jul 2015 14000 mi	The power sunroof was having difficulty closing. Dealer performed adjustment and lube which did not solve the problem. They followed up by replacing the entire sunroof assembly and the problem is now resolved.

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2015 - Jul 2018
Jun 2015 30000 mi	Replace black trim at rear of window on driver side rear passenger door. Adhesive had come loose. No rattles. Only noticed when I washed the car.

Subaru Outback in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2013 - Jun 2020
Jan 2018 66340 mi C $100	Gas hatchback struts not fully supporting hatch. Replaced gas cylinders.

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Dec 2016 - Mar 2018
Mar 2018 110360 mi C $1000	Replacement of rotors and cleaning of calipers

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Jan 2015 - Dec 2017
Aug 2015 42900 mi	front end rattle over bumpy pavement

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Dec 2015 - Jun 2018
May 2016 27980 mi	Consuming oil. Now monitoring as by 4 k have to add oil, one litre
Jun 2018 45880 mi C $12	Oil consumption. .5 to 1 litre oil per 5000 km(

Subaru Outback in California, United States Dec 2016 - Feb 2022
Oct 2021 91000 mi US $600	Replaced snapped serpentine belt.

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Jul 2013 - Jan 2022
Jun 2015 37000 mi	Driver's window would only go up two inches when switch was used. I reseated the switch contacts, all window features work correctly now.
Mar 2016 51000 mi US $50	Low beam bulbs are really hard to change - you have to get at it through the wheel well.
Sep 2016 61000 mi US $60	Replaced headlight, side marker, and low power parking bulb.
Mar 2018 94000 mi US $300	Another light bulb fix. Took about 30 minutes. Cabin filter Sensor for electronic parking brake.
Sep 2021 120000 mi US $3500	major service - all belts, hoses, spark plugs, HT leads, replace wiring loom

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Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2022
Oct 2014 37700 mi	replaced v belt
Nov 2017 95000 mi US $600	replaced front shocks (also front rotors/pads maintenance)
Jun 2021 121000 mi	rear bearings replaced

Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States Feb 2013 - Dec 2013
Sep 2013 14000 mi	The lock of the tailgate in a wrong position. So it makes a lot of noises

Subaru Outback in South Carolina, United States Feb 2013 - Oct 2014
Jul 2013 17200 mi	Overhead light cover buzzed on rough roads.

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Jun 2013 - Sep 2013
Jul 2013 5000 mi	noisy fanblower. replaced, but noise remains. might be the CVT. we hope this electrical hum noise resolves itself after 15k as one of the blogs we read reports dealing with a similar issue.

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Sep 2012 - Dec 2017
Jan 2016 11200 mi	Oil consumption is awful. Between 1500 miles and 2500 miles I have had to add a quart of oil since car was new. Dealer says I have to come back periodically for Oil Consumption Test. In the end I COULD get a new engine.
Jul 2017 62000 mi US $17	Replaced right headlight. Of the 15-20 cars I have owned, changing an outback headlight is absolutely the most ridiculous and difficult process.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Apr 2013 - Mar 2015
Mar 2015 30000 mi US $13	Parking light went out, then a couple days later came back on. Then opposite side headlight blew. Had to remove wheel well to get to the bulb! Traded car, did not chase down other issue.

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Jan 2013 - Feb 2018
May 2013 3000 mi	Front right seat belt latch was wobbly. Found seat belt retainer bolt was cross-threaded. Removed and replaced lower seat assembly. Issue fully resolved. Took 1.5 hours.

Subaru Outback in New Hampshire, United States Feb 2018 - Apr 2018
Apr 2018 67000 mi	Backup camera not working.

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Oct 2012 - Jul 2013
Jun 2013 217000 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 Texas, United States May 2013 - Sep 2016
Feb 2015 12000 mi	Tire pressure sensor replaced under warrantee.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Feb 2013 - Sep 2022
Feb 2014 15000 mi	Chirping noise from engine. Turned out to be bad idler pulley. The dealer replaced both idler pulleys and the serpentine belt.

Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States Sep 2012 - Jul 2017
Jan 2015 14200 mi	Second headlight replacement.
Jun 2017 44000 mi	Upon opening tailgate after a heavy rain, water poured out of the door from two seams at the top of the door - which was pointing down of course at the time. The dealer originally thought that the brake light at the top of the door was leaking but it was not that. They kept the car overnight because their window person was due there the next day. They resealed the window and all has been fine. The dealer did replace the brake light up top "just in case." This was all under my warranty. They also did a courtesy replacement of some dead bulbs and windshield wipers at no cost.

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Oct 2012 - Jan 2015
Nov 2013 15000 mi	GPS Nav screen would reset itself while driving. The old unit was replaced with a new navigation unit.
Aug 2014 23400 mi	Appeared to be burning 2 quarts of oil over the 7,000 mile oil change interval. However once the oil was changed I have since driven the vehicle for over 5,000 miles and the engine oil is about 2/3 of a quart low... Reasonable.

Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States May 2013 - Sep 2015
Mar 2014 17000 mi	Windshield cracked due to cold with the heating element in the bottom of the windshield. No mechanical issues with the vehicle, just the crack all the way across the bottom of the front windshield.

Subaru Outback in Idaho, United States Sep 2012 - Jul 2015
Jul 2014 26300 mi	Driver's side puddle lights would not work. Both lights and the wiring harness had to be replaced.

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Sep 2012 - Feb 2022
May 2013 5000 mi	Had to replace noisy fan motor
Sep 2016 48000 mi US $85	Replaced 3rd brake lite seal leaking water in tailgate.

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Oct 2012 - Sep 2013
Sep 2013 11000 mi	Rear hatch door latch issue causing rattles when driving over bumps and turns.

Subaru Outback in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2012 - Aug 2015
Nov 2014 17500 mi	D/S window was pulling inner rubber window gasket down into door, causing binding and making the window stop and not go up or down.

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2013 - Feb 2022
Jun 2014 12000 mi	Blocked air conditioner hose. Caused water leak in cabin on front passenger floor.
Apr 2016 31300 mi	rear view monitor in mirror failed. Dealer replaced under warranty.

Subaru Outback in Georgia, United States Oct 2012 - Aug 2014
Aug 2014 30000 mi	Oil consumption. Subaru would not warranty repair a car that burned 1 quart of oil less than every 3K miles. Additional issue with radio. Bluetooth and radio head unit issue (replace of both to get phone to work with bluetooth)

Subaru Outback in Arizona, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2018
Nov 2014 22000 mi	Squeak from under rear of car. Exhaust pipe hanger not properly aligned.
Jan 2015 13800 mi	Rubber drivers side window trim (inside bottom) folds into window and inside of door when window is lowered.

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States May 2013 - Jul 2018
Sep 2015 45000 mi	Engine light indicating low oil turns on. Oil change at 42K, low engine oil light turned on at 44K, 45K, 46K, 47K. Service advisor advises that TSB indicates Subaru is prone to burning oil, recommends oil change at 6K interval ILO 7.5K.

Subaru Outback in South Carolina, United States Nov 2012 - Feb 2017
May 2015 53000 mi	Drivers seat would not adjust. Wire insulation under seat was worn and shorted out.
Aug 2015 56200 mi	All at once everything on the dash lit up and the engine shut off. Required extensive work to locate the problem. A wire in the center of a bundle of wires was missing insulation for several inches, causing a short, killing a module.
Dec 2015 62000 mi	Passenger side headlight had several bulbs fail

Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States Oct 2012 - Feb 2022
Mar 2015 38000 mi US $60	One lower-beam replaced.
Jun 2016 58000 mi	Oil level warning comes on and off. Dealer put the car on oil consumption testing by giving us a free oil change (Subaru pays for it). Will return there at 60k miles to check oil consumption.
Feb 2022 128000 mi US $650	CVT is failing. The dealership recommends replacement of the entire CVT unit, which is estimated to cost over $9,000. We will not do this. This car is effectively finished at 128k miles.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Jun 2012 - Mar 2019
Nov 2013 7600 mi	Replacement of navigation head (under warranty).

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States May 2013 - Jun 2014
Jun 2013 1000 mi	high frequency vibration noticed on steering wheel and armrest between 50 and 60 mph
Aug 2013 3000 mi	My vibration between 50-60 mph was resolved by replacing the drive line.
Sep 2013 5000 mi	Intermittent lights in Nav/Audio Panel. Nav head was replaced and problem resolved.

Subaru Outback in Wyoming, United States Nov 2012 - Mar 2016
Feb 2014 15000 mi	grabing between front axle and rear axle, pulled off transfer box/case and replaced clutches inside, 5 hr job and gave us a rental to run a round in

Subaru Outback in Alberta, Canada Apr 2013 - Apr 2021
Apr 2017 39680 mi C $84	Replace low beam headlight
Mar 2018 52700 mi C $525	Replace front brake pads

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2017 - Feb 2022
Feb 2018 118000 mi US $500	Car developed a clunk - dealer replaced tie rod end. Car is better but not perfect.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Jan 2013 - Aug 2017
Dec 2016 40000 mi US $550	A radiator seal was leaking. Radiator replaced.

Subaru Outback in Kansas, United States Jul 2015 - Aug 2017
Nov 2016 38300 mi US $120	Wheel stud was cross-threaded and over-torqued by the wheel gorilla during tire rotation. Replaced wheel stud.

Subaru Outback in Quebec, Canada Oct 2014 - Nov 2020
Jun 2020 99200 mi C $1200	4 discs replaced + pads
Aug 2020 102920 mi C $400	front rear wheel bearing had to be replaced

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States May 2016 - Dec 2016
May 2016 49000 mi US $5	Excessive oil consumption episode #4 1 quart oil mysteriously disappears. Random, unpredictable.
Sep 2016 61000 mi	Bluetooth still crappy and no solution. Continues to burn oil.

Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States Sep 2017 - Jul 2022
Apr 2019 80000 mi US $550	Key would not pull uot from steering rack.

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Sep 2014 - Jun 2018
Mar 2018 149000 mi US $100	Replacement of wobbly idler pulley.
May 2018 154000 mi US $5400	Total CVT Rebuild. Transmission completely shot after 154,00 miles. Yes had to have Outback flat bedded to trans shop for rebuild after local mechanic identified it as a trans problem. Shop gave me 3 options, a partial rebuild for $3400.00, full rebuild for $5400.00 and $7200.00 for new trans plus installation. If this had happened closer to 100,000 miles probably could have qualified for new Subaru CVT warranty. 95% of all mileage done on highway and I had trans fluid changed at 100,000 miles. Engine is still strong so I will keep it a while longer but not happy that Subaru is not being up front about servicing trans more frequently to live up to durability of non CVT transmissions.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Jan 2014 - Jul 2022
Apr 2019 60000 mi US $99	Wind noise due to driver side window that would not roll all the way up. Told by dealer that the vehicle has a minor main seal leak. Confirmed by local, trusted mechanic. No engine oil on driveway or in garage. No work done as yet.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Apr 2015 - Jan 2018
Oct 2015 30000 mi	TPMS malfunction--repaired under warranty
Dec 2015 31000 mi	Drivers side window sticking
Nov 2017 45000 mi US $3	Occasional water leak into rear cargo area. Found that 3rd brake light assembly may be leaking water into rear hatch and into rear cargo area. Bought $3 waterproof clear caulk and smeared around the edge (between brake light lens and rear hatch). No leaks since.

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States May 2015 - Sep 2016
Mar 2016 34000 mi	Backup camera stopped workimg

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2022
Jun 2015 30000 mi US $100	noise from the front end dealer did not repair it need to go back the suspension holding break calipers front left front wheel was loose and making noise the problem that Subaru dealer was NOT able/ willing to discover/correct - bad dealer - but independent mechanic pinpoint the defect and corrected it for total of 100 dollars
Oct 2017 48000 mi US $75	new battery installed by owner -Interstate battery - 75 dollars at Costco dealer asked for 180.00 dollars ....
May 2022 85000 mi US $600	replace CV joints

Subaru Outback in Louisiana, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2021
Nov 2016 48600 mi US $200	Seal for third brake light was allowing water into the top panel of the read door which would leak into the car.
Aug 2017 54000 mi	There was a service bulletin for the brake calipers (I think that's what it was). They had to be removed and reattached. They found it when I asked about pad wear. Once found they deemed my car unsafe to drive. Cost of repair was covered by Subaru.
May 2018 61000 mi	Seal for the third brake light went bad.

Subaru Outback in Manitoba, Canada Nov 2017 - Mar 2018
Feb 2018 52080 mi C $300	Engine oil pressure switch leaking, replaced Replaced cv joint boot

Subaru Outback in Quebec, Canada May 2017 - Jun 2017
Jun 2017 58280 mi	Battery Complete engine replacement.

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Aug 2012 - Jul 2018
May 2017 68200 mi	Sounded like a bearing but turned out to be a brake shield that was a little bent and rubbing. Fixed at no charge.
Dec 2017 76260 mi C $150	Middle brake light was leaking into trunk. Lighting housing replaced.

Subaru Outback in Alaska, United States Apr 2017 - Jan 2018
Jun 2017 67000 mi	Oil pressure came on twice within two hours on June 25th. Technicians found it was short by about 1 quart of oil. The vehicle is currently undergoing an oil consumption test for the next 1200 miles. The test is no cost to me because it is covered under a class action suit against Subaru concerning certain vehicles have been found to consume oil excessively. If my vehicle fails the consumption test, then Subaru will replace the engine at no cost, and provide a free loaner.

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
Jul 2013 14500 mi	Serpentine belt replaced

Subaru Outback in New Hampshire, United States May 2015 - Jan 2018
Jan 2018 85000 mi US $200	frozen caliper replaced replace spark plugs

Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States Jul 2014 - Jan 2022
Jun 2016 74000 mi US $150	Dead Battery
May 2020 138000 mi US $5000	CVT and computer replacement. Trans would stop shifting.

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States May 2013 - Jun 2022
Dec 2016 76000 mi US $600	CVT transmission massive failure; undriveable
Mar 2017 83000 mi US $300	rear pads and rotors
Apr 2020 149000 mi US $500	Both rear wheel bearings were replaced.
Jul 2020 149000 mi US $1900	Lower control arm bushings, front struts New front brake pads
Oct 2021 170000 mi US $1400	Catalytic converters replaced

Subaru Outback in Quebec, Canada Jan 2017 - Jul 2022
Feb 2017 53320 mi	Right Front bearing
Jun 2017 53940 mi C $5	Known issue: sealing around 3rd stop light leaky
Dec 2017 58900 mi	Ventilation and AC cluster and flashers wont turn on for 5 mn when started After aprox. 5 mn, everything works fine Outside temperature is below -15C
May 2019 65720 mi C $1200	Front left wheel bearing play and noise, $500 Changed tie-rod bushings, $400 Rear brake rotors, $300
Nov 2020 83700 mi C $500	Rear left [wheel bearing] Now all corners have been changed.

Subaru Outback in Utah, United States Sep 2015 - Jan 2022
Oct 2021 90000 mi US $275	Clock Spring broke and horn stopped working, was told by Subaru they didnt do that work and to contact a shop..Ordered the clockspring module from A1 and also ordered the Steering angle sensor module, followed Youtube videos and replaced parts in 1 hour time as DIY project...car workd perfectly afterwards, had to drive 1 mile for fault codes to clear and lights to reset.

Subaru Outback in Arkansas, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2018
Feb 2018 86000 mi	Transmission Shudder

Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States Mar 2014 - Mar 2018
Apr 2015 8200 mi	Cigarette lighter stopp working

Subaru Outback in California, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2022
Mar 2016 31000 mi	replace serpinteen belt

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Jul 2014 - May 2019
Aug 2014 24000 mi	Rattle when driving over small bumps. Dealer found Subaru TSR addressed this issue, and performed TSR procedure. TSR 12-147-13R.
Oct 2014 26200 mi	Overhead console door started failing to latch closed, or started popping open while driving. Dealer ordered console, and replaced it after arrival.
Feb 2015 34300 mi	Rear 3rd eye brake light gasket on rear hatch defective-allowed water to enter vehicle.
Jun 2018 82000 mi US $1100	Right rear wheel bearing started to get noisy. Had both replaced.

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Feb 2018 - Jun 2022
Mar 2018 77000 mi	New battery
Jun 2018 82000 mi US $10	The sunglasses holder was remaining open, due to a broken ball bearing in the clip that attaches the unit to the overhead light.

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Sep 2013 - Dec 2014
Dec 2014 22000 mi	Driver Window Stopped Raising/Lowering completely at times. Dealer could not replicate.

Subaru Outback in Missouri, United States Apr 2013 - Feb 2019
Mar 2018 46800 mi US $15	Left headlight failed right headlight failed shortly after left

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Mar 2014 - Oct 2015
Jun 2014 12000 mi	Squeaky belt was replaced under warranty. Service manager said they had several 2013 with the same issue. Said they had to replace tensioners on some, but mine were still good.

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Nov 2012 - Jul 2018
Mar 2018 84000 mi US $300	The brakes started to feel shaky when I braked at high speeds. The rotors were warped.
May 2018 89000 mi US $40	Headlight, brake light, and other signal light replaced

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2022
Oct 2014 32800 mi	Noticed excessive oil consumption similar to other reports by Subaru owners. The low oil level light came on after about 4000 miles since previous oil changed. Haven't had previous issues, but could be related to bad piston rings.
Mar 2016 59000 mi	Engine found to be leaking oil. Camshafts had to be resealed/repaired. Found by inspecting before 60K mile mark, so repair still covered by powertrain warranty.
Mar 2018 83000 mi US $700	Standard brake repair from years of use Back rear strut leaking- replaced
Nov 2021 110000 mi US $250	Had another oil leak which was due to another o-ring failure- the same issue that was “fixed” at 59,000. Everything was out of pocket this time. Water leaking in from tail lamp area on rear door.

Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States Jan 2013 - Jan 2022
Dec 2021 132000 mi US $3600	Both rear bearings replaced Bad ball joint control arms replaced

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2015 - Oct 2021
Jun 2018 111000 mi US $945	rr front and rear brake pads and rotors'..four new tires and alignment

Subaru Outback in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2014 - Dec 2022
Feb 2016 38440 mi	Backup cam and bluetooth were not working right, dealer replaced Head unit and Camera under warranty, 1 trip to diagnose, 2 trips to fix
Jun 2018 65720 mi	Oil consumption test, 2nd reading, verdict to be confirmed
Sep 2018 66960 mi	short block replacement due to excessive oil consumption

Subaru Outback in Arizona, United States Dec 2016 - Jan 2022
Jan 2022 109000 mi US $850	Replaced engine and transmission mounts

Subaru Outback in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2017 - Jul 2022
Mar 2022 119000 mi US $800	Brakes started to squeak and the rotors were also bad. Front only, kind of pricey but we were in a pinch.

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Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States Oct 2014 - Jun 2018
Jan 2015 28700 mi	Burning oil...about 1 quart per 4000 miles. Dealer indicated this was normal. Only a concern if burning a quart every 1200 miles or less.
Feb 2017 72000 mi	Conducted oil consumption test...results were within specs.
May 2018 90000 mi US $30	Replaced rear brake pads.

Subaru Outback in New Hampshire, United States Feb 2016 - Nov 2016
Jun 2016 71000 mi	was waiting on outcome of subaru court settlement. car was burning 1 quart for every 700 miles. took to dealer for oil consumption test. dealer did not believe it was that much, went through test. new short block going in next month, yep.
Jul 2016 72200 mi	Typical oil consumption at a very high rate. Shortblock replaced in July. 4500 miles in Engine still has oil consumption issues going back for another round of OCT as burn rate qualify for another shorblock.
Nov 2016 78000 mi	Verified after 1200 mile run that car still burning in excess still. New now 3rd shortblock on order for replacement.

Subaru Outback in California, United States May 2013 - Feb 2022
Feb 2022 120000 mi US $1900	Clutch replacement

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Jan 2017 - Jun 2018
Apr 2017 58000 mi	Starter motor replaced as it was noisy
Sep 2017 74000 mi	Short block replacement

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2015 - Apr 2018
Jan 2016 45800 mi US $20	Purchased this Certified Pre-Owned 2013 Outback from Local Dealer. After 2-months the oil light came on - It was 1 quart low. Added 1 quart of oil 1/5/16.
Mar 2016 50000 mi US $5	We drove to Toronto 3/11/16 and checked oil before we left. Added just under 1 quart of oil.
Apr 2016 50700 mi US $5	Low oil alert came on again on 4/15/16 and had to add 1 quart of oil. This car is burning oil at a rate of one (1) quart every couple thousand miles.
May 2016 51700 mi US $1	Oil & Filter Change by Dealer - Discussed the excessive oil consumption and requested the dealer perform Excessive Oil Consumption Test. Came back after 1200 miles - it was 1/4 qrt low. Svc Mgr stated it passed test (less than 1/3 qrt) Check oil level after 740 miles and it was 1/4 quart low - added 1/4 quart of oil
Jun 2016 54000 mi US $2	Checked oil at 53913 miles (1,076 miles from last oil add)- added 1/2 Quart Oil
Jul 2016 54300 mi US $5	Oil Light came on at 54756 Miles - checked oil and it was 1 quart low Oil light came on and had to a 1 quart of oil
Dec 2016 62000 mi US $5	Oil light came on and owner added 1 quart of 0W-20 oil.
Jan 2017 64164 mi US $5	Oil light came on. Checked and added 1 quart
Feb 2017 66325 mi US $5	Checked oil.found it was 1 quart low. Added 1 quart of engine oil
Mar 2017 68200 mi US $5	Oil light came on. Checked and added 1 quart of oil

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2016
Sep 2015 43000 mi US $15	Headlight needed to be replaced. The headlights on this vehicle are fairly difficult to replace - requiring about an hour once you've done it a couple times.

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Subaru Outback in Nova Scotia, Canada Dec 2016 - Jun 2017
Oct 2016 65100 mi C $600	Replaced tie-rod end

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Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States Oct 2016 - Dec 2016
Dec 2016 86000 mi US $3500	Dropped a valve into the cylinder with only 86K miles and past the powertrain warranty.

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Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2011 - May 2014
Sep 2013 18000 mi	Starter made squealing sound when running. Replaced under warranty.

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Nov 2012 - Jan 2017
Apr 2013 21300 mi	There's a bump under leather on driver's seat, as if part of the heated seating element had moved. Service rep took photos and said they have to ask Subaru what to do. Update: it has now been over 1 year with no response.
Jul 2015 58000 mi US $130	Interior driver's seat L side plastic molding around electric controls broke. Dealer replaced broken part but said not covered by extended warranty. Called Subaru of America and they reimbursed me for cost. Subaru prior repair seat surface
Dec 2015 61000 mi	Battery died out of the blue on Christmas Eve. Received jump and then called AAA and their battery truck came out and replaced battery. After battery died navigation system lost all information, calls to 2 local Subaru dealers resulted in (1) no idea what to do call 800 # (2) make appointment bring car in. Called 800 # and rep gave directions on how to reset, system fixed!

Subaru Outback in Georgia, United States Nov 2011 - Jul 2013
Jun 2012 6000 mi	Driver's seatbelt latch broke.

Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States Sep 2011 - Dec 2013
Nov 2011 300 mi	Driver's side headlight had condensation on the inside, dealer replaced headlight assembly. Driver's side headlight had condensation on the inside, dealer replaced headlight assembly.
Dec 2011 3000 mi	Was having a harsh downshift issue with the 3.6R engine. Found that there was a TSB issued for this. A new software was avaialble, went to the dealer, and they installed new software, problem fixed.

Subaru Outback in Indiana, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2013
Jul 2012 15800 mi	Black plastic trim piece on outside of driver side rear window had become detached on one side. Piece was replaced under warranty. Trim piece caused excess wind noise.

Subaru Outback in Georgia, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2014
Sep 2012 14000 mi	Rattle in headliner.

Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Sep 2015 - Sep 2018
May 2018 120000 mi US $150	Ideal pulley

Subaru Outback in Quebec, Canada Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
Sep 2017 55180 mi C $250	replace front rotors and pads

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Jan 2018 - Mar 2018
Feb 2018 63800 mi	Windshield Wiper Motor (Front): Subaru has had multiple problems with either the design, production quality (or lack thereof), &/or dependability since 2010-2015.

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Mar 2012 - Jul 2015
Mar 2013 17360 mi	Driver side seat outside panel falling off. One of the new parts was wrong and the panel is still not staying on. Need to go back, but dealer far away.
Jun 2013 19840 mi	Seat trim item described above. Radio jumps stations spontaneously, still not repaired.

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Sep 2011 - Dec 2016
Mar 2016 52000 mi	Rear window was not rolling down reliably. They replaced the motor I think.

Subaru Outback in Arizona, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2018
Oct 2017 70000 mi	Oil leak. It turned out to be a leak in the head gasket near the front cover and the upper oil pan in the back.
Jan 2018 73000 mi US $25	Idler pulley failed taking out the alternator and power steering. Limped to the nearest town and was towed to the dealer. Idler pulley replaced. In my opinion this failure was due to damage or improper reassembly of the engine that occurred during the Oct '17 oil leak repair.

Subaru Outback in Quebec, Canada Mar 2012 - Apr 2016
Jul 2012 3720 mi	My Pioneer radio would skip to the next chanel without any request on my part. They had a service note to fix the problem. They installed a resistance at the back of the radio. Up to now no recurrence.
Aug 2013 16400 mi C $472	The problem with the radio when changing volume it changes the station I was listening to.
Apr 2014 22820 mi	Problem with the controls on steering wheel for control of the volume returned. Previously they add a resistor in the wiring of the volume. New service note ST.15.01.12R: remove old repair and add 2 resistors.

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2012 - Aug 2015
Dec 2012 14000 mi	low oil warning light- false alarm
Jan 2013 26700 mi	low oil light- dealership cannot reproduce the problem.
Mar 2013 15000 mi	low oil light- third time- car towed to dealer. could not duplicate. told there is no low oil level and oil light is normal. now working with subaru of america.
Sep 2014 41000 mi US $200	Drive belt replacement
Jan 2015 19700 mi	burned out headlight bulb. very involved to change- 2.5 hours for both; unable to access.
Apr 2015 48000 mi	diagnose and repair starter squeal

Subaru Outback in Alaska, United States May 2013 - Mar 2014
Mar 2014 50000 mi US $50	Front bushing causing squeaks.

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States May 2016 - Mar 2023
Oct 2020 77000 mi US $700	Replaced condenser
May 2022 94000 mi US $500	Replaced rear wheel bearing which was making noise
Jan 2023 105000 mi US $750	Replaced power steering pump and idler pulley

Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States Jun 2012 - Nov 2017
May 2017 58000 mi US $88	Front end alignment / tire replace / balance.

Subaru Outback in Arizona, United States Oct 2014 - Jun 2018
Feb 2015 19000 mi	Bad connection for engine fan; fan was not engaging; engine would start to heat up in stop and go traffic only; part cleaned up and connection made; problem fixed.

Subaru Outback in California, United States May 2017 - Jun 2017
Jun 2017 46000 mi US $1600	Found oil leaks from timing chain cover and both side valve covers. Also determined that oil filter was damaged/leaky.

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Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Nov 2013 - Aug 2021
Dec 2013 34000 mi	Check antenna message on for XM radio
Dec 2017 76000 mi US $125	Battery died. Original battery was undersized and car always struggled to start in very cold weather. Old battery was 490 amps and new one is 875. Started without trouble first morning below 0 with new battery

Subaru Outback in Oklahoma, United States Jun 2012 - Aug 2017
Jun 2016 58000 mi	Drivers side front axle leaking, slinging grease. Replaced under warranty.

Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2016
Mar 2012 500 mi	Front passenger window wouldn't roll all the way up and seal. Could hear wind noise. Sometimes it would "thunk" into place. They took apart door and greased power window parts, etc.

Subaru Outback in Hawaii, United States Aug 2012 - Jul 2022
Mar 2021 64 mi	Replaced Transmission and Drivetrain due to warranty. Warranty covered entirety of repairs/replacement. Particular symptoms were grinding during normal turns and stalling after stopping traffic lights. Stalling would occur upon acceleration from a stop and between 500-1000 RPM.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Aug 2012 - Mar 2022
Aug 2018 49000 mi	Oxygen sensor replaced
Apr 2021 73000 mi US $700	pads and rotors

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Aug 2011 - Feb 2022
May 2016 91300 mi US $100	Guide to the Gasket head moved 100/of an inch. Gasket head had to be repaired.
Apr 2017 108000 mi US $245	rear wheel bearings need to be replaced
Jul 2017 116000 mi US $82	Rotors were warped
Nov 2021 195000 mi US $300	Tailgate latch worn away

Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States Sep 2011 - Jan 2022
Jan 2018 80000 mi	wiper motor replaced - Recall campaign

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2018
Dec 2015 40000 mi	Belt making squeaking noises on cold engine start
Feb 2016 41700 mi US $210	Low Tire Pressure sensor failed.
Mar 2018 63000 mi US $200	Third break light enclosure started leaking. After any decent rain storm, rear cargo area would be awash.

Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Apr 2018 - May 2018
Apr 2018 90500 mi US $100	Head gasket failure requiring new engine. Related problems continue. Head gasket failure requiring new intake.
May 2018 91000 mi	Oil sensor

Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States Feb 2012 - Apr 2014
Nov 2012 13000 mi	Bluetooth does not work with iPhones (4,4S and 5). You have to pair your iPhone every time you want to use it. There is no fix for this at this time.
Jan 2013 15500 mi	The Check Engine light came on along with Traction Control and Brake light. Dealer said it was a firmware glitch and updated firmware. Took 2 hours.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Apr 2012 - Mar 2016
Oct 2015 55000 mi US $48	driver side headlight replacement. Tire fender had to be removed to reach headlight

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Aug 2011 - Apr 2014
Mar 2014 34000 mi	Battery run out. car didn't start. Subaru roadside assistance partner showed up after 2 hrs, to verify system, visited dealer. No problems detected

Subaru Outback in Wisconsin, United States Oct 2011 - Mar 2015
Jan 2013 8000 mi	deformed mud flap causing noise when making a hard fast right hand turn

Subaru Outback in Rhode Island, United States Aug 2011 - Apr 2014
Oct 2011 3000 mi	OEM Remote Start stopped working two weeks after dealer installed. Dealer resolved this problem during first recommended LubeOilFilter change at 1,300 miles (Dealer believes first service should be at one month / 1,000 miles on their dime
Jan 2013 32000 mi	Flashing Brake & Cruise Lights, Check Engine Light on and AT temp light on. Dealer checked codes and ran diagnostics-this was charged to SofA $316. diagnosis fee and then reset the codes. Running fine all along. Software Glitch???
Nov 2013 55000 mi US $285	Navigation System started acting up with error message regarding DVD not installed, unable to go to saved way points. Service removed dvd & found a sticky substance- they cleaned disk & re-installed.
Apr 2014 63000 mi	During routine oil/filter change and snow tire switchover, Dealer found a stripped lug nut. They fixed it for free.

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2016
Jun 2014 65000 mi US $56	Rotating knob for the mirror adjustment broke off. We took the car to the dealership and they wanted over $200 for parts and labor. Instead we ordered the knob online and replaced it ourselves.

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Nov 2011 - Feb 2017
Aug 2016 55000 mi US $100	Replaced alternator Air flow sensor needed to be replaced

Subaru Outback in Indiana, United States Nov 2015 - Mar 2016
Nov 2015 87000 mi US $60	Front sway bar bushings
Mar 2016 94000 mi US $100	Rear wheel bearings replaced under warranty. $100 deductible paid.

Subaru Outback in Idaho, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2016
Oct 2012 5500 mi	Sunroof sticking. They replaced structural components: rails, framework. But it still doesn't work correctly, and we must take it back again this Friday. Dealer could not fix sunroof. Finally, they sent it to a local body shop who did Sunroof was sticking. Removed and replaced.
Aug 2013 14000 mi	Moon roof leaks in commercial car wash. Both dealer and Subaru of America maintain that such leakage is "normal."
Mar 2014 22000 mi	Rearview mirror has auto dimming feature (that has never worked). Took in early March 2014, dealer agreed it did not work and ordered new mirror. Took car back in March 29 and dealer had ordered wrong mirror. Must re-order.
Apr 2014 22200 mi	Rearview mirror's autodim function will not work. Dealer says it's because of tinted rear window. This makes no sense because the tinted rear window is standard on all such Outbacks.
Nov 2014 25000 mi	Top of car near sunroof. Painted area size of a nickel was starting to rust. Entire roof needed to be repainted in the process of repairing rusted spot.

Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2022
Jun 2012 8000 mi	Repaired and reattached torn mudflap
Aug 2013 23000 mi	Rear driver side door weather stripping was incorrectly installed. Part adjusted.
Jan 2014 26200 mi	door trim readjusted. deformed again after a few days.
Jul 2014 29300 mi	door seal is misaligned.
Sep 2014 31000 mi	Door trim replaced
Dec 2014 33000 mi	Door trim again not sitting flush. Replacement part ordered. Moonroof would not open or close. Realignment.
Jan 2015 27700 mi	Installed replacement door trim Moonroof would not close properly. Hitting close button resulted in 3 inches of movement and then stop. Repeated close attempts required to close the moonroof. Lubricated. Failed again. Replaced entirely assembly.
May 2015 36000 mi	Wiper blades began operating without operator activation. Wiper switch replaced
Jun 2015 38000 mi	Engine leaking oil. Turned out to be a cracked crush washer. Washer replaced as part of oil change.
Aug 2016 57000 mi	Transmission intermittently feels like it is binding. Dealer was unable to replicate the issue.
Feb 2018 69000 mi US $70	Engine was stalling. Cleaned throttle body. Turning to wheel lock caused vehicle to jump. Steering pump replaced
Jul 2020 96000 mi US $70	replacement of headlights
Aug 2020 96000 mi	Headlight was installed misaligned (was improperly reseated, bulb was not pointed straight ahead). Repair was to correct alignment,
Dec 2021 105000 mi US $150	Windshield washer fluid tank replaced

Subaru Outback in Tennessee, United States Feb 2012 - Jan 2022
Mar 2012 1000 mi	Moonroof leak. Drains cleaned and connected. Still leaks around rear seal.

Subaru Outback in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Feb 2012 - Mar 2020
Apr 2013 12380 mi	Bushings on stablized bar worn out.
Jul 2013 14660 mi	Body rusting on tailgate and window trim piece. Tailgate repainted. Window trim ordered not yet installed.
Aug 2013 15500 mi	Rusty trim piece replaced
Aug 2014 26660 mi	Rust bubble on roof. Warrant Claim submitted for repainting.
Sep 2014 27280 mi	Roof repainted
Apr 2015 32020 mi	Suspension Bushing worn and required replacement
Dec 2015 40300 mi C $400	Reverse Interrupt Switch failed. Car thought it was in reverse gear all the time and would not start.
Nov 2016 48980 mi	Transverse Link Bushing cracking
Nov 2017 60140 mi C $1000	rear calipers seizing. need to replace calipers, pads and rotors.
Jan 2018 60760 mi C $200	Repair one line in rear defroster. Plus fix lumber control in drivers seat.
Mar 2018 62620 mi	Brake caliper cleaning and lubrication
Jul 2018 65720 mi C $500	Leak in air conditioning condenser. Part ordered and system recharged.

Subaru Outback in Kentucky, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2022
Sep 2012 12000 mi	check engine light due to improper fit of gas cap
Jan 2013 37500 mi	check engine light periodically would come on. Turned out the be spider web in vent line. Found after two unsuccessful trips to dealer.
May 2018 88000 mi US $600	replaced brake pads

Subaru Outback in Oklahoma, United States Nov 2011 - Jan 2014
Feb 2012 3000 mi	Bluetooth sync and mileage computer both malfunctioned.
Mar 2013 15000 mi	Oil pan change bolt gasket replaced, was leaking.
Jul 2013 20800 mi	Gas cap issue, sensor causes dash display and cruise control to malfunction if gas cap is perceived to be incorrectly tightened.

Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2018
Dec 2011 3000 mi	seatbelt latch was replaced
Mar 2013 29000 mi	Both headlights burned out. Service writer was not surprised and because less than 36,000 miles covered by warranty.
Apr 2015 63300 mi US $75	Second time replacing low beam head lamp. Needs to be done through wheel well. Appears to be very common with these cars.
Jun 2015 70000 mi US $75	Passenger side headlight burned out again. Replaced headlight access from wheel well after removing fender liner.
Mar 2016 85000 mi US $173	check engine light cruise control light and traction light came on. They suspected gas cap but still did code check then replaced gas cap and charged me $173
Dec 2016 100000 mi	Had 4 small bulbs burned out. Car has had a lot of bulb issues. They wanted over $150 to replace them. I refused.
Feb 2017 105000 mi US $1000	Replaced front pads and rotors at 105000 miles for the first time.
Nov 2017 119000 mi US $80	Driver side headlight burned out again

Subaru Outback in Nebraska, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2022
Mar 2012 2000 mi	check engine code p0456. dealer reset code.

Subaru Outback in New Hampshire, United States Jun 2012 - Feb 2022
Feb 2015 27000 mi US $100	Rear window broken while clearing snow - replaced

Subaru Outback in California, United States Apr 2015 - Feb 2021
Sep 2015 84000 mi US $100	Replace cable harness positive terminal and battery.

Subaru Outback in Idaho, United States Oct 2017 - Oct 2017
Sep 2017 90000 mi US $750	brakes high pitch noise (wear sensors), took in to replace pads. Shop recommended replacing rotors rather than repair. Probably a little more expensive, but agreed. Replaced pads and rotors. Also had do the spark plugs as I skipped at 60k. Already had plugs, this was a separate cost.

Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States Oct 2011 - Nov 2019
Apr 2017 105000 mi US $350	Bad wiper switch had to be replaced.

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Feb 2013 - May 2018
Mar 2017 70000 mi US $900	Replaced rear struts. We live 2 mi down a bumpy gravel road that eats rear shocks or struts readily, particularly with loads. Given this maintenance, the Outback drives generally like new.

Subaru Outback in Missouri, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022 118000 mi US $900	Catalytic converter P0420 code came up. The catalytic converter is very expensive part to replace.

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2011 - Sep 2021
Dec 2017 55000 mi	Front and Rear pads and rotors

Subaru Outback in Iowa, United States Feb 2013 - Oct 2021
Apr 2016 54300 mi US $99	Flashing BRAKE and CRUISE lights, check engine light on, stability control off
Dec 2016 59000 mi	Wiper blade motor potential failure-covered under recall
Mar 2018 75000 mi	brake lights - one burnt out, replaced both. more than 10 minutes due to how the bulb is accessed.

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2009 - Sep 2012
Feb 2009 197000 mi US $270	Needed to have the mid-pipe replaced in the exhaust system.

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2018
Dec 2016 53000 mi US $265	Various warning lights on intermittently. Dealer claimed that two oil pressure sensors were bad. I doubt both. Also did a recall on the wipers.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Jan 2015 - Feb 2022
Sep 2017 81000 mi US $100	Serpentine belt replacement

Subaru Outback in California, United States Apr 2016 - Dec 2016
Jul 2016 49700 mi US $100	Right front caliper noisy. Brakes disassembled, cleaned, regreased and reinstalled

Subaru Outback in Vermont, United States May 2018 - May 2018
May 2018 96000 mi US $100	This was second time recharging AC. It lasted less than two weeks and AC no longer works. Needs to be brought to the dealer for an estimate.

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2016 - Aug 2016
Jul 2016 64000 mi US $121	Oil change, rotate and road force balance tires, change head light Change wiper blades and new air and fuel filter

Subaru Outback in Indiana, United States Feb 2017 - Nov 2017
Sep 2017 92000 mi US $150	Replaced Battery

Subaru Outback in California, United States Feb 2011 - Apr 2011
Apr 2011 124000 mi US $125	replace driver side headlight bucket

Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States Feb 2012 - Sep 2021
Oct 2014 12000 mi	replaced battery

Subaru Outback in California, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2022
Jan 2018 67433 mi US $100	Front lower control arm bushings

Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States May 2012 - Sep 2018
Sep 2013 7000 mi	Sunroof would not open, rail part jam. Front rotors changed abnormal

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Jun 2012 - Jul 2015
Jun 2013 27000 mi	Sun glasses holder next to map lights retaining clip broke and would not stay closed.

Subaru Outback in Alabama, United States Apr 2012 - Jan 2017
Aug 2013 27900 mi	Passenger seat heater does not stay on.
Nov 2014 49900 mi US $50	Passenger seat heater would not stay on. Replaced bad relay.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2016
Dec 2014 34000 mi	Led burnt out on 3rd brake light
Nov 2015 42000 mi US $100	Front control arm busines torn and needed to be replaced.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Apr 2016 - Jul 2018
Apr 2016 86000 mi US $1800	Car was jerky when starting from idle. Replaced Torque Converter and Valve Body. Subaru USA assisted with $1,500, which was less than half of repair cost. Update, July 2017: Have been notified that Subaru is extending the CVT warranty on my model and I will be able to claim my repair costs from this repair.
Sep 2016 93000 mi US $8	Replaced passenger side parking light
Dec 2016 99000 mi US $2	Oil leaking. Replaced oil drain plug.
Feb 2017 104200 mi US $11	Driver Side headlight went out. Replaced both headlights.

Subaru Outback in Arkansas, United States Apr 2012 - Nov 2013
Jul 2012 8000 mi	Check engine light, brake, traction control, and cruise lights all stayed on. Dealer told me was a false emissions leak code.
Aug 2012 9700 mi	Right front speaker grill was loose. Replaced under warranty at no charge.

Subaru Outback in Florida, United States Jun 2012 - Mar 2014
Apr 2013 11700 mi	The brake, vehicle dynamic control, and check engine lights lit up.

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2014
Jul 2012 4700 mi	Leaking seal on the gas cap tripped a check engine light. Gas cap needed replaced. 30 minute visit.
Dec 2012 12000 mi	Had a significant windshield whistling noise at highway speeds. Dealer isolated the problem to be air flow changes created by the factory front air deflector (accessory) that was channeling the air over the top of the glass.

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2022
May 2012 2380 mi	Problem: Steering was stiff, requiring excessive effort to turn the whell even a small amount. Repair: Adjust steering wheel off-center Outcome: unsuccessful
Jun 2012 7000 mi	Steering was stiff, required excessive effort to turn the wheel even a small amount. Steering rack was replaced, wheels aligned and other adjustments.
Jul 2012 7300 mi	Problem: Steering wheel stiff to turn. Correction: Replace steering rack.
Dec 2012 11548 mi	Left rear door gasket around did not fully seal against body along a line just aft of the door window. Left rear door gasket did not fully seal against body along a line just aft of the door window. Door molding and gasket replaced.

Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States Dec 2012 - Sep 2016
Aug 2016 69100 mi	Third trip to the dealer for a "ratcheting" sensation after coming to a stop and turning left or right only. Previously, the driveline clutches and the transmission valve body was replaced. This trip, the transmission was replaced.

Subaru Outback in Rhode Island, United States Mar 2012 - Oct 2016
Dec 2013 22000 mi	Electric sunroof would not close properly. New parts installed.

Subaru Outback in Oklahoma, United States Mar 2012 - Mar 2015
Mar 2012 2900 mi	check engine light illuminated. took to dealer and found that the fuel cap was not tightened completely. dealer reset codes in ecm.
Apr 2012 3100 mi	sunroof would not close completely
Jul 2012 4800 mi	tire indicator illuminated during a trip
Jun 2013 21000 mi	Failure in xm radio antenna

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Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Apr 2021 - Jan 2022
Jul 2021 79360 mi C $1700	Replaced clutch. Wore out after 128,000 km. Replaced 3rd brake light which was leaking when it rained.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Jul 2012 - Aug 2012
Aug 2012 1000 mi	Excessive noise from engine between 2800 to 4000 rpm. on manual transmission. This is an additional rattling sound that is throaty and quite annoying.

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Sep 2011 - Jan 2022
Aug 2014 39000 mi US $189	The latch for the rear hatch stopped working. They replaced it but it isn't working again and it will go back to the shop on Friday
Oct 2014 41500 mi	When the mechanic at Shortline Subaru looked at the latch for the rear hatch, he couldn't replicate the problem which now seems to be intermittent.
Jul 2016 59500 mi US $50	Check Engine light came on and cruise control disconnected while on a long trip. Repair shop suspected loose gas cap or leak in evaoporative control system. Codes cleared, CE lite reset. No problems on return trip of over 550 miles.
Jan 2017 65000 mi US $210	USB port did not work and was replaced.
Mar 2018 72000 mi	Driver reported that engine was leaking oil. I examined it and it seemed that there was a crack in the oil filter causing the leak. I took it to Jiffy Lube where the previous oil change had been performed. They agreed the oil filter was cracked. They replaced the filter and topped up the oil and did not charge me.
Jul 2019 82000 mi US $1200	Clutch was slipping. Shop replaced clutch, pressure plate, and rear main seal. Check transmission oil

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Jan 2013 - Feb 2014
Aug 2013 17700 mi	gurgling noise from steering fluid when hot.

Subaru Outback in Alberta, Canada Oct 2015 - Aug 2021
Aug 2015 59520 mi C $275	Replace right side spark plug tube seal, new valve cover gasket as the plug boots are wet with oil.
Aug 2021 141360 mi	Radiator fluid overflow through the overflow reservoir resulting in low fluid and the car overheat light lit. This happened during the pro-long steep hill climb through the mountains with the engine under heavy load (not owing anything though; just 2 passengers and A/C on). Mechanic replaced thermostat, fuse for the radiator fan and one of the two radiator fans. Mechanic also did a pressure test to see if there is a leak on the head gasket. No issues with the pressure test. After the repair, the car overheated again while climbing up steep hills. Clutch make squealing sound when depressed. Burnted smell coming out from the car. This is after the trip where the car overheated the second time.

Subaru Outback in Alberta, Canada Apr 2018 - Jul 2018
May 2018 62620 mi	Car overheated and check engine light came on. Towed to dealer for warranty work, they found the fuses for the cooling fans were blown but replaced the fans and regulater switch as well. Was in the shop for a while as they had to order Subaru parts
Jul 2018 63240 mi	Car was leaking oil, took to dealer and diagnosed as forward crank seal leak. Car had recently had timing belt replaced by same dealer, they used aftermarket seal originally which was the cause. Replaced seal with Subaru part this time

Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2022
Feb 2015 29000 mi	The sunroof stuck halfway while closing. They had to remove the entire headliner and replace the complete sunroof track and motor I found a gear tooth stuck to the magnetic drain plug in the rear diff. Subaru replaced the differential assy at 80k, still under extended warranty.

Subaru Outback in Nova Scotia, Canada Aug 2012 - Sep 2016
Sep 2014 22320 mi	Oil seal leaking. Dealer changed seal and replaced timing belt. Update: a week later oil pan still leaking a little..
Feb 2015 26040 mi	Engine oil seal and oil pcv valve
Apr 2015 29220 mi	Returning Oil leak
May 2016 48100 mi	There was an ongoing oil leak from the block somewhere. This has been ongoing for the last four years. They think its fixed and it starts leaking. This time they finally did a dye test, and found a a hairline crack in the casting of the oil filter holder.
Jun 2016 52080 mi C $526	Engine light fault indication. Scan code P0031, PO134. Problem faulty A/F sensor.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2017
Jul 2014 32300 mi	water leaking AC
May 2016 56600 mi US $300	Pads,rotors and left caliper
Oct 2016 64200 mi US $300	Failure of 6 speed transmission clutch was OK

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Jan 2012 - Dec 2017
Oct 2017 65000 mi US $1000	Clutch/flywheel/throwout bearing early failure due to 1st gear/reverse ratio too high. Warranty covered throwout bearing only.

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Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Apr 2013 - Apr 2018
May 2013 21740 mi	The motor was incapable of closing the roof all the way. The problem stemmed from a clogged drainage port. I used a piece of fine wire to ream it out and all was good. I won't leave my sunroof open while parked under trees anymore!

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Subaru Outback in California, United States Jul 2010 - Sep 2010
Sep 2010 4000 mi	Vehicle bought back after repeated unsuccessful attempts to fix steering wheel shake, including TSBs 05-50-10 and 05-48-10. The 2nd TSB is the major one and was done twice.

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Jun 2011 - Sep 2011
Sep 2011	CEL kept coming on. After a good bit of investigating, the Subaru people were able to determine that it was a very rare issue with the PZEV and manual transmission and the software glitch appears to be unfixable. Replaced with another Outback.

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Dec 2021 168000 mi US $2500	Wheel bearings tie rod and ball joints all replaced

Subaru Outback in Kansas, United States Aug 2012 - Sep 2012
Sep 2012 25000 mi	Leather seats are worn.

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Subaru Outback in Norway Mar 2011 - Aug 2014
Jun 2012 26660 mi	Car intermittently refused to start. Finally brought in, but dealer found no fault. Replaced "starter module", will see if problem is fixed.
Aug 2012 28480 mi	Same problem, refusing to start. To shop for the third try. Outcome: how it's designed to work. The steering lock jams when the car is parked on a slope to protect an actuator. Just need to release the brake then wiggle the wheel, and the car will start.
May 2013 39060 mi	Slight noise when turning steering wheel. Adjusted connection from column.
Nov 2013 45260 mi	Glow plugs shorted. Fuses blown. Dealer reset error code and changed fuse. Warning light from last repair returned the following day. Took it in again, and they looked at it further. Found that they needed to replace glow plugs and scheduled a repair at a later date. Had to leave the car at the dealer for a full day to change glow plugs.

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Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States May 2011 - Aug 2016
Jun 2016 47000 mi US $65	Replacement of a burned out light bulb in the headlight.

Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States May 2012 - Jul 2012
Jun 2012 23000 mi	Check engine light on, diagnostic indicated cam sensor issue. Dealer replaced intake cam sensor, issue stopped for 24 hrs and returned. Dealer then replaced intake and exhaust cam sensors. Dealer says problem is fixed.

Subaru Outback in Alberta, Canada Jul 2015 - Jun 2022
Apr 2016 103940 mi C $78	Replacement of serpentine/V-belt and noisy idler pulley - normal maintenance items.
May 2016 105640 mi C $486	Replaced all four struts and mounts due to normal wear.
Jul 2017 122760 mi C $100	Replaced rear door checkers since doors wouldn't stay open by themselves.
Jan 2022 155620 mi C $86	Extremely low outside temperatures (-30°C), engine block heater and battery warmer (new battery) plugged in all night. Drove short distance and parked. Upon engine restart, ATF temp warning light is flashing, as well as VDC and brake warning light. No trouble codes. While driving, transmission shifts into manual mode without gear lever being moved, had to move to manual position and back to drive to clear. Dealership failed to find cause. Replaced battery with good quality one, no more issues since. Turn signals stop working intermittently. Climate controls unresponsive intermittently. Dealer cannot replicate condition at time of inspection.
Jun 2022 156860 mi C $1064	Misfiring on cylinder #6, bad coil pack and fouled spark plugs. Coil pack and spark plugs replaced.

Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States Apr 2011 - Mar 2012
Feb 2012 11000 mi	Engine was consuming oil at a rate of 1 quart every 3,000 miles.

Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States Jan 2011 - Dec 2014
Jul 2012 30200 mi	Seatbelt tensioner broke. Tensioner replaced.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Dec 2010 - Nov 2020
Feb 2011 1000 mi	Discovered oil leaking from engine. Quantity was about 2 tablespoons per day. Dealer determined it was a faulty seal on the oil pan so they simply replaced the seal. All good now.
Feb 2015 41000 mi	The torque converter was replaced due to severe vibration between 1500 and 2000 rpm under light loads.
Jun 2017 67000 mi	Takata airbag recall

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Dec 2010 - Jul 2016
Mar 2013 42160 mi C $125	Gas tank cap had tear in seal - pressure leak - check engine light on.
Sep 2015 84320 mi	Upper brake light seal leaking

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Jun 2011 - Jul 2017
Jun 2016 27280 mi	Drivers side audio speaker malfunctioning

Subaru Outback in Delaware, United States May 2011 - Nov 2014
Mar 2014 23000 mi	Battery went dead 3x. Dealer tested and replaced at n/c under warranty. Funny, our 2005 outback went 8 years before I replaced the battery not because of problems but out of caution.

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States May 2016 - Jul 2020
Jan 2018 94000 mi US $8	Driver-side low-beam bulb replaced. My first time replacing a bulb on this car, it took nearly an hour and required the removal of the driver-side front wheel. Future bulb replacements will probably take closer to a half-hour.
Jun 2018 96000 mi US $20	Replaced passenger side headlight. It took 30-40 minutes because access is through the wheel well and even that is tight.

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Apr 2013 - Jun 2018
Sep 2014 27280 mi C $100	left headlight
Jul 2016 52280 mi C $175	left interior light on, killed battery, now won't hold charge. got 5 good years.
Jun 2017 59520 mi	Regular 96k maintenance
Jan 2018 62000 mi C $1000	Replaced brakes too soon. Backup camera intermittently failing. Dealer recommended complete replacement. Declined. Now working, mostly. I suspect a simple loose connection.

Subaru Outback in Wisconsin, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2014
Jun 2013 26000 mi	Noisy wheel bearing replaced by dealer.

Subaru Outback in Alabama, United States May 2016 - Jun 2016
Jun 2016 32000 mi US $400	moonroof jammed ajar. a ton of water leaked in. dealer said tree pollen passes roof seal clogged drain caused roof to jam. water passed seal the water couldn't go out drain. flooded car. they said they cleaned drain cleaned track. still lek had get interior replaced due to mildew. next shop found moonroof still leaking found drain barely clean, tracks still filthy. headliner removed moonroof removed drain cleaned. had carpeting and driver seat replaced. 3rd outback.same problem

Subaru Outback in California, United States Sep 2010 - Jan 2018
Jan 2018 102000 mi US $450	Corroded Idler Pulley and broken Drivebelt

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2022
May 2022 78000 mi US $1400	Rattling AWD component replaced. Front speakers inoperative / scratchy sound. Dealer thought it was the amplifier but replacement did nothing to fix the problem.

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Sep 2012 - Mar 2013
Oct 2012 23500 mi	Driver seat squeaking Power adjustment switch broken

Subaru Outback in Missouri, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2017
Sep 2015 49000 mi US $100	Two lug nuts fell off; had them replaced.
May 2017 68000 mi	17V014000 recall to replace front passenger airbag

Subaru Outback in Australian Capital Territory, Australia Mar 2014 - Jun 2018
Oct 2016 22320 mi	Factory recall for plastic on wiper housing.

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Mar 2013 - Mar 2014
Jan 2014 C $1400	Valve sticking. Replaced.

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Jul 2010 - Jul 2012
Aug 2010 3000 mi	Front end shaking. In earlier repair trip rebalanced tires. This tim installed stabilizer kit and new steering wheel, which fixed the problem. Front passenger window would not close -- new track installed. Compass mirror did not work -- new mirror installed.
May 2011 8000 mi	Oil sensor went on. Dealer said this was the third one they had to replace on other owner's cars.
May 2012 17400 mi	Transmission is slipping into passing gear going uphill at high speeds. Also, transmission is having a hard time going from 2nd to 3rd gear going uphill.

Subaru Outback in Alberta, Canada Jul 2010 - Sep 2015
Oct 2011 14260 mi	Sun roof was 'sticking' - when opened it would stick then 'thunk' as it pulled away -needed autobody realignment - took less than an hour
Dec 2013 43400 mi C $800	Bad Strut - Driver side front
Oct 2014 52040 mi	Leaking Oil pan (slight) fixed with Silicone

Subaru Outback in California, United States Jun 2010 - Sep 2014
Sep 2010 4000 mi	Car has pulled to the right since day one. Dealer said they adjusted tire pressure and problem was fixed, but it still pulls to the right. Returned again to have alignment checked. After having the car five hours they called to say that (a) their alignment tech didn't show up and (b) they sent it out to a vendor but the vendor's alignment rack was broken. Yes, I'm upset.
Oct 2011 24000 mi	Steering wheel shake at freeway speed. Said front wheels were out of balance; rebalanced and apparently rotated wheels. Problem is 90% better but not gone.

Subaru Outback in Georgia, United States - Nov 2011
Nov 2011 980 mi	Shaking issue. Could not reproduce at dealership. Front tires replaced for shaking at highway speeds. Back tires road forced balanced issue still exists Misfires on cyc 1 3 and 5. Dealer cleared codes only.

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
Apr 2017 64480 mi C $1600	New pads and rotors on all 4 wheels
Apr 2018 68820 mi C $120	Battery wore out. I had lots of advance warning. The battery was easy to replace.

Subaru Outback in Kentucky, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2017
Oct 2011 6000 mi	The sunroof was jamming when trying to open. Lived with problem for 2 months before taking in along with other sunroof recall.

Subaru Outback in Nebraska, United States May 2010 - Apr 2014
Apr 2014 50000 mi	OEM battery was too small for the car; drains too quickly & often has trouble starting the car when car is exposed to frigid temperature. Subaru/dealer states battery is within design parameters.

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2011 - Jun 2018
Jan 2012	Navigation/Bluetooth/audio display screen freezes.
Jun 2012 24000 mi	Nav and audio screen constantly freezing. They finally replaced the entire system. It was fine for a month but now periodically when the audio is turned off when the car is started the nav screen will again freeze. Unlike prior issues...
Oct 2012 26500 mi	Check engine light and all dash lights came on while driving. Dealer reports deterioration on gas cap flange caused system to detect fuel leak. Dealer immed replaced gas cp. problem seems to have resolved.
Dec 2012 29000 mi	Once again as back in Oct engine light oil AT temp light and a myriad of dash lights cameon while driving. Called dealer. Brought it right in. They found only 2 brke light bulbs out. No other explanation for all warning lights coming on
Oct 2013 40300 mi US $200	Front headlights. One was out so I had both replaced. Quite the ordeal to replace these-involved removal of wheel! Later confirmed w dealer that this is proper protocol. Lights still do not align properly. I'm told by many that this is not ?
Apr 2015 57500 mi	Headlights-again! Don't know why so often or why these are so time consuming to replace. Also continued problems with navigation. Screen freezes so even phone calls can't be made until the car is shifted to park then back to drive.
Jun 2018 97000 mi US $550	Rear sway bar and bushings. Was told there was wear and would get worse. Did not notice any signs while driving.

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Mar 2011 - Aug 2011
Aug 2011 8060 mi	Unfixable shaking at 100km/h

Subaru Outback in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2011 - Oct 2018
Sep 2013 29760 mi	Squeaky latch on seat belt receiver on passanger side when occupied
Mar 2014 34720 mi	Heat shields on exhaust vibrate loudly in gear until pipes expand to engine heat

Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States Feb 2014 - Feb 2014
Feb 2014 40000 mi	Temperature gauge on 3.6 engine going off. Dealer indicated difference in one head to the other was causing problem, Known issue with Subaru per bulletin Check oil light coming on after beginning to use synthetic oil due to high mileage driving. When checking dipstick, oil level is OK but light comes on intermittently.

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Apr 2012 - Jun 2022
Apr 2015 70740 mi C $30	Replaced low beam headlight bulbs. This is the second set of replacements since new. Relatively difficult to replace (must be done from the wheel well).
Apr 2017 104780 mi C $700	Lock up clutch judder. Removed the torque converter and had it rebuilt with excellent results (at 25% of the price of a new one). The first repair other than consumables: pretty impressive!
Jan 2018 122760 mi C $95	New gas struts on the tailgate
Apr 2018 122760 mi C $200	Camshaft position sensors replaced.
May 2021 164300 mi C $50	Rebuilding the front calipers
Jun 2022 171120 mi C $900	Prop shaft u-joints were bad. Oil pan rusted through

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Apr 2011 - Apr 2020
Dec 2015 76000 mi US $100	2011 Outback - 5 marker bulbs out and needed replacing. Audio/nav system grounding wire frayed and needed replacing.
Jun 2017 99000 mi US $50	replaced daytime running light
Sep 2018 126000 mi US $9600	Front brake pads replaced and rotors milled; new rotors and brake pads on rear

Subaru Outback in Georgia, United States Oct 2011 - Jul 2022
Dec 2013 32000 mi	Both HID low beam headlights burned out within weeks of each other, and I've read that you have to pull back the fender liner to replace them. I believe their short life has to do with the Automatic headlights, which come on under bridges.
Jun 2021 73000 mi US $250	The fuel door release latch cable broke and needed to be replaced.

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Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States May 2010 - Mar 2016
Dec 2012 51000 mi	Engine would stall when coming from high speed to a stop. They replaced the entire transmission.

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Apr 2015 - Apr 2021
May 2018 146000 mi	CVT transmission pan was leaking VERY slowly. I brought it in to the dealer for an inspection, and they did not recommend any repair work due to how minor the leak was. Because my vehicle is covered by Subaru's extended CVT warranty that expires 08/2018, I insisted that the source of the leak be identified and addressed, because leaks do not tend to get better with time. They pulled off the pan and found minor corrosion to the transmission fluid pan seal, so they replaced the seal. Pan has not leaked since the repair.

Subaru Outback in Tennessee, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2018
Dec 2016 67000 mi	Low beam bulbs replaced per recall after both failed. It was an interesting week before we could get over to the dealer...
Sep 2017 76000 mi US $15	Tail light replacement, probably took 15 minutes.
Dec 2017 78000 mi	Passenger side airbag replaced via recall
Jun 2018 80000 mi US $200	Aux input not working, replaced.

Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2018
Apr 2018 125000 mi US $3400	head gasket replacement, radiator repair

Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States Jan 2018 - Jun 2018
Feb 2018 93000 mi	Replaced both rear wheel bearings
Jun 2018 98000 mi US $600	Compressor

Subaru Outback in Louisiana, United States Jul 2010 - Jul 2018
Dec 2010 6000 mi	Moon roof would not consistently open and occasionally stuck or squeeked with use. The system was re-aligned.
Dec 2014 48000 mi US $135	original battery died.
Dec 2016 67000 mi	Front driver side headlight was out. Covered by extended warranty
Dec 2017 78311 mi	Projector headlamp burned out. Part of extended warranty program due to difficulty to replace.

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2018
Jan 2014 72800 mi US $46	low beam light bulb replacement

Subaru Outback in Rhode Island, United States Aug 2011 - Jul 2017
Mar 2012 10000 mi	replacement of door trim rubber
Feb 2014 38000 mi US $100	Replacement of Windshield Wiper Switch

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Dec 2015 - Jul 2022
Jan 2016 C $460	rear upper control arm

Subaru Outback in Quebec, Canada Dec 2010 - Feb 2022
Aug 2012 20440 mi	Steering wheel-mounted audio controls started to sporadically not work. Seemed to be worse when it got very hot outside and the car had been sitting out for long. They changed the whole part (all audio controls), it had bad contacts.
Jun 2015 55800 mi C $300	The oil pressure sensor failed in some sort of explosive way, and oil spilled all over the engine. They had to give it a shampoo (their expression), change the sensor and the oil.
Apr 2017 73780 mi C $200	One of the brakes got stuck. They pried the pieces apart and cleaned it up.
May 2017 74400 mi C $150	Had this repeating problem when winter turns to spring turns to summer where something in the suspension starts vibrating. They said it was a loose plate, just had to fix it in place.
Jul 2017 75640 mi C $100	Water starting leaking from the hatch's middle brake light (they call it the cyclops). Had to bring it twice, and additional insulation still hasn't done the trick, I need to replace the whole light.
Feb 2022 111600 mi	Replacement of the universal joint in the drive shaft to the rear wheels.

Subaru Outback in South Dakota, United States Feb 2018 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018 66000 mi US $500	rear and front brakes worn out and rotors

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Apr 2017 - Apr 2018
Aug 2017 105081 mi US $205	Driver side Window Motor/Assembly stopped working. I purchased the part from Subaru and installed it myself. The motor in the Window Assembly was worn out.
Oct 2017 106550 mi US $201	Front Wheel Bearing was making noise. Replaced by myself with Subaru OEM Wheel Bearing.
Apr 2018 115753 mi US $102	Rear Wheel Bearing was making noise. Replaced with BCA TNT bearing who manufactures Subaru bearings so it is the same as OEM. I did the replacement by myself.

Subaru Outback in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Aug 2016 - Nov 2017
Aug 2016 70060 mi C $700	heat shields underneath came loose Had the front left axle replaced as it had a rip in the CV boot Had to have the axle that was replaced...replaced again due to it being defective. Had to have this axle replaced a third time due to a problem with the replacement for the replacement...
Nov 2017 86800 mi C $1300	The propeller shaft had started to seize up causing the car to shake at high speeds and under hard excelleration

Subaru Outback in California, United States Sep 2013 - Sep 2017
Aug 2017 146000 mi US $800	Suspension (control arm?) bushings replaced

Subaru Outback in Nebraska, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2011
Dec 2010 3000 mi	window seal causing air leak

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Nov 2012 - Feb 2019
Jan 2013 32000 mi	Moon roof would not open or seat properly. Dealer replaced under warranty. Plastic "metal" painted door trim vibrates whenever radio on. Dealer could not replicate issue.
Mar 2013 38000 mi	Front driver and passenger window would not close completely when car was being operated at highway speeds. Both window Gaskets/Tracks replaced under warranty. Some water would get in.
Dec 2014 88000 mi US $35	Two swollen lug nuts were locked on and had to be replaced.
Aug 2015 104300 mi US $236	During routine timing belt replacement Valve Cover Gasket was found to be leaking oil. Cost to repair was significantly lower due to engine already having been disassembled During routine timing belt replacement Valve Cover Gasket was found to be leaking oil. Cost to repair was significantly lower due to engine already having been disassembled
Oct 2015 108650 mi US $397	Front right wheel bearing was making a grinding noise. Noise began in December 2014 as a rubbing noise on curves. Within one week of repair grinding noises began front front right area. Entire assembly was replaced. Front right wheel bearing was making a grinding noise. Noise began in December 2014 as a rubbing noise on curves. Within one week of repair grinding noises began front front right area. Entire assembly was replaced.
Sep 2016 132000 mi US $18	I replaced the low beams on this vehicle. It is a pain. This is the 8th set of Low Beam headlight bulbs. Subaru has extended the warranty on 2010-11 models for free low beam headlight replacement and testing for 10 years/unlimited miles.

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Jul 2010 - Oct 2013
Aug 2012 22500 mi	issue with outside temperature sensor, replaced by dealer

Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Jun 2010 - Aug 2014
Nov 2010 7500 mi	Satellite radio connection malfunctioned. Head unit replaced.
Aug 2012 42200 mi US $113	Sunroof drains clogged, leaking into interior. Drains cleaned, no leaks since.
Nov 2013 62000 mi US $399	Numerous dash lights, car was shifting harshly when engaging reverse or drive. Diagnosed as a faulty valve body which was replaced. Problem continued, transmission controller replaced, problem solved.

Subaru Outback in Montana, United States Dec 2011 - Apr 2012
Jan 2012 15000 mi	Rear hatch rattles.

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Nov 2019 - Nov 2022
Jun 2019 90000 mi US $260	Replace LF Brake Caliper and Hose
Mar 2020 100000 mi US $320	Replace LR Axle Nut in Wheel Bearing
Jan 2021 110000 mi US $565	Replace RR wheel bearing and RF inner tie rod end
Mar 2021 110000 mi US $100	Hard line on power steering rack was loose, leaking p/s fluid.
Jun 2021 116000 mi US $380	LF Caliper sticking, replace hose and caliper
Nov 2022 135000 mi US $250	Valve Body was replaced, $1,300 covered by service contract.

Subaru Outback in Nova Scotia, Canada Dec 2012 - Dec 2017
Apr 2014 47120 mi C $115	Drivers side door - loose trim - fixed no charge
Oct 2014 55180 mi	Backup camera image became foggy
Mar 2015 62000 mi	Rear hatch was leaking
Jul 2015 79840 mi C $900	Electric Parking brake / hill holder started making grinding noise when applied. Was told I have to get a new parking brake motor ($900 + labour). Update: was replaced.
Jan 2017 66920 mi C $140	Replace battery
Apr 2017 104160 mi C $650	Oil return valve was sticking. Replacement of it and associated sensor required.
Aug 2017 108500 mi C $3200	Leaking oil pressure valve Both rear wheel bearings replaced
Dec 2017 117180 mi C $230	Stabilizer bar bushings replaced

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Jul 2011 - Dec 2016
Nov 2015 55100 mi US $15	Replaced driver side low beam.

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2017 - Mar 2018
Mar 2018 85000 mi US $4500	cylinder #4 zero compression. Replaced engine, all gaskets including head gasket, timing belt, water pump,etc.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2021
Oct 2019 70000 mi US $1000	Control arms replaced.

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
Jul 2010 1000 mi US $1	Slight steering wheel vibration at highway speed

Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2018
Oct 2011 12000 mi US $23	Releasing brake pedal makes "popping" noise; told "they all do that."

Subaru Outback in Missouri, United States Feb 2013 - Sep 2016
Jan 2015 49200 mi US $140	Headlight out

Subaru Outback in Nova Scotia, Canada Jul 2011 - Jun 2014
Oct 2011 2360 mi	passenger side window rubber gasket not sealing, esp at highway speed, replaced by dealer on second visit after part ordered in

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2013 - Jun 2018
Oct 2015 48500 mi US $20	Replaced rusted bolt on exhaust heat shield to stop annoying rattle
Sep 2016 58000 mi US $100	Leaking at a bushing on compressor/condenser Front right wheel bearing replaced.
Jun 2017 67000 mi US $25	Loose rattling heat shield

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2018
Apr 2017 122000 mi US $135	AC system was recharged and filled with due to look for a leak.
May 2017 125000 mi US $130	Tried to diagnose problem with A/C
Jul 2017 126000 mi US $135	Faulty gas cap. Cap was replaced Tried to diagnose ac problem. Recharged system.
May 2018 1000000000 mi US $200	Still trying to fix the ac problem

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2017
Jun 2017 62000 mi US $145	Front and rear brake pads replaced. Rear rotors replaced. Front rotors looked good, no replacement necessary. Dealer quoted $660. I did repair for $145 (after discount) using CarQuest premium parts.

Subaru Outback in Tennessee, United States Jan 2011 - Jan 2022
Jul 2018 114000 mi US $900	Dealer replace both rear wheel bearings
Aug 2018 114000 mi US $2100	Transmission failure, car hauled to Dealer. Dealer replaced transmission valve assembly

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Apr 2018 - Jun 2022
Jul 2018 77500 mi	Water entering tailgate during storms. Rear upper brake light on tailgate was loose. Tightened bolts from inside. Radio and cd player stopped working for no obvious reason. Removed and confirmed fuse for radio (in engine bay) was good. Reinserted fuse and radio now works. What caused the problem remains a mystery.
Jan 2019 84320 mi	Heat shield rattle caused by heat shield making contact with exhaust. Problem seems to have been caused by accumulation of snow underneath car while highway driving during severe winter storm.
Nov 2019 99200 mi C $600	rear driver side wheel bearing replaced
Jun 2020 102300 mi C $76	rear sway bar bushings replaced cracked serpentine belt
Jul 2020 102300 mi C $560	replaced passenger side rear wheel bearing
Aug 2020 102300 mi C $669	this repair was for right and left rear upper control arms. Suspension repairs over previous 9 months total C$ 2000
Jun 2021 11160 mi C $500	Drive shaft
Apr 2022 117800 mi C $500	Muffler and rear pipe

Subaru Outback in California, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2018
May 2018 201500 mi US $400	Replaced leaky valve cover gaskets and seals.
Jun 2018 204645 mi	CVT valve body was replaced under a special extended warranty from Subaru of America.

Subaru Outback in Iowa, United States May 2010 - Mar 2013
Oct 2010 2000 mi	Was getting spray/mist through the sun roof at car wash. They adjusted the sun roof, still sprays in at some car washes. Not sure problem is 100% fixed.
May 2011 11000 mi	Front differential fluid is BLACK. They do not know what is causing it, drained & replaced fluid now tracking at next oil change if it is turning black again.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States - Sep 2010
Sep 2010 500 mi	Dealer botched reflashing of the software on the compass mirror, had to come back to install a working one.

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2014 - Jul 2018
Feb 2014 54700 mi	a bearing in the rights back wheel had to be changed
Mar 2016 85000 mi US $50	low beam was out. The car seem to have beams and bulbs go out too often
Oct 2016 89300 mi US $450	small muffler removed because it had a hole. Alternative was to install a whole new exhaust pipe

Subaru Outback in Vermont, United States Jul 2011 - Oct 2014
Sep 2012 20000 mi	shifts hard out of park when on any incline. Dealer stated this was "normal." Nothing was done...

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Jan 2014 - Jun 2016
Feb 2014 56800 mi	Head gasket leaking internally. Dealer pulled engine, removed heads, sent to machine shop for resurfacing, replaced head gasket, replaced leaking TB tensioner, thermostat.
Aug 2014 72000 mi	Instrument panel started looking like a Christmas tree. Cruise and auto emerg. brake release not working. Error code indic. bad CVT valve and/or harness, but code cleared okay.

Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States Feb 2011 - Jan 2018
Feb 2016 88800 mi US $350	Replace rear axle bearing

Subaru Outback in Alaska, United States Jul 2017 - Nov 2022
Mar 2018 43000 mi US $576	CV boot. Replace left front outer. 1. Recall WTK71. [wiper motor] cover assembly bottom. 2. 30,000 Mile Service

Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012 29000 mi	two weeks before the wheel bearings, I made two separate trips to this dealer. first time they did a Road Force balance and alignment. This temporarily fixed the vibration, then it came back. They did a second RFB Vibration in steering wheel/tire. Dealer replaced two front wheel bearings

Subaru Outback in Montana, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2022
Mar 2013 78000 mi US $30	Chrck
Jun 2013 91000 mi	Transmission oil pan had a tiny leak. It didn't warrant repair as it wasnt dripping but I had the seal replaced to avoid future issues.
Feb 2015 182000 mi US $1942	Transmission valve body replaced. $900 part, 8q T fluid, 5 hr labor.
Jun 2015 200000 mi US $480	Replaced radiator for over heating. Didn't fix the problem. Replaced thermostat. Fixed problem. Was only partially opening. I recommend changing every 100k
Sep 2015 211000 mi US $400	Replace stabilizer bar and bushings
Jul 2016 249700 mi US $440	Resolved both right bearings Bushings

Subaru Outback in Saskatchewan, Canada Aug 2010 - Feb 2017
Jul 2012 14140 mi	Started oil consumption test. Dealer states within normal parameters
Sep 2013 24180 mi	Replaced leaking strut. work done under warranty.
Sep 2014 31620 mi	Stayed oil consumption test. Dealer states within normal parameters.
Feb 2015 33340 mi C $120	Replaced power steering hose. Replaced leaking oil sending unit
Oct 2015 37400 mi	The lumbar support gave out. Had to replace an s-clip to remedy.

Subaru Outback in Georgia, United States Apr 2012 - Apr 2022
Jun 2018 90000 mi US $300	This was the second time had to replace driver's seat panel. Plastic has broken twice now!
Apr 2022 136000 mi US $900	replaced wheel bearings at front

Subaru Outback in California, United States Dec 2013 - Sep 2018
Mar 2014 39000 mi	Car randomly shudders front to back after coming to a full stop, like waiting at a light. Also riding very rough at times, like it is off-roading. Poor acceleration when need it most. No error codes, computer updated, still a problem.
May 2016 59400 mi	rough handling and shifting. It was checked during the maintenance of the car. it was riding rough, parts were replaced in the transfer case
Jul 2018 84000 mi	can't believe for a headlight replacement that one has to pull the front end/wheel well apart!? Who over-engineered this car? I was told it was the CVT going that many Subarus have. there is a roar coming from the unit, I have complained many times. Service managers just shrug their shoulders. the entire unit has to be replaced as "the box containing the CVT can't be opened for repair". Update: it turns out it was the serpentine belt(s) on the engine that were slipping and cracked at 84K and I am careful driving so it was a shock. Helps when you get a service person who actually knows something.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Oct 2017 - Dec 2022
Feb 2018 78000 mi	Right headlight replaced free under warranty.
Jan 2021 125000 mi US $1880	Torque Converter replaced due to occasional stalling when braking.
Aug 2022 127000 mi US $100	Tail light replaced. Bulbs tend to go out often.

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2016 - Oct 2021
Apr 2017 118000 mi US $125	Determining location of a leak in the system
Jul 2018 127000 mi US $1400	Tie rod ends and front struts

Subaru Outback in Florida, United States Sep 2016 - Mar 2018
Jan 2018 87000 mi US $250	Check engine light on. Subaru mechanic said nothing could be found that was critical. Outbacks have chronic CEL issues, sometimes a catalytic converter, sometimes faulty gas cap, these both checked fine. He said lots of time a ghost like problem with Outbacks. He is a Subaru only mechanic.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Dec 2016 - Mar 2018
Oct 2017 83000 mi US $250	Both Oxygen sensors. Took 10 minutes, that includes locating them. Front one was hard to get out, otherwise it would have taken less.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Jun 2015 - Apr 2016
Aug 2015 50400 mi US $400	Windshield wiper system switch had a defect that was known to Subaru. They "covered" it under warranty but the warranty was already expired when they announced it. So, in a word, it was NOT covered.
Sep 2015 52000 mi US $520	Coolant leak. I paid for diagnostics NOT REPAIR. This is a potentially catastrophic failure and I will never buy another Subaru because of it and how the company and its dealers handle situations like these.
Dec 2015 54000 mi US $1370	Cooling leak in the block. They are trying to deny it is a warranty issue. Coolant levels are going down again.

Subaru Outback in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2011 - Mar 2016
Aug 2015 27560 mi	Rear view camera distorted

Subaru Outback in Louisiana, United States May 2011 - Feb 2019
May 2012 26700 mi	Got Error code P050A. Look up came back as "Raw Selected Monitor Diag Code P050A, Cold Idle Air Control" - Reflashed ECM.
Oct 2015 66800 mi	Engine RPM would dip down to 400-500 from the normal idle around 700 rpm. The engine would shudder when this happened. Dealer updated the ECM and the issue is mitigated. RPM still goes down a bit but not as low as 400-500. Reflashed ECM and issue mostly went away.

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2011 - Jan 2022
Dec 2015 127000 mi US $1550	Multiple indicator lights illuminated or blinking; trouble code P0743 Torque converter solenoid circuit low. Dealer diagnosis recommended replacement of valve body assembly.
Mar 2021 209000 mi US $1100	Camshaft seals were leaking - to repair, the timing belt needed to be removed. Replaced the following items: Camshaft seals Timing belt Water pump and tensioner Passenger headlamp

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States May 2011 - Jan 2018
May 2012 14300 mi	If the front passenger window was rolled down at highway speeds it would not close completely unless the vehicle was brought to a stop or much slower speed. The window would appear to be closed but a whistling noise could be heard.
Jul 2013 34700 mi	Air leak in front passenger window. Seal replaced for a second time. Front passenger airbag sensor and seat belt buckle sensor malfunctioned sporadically. Resulted in chime when no passenger or weight in the front passenger seat.
Dec 2017 90000 mi US $50	Fuel door spring wouldn't release door.

Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2022
Jan 2017 78000 mi US $50	headlight replaced
Mar 2022 122000 mi US $600	exhaust flanges and bolts replaced

Subaru Outback in Arkansas, United States Jul 2011 - Aug 2011
Aug 2011 7000 mi	Transmision shifting problems from first day,new trans after 3 weeks of hassle,and one tow in and two times delivery by me.

Subaru Outback in Indiana, United States Jul 2015 - May 2019
Sep 2015 75000 mi US $81	Left headlight went out. Repair included removing left front tire and lining of wheel well. Addendum, April 2017 -- Subaru had a factory recall to replace the headlight lamps free; reimbursed me in full for my repair!
Mar 2017 96000 mi US $11	On vacation, suddenly 3 lights came on: Check Engine, Vehicle Dynamics Control, and BRAKE. Called nearest Subaru, no opening for 3 days, drove to AdvanceAuto for free code reading. Solution: Only needed to replace the gas cap!
Sep 2018 107800 mi US $82	Right headlight (need for frequent headlight replacement is a known major problem in 2011 Outback)

Subaru Outback in Wisconsin, United States Jul 2011 - Nov 2021
Sep 2011 2000 mi	I smell coolant when running the heater. They say there is no leak.
May 2014 36000 mi US $464	struts replaced. They were leaking.
Jan 2016 25500 mi US $22	Daytime driving light out. Lights on this are a pain to replace, let the dealer do it.
Jan 2017 61700 mi US $124	Hatch mounted 3rd tail light was leaking water into car. Replaced.
Jan 2018 79000 mi US $300	Both VVL pressure switches leaking oil. Both replaced.

Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States Jan 2011 - Feb 2012
Apr 2011 2000 mi	Problem when delivered new: Passenger airbag activation unpredictable, off more than on when occupied by an adult. Passenger seat replaced - sensor and computer included.
Jul 2011 4400 mi	Front passenger airbags -This is a DESIGN DEFECT, the weight sensors do not work properly [several NTSA reports]. They fail to go 'ON' and default to 'OFF', suggested fix to Subaru, default to 'ON', simple SW fix, declined - The passenger airbag problem persists. Back from the dealer with the same problem. Notified Subaru of America that proplem is not fixed. Registered problem with NTSA. Told them how to fix MY problem, [default to alway ON]. waiting
Sep 2011 6000 mi	Dealer and Subaru won't fix. Multiple NHTSA reports of same problem on same model, no fix forthcoming A serious safety problem, needs to be recalled.
Feb 2012 9000 mi	Passenger air bag problem still unresolved

Subaru Outback in Vermont, United States Jan 2011 - Jan 2012
Jan 2012 12000 mi	the brake pedal made a funny noise,.. kind of a sticking noise

Subaru Outback in Iowa, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2014
Sep 2012 33000 mi	The battery had a bad cel and was not capable of starting/running the car.

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2020 - Jun 2022
Nov 2021 151000 mi US $1000	Leaking cap Wheel bearing

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Jan 2011 - Oct 2014
Jan 2013 17800 mi	The brake light on the dash flashes when the engine is warm and restarted. The dealer didn't find anything wrong; the brake light continues to flash.
Jul 2014 65000 mi US $298	Both low beam bulbs had to be replaced and the battery. This was the battery that came with the car.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2016
Nov 2013 27400 mi	Airbag light was steadily on after a long period of coming on intermittently for some time. The dealer stated the cause was using a inferior cell phone charger. I agreed to not use any of the 12 plugs. Returned to dealer after warning light came back on without using 12v plugs. The dealer replaced the passenger weight sensor.
Sep 2014 45000 mi US $12	Right Headlight not working
Mar 2015 50000 mi US $8	Drivers side headlight replaced
Sep 2015 62000 mi US $90	Windshield wiper switch failed electrically. It was replaced.
Mar 2016 67000 mi US $15	Yet another headlight bulb out. I replaced it. The Outback requires you to go in from the bottom by removing/loosening the wheel well liner. Maybe 15-20 minutes.

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2014
Mar 2013 15000 mi	Window trim was pulling away from sill. Dealer replaced under warranty.

Subaru Outback in Vermont, United States Apr 2011 - Apr 2012
Jul 2011 8000 mi	ticking noise at 1200-1400rpm. compared with other 2011 Outbacks - normal noise.

Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States Apr 2011 - Sep 2011
May 2011 5000 mi	Car lurches and idle ramps up and down. Almost hit another car while pulling into a parking space when idle increased and car lurched forward. When stopped at light, engine idle decreased so much that the engine stalled.
Jun 2011 5500 mi	new software was installed Dealer reprogrammed the computer with new software from Subaru
Sep 2011 5500 mi	Subaru bought the car back and gave me a new 2011 Outback with a minor cash difference. Subaru stepped up to the plate!

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2020
Sep 2011 5000 mi	Very subtle vibration at highway speeds. They balanced the tires, but unfortunately it didn't fix the problem. I'll try again on the next oil change.

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Mar 2011 - Jun 2013
Jun 2011 3100 mi	A rear door was squeaking.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Jul 2011 - Jul 2022
Dec 2016 58000 mi	Low beam out, replaced under extended warranty.
Feb 2017 59000 mi	Low beam headlight went out again. Dealer replaced under warranty.
Feb 2021 113000 mi US $700	Been having intermittent issues with car failing to start and errors with warning lights. Dealer has been unable to diagnosis issue thus far.

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2022
Dec 2021 79000 mi US $50	Right headlight inoperative had it replaced

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Mar 2011 - Dec 2017
Mar 2017 80000 mi US $80	Replaced both from stabilizer bar end links with moog replacements. Replaced malfunctioning/broken backup camera with new oem replacement

Subaru Outback in Kentucky, United States Dec 2010 - Jun 2022
May 2012 17300 mi	Replaced AM antennae amplifier. This was covered by warranty.

Subaru Outback in California, United States May 2011 - Jan 2022
Dec 2012 33000 mi	rear hatch would not stay closed and locked.My local mechanic died and I was in sacramento and went to Maita Subaru, and they replaced the locking mechanism.
Feb 2015 73000 mi US $81	replaced battery and cleaned off corrosion off of holddown bracket, and painted bracket
Jan 2018 106000 mi US $9800	The car would slow down to almost stopping, and then would resume speed. The dealer determined that the CVT trans. was at fault. the CVT was back ordered and I had a free loaner car for about 32 days.

Subaru Outback in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2010 - Jul 2022
Jan 2013 19800 mi	Fuel tank cover replaced.
Jun 2016 74000 mi US $350	Driver side electric window operator failure. Regulator replaced.

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Aug 2011 - May 2015
Jun 2012 10478 mi	The AM antenna was broken, so I had no AM radio reception. They sent out for parts. This is the 2nd time I have had it in. The AM antenna is broken, so I have no AM radio reception. They are sending out for parts. This is the 2nd time I have had it in. They hope to have it fixed next week.
Apr 2013 21480 mi	The body side molding was coming off. It was replaced with new ones under warranty

Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States Nov 2010 - Mar 2012
Feb 2011 6600 mi	Slight vibration in steering wheel and driver seat at speeds above 68 MPH. Wheel and Tires road force balaced and problem was temporarily resolved.
Apr 2011 11000 mi	Latest TSB performed for excessive steering wheel vibration. Problem is 95 percent fixed. Still some symptoms occassionally.
Mar 2012 37000 mi	Rattle from under the hood when driving over certain bumps. Dealer adjusted rubber bumper pad on the hood and all is well.

Subaru Outback in Maine, United States May 2011 - Mar 2018
Oct 2012 20700 mi	Bad headlight relay
Nov 2017 91000 mi US $127	Third center brake light on hatchback had a leaking weather seal.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2017
Oct 2012 13000 mi	Clicking/rattle sound at idle. Nothing broken, but distracting.

Subaru Outback in Tennessee, United States Aug 2010 - Apr 2012
Oct 2010 2000 mi	Have a metal clanking sound that appears to be coming from the transmission when slowing to a stop...dealer hasn't been able to fix it as they have not been able to replicate the sound.
Mar 2011 7000 mi	On going problem of metal rattling under transmission when slowing to a stop. Level of noise ranges from loud to soft and is intermittent. Dealer heard it once but then could not replicate the problem.
Mar 2012 21000 mi	Chrome accent piece came off of the driver side vent and was replaced under warranty.

Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States Aug 2010 - Sep 2012
Sep 2010 1000 mi	Noted smoke after extended drive and oil leak in driveway day after taking ownership. Damaged seal between engine block and - ? oil regulator? - caused severe leak. Towed to dealer and repaired.

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Sep 2010 - Jun 2013
Jul 2011 19840 mi	sunroof would not operate. Traced to poor electrical connection.
Dec 2012 53940 mi C $50	headlight replacement took 45 minutes!

Subaru Outback in Iowa, United States Dec 2011 - Sep 2015
Sep 2015 65000 mi	Control arm bushing loose, replaced under warrantee

Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States Sep 2011 - May 2018
Sep 2016 76000 mi	Recall: replaced left low beam headlight
May 2018 93000 mi	Blew head gaskets and warped head beyond repair; required head replacement. Fortunately, still barely within the extended 7 yr/100k warranty period and Subaru honored the warranty without any fuss.

Subaru Outback in Quebec, Canada Aug 2011 - Jun 2018
Dec 2012 19840 mi	"Angry bees" syndrome (loud buzzing noise when Thule box on roof rack is installed at speeds above 60km/h) caused by loose seal on roof rack. Fixed with silicone by dealer at no cost.
Sep 2015 48360 mi	Rear bushings and link replaced under warranty

Subaru Outback in West Virginia, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2016
Jan 2012 7000 mi	Rear passenger window regulator malfunctioned and disabled the use of the window. The window would not seal or move up and/or down. The part was on order and this trip was to replace the broken regulator.
Jul 2012 16700 mi US $120	Vehicle was hesitating during startup. Throttle plate replaced due to carbon buildup.
Aug 2014 67000 mi US $635	Replace low beam headlights
Mar 2015 70000 mi US $80	Replaced low beam headlights

Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2015
Jan 2012 6300 mi	Right drive door window seal had air leak. Rattle from right front speaker area in dashboard. Update: rattle not fixed at the time, later went away on its own.
Nov 2013 19000 mi	Air flow would default to defrost mode. A solenoid that controls this was changed.

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2011 - Sep 2018
Nov 2012 31600 mi	Reprogram transmission computer because car would shudder and nearly stall when climbing very steep hills at low speed (parking garage ramps) Passenger seatbelt latch makes squeaking noise occasionally. Drivers power window occasionally loud and forceful at upper stop, as if the window intends to keep going through the top of the door.
Sep 2014 72000 mi US $5	Both front corner marker lights burnt out. Dealer wanted $100 because repair involves going in through fender liners/wheelwell. I did them myself and it was miserable, tedious work. I had bulbs, but to buy them would have been about $5.

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Jun 2012 - Apr 2017
Jun 2015 90000 mi	E-Brake partially engaged, determined rear O2 sensor is faulty and replaced, problem solved.
Dec 2015 108000 mi	Replaced EGR valve.
Mar 2017 131000 mi	Overheated, replaced thermostat.
Apr 2017 132000 mi US $2400	Head gasket replacement. Started leaking after the engine overheated.

Subaru Outback in New Hampshire, United States Dec 2010 - Mar 2011
Jan 2011 10000 mi	VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS
Feb 2011 10500 mi	vibration at highway speeds. replaced steering column and front control arms

Subaru Outback in Indiana, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2022
Oct 2015 66800 mi US $100	Replaced 1 low beam headlight, passenger side.
Dec 2015 71000 mi US $100	Replaced 1 low beam headlight, driver side.

Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States Nov 2010 - Feb 2022
Jan 2014 71800 mi	Front passenger wheel bearing was making a noise. Dealer replaced under warranty.

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Nov 2010 - Mar 2016
Feb 2013 23800 mi	Rear passenger side seat would not fold forward.
Jan 2016 30000 mi US $2300	Malfunction solenoid in transmission valve body. Needed new valve body and transmission fluid flush

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Dec 2010 - Jun 2022
Jun 2013 35000 mi	Repaired bad weld in exhaust after catalytic converter.
Aug 2017 106000 mi	Had water inside rear center brake light assembly. Dealer wanted to replace entire brake light assembly. I removed the trim and tightened two nuts, no water leaks for the last two months,
Mar 2018 112000 mi	Torque converter was slow to release. Replaced under warranty.
Jan 2021 135000 mi US $250	Replaced lower control arms and sway bar links. Worn out bushings causing noises going over bumps in the road.
Apr 2022 177000 mi US $200	Replaced thermostat

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Aug 2014 - Oct 2019
Jul 2015 70680 mi	Leaking oil, replaced gasket
Jan 2017 76920 mi C $200	Mud guard noise

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Subaru Outback in Georgia, United States Nov 2010 - Jan 2022
Dec 2015 62000 mi US $200	Timing Belt worn, replaced
Jun 2016 68000 mi US $70	Replace Headlight
May 2017 77000 mi US $80	Replaced headlight under warranty
Jul 2017 78000 mi US $1300	Replaced clutch throw-out bearing; while inside transmission, also replaced clutch pack and machined flywheel.
Feb 2018 93000 mi US $1000	Wheel bearings replace for both rear wheels
Jul 2020 125000 mi US $1000	Knocking sound while turning when car driven more than 20 minutes. Replaced steering control arms; did not fix sound.
Jan 2021 136000 mi US $800	Knocking when turning after driving 20+ minutes; replaced passenger front axle half. After picking up the vehicle, I drove it for 20 minutes, discovered the knocking, and returned to dealer. After another day of diagnosis, dealer stated transmission needed replacement and quoted $8000.

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2011 - Jul 2018
Oct 2011 21500 mi	driver side low beam was out and needed replaced.
Jan 2012 29000 mi	burnt out passenger low beam headlight replaced
Oct 2012 51200 mi US $30	LH low beam head light out for the 2nd time on same side
Jan 2013 58200 mi US $81	12 lightbulbs, 2.5 hrs of work to replace all of them.
Sep 2013 79000 mi US $7	clutch pedal cover worn out along top and was moving around and buckling up under my foot while trying to drive.
Nov 2013 83000 mi US $32	Headlight low lh side
Dec 2013 87000 mi	Headlight burnt out . Low beam RH
Mar 2014 93000 mi	unknown cause, water sloshing sound coming from dashboard for ~ a week so i made an early oil change appt so they could check sound out as well. they did not hear it & sent me on way. made another appt for this week. (april) in shop now.
Apr 2014 94200 mi US $63	left cooling fan failed, engine supposedly overheated but no lights ever indicated so and does not have a temp guage to know if ever ran hot. warped cylinder heads redone, fan replaced, head gaskets and all other gaskets replaced. warrenty
Dec 2014 116000 mi US $23	driver low beem and 1 marker light replacement
Sep 2015 135000 mi US $1300	replaced clutch. pedal stuck down at a stop light on way to work but was stilll in gear, allowed me to start out and switch between 1 and 2 on last mile to work.. could lift the pedal to up position but if touched, it went back to floor no tension.
Dec 2015 146000 mi US $70	passenger low beam replacement.
Feb 2016 151000 mi US $196	Worn right front inner tie rod end. Replaced, did not have to remove engine block as originally expected.
Mar 2016 156000 mi	back up camera no longer working check engine and cooresponding cruise, slippery when wet and flashing brake lights on. code read p0420 catalytic converter, but tech indicated car running rough and ck age of spark plugs. changed spark plugs and the catalytic converter code has been gone for over 2000 miles and has not returned. read in a forum the p0420 catalytic code is sometimes thrown when spark plugs are getting worn.
Jun 2016 164000 mi US $300	car throwing catalytic converter code again after 6000 miles, but rear oxygen sensor reading erratic, so opted to try to fix that first. code lights out for 600 miles, on a day and back out for 1200,
Jul 2016 165000 mi US $327	clutch fork failure just under 1 year after main clutch pressure plate and other pieces replacement. entire trans and stuff had to be removed again, was not happy about the labor recharge, garage negotiated a discount $18 part $600 labor.
Sep 2016 170000 mi	pulsing brakes, brakes checked - not replaced transaxle leaks not repaired tire tread low - not replaced
Feb 2017 183210 mi US $953	Cracking drive belt replaced Rear stabilizer bushings replaced Catalytic converter code. Converter replaced. Backordered so a couple weeks after the other repairs.
Feb 2018 207100 mi US $52	low driver beam out, passenger marker bulb out
Jul 2018 217000 mi US $20	Passenger low beam replaced

Subaru Outback in Utah, United States Jul 2013 - Aug 2014
May 2014 36100 mi	A flap in the HVAC system was malfunctioning causing a strange sound in driver compartment.
Jun 2014 37000 mi	Serpentine belt replacement that was causing a chirping sound in the engine bay upon start up of engine.

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Oct 2016 - Apr 2022
Jun 2018 50000 mi	wipers were falling off because their recall repair didn't properly tighten them down air bag light came on in the dash after the airbag recall work was done because the dealer left a cable unplugged

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Aug 2021 - Jul 2022
Jul 2022 250000 mi US $350	old age noise from front [replaced wheel bearing]

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Jun 2011 - Jul 2017
Feb 2014 76000 mi US $2000	New clutch. Throw out bearing .flywheel resurfaced and pilot bearing. Check engine light came on. Obdurate said that misfire on cylinder 3. Replaced coil pack and all of the spark plugs Rear driver side seat wouldn't release when tab was pulled. Found cable dislodged and now works.dealer had to take apart rest seat.
Dec 2016 145000 mi US $100	Intake was cleaned due to session light plus engine was misfiring
Feb 2017 149000 mi US $2300	Valve job..#3 cylinder valve was burnt

Subaru Outback in California, United States Feb 2011 - Jan 2012
Dec 2011 12000 mi	Both front struts were leaking. Both were replaced under warranty and a 4-wheel alignment was performed.

Subaru Outback in Kansas, United States Nov 2010 - Mar 2015
May 2011 7000 mi	Squeaking/rattling in several spots in the dash and doors.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Oct 2012 - Dec 2012
Nov 2012 67800 mi US $50	Starter was making a grinding noise at 69,000 miles and only below freezing. Replaced with new one. It turns over a lot quicker.

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Subaru Outback in Nova Scotia, Canada Oct 2020 - Jul 2022
Nov 2020 137024 mi C $24	Note: Not maintenance. Asked for quote on repair costs for - steering wheel radio volume button not working. -when rear defrost turned on then get no radio reception, just get static. *Quotes> replace lower half of steering wheel so have new radio volume button> cost: $322.88 >replace rear windshield, as antennae embedded in windshield is now damaged and thus affected by rear defroster. >cost: $1,459.33 Needless to say I had neither of these completed.
Dec 2020 137112 mi C $356	-New muffler installed. -Exhaust gasket replaced.
Jun 2021 132343 mi C $901	Both control arms w/ ball joint of the lower front suspension were replaced. Front sway bar link also replaced. -Rear brake pads replaced with ceramic pads. -Rear Brake rotors replaced. -Front Brake rotors replaced.
Jul 2021 139169 mi C $268	Parking brake shoes were replaced.
Aug 2021 139581 mi C $37	Replaced passenger side brake light bulb.
Dec 2021 140120 mi C $36	tire wall had separated from rim
Jul 2022 141980 mi C $900	Both control arms replaced at rear.

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Jun 2014 - Mar 2015
Sep 2014 50220 mi C $200	Loose heat shields all the time. My dealership won't cut them off so they keep re-clamping them. Did it for free first couple of times, but charged me $100 last time. Will bring to local shop next time to get cut off. Electrical hum when iPhone attached to USB hub. The hum would become higher pitched as the engine revved higher. Ended up being a pinched cable in the wire harness, from a tie-wrap too tight. Took two trips to shop to recognize and fix.

Subaru Outback in New South Wales, Australia Feb 2015 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018 93620 mi A $3500	Tranny fault P2762 TQ clutch pressure control solenoid circuit range/performance, cant purchase solenoid separately, valve pack $3300 aust 800US. rang three tranny specialists none would repair a CVT tranny. Subaru advised replace tranny at cost of $7500. Replaced tranny with a secondhand tranny from wreckers(65000kms). This is poor service from Subaru Australia, there is an obvious fault with this tranny when Subaru USA increased the tranny warranty from five years to TEN years 100000 miles. In Aust THREE years warranty.This is a very expensive failure on a non serviceable component that Subaru Australia should acknowledge and fix, Beware all Australians owners of Subarus with CVT transmissions.

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Subaru Outback in New Hampshire, United States Oct 2011 - Nov 2011
Nov 2011 32000 mi US $450	Manual transmission failed to stay in "reverse" when needed. Transmission rebuilt with replacement gears and plastic fork, along with addition of shim material. Passenger seatbelt "buckle receptacle," when not used, made very noticeable vibration noise at both low and high road speeds.

Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010 3000 mi	steering wheel vibrates, car wanders and doesn't track well

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Subaru Outback in Victoria, Australia May 2010 - Jan 2012
Aug 2010 3040 mi	Carbon catchment filled and would not empty dy driving as described in the manual. Had to be taken to shop for manual emptying
Feb 2011 11780 mi	Key failed. Problem is circuit board disengages from buttons. Dealer reports at least 10 vehicles with same problem.
Jan 2012 25420 mi	ERC unit & DPF (Diesel Motor) replaced for second time.

Subaru Outback in Victoria, Australia Mar 2010 - Jun 2021
Sep 2011 16740 mi	LH rear wheel stud broken and other wheel nuts loose (possibly a result of faulty stud) reulting in thread damage to other 4 studs. Had all 5 studs replaced on LH rear wheel, and cheked all other studs and wheel nuts.
Oct 2012 38440 mi	Steering wheel had mild shakes at 90-115km/hr, getting progressively worse. "PAC file" was performed
Sep 2013 46500 mi A $100	Sun roof leaking/pouring water into cabin - sun roof drains were blocked
Mar 2017 105400 mi A $4100	Diesel particulate filter failed spectacularly following an air leak in the turbo air lines (difficult to say if the air leak became worse following the DPF failure, or caused it). DPF was replaced with a new unit. Leaking turbo air lines/seals were replaced.
Oct 2017 111600 mi A $2500	Replaced binding centre differential Sunroof drains cleared again (large amount of water leaking into passenger side cabin)
Apr 2018 114700 mi	Takata airbag recall work, general service and water leak

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Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Oct 2009 - May 2013
Mar 2011 24000 mi	Steering wheel buttons would not work or would work intermittently.

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Sep 2009 - Aug 2015
Jan 2010 3200 mi	Passenger door creaks in cold weather. Reflashed ECU to correct hesitation problem.
Jun 2010 7000 mi	Navigation system lockup
Mar 2011 17000 mi	Wheel shake
Sep 2012 26000 mi	Navigation system locks up.

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States - Apr 2010
Apr 2010 1444 mi	1 day - Diagnosis steering wheel shake 2 days - RFB per SOA to eliminate wheels and tires as source of shake

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Sep 2009 - Sep 2011
May 2011 24000 mi	During oil change coolant was observed leaking from weep hole on water pump. Subaru dealer agreed and ordered new pump. Waited a week for the part. Replacement took almost 2 days.

Subaru Outback in Arizona, United States Oct 2009 - Jan 2014
Apr 2010 6000 mi	Oil light intermittently came on, a sensor was "loose" as per technician
Sep 2010 9000 mi	Low oil light came on, car more than 2 qts low, but no leaking, refilled oil, but could not find/fix problem. Dealer states other dealer that did last oil change "underfilled" oil
Oct 2010 9500 mi	oil light turned on, car was almost 2 qts low with no sign of leakage. dealer stated possibly other dealer underfilled car at last oil change.
Mar 2011 13000 mi	Car had low oil warning again, 1 qt oil added. Low oil sensor replaced, oil change completed
Jan 2014 11000 mi	Water leaking into passenger side windshield No sound from speakers Sunroof quit operating

Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States Sep 2012 - Apr 2015
Apr 2013 22300 mi	The trim on the driver seat needed to be replaced. Piece that was ordered prior was installed

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2022
Dec 2009 2000 mi	Hesitation on acceleration from slow speeds, then sudden power surge. Corrected original hesitation problem with reflash.
Apr 2011 15000 mi	Cigarette lighter will not work. They repaired it, but it stopped working as soon as I drove off the lot.
Aug 2011 17600 mi	lighter repaired again. Have not used it since, so I don't know if it is still working.
Jul 2015 45000 mi US $1	A/C stopped working
Dec 2016 51000 mi US $90	Remote keys stopped working. Still not resolved.

Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Oct 2009 - Nov 2020
Feb 2015 77700 mi	Parking brake went on by itself while parking; mechanic tested and said it was releasing very slowing due to poor design and cold weather; suggested I not use parking brake during cold & let him know if problem continued in warm weather.
Jul 2018 121000 mi US $1075	Not exactly sure... wheel bearings were replaced in both rear wheels.

Subaru Outback in Oklahoma, United States Nov 2009 - Apr 2013
Nov 2012 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.
Apr 2013 38000 mi	Never fixed intermittent vibration in steering wheel.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Sep 2009 - Jul 2017
Nov 2009 1000 mi	The sunroof was incorrectly installed. One of the drainage holes was filled with white goo and caused rainwater to leak into the passenger section and it caused a bunch of damage. Subaru fixed it all and gave me some add'l warranty and Subaru bucks.
Apr 2010 4000 mi	plastic strip along exterior of driver's side of car running from front to back was missing a connecting pin, and so was falling off. Dealer replaced the missing clip and the problem was solved.
Jun 2010 5000 mi	The air conditioner had crinked tube and water flowed into the passenger section of the car. Lots of water, soaking with about an inch of water on floor of car.
Oct 2010 5300 mi	Once again this car had water flooding in the interior of the car. Subaru dealership said it was caused again by "spiders and webs" in the air conditioning hose. I don't believe it. They replaced the hose. This is getting to be a pain.
Oct 2011 11000 mi	Dealer called in manufacturer's field office. The explanation given to me, once again: "spiders" and spider webs in a/c lines causing blockage and water flooding. This is total BS.
Apr 2016 36200 mi	Was driving car and then it became difficult to use power steering (it died) and stalled out. Needed to be flatbedded out. The tensioner belt had snapped and rendered the power steering and alternator to be useless.
Oct 2016 37300 mi	Key not working

Subaru Outback in Arkansas, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2014
Jul 2013 41800 mi US $130	Passenger window stopped working - just after warranty! The dealership gave me 50% off parts and free labor to replace the window regulator.

Subaru Outback in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2010 - Mar 2015
Jun 2010 1860 mi	Satellite radio will only tune a few stations
Jul 2010 3100 mi	Replaced front module for Audio, CD, DVD Sat radio system
Mar 2011 8060 mi	Car surges forward when the steering wheel is turned. Especially when engine is in warm up cycle.

Subaru Outback in Florida, United States Jan 2010 - Apr 2017
Mar 2016 65000 mi	Puddle lights went out and the entire unit was replaced at no charge.
Dec 2016 70000 mi US $3	Power steering failed

Subaru Outback in Maine, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2012
Apr 2010 900 mi	Sunroof leaked and was repaired by dealer under warranty.
Jun 2010 3000 mi	Leaking sunroof.
Sep 2010 4000 mi	The dealer had an after-market nav-audio system installed at time of purchase. The steering wheel volume control ceased to function and a private automobile company repaired it at the dealer's expense.
Dec 2010 7000 mi	Oil light on despite normal oil level. Turned off by mechanic. Problem has not recurred in the ensuing week.

Subaru Outback in Alberta, Canada Apr 2010 - Jul 2022
Dec 2012 37200 mi	Leaking strut replaced under warranty.
Sep 2021 129580 mi C $500	Ignition coil replaced
Jun 2022 130200 mi C $400	CV joint boot split. Whole passenger side axel replaced as a precaution.

Subaru Outback in Georgia, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2012
Apr 2012 20000 mi	Faulty gas cap caused service engine light, cruise, traction control and brake lights to illuminate.

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2019
Mar 2011 31000 mi	CE lamp AND BRAKE warning light illuminated. Shut itself off on the way to dealer. I pulled codes for all 6 cyl misfires. Dealer could not fathom the problem. Second time it's happened. I elevated complaint to SOA.
Jan 2012 67700 mi US $80	One headlight out. because of difficulty, decided to have dealer replace both bulbs.
Aug 2012 64200 mi US $275	Volume switch and radio mode switch on steering wheel failed. Required replacing BOTH sets of switches (an assembly with a single part number) and $275.
Dec 2016 115000 mi US $230	Serpentine belt idler bearing failed, belt popped
Mar 2019 132000 mi US $48	Headlights replaced

Subaru Outback in Nevada, United States Jul 2011 - Sep 2012
Aug 2011 8000 mi	Car stalled at stop lights. No TSB or recall available. Reflashed transmission computer and released car. Problem not fixed.
Jun 2012 17000 mi	Transmission software TSB TSB, RPMs drop at low speed with A/C on

Subaru Outback in Vermont, United States Feb 2010 - Sep 2016
Nov 2015 72900 mi US $110	New head light bulb

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2010 - Jul 2022
Mar 2011 8000 mi	Weather strip on door replaced Replaced ill-fitting tweeter on dash near driver
Apr 2012 15000 mi	Driver's seat bottom was stained and frayed. it was replaced under warranty.
Jul 2022 65700 mi US $350	Exhaust system was leaking at gaskets.

Subaru Outback in Quebec, Canada Jan 2010 - Jun 2018
Aug 2010 5580 mi	Leaky timing chain cover gasket
Aug 2011 14260 mi	Indentation on the armrest where I usually put my forearm while driving. Had it checked by dealer and part was ordered under warranty
Feb 2012 18600 mi	leak from the timing chain cover gasket. 2nd time in for this problem. repaired under warranty
Dec 2013 43400 mi C $85	Timing belt replacement
Jul 2015 59500 mi C $300	Changed the right front tie-rod end
May 2016 70060 mi	Replaced two wheel bearings
Nov 2016 76340 mi C $150	Changed the battery
Apr 2017 80600 mi C $800	changed bushings at front wheels rear brake piston
Dec 2017 90520 mi C $1700	Cooling hose replaced Replace rear brakes Changed the oil pan

Subaru Outback in New Hampshire, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2018
May 2016 87300 mi US $85	AC Blowing warm air. Low on refrigerant. No leak was detected. Added dye and refilled.
Jun 2016 89000 mi US $497	Slow Leak in condenser, located with dye. Replaced condenser, cleaned lines, recharged A/C.
Sep 2016 94000 mi US $140	Worn front lower control arm ball joint. Replaced.

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Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Nov 2015 - Dec 2015
Dec 2015 85000 mi US $3000	Headgaskets blown

Subaru Outback in Kentucky, United States Mar 2017 - Apr 2018
Feb 2018 104000 mi US $505	right rear wheel bearing wore out required replacement.

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2017 - Mar 2017
Jan 2017 156000 mi US $600	both rear wheel bearings were bad slipping trans and not properly shifting. Would have to use paddles to down shift or upshift many times. Engine would lug along because of trans being in high gear. can't make it up steep inclines at low speeds, engines go to stall "no fix"

Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States Feb 2012 - Jul 2022
Mar 2021 119000 mi US $500	Radiator replacement

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States May 2010 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010 1960 mi	Car has vibration. Wheels balanced 3 times from dealer & 3 times by independent tire store, not fixed. Factory amits problems exists, no solution to fix. Was told POSSIBLE solution coming in mid July. Not happy with new car. 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.
Jul 2010 2660 mi	Subaru finally found "fix" to vibration and fix my Outback. No issues since and I'm now happy with my car.

Subaru Outback in Florida, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
May 2018 125000 mi US $500	Lower control arm bushings worn/cracked

Subaru Outback in Tennessee, United States Feb 2010 - Oct 2012
May 2010 3000 mi	Steering wheel vibration, fixed after three trips. Finally replaced the steering rack spring then the bushings in the drivetrain. The real issue, in my opinion, was the new bushings. Subaru had you run a gauntlet to get the bushings.

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Mar 2010 - Nov 2014
Mar 2013 44000 mi	both front shocks leaking. covered under warranty. initially took car in for puddle light recall.

Subaru Outback in Georgia, United States Mar 2010 - Jan 2011
Dec 2010 12000 mi	Moonroof would operate intermittently, then stopped working in open position. Dealer adjusted and lubricated tracks

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Mar 2010 - Sep 2013
Sep 2013 79000 mi US $300	fan motor broke / fuse blown / car overheated

Subaru Outback in Missouri, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013 54000 mi	Passenger seat motor

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Mar 2010 - Jul 2017
Nov 2011 25000 mi	Vibration in front end. Not tire issue as thought. Right Front Axle needed replacement. Part Ordered. Right Front Axle replaced. Vibration issue fixed.
Nov 2015 64000 mi US $100	Replace Low Beam Headlight. Replace Brake Light on back door, water leak.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Dec 2015 - Jul 2018
Apr 2018 130000 mi US $600	Window motor dead

Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Dec 2013 - Mar 2016
Oct 2014 219800 mi US $373	Slight noise from left rear was bad rear wheel bearing which was failing. Replaced at independent shop for a lot less than dealer with twice the guarantee ( 2yrs./ 24000 miles. First failure of any kind on this car since new
Oct 2015 255200 mi US $600	At time of front rotor replacement, grease was noticed on inside of wheel. Further inspection showed small cut in outer CV boot. Part is too new to be supplied by aftermarket , so an OEM replacement was installed. No mechanical failure.

Subaru Outback in Alaska, United States Dec 2015 - Apr 2017
Mar 2016 93000 mi US $300	Crossover pipe leaking coolant
Apr 2016 94000 mi	Wheel bearing, brakes, and rotors replaced.

Subaru Outback in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2010 - Jan 2022
May 2013 56200 mi	Engine light started blinking and car stalled in traffic. Able to restart after 10 minutes (light stayed on) Garage found error message about camshaft timing. Mechanic reset computer and have not had a problem since.
Jan 2014 65000 mi US $40	Oil filter seal failed - all oil spilled into driveway. Apparently the problem is the seal broke in sub-zero weather. Mechanic said numerous Subarus had same problem during cold snap.
Dec 2015 88000 mi US $700	Manifold gasket and oil sensors.
May 2016 93000 mi US $350	High pressure power steering hose needed replacement. Also right front headlight.
Sep 2016 96000 mi US $144	Needed to reattach heat shield because of rattle.
Mar 2017 100000 mi US $1500	tighten the heat shield to stop rattling, replaced rusting oil pan
Oct 2017 109000 mi US $1100	Warped rotors
Jan 2018 111000 mi US $1000	Sudden drop in mileage (from 26 to 18 mpg) cleaned injectors replaced plugs.

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2022
Jun 2014 82000 mi US $852	Leaking front struts and bouncy all around.
Sep 2015 97000 mi US $107	2010 original equipment battery wore out.
Jul 2017 109000 mi	Wiper motor bottom cap recall.

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2018
Dec 2014 43000 mi US $100	Passenger window would not seat properly when lowered and raised again. Window Motor actuator assy was replaced.
Oct 2015 55200 mi US $100	Noticed a hum coming from the front of the vehicle. Had scheduled service at deales and explained problem had them check it out. They concluded that the right front wheel bearing was bad. Replaced under Subaru extended warranty

Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2013
May 2013 85000 mi US $50	Check engine light reporting Cat Converter failure. Did not have work done, just diagnosed.

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2011
Apr 2011 120000 mi US $91	Front differential fuel low, transmission noise, recommended transmission replacement, got second opinion (same), sold the car.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Jan 2010 - Oct 2013
Mar 2010 6000 mi US $180	Have a harmon Kardon system, no Navigation. Noticed front driver side door speaker sounded blown (i.e. intermittent sound, lots of static, no bass), possibly from loose connection. Dealer replaced speaker under warranty.
Oct 2013 93000 mi US $90	The exhaust piping between the muffler and the mid-pipe flange rotted through right at the flange. A muffler shop welded a splice between broken pipe and the flange. Experiencing another exhaust leak/rattle before the Cat, location unknw.

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States May 2011 - Jun 2015
Jul 2011 14000 mi	Car would sometimes report that rear hatch wasn't closed all of the way. The dealer adjusted the rubber bumpers. ECU was also reprogrammed for long-start condition at high-altitudes in cold conditions.

Subaru Outback in Nova Scotia, Canada Apr 2010 - Jun 2018
May 2012 32000 mi	Puddle light shorted out. Part of a string of 14 electrical components wired to a single fuse. The dealer removed the faulty light and ordered a replacement. Unfortunately, the replacement was the wrong bulb, and we are still awaiting the correct one.
Sep 2017 117180 mi	power passenger seat works intermittently power passenger seat control worked intermittently cruise control switch on steering wheel worked intermittently
Jun 2018 128340 mi C $1300	cracked subframe

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Jun 2009 - Jul 2022
Dec 2012 36580 mi C $33	Fog light bulb replacement. $33 labor.
Jul 2013 40580 mi C $50	Headlight bulb replacement. Didn't realize we were supposed to report these. This is probably the 4th time I've had to get a lightbulb replaced in my headlight.
Dec 2013 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.
Dec 2014 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.
Jun 2015 60140 mi C $420	Faulty oil pressure switch
Oct 2015 64160 mi C $285	oil light came on. Had been leaking oil. Replaced a rusty leaking oil pan.
Feb 2017 74400 mi	The heat shields were making a horrible rattling noise. It was repaired with a $10 clamp.
Aug 2017 79360 mi C $40	Another heat shield began to rattle. The mechanic removed it rather than clamp it.
Nov 2017 81840 mi	drivers headlight bulb needed replacing
May 2018 84246 mi C $262	Passenger headlight brake light Exhaust was corroded on joint. A sleeve was welded over it to keep it from breaking apart A loud crunch sound could be heard in colder weather whenever I went over a bump. Mechanic could not duplicate sound. Hasn't appeared in warmer weather
Apr 2022 120900 mi C $500	Car stopped being able to accelerate under pressure (passing). Turned out to be the oil pressure sensor.
Jul 2022 124000 mi C $10000	Entire exhaust system from catalytic converter to muffler needs to be replaced. Quoted just under $10,000 parts and labour. Opted not to get the work done.

Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Jul 2010 - Oct 2013
Sep 2010 10000 mi	Noise when accelerating. Was coming from heat shield. Dealer adjusted it twice before, but would come back after one month. Replaced.

Subaru Outback in Idaho, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2011
Dec 2011 26000 mi US $30	Clear plastic film in front of rear fenders was scaling and had to be replaced on both sides.

Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2022
May 2018 136600 mi US $2400	Water pump and belt replacement. Water pump had been replaced at 99k. Car had overheating issues days before pump replacement. Item began overheating 2 weeks after the water pump was replaced. This time it was the head gaskets. HG were replaced, cleaned up. New thermo, gaskets, front and rear seals, belts, etc. Also did placed some generic parts (for cost only) such a couple of bulbs.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Dec 2012 - Nov 2014
Nov 2014 55000 mi	rear power window straining and int failure, motor replaced under extended warranty

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Jun 2010 - Jun 2012
Sep 2010 1860 mi	The car still has steering wheel vibration at highway speed. The dealer ordered a kit per TSB
Oct 2010 2480 mi	TSB performed. Installed bushings, new wheel etc. Problem still exist. Now the vibrations can be felt through the body of the car. Going next week for another service.
Nov 2010 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.
Dec 2010 4340 mi	The car was test driven by Subaru rep. Observed the vibration at highway speed. He thinks this is a road feel or normal performance of the CVT transmition. Very frustrating experience. Will not recommend this model to any potential buyers.
Apr 2011 6700 mi	Steering wheel vibration problem.

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Oct 2009 - Sep 2012
Sep 2011 39000 mi US $15	In the past month, the low beam, brake light and tail light all burned out at different times. I am hoping that this is not going to be an ongoing issue, but wanted others to be aware. To replace head light, the inner fender must be removed
Mar 2012 50000 mi US $34	Headlights again burned out. Was told to use less wattage bulbs. Lasted about 5000 miles. Had center section of dash lights and fans all go out until I started the car again and has been fine since. Steering wheel volume not always working.

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2022
Oct 2015 21200 mi US $30	Left side hood strut failed

Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States Feb 2012 - Sep 2012
Mar 2012 65000 mi	shudder at 1200-1500 rpm, at 20-30-40 mph, is when problem can be experienced always mechanic and shop can feel shuddering but will not acknowledge----they do not know what is causing shuddering,therefore they feel problem is normal--problem can not be reproduced in same vehicle with same engine,trans,and year

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2015 - Mar 2016
Sep 2015 60000 mi US $1000	Had to replace both Alternator and Battery. Had to replace the lumbar support clip
Feb 2016 64900 mi US $1000	battery drained, checked battery condition was perfect. Dealer said the output from the alternator is not consistent and recommended changing battery and alternator. Which I did.

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2017
Dec 2015 142000 mi US $1000	Head gasket

Subaru Outback in Quebec, Canada Feb 2014 - Sep 2016
Apr 2014 61780 mi	Right rear door would not open from interior. Door mechanism changed on warranty.
Jun 2015 96720 mi C $2000	Head gasket leak and 2 pistons damaged.
Aug 2015 99760 mi C $500	AC not cold. Pump cyclying on off. Left rear wheel bearing failure. Wheel loose.
Mar 2016 115320 mi C $100	Clunking noise when driving over bumps. Sway bar bushings front and rear need to be replaced. The mechanic simply added shims for now saying it should do the trick for some time.
Jun 2016 122760 mi C $50	A/C sealant and recharge

Subaru Outback in Indiana, United States Feb 2010 - Dec 2011
Oct 2010 17000 mi	Took car in for maintenence service along with several issues including squeaking noise in passenger seat and scuff marks on steering wheel from previous dealer oil change. Dealer replaced passenger seat belt mechanism and steering wheel.
Mar 2011 28000 mi	Noise coming from passenger front seat (squeaks). First time replaced seat belt receptacle and it solved problem for a few weeks. Noise returned and this time replaced seat belt and receptacle. So far it has solved the noise issue.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2012
Mar 2011 26000 mi	Power sunroof stopped working. Warranty repair included replacing parts.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Jul 2014 - Jan 2022
Jun 2018 85900 mi US $1300	Timing belt water pump thermostat and change coolant... tensioner bearings...

Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States Jan 2010 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012 23000 mi	Air bag light stayed on. Reset module and hasn't been on since.

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Oct 2009 - Mar 2012
Oct 2010 15000 mi	Steering column support bracket was loose. Repaired by retightening bolts.
Nov 2010 16500 mi	1. Something broke the engine cover underneath the car during a trip. This is the plastic shroud that runs from the bottom of the bumper to the front axle. 2. A trim piece on the rear door glass is loose. Parts ordered.
Feb 2011 21500 mi	Installed black plastic window trim on edge of rear door. Would have been replaced last month, but the part that came in was broken. Installed black plastic window trim on edge of rear door. Would have been replaced last month, but the part that came in was broken.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Sep 2009 - Dec 2013
Aug 2010 10000 mi	Bad Drivers outside mirror was replaced, would not adjust from inside car.

Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States Sep 2009 - May 2011
Oct 2009 1000 mi	engine hesitation going up steep driveway. Common problem but no fix yet.
Mar 2010 4000 mi	CVT transmission sometimes locks in 2nd, 3rd, or 4th. Will not automatically return to drive. Also, periodic low groan from right rear when making a left turn from a stop.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Sep 2009 - Mar 2010
Oct 2009	Subtle steering wheel shimmy/shaking at low speeds but greater shimmy/shaking at highway speeds
Nov 2009 1000 mi	Steering shake, vibration, shimmy at midrange speeds and severe at highway speeds.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2014
Aug 2010 9200 mi	Computer system update required. Paid in full by Subaru of America. Done while in for 7,500 mile maintenance (tire rotation, oil change, etc)
Jan 2014 US $400	Exterior door trim piece came loose. Retaining clips needed to be ordered and installed.

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Oct 2009 - Jul 2018
Nov 2015 88000 mi	lumbar support failed
Jul 2018 118000 mi US $1000	both rear wheel hubs went bad

Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States Nov 2016 - Sep 2023
Nov 2016 89000 mi	Passenger seat airbag sensor
Dec 2016 90000 mi	Passenger seat airbag sensor
Mar 2022 131000 mi US $150	Transmission slips in highest gear

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2017
Nov 2010 14000 mi	Water leaking into interior. TSB#12-117-10R Map light area water leak repair.
Aug 2016 77000 mi US $400	Car would not start. Replaced crank sensor.

Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Jun 2010 - Jul 2015
Jun 2014 105000 mi US $1800	Stereo logic not working with ipod

Subaru Outback in North Dakota, United States Nov 2009 - Sep 2011
Dec 2010 20000 mi	The "low" setting on the driver's seat warmer did not always work. Looses wiring harness was corrected at no cost to us.

Subaru Outback in South Carolina, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2011
Jan 2010 166 mi	On day of purchase check engine light was on; reported to me that the oil sensor was not plugged in correctly and once that fitting was tightened all was OK - Car drives like a dream.

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Nov 2009 - Oct 2014
Nov 2013 41000 mi US $99	Water was leaking into car thru overhead console. Two of the drain holes were plugged. Also had brakes checked, stil have 70% of pads left at 41K. Also had partial drain & fill of CVT, took 6 qrts, cost $275. Very satisfied w car & service.
Aug 2014 48000 mi US $100	Sticky sunroof, needed adjustment & lube. Rather disappointing since it went into the dealer less than 6 months earlier to repair sunroof leak. At the same time the auto up feature of drivers window stopped working, possible detailing relatd

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2009 - Apr 2016
Aug 2013 29500 mi US $150	Steering wheel shook at highway speed. Car did not feel stable. One strut found to be leaking; replaced both cost $150 per strut total bill estimated at $632 to fix. Update: Subaru later covered all but $150.

Subaru Outback in Alberta, Canada Feb 2013 - Aug 2018
Mar 2018 117800 mi C $20	Passenger side headlight bulb replacement
Aug 2018 124620 mi C $1440	replace front and rear brake rotors, pads Replace rear sway bar bushings

Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States Jul 2017 - Jun 2018
Mar 2018 141000 mi	Recall repair for passenger airbag

Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States Jun 2017 - Nov 2020
Oct 2017 130000 mi US $2100	Timing belt

Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Sep 2009 - May 2016
Dec 2010 22000 mi	Headlight bulb - replaced by Dealer under warranty
Apr 2011 28500 mi	Rear tag lights - bulb replacement and/or connection repair. Rear Tag lights - bulb replacement and/or connection repair
Nov 2011 41200 mi US $50	Condensor-to-Evaporator line leaking - replaced line
Dec 2014 92000 mi US $50	Power Lock actuator failed - replaced. Seat lumbar support mechanism failed - fixed.

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2022
Jun 2015 67000 mi US $50	Valve cover and spark plug tube gaskets
Oct 2017 98000 mi US $500	Replace all 4 shocks / struts
Jan 2018 99000 mi	Reprogramming of TCU to fix 1-2 flare / harsh shift.
Jun 2022 112000 mi	Sunroof drains regularly clog and result in significant water entry

Subaru Outback in Montana, United States Nov 2010 - Apr 2015
Apr 2015 51000 mi US $250	Wheel speed sensor on right, front wheel replaced.

Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2022
Mar 2010 14000 mi	Cold weather start bug
May 2010 16900 mi	updated firmware to address cold weather start issue, and cvt updated to use lower ratio in reverse
Mar 2017 117000 mi US $1400	some sensors, oil flush/change axle cv boot
Jun 2018 137000 mi US $550	Wheel bearing
Mar 2019 147000 mi	torque converter replaced under warranty. lot of stalling, etc starting from a stop

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Feb 2010 - Sep 2013
Feb 2013 40900 mi	Changed oil clogged oil nozzle under warranty.

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Jul 2009 - Feb 2011
Dec 2009 7000 mi	Heat shield bent of exhaust pipe bent into the drive shaft from snow buildup. Heat shield was pushed back to shape. Shop foreman said he would report a bad design issue to Subaru.
Feb 2011 24000 mi	Steering wheel vibration, 2011 TSB performed

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2010 - Dec 2014
Aug 2010 9000 mi	Diagnosed with an engine block that was porous. A new short block was put into the car under warranty.
Jan 2011 15000 mi	Coolant was down to reservoir, so they topped it off. I was concerned about where it is going. They said to just watch it until oil change in several hundred miles.
Apr 2013 39300 mi US $100	Dash lights were out and electronic door opener were not working consistently

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2018
Dec 2012 32000 mi US $45	Low bulb
Jul 2017 98000 mi US $800	Head gasket replacement
Apr 2018 109000 mi US $500	Oxygen sensor

Subaru Outback in South Carolina, United States - Nov 2009
Nov 2009 848 mi	had brakes checked. pedal makes a click on release-told wnl

Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States Mar 2010 - Mar 2021
Mar 2012 36000 mi	I have an unusual amount of paint chips in my hood. I understand this is normal w/hghwy travel, but it's just too much. Chips down to gray undercoat and several are rust spots
Jun 2015 97000 mi US $100	CVT converter needed to be replaced. Extended warranty covered
May 2018 150000 mi US $500	ABS assembly was diagnosed as bad by the dealer. Purchased part from another dealer (cheaper), and installed by myself

Subaru Outback in California, United States Mar 2015 - Jan 2022
Mar 2016 50000 mi US $600	Front struts
May 2017 63000 mi US $250	Pads and rotors

Subaru Outback in Kentucky, United States Mar 2010 - May 2016
May 2010 3200 mi	gas cap lid or body panel cover would not open, so couldn't get gas. tentative diagnosis: the rubber cord that holds the gas cap to the car body inside the lid got pinched in the lid, wedging it closed. dealer's gonna replace the cord-fastener.
Jun 2011 13000 mi	intermittent GPS/audio system problems: screen "auto" dimming doesn't work so sometimes bright at night, too dim during day; also bluetooth works erratically
Sep 2011 15000 mi	bluetooth controls not effective at answering or ending phone calls. dealer replaced steering wheel controls. Took three trips: first reported problem; second time reported problem and they ordered part; third trip was for install of part 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.
Jul 2012 23500 mi	Car wouldn't start or come out of park. Couldn't lock doors. Dealer says bad elec key code sensor. Had to be flatbed-towed to dealer. Subaru roadside assist covered tow, but I had to wait 25 mins on hold just for them to answer my call). July visit described above turned out to be bad battery. Battery replaced under warranty.
Apr 2015 43200 mi	Bluetooth connectivity problems, steering wheel phone control problems. Wonky system. Solution tends to be non-intuitive commands.
Mar 2016 44000 mi US $50	Pulsing in steering wheel when turned. They flushed the steering fluid. Problem persists and will be returned. Update: turned out to be a bad tire.

Subaru Outback in Wyoming, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2018
May 2015 47900 mi US $200	remote starter quit working. Nav quit working. Audio quit working. DIC quit working. Puddle lights quit working.
Oct 2015 50800 mi US $1200	the nav audio headlights dome lights and puddle lights went out. Now the key receptacle ring flashes red. Claimed the computer went out.

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Jun 2011 - Jun 2022
Aug 2013 41580 mi C $50	Headlight replacement
Jun 2018 102920 mi C $900	Noise [from wheel bearing]
Jun 2021 137640 mi C $500	Fuel line rust and leaking fuel

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2013 - Jun 2015
Mar 2015 60000 mi US $1500	Replace leaking front struts. Replaced leaking radiator assembly.

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2018
Oct 2009 1000 mi	When vehicle was purchased there was a slight popping noise coming from the rear speakers even with the radio off. The dealership tried new head unit and chasing wires. Still waiting to get fixed.
Aug 2010 7500 mi	Tire pressure monitoring light came on and would not go off even after checking tire pressure. Took to dealer who checked tire pressure again and turned off light with computer. Will wait and see if the problem recurrs or not.
Dec 2012 31000 mi	Took vehicle in for random drops in idle when coming to a stop. This also happens during slow speed maneuvering in parking lots. Due to the random nature of the problem, Dealer was unable to duplicate or pull any codes from the vehicle.
Dec 2014 47000 mi	Passenger airbag fails to detect weight of person less than 120 lbs or less. Was not an issue for first 4 years of ownership yet dealership and SOA says that the airbag sensor is working as designed and fail to repair under extended warrant
Mar 2018 77000 mi	Air bag replaced as part of major recall

Subaru Outback in Quebec, Canada Feb 2010 - Dec 2016
Mar 2010 496 mi	between 20 and 30 degrees farenheit I had problems starting the car reprogram computer to solve start problem when cold
Aug 2014 64480 mi C $150	remove metal plates around catalyzer
Jun 2015 76260 mi C $500	Rear bearing change
Apr 2016 86260 mi C $250	Replace fuel system oxygen sensor Replace front wheel bearing + hub
Dec 2016 96100 mi C $350	after noisy start, replace starter

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Sep 2009 - Mar 2010
Dec 2009 6200 mi	Vibration and shaking
Jan 2010	Replacement of the steering rack spring
Mar 2010 6820 mi	Vibration The car was replaced for the brand new one by manufacturer

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Feb 2010 - May 2011
Jun 2010 3720 mi	Steering wheel vibration at high speeds (>100 km/h). Replacement of steering system bushings, new tires
Aug 2010 6520 mi	The steering wheel was replaced with the modified one (as per TSB). The new steering wheel incorporates a dynamic vibration damper.
Feb 2011 14880 mi	Replaced lower steering arms, replaced steering column, replaced steering wheel, replaced various bushing including front stabilizer bar bushings
May 2011 17980 mi	Tires, one rim and drive axles replaced. Unsuccessful repair, sold car.

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Mar 2010 - Sep 2014
Feb 2014 89300 mi US $200	200 dollars to replace the headlight bulbs, Ouch.

Subaru Outback in Mississippi, United States Sep 2009 - Oct 2019
Oct 2009 2000 mi	Brake warning light started flashing after releasing the emergency brake. Initially duplicated at dealer, but then went away after restarting.
Oct 2010 13500 mi	dealer scratched steering wheel during repair of recall
Mar 2016 54000 mi	Dealer replaced headlights

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Aug 2009 - Feb 2016
Sep 2009 620 mi	Sunroof failed to open. Repaired works fine now.
Aug 2011 17100 mi	Heater / AC fan bearing going. New one ordered, to be installed August 8.
Jul 2014 55580 mi C $700	Idler pully bearing failed on serpentine belt. Left front wheel bearing replaced
Dec 2015 77500 mi C $1500	Hanger bearing failed, needed new drive shaft. Brake line failed and leaked brake fluid. Also wheel bearing failed and was replaced.

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Subaru Outback in Yukon Territory, Canada Feb 2010 - Jun 2018
Mar 2014 29760 mi C $650	loud whining engine noise because of leak in steering fluid hose; dealer did not have part, so replaced fluid for free three times over the course of a week to avoid pump damage left headlight blew at about 46,000 km, was replaced during maintenance hose replaced a week later; problem fixed right headlight died in the week after routine maintenance, fixed the day the steering fluid hose was replaced.
May 2014 30380 mi C $85	Associated with the PZEV feature? An oxygen sensor somewhere triggers the check engine light, parking brake and traction lights. No apparent effect on performance, but means no cruise control or auto-disengage on parking brake.
Apr 2015 38020 mi C $200	Headlights both burned out
Feb 2016 49640 mi	Manual transmission was sticking and resisting going into reverse. Car was just out of warranty, but dealer advocated and transmission was basically rebuilt (four synchros replaced) at manufacturer expense.
Jun 2018 71300 mi C $180	Both main headlights were blown (even though they were long-life, and replaced in 2015), so we just replaced with regular this time, and resigned ourselves to this car being mysteriously tough on light bulbs.

Subaru Outback in Oklahoma, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
May 2010 16000 mi	Replaced sub-frame for drivers seat due to excessive squeaking; took 2 days, one to analyze, then a separate trip back after the ordered part came in; covered by warranty. replaced something else in the drivers seat to fix excessive squeaking; again it took 2 days, one to analyze, then a separate trip back after the ordered part came in; warranty covered.
Jun 2010 17000 mi	replaced entire seat assembly due to excessive squeaking; warranty covered; 1 1/2 days lost;
Jul 2010 17500 mi	Missing bolt in drivers seat frame and damaged plastic part was replaced; replaced a missing bolt in the driver seat frame assembly that permitted the seat to collapse under acceleration pressure; had a loaner for 3 days while parts were awaited; warranty covered.
Oct 2010 29000 mi	squeaky seat had a redesigned frame installed to repair driver seat squeak.

Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States Apr 2010 - Apr 2011
Jul 2010 3000 mi	A/C not as cool as it should be. R-134 added. Car dies sometimes when the clutch is engaged. Mechanic stated Subaru aware and ecu reflash is needed, but his computer has not been updated.
Aug 2010 4000 mi	Dealership got the download to update the ecm. The ecm was reflashed the third week of August, and the car no longer dies when the clutch is engaged. The car drives much better.

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Mar 2010 - Oct 2015
Aug 2012 33000 mi	E-Brake Motor failed, replaced under warranty.
Aug 2014 55700 mi US $50	Headlights out

Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States Feb 2010 - Dec 2015
Mar 2010 3900 mi US $35	Vehicle sent in for stalling at idle, dealer reprogrammed ECM. Also first oil change.
Apr 2011 16000 mi	Clip broken for driver's seat lumbar support. Brake light burned out and replaced. Trim ring on shift knob delaminated and clips failing letting ring fall down repeatedly.
Mar 2013 51000 mi	Car vibrated and shook upon low speed turns such as parking. Replaced front center differential.

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Dec 2013 - Jun 2018
Feb 2015 69440 mi C $100	Had to change drivers side headlight bulb. Labourious process.
Jun 2016 76880 mi C $500	Leak in AC pipe repaired + recharge/refill Oil pressure switch failed causing slow oil leak. Replaced OPS.
Mar 2018 94240 mi C $500	Left front wheel bearing worn out, had to be replaced

Subaru Outback in Florida, United States Apr 2014 - Jan 2022
Apr 2014 40000 mi	Small vibration in the front end when cruising on the expressway. After time it got worse and would hear a clicking in the front from a acceleration from a stop. It was a front impeller shaft. Returned 2-3 weeks later.
Sep 2015 51000 mi	Had a whining noise. Ended up getting a new transmission.
Jan 2022 191000 mi US $400	Front wheel bearings

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Nov 2013 - Dec 2013
Dec 2013 51000 mi US $67	center electronic board shorted out in the snow. AC and Radio and clock not working.

Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2010
Jan 2010	Misaligned door - they were able to fix it so the door shut properly, but is still not perfectly aligned. It appears the door itself may not be shaped correctly. I'm not thrilled, but I didn't buy a Lexus so I may be expecting too much.

Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States Oct 2009 - Apr 2010
Apr 2010 7000 mi	The Outback has a vibration/shake in the steering wheel. Dealer tried numerous fixes, including numerous road force balances of the tires. Installed a heavier spring in the steering column. Did not solve the issue, SOA bought back the Outback.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Dec 2012 - May 2015
Nov 2014 89700 mi US $2100	Clutch and throw out bearing replacement. This is a 6 spd manual transmission
Mar 2015 99000 mi US $675	Head Gasket replaced.

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Jun 2021 - Jul 2022
May 2022 141980 mi C $1200	Front subframe rusted severely, replaced, as a result control arm is broken too

Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2016
Jun 2016 63000 mi US $250	Front Caliper froze and needed to be replaced.

Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States Jul 2015 - Sep 2015
Aug 2015 75000 mi US $171	Steering wheel controls stopped working. They had to order a special under-dash module to correct the issue, $170 for the part and two hours of labor. Thankfully I still had the CPO extended warranty. Also needed an alignment.

Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2012
Apr 2010 7000 mi	Steering wheel shake at highway speeds. Dealer performed alignment and tire balance, but problem persists.
Nov 2010 16700 mi US $150	Slight steering wheel shimmy at highway speeds persists. Dealer just keeps giving the car wheel balance and alignments. Wind noise through driver's side window. Mechanic apparently could not hear it on initial drive, Everyone else who drives in the car can hear it, but I have to re-schedule a "drive-along" with the dealer's mechanic next appointment. Car intermittently stalled at idle when clutch was depressed. Dealer flashed ECU update. Appears to be OK.
Mar 2011 25000 mi	Excessive wind noise coming through driver's side window at highway speeds.

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2011
Aug 2010 10000 mi	Engine stalls when A/C is turned on. Electrical connector in steering column replaced. ABS cover cracked. Upgraded rubber floor mats worn out. Rattle under car.

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Subaru Outback in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2013 - Sep 2017
Mar 2016 79360 mi C $1400	Replaced seized bearings on both sides in the rear axle

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Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States Sep 2016 - Sep 2017
Sep 2017 131000 mi	CVT replaced

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Subaru Outback in New South Wales, Australia Jan 2015 - Jul 2015
Jan 2015 74400 mi A $380	Diesel particulate filter blocked, required manual regeneration
Mar 2015 77500 mi A $470	Split coolant hose causing DPF error. Coolant hose replace, manual DPF regen performed

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Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States Aug 2009 - Jun 2011
Sep 2009 1000 mi	Right lower A Pillar replaced. The Hazard Light button was not connected.
Apr 2010 6000 mi	Needed an entire new Engine, Long Block due to a bad dearing that blew. New engine installed, no cost. Bad crank bearing, replace the entire engine with a brand new engine. Guess there were quite a few 09's with weak netal bearings.
May 2010 9000 mi	Outside temperature gauge needed to be replaced, and rattle in steering column fixed by realignment.
Jun 2010 9000 mi	Plate around gearshift. Brake module.

Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States Jun 2009 - Jun 2017
Nov 2009 5000 mi	Turbocharger ball bearing dropped into the engine. Complete upper engine block replaced. Turbocharger ball bearing dropped into the engine. Complete upper engine block replaced.
May 2010 11000 mi	A follow up repair after the engine block replacement - after the replacement, something in the transmission system was misaligned, which caused a rattling noise in the engine compartment.
Sep 2013 35000 mi	Had trouble unlocking the car. Remote lock system was reset.
Aug 2014 40600 mi	Power steering oil was leaking, and the whole unit required replacement.

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Subaru Outback in Arizona, United States Nov 2013 - Apr 2017
Apr 2014 30300 mi	Rt Front wheel bearing went bad.
Dec 2015 45000 mi US $65	replaced front sway bar links
Jul 2016 49000 mi US $100	both inboard CV joints ripped and were replaced under warentee
Oct 2016 50300 mi US $100	Dealer re-repaired CV. joint, bad repair, axle slipped out, new axle needed. New axle installed. O2 sensor failed, replaced under warrenty

Subaru Outback in Alabama, United States Sep 2014 - Nov 2018
Aug 2015 93700 mi US $200	Had cracked left seat bolster replaced at upholstery shop
Sep 2017 148000 mi US $1100	replace two front axles due to torn CV boots and replaced drive shaft to eliminate vibration form bad u-joint
Jun 2018 160000 mi US $950	new pads, rotors and calipers on all 4 corners

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2022
Jul 2010 18000 mi	Center console came apart Trunk cover screen replaced because plastic part snapped off Plastic trim on rear passenger side running board loose. Parts ordered were not the correct parts; re-order necessary.
Jan 2012 US $800	Rear left passenger seatbelt stuck Sunroof gasket came off
Aug 2017 55000 mi	Alternator failed
Jun 2022 58000 mi US $169	AC recharge

Subaru Outback in Tennessee, United States Nov 2016 - Apr 2018
Sep 2017 75000 mi US $125	Replaced leaking throttle body/intercooler coupler
Dec 2017 76000 mi US $750	Replaced all four struts and strut mounts, upgraded rear sway bar.

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Subaru Outback in Great Britain Jan 2016 - Feb 2018
Mar 2016 107000 mi £106	Replaced manifold pressure sensor Leaks found on joints to condenser and recharge
Aug 2016 113600 mi £120	Split intercooler pipe
Nov 2016 118300 mi £25	Exhaust sheared
Dec 2016 120000 mi £105	Frame of driver's seat had given way and had to be stripped down and welded
Jan 2017 120800 mi £275	Cv boot split Replace all 4 anti-roll bar mounting bushes. Had asked mechanics to look for anything that might cause problem with upcoming MOT. Found some play. Replace N/S/R drop link. There was a bit of noise.

Subaru Outback in Great Britain Jul 2010 - Feb 2016
Apr 2011 48000 mi	Excessive wear on suspension bushes leading to noise when driving over bumps. Bushes replaced under warranty. Carried out at same time as 48,000 mile service.
May 2012 74300 mi £256	Wheel bearing gone - hub replaced
Feb 2013 93300 mi	Drop links needed replacing as bushes worn out
Nov 2013 108700 mi	n/s front drop link and o/s rear drop link replaced Both front anti-roll bar bushes replaced
May 2014 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.
Sep 2014 128000 mi £620	Front and rear suspension levelling sensors were replaced
Nov 2014 135000 mi £390	Replace headlight washer pump. Part ordered during previous repair trip. Rear hub replaced due to collapsed bearing. Also replaced one tie-rod and suspension bushes
Jun 2015 160000 mi £465	Renew auxillary drive belt tensioner and belt Renew N/S/R hub bearing
Jul 2015 160800 mi £176	Replace O/S/R wheel bearing
Dec 2015 169000 mi £75	Turbo has seized variable vane - attempts made to free it off, but this failed. Continues to work, but loss of power and some exhaust smoking under load
Feb 2016 169000 mi	Catastrophic engine failure. Loud clunk as it tried to turn over. Con rod?

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Subaru Outback in California, United States Dec 2010 - Sep 2012
Oct 2011 14000 mi	Replace leaking strut Replace leaking strut

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2010 - Dec 2019
Apr 2015 78800 mi US $250	Check engine on, multiple reasons. will go off after undetermined (>50) miles, can come on again for unknown reason. Oil syst flush as first step repair attempt. Driving car almost normally with check engine on, >1000 miles. To mchnc nxt
Sep 2015 84000 mi US $200	Replaced Left side secondary VVT valve. It had seized. Problem caused engine check light to stay on: codes P0302, P0304, P0306, cylinder misfires 2, 4, 6
Nov 2016 92100 mi US $676	Idler pulley seized, damaged mounting bracket, tensioner and broke belt. Replaced broken belt & tensioner assemblies, pulley idler, & brackets/mountings.
May 2017 95000 mi US $160	A/C stopped working. Recharge fixed the problem

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Subaru Outback in Saskatchewan, Canada May 2009 - Dec 2009
Dec 2009 99820 mi	Headgasket failure. Was leaking badly on one side(driver), and the pass side was just starting to leak.

Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Jun 2009 - May 2014
Sep 2013 32000 mi	also some cracked struts and the like from hot/cold contrasts and dryness. That's Colorado for you.
May 2014 38000 mi	Deterioration major transmission part. Dealer repaired. But afterwards still felt iffy, sold car. Clutch gone

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Sep 2015 - Sep 2016
Aug 2016 189000 mi	Voltage regulator on alternator failed. Alternator had already been replaced once and was still under warranty, so no cost and easy replacement.

Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2018
Sep 2016 45000 mi US $225	CV joint covers replaced due to rips in them.
Mar 2018 50202 mi US $894	Lower control arm bushings replaced. Replaced passenger side drive axle due to torn boot on upper end.

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Oct 2009 - Nov 2021
Aug 2010 42900 mi	Engine had a lower end rumbling noise most noticable at lower rpm and slow accel. Engine was disassambled, found crank journals scored and slightly out of round, piston skirts worn, replaced crank, main and rod bearings, pistons and rings.
Mar 2011 56000 mi	Noise from engine compartment area under low torque, not knocking noise but more like rumbling noise, worse with time. Dealer has not been able to locate the source. Drivetrain?
Jul 2011 60000 mi	Runble noise coming from engine area, most noticable during low RPM accel. Engine was removed and disassembled; cylinders were out of round and case warped. Short block was replaced. The rumbling noise has diminished.
Jan 2012 37200 mi US $40	Aux output in front and rear did not work. Two fuses were blown after the GPS had been plugged in. Fuses replaced, electric diagnosed and was good. Have to see what happens when the GPS is plugged in again.
Feb 2013 98600 mi US $20	Replaced alternator belt
Sep 2013 109000 mi US $1193	Replaced left front axle, new CV shaft Clutch hose leaking, repaired Replaced timing belt, cam belt/pulleys and tensioners Right front inner axle and boot replaced,
Nov 2013 112700 mi US $160	Replaced the alternator
Apr 2014 122800 mi US $600	Replaced the air bag assembly. Air bag light was on at first intermittent then constantly.
May 2014 124900 mi	Replaced right front axle and boot, warranty repair
Dec 2014 138000 mi US $16	Headlight, passenger side
Feb 2015 139700 mi US $2000	Viscous coupler had failed, damaged the transfer gears and bearings
Mar 2015 141000 mi US $938	Noise from front when driving on dirt road. Front control arm and front sway bar, bushings and links replaced. Noise from front when driving on dirt road. Front control arm and front sway bar, bushings and links replaced.
May 2015 144000 mi	Suddenly started to show greyish smoke while driving. Oil had spilled around the engine compartment. The seal around oil pressure sensor had broken. Replaced both oil pressure sensors.
Jul 2015 144300 mi US $200	Left front axle and CV
Mar 2016 155000 mi US $15	Left headlight, low beam
May 2016 159600 mi US $15	Left headlight - highbeam
Oct 2016 171000 mi US $25	Passenger side headlight, lowbeam
Jul 2017 181000 mi US $17	Right high and low beam.
Oct 2017 184000 mi	Harness to the hatch door started to break/come loose. Soldered broken wires together.
Mar 2018 194200 mi US $50	Replaced both sides low beam headlights

Subaru Outback in Georgia, United States Jul 2013 - Oct 2014
Dec 2013 50000 mi	Corroded brake line caused a fluid leak, eventually resulting in sudden poor braking performance.
Mar 2014 54000 mi	Rattling noise when driving over sharp bumps or on gravel road, especially when turning at low speed.
Sep 2014 62000 mi	Recall repair for corroded brake lines.
Oct 2014 62000 mi	Suspension rattle never fixed.

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Jun 2009 - Sep 2018
Jul 2014 63300 mi US $500	Both front CV boots had split. Notice burning smell that turned out to be grease from the joint dripping on the cat. It was cheaper to replace the whole axle rather than just the boots.
Apr 2017 86000 mi	BTW for any of you true believers considering a scoobie-the traction is great, but the gas mileage is awful and both of mine have guzzled oil. I mean a quart in 1k miles. Scoobie claims that anything better than a litre in 2 klicks is fine, but even my malaise era American cars didn't come close to that.
Jul 2017 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. Changed headlight bulbs.
Aug 2018 97000 mi US $1500	The clutch went out. This might be considered a wear item, however normally I get ~150k out of a clutch easy. It turned out that the throw out bearing went out, and that is what trashed the clutch, so it was not really a maintenance trip. Clutch cost $500 just for parts. I took it to a hot-rod shop rather than a dealer but that may have been a mistake. They ended up draining the transmission oil, which is not supposed to be necessary, and they had to remove the front drive shafts, which I am not sure is necessary either.

Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Nov 2014 - Feb 2015
Jan 2015 US $300	known suspension issue with Subarus

Subaru Outback in Maine, United States Mar 2009 - Dec 2012
May 2009 2000 mi	A "humming" noise was detected at 40-45 mph during new car test drive. Driveshaft, bearings, and finally the (manual) transmission replaced under warranty. Noise was eliminated.

Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Jul 2009 - Dec 2013
Dec 2013 44000 mi US $4600	- new clutch (manual transmission) - control arm replacement - new tires - all 4 breaks - cabin filters, oil change, etc

Subaru Outback in California, United States May 2011 - Jan 2013
Jun 2011 23000 mi	Computer software upgrade
Jul 2012 37500 mi US $162	center console electrical circuit failed. AC fan and console lights.

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Sep 2011 - Sep 2013
Sep 2013 76880 mi C $120	Heat shield came loose

Subaru Outback in New Hampshire, United States Nov 2010 - Apr 2014
May 2011 18000 mi	A/C drain line was clogged and leaking into passenger footwell area. Dealear repaired @ no cost.
Dec 2011 30000 mi	Left rear wheel bearing
Mar 2012 34000 mi	Misfire on cylinder 2. Defective ignition coil that was installed 1/12. Worn weather strip in drivers side door. Worn Weather stripping in driver's side door. Replaced with part ordered earlier.
Jul 2012 41700 mi US $40	Both low-beam headlights burned out simultaneously, had electrical system checked for fault. No fault found, both bulbs replaced.

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Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2015 - Dec 2015
Apr 2015 102000 mi US $4989	Engine seized. Oil was changed 2 days prior to engine problem. Overfilled? It was catastrophic. The engine failed while driving on the highway.
Jun 2015 104000 mi US $300	Blower motor issue. Blower motor replaced and it worked for 1 month then problem returned. Currently blower not working. code p1491 - sensor replaced but did not resolve problem
Oct 2015 106200 mi	Blower stopped working again. Had the resistor replaced. This solved the problem but just for 2 months. There must be an underlying electrical problem that is burning out the resistor. Not sure I will pursue repair - cost/benefit decision.
Dec 2015 107000 mi	oil leaking from passenger side front boot. Not brought for repair yet. This car continues to have repair issues. Undecided as to what to do - car is a lemon.

Subaru Outback in Alberta, Canada Jul 2009 - May 2015
Feb 2011 17720 mi C $415	Driver's door ajar indicator lit up on dash even though door was latched. Indicator light flashed on and off along with interior lights
Apr 2011 20740 mi	While on vacation, the traction control light came on and cruise light started flashing so went to nearest Subaru dealer. Dealer promptly replaced the oil pressure sensor which fixed the problem.
Apr 2013 48140 mi C $250	Clunky shift when cold. Flushed tranny.
Jun 2013 50220 mi C $140	Connecting rod issue. Replaced short block and timing belt
Sep 2014 62000 mi	clunk on first shift when engine cold

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Jul 2013 - Sep 2014
Apr 2014 74300 mi US $248	Took vehicle to dealer for left front doj boot replacement, oil change, and rear window wiper replacement.
Jun 2014 76000 mi US $248	Right front doj boot separated on the way to the dealer. Grease was slung onto the exhaust system causing smoke to pour from under right side of car at red lights. Dealer had it fixed within 2 hours.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2018
Dec 2011 26000 mi	replaced bushings and one strut

Subaru Outback in Florida, United States Dec 2012 - Aug 2018
Jan 2014 40000 mi	The starter motor solenoid is starting to drag: sometimes it chatters after starting. Update: this problem later faded away.
Feb 2016 50900 mi US $800	Boots on both axles ripped near engine. This is a design flaw: heat gets them. Both axles were relaced
Aug 2018 77000 mi US $150	Purchased driver side sun visor and center console cover

Subaru Outback in New Hampshire, United States Aug 2008 - Oct 2014
Jun 2009 18000 mi	A piece of paint bubbled up and chipped off the left side protective door trim molding (not from being hit or from a rock, etc.). The strip was replaced under manuf. warranty.
Feb 2010 33700 mi	Noticed "bouncing" & loud "squeaking" noises when going over even small bumps. Inner tie rod needed to be replaced. Helped somewhat but another trip was needed as similar problem existed or returned; reported as a separate trip (stabilizer bar +). Car continued to "bounce" when going over bumps & a squeak or strained noise occurred at same time. The manuf. replaced "stablizer lk f, rub bush stab, both stablizier bar busings/brackets/link R & R." Not sure what to check above. Car would not turn over or start one morning. Later, was able to start after several attempts. Manuf. couldn't find anything wrong & so far, problem has not recurred.
Mar 2013 124000 mi US $315	Replace L rear wheel bearing
Apr 2013 125200 mi	After L rear wheel bearing was replaced, the ABS light has come on intermittently & cannot be corrected to date after 3 more trips; prevents use of cruise control.
Jul 2013 132500 mi US $431	Replace right rear wheel bearing Replace AC belt
Apr 2014 152500 mi US $600	4 sway bar bushings replaced Left front CV axle was replaced.
May 2014 153700 mi US $1558	Head gaskets, water pump, timing belt replaced
Jul 2014 155700 mi US $234	Grinding noise assessed; left front wheel bearing replaced.
Sep 2014 158000 mi US $727	Rack and pinion had to be replaced - very noisy, could not steer car. left brake caliper replaced

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2010
Jun 2010 181000 mi	The clutch wore out fast, The carrier bearing always chirped. Something in the shifter gave out making the knob feel like dead weight. Sold it before it was looked at.

Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States Apr 2011 - May 2013
May 2012 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.

Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Feb 2014 - Sep 2016
Dec 2014 50000 mi US $30	Heat shield rattle fixed by tightening
Mar 2016 62000 mi US $250	Replaced battery (5 years old)
Aug 2016 67000 mi US $330	axle boot cracked, replaced
Sep 2016 67000 mi	other axle boot may be in danger of cracking - not sure.

Subaru Outback in Wisconsin, United States Jan 2009 - Dec 2014
Mar 2009 1000 mi	The floor heating vents are undersized for the Subaru. On cold days (I live in Wisconsin), the cabin can be warm but my feet and legs are cold. I was told that the low air flow from the floor vents is due to the design. The floor does warm up eventually.
May 2010 17000 mi	Leak from left axle side O-ring and axle seal. Replaced left axle retainer O-ring and axle seal under warranty.
Aug 2011 31405 mi	Replaced drivers side visor. Original visor would not stay in place and "flopped" down. Replaced drivers side visor, which would "flop" and not stay positioned.
Sep 2011 32000 mi	Outside temperature gauge "sticks". New sensor ordered.
Oct 2011 32300 mi	The outside temperature indicator was replaced.

Subaru Outback in New Hampshire, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2017
Nov 2015 85801 mi US $743	Car ceased to shift in gears and froze/died. Shop car was towed to said front axle repaired one side and upon pick up their was a noticeable vibration in front end. Return=hard acceleration&vibrations safe to drive left side axle rear took in for inspection of vibration -told needed front control arm and rear trailing arm bushings done estimate 1025, plus 700 for timing belt. Vibration on front end estimate and finding was spark plug issue say fixed same issue front axle replacement forward -estimate
Dec 2015 86000 mi	this shop took out drive axle and replaced found no difference in vibration on acecleration, took out replaced drivetrain , put old one back in and was at loss as to cause
Jan 2016 87000 mi US $473	Mechanic replaced plugs, wires and then valve cover gasket kit job
May 2016 92000 mi US $415	replaced r/l rear trail arm bushings r&R both front control arm bushings, Lube oile filter 4 wheel alignment
Jun 2016 95000 mi US $1532	PS fluid rack and pinion, replace rack, aligned, front brake job, reman axle shaft, stabilizer links,moog, bushing
Aug 2016 100000 mi US $597	right front axle warranty as out of whack, also did rear bearings on car for noise
Dec 2016 105000 mi US $886	timing belt

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States May 2009 - Mar 2015
Mar 2010 12000 mi	Rattle in dash
Feb 2011 27200 mi	Leaking water pump was replaced under warrantty
Jul 2012 46200 mi	Seat belt wouldn't retract - repaired Plastic seat base housing the power seat device kept popping out - the clip to hold it in place failed and had to be replaced.
Jul 2013 65000 mi US $6	Squealing and rough feel when turning the steering wheel. Power steering fluid was required. A possible leak will be checked out later by a mechanic.
Oct 2013 69000 mi	Leaking P/S fluid re-occurred after a similar complaint & repair last year. On this visit, Dealer decided to replace power steering rack assembly (steering gear)at no charge on account of previous history.
Jan 2015 US $160	Replaced battery and burned out headlight bulb.
Feb 2015 95000 mi	Burning odor turned out to be leaking valve gasket.

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Sep 2012 - Apr 2017
Nov 2015 41000 mi US $840	Rear Windshield Wiper system. Replace harness, motor and arm/blade. Secured Loose heat Shields. Typical Subaru exhaust noise. Replace overhead console b/c intermittent open circuit in the overhead console--this was making the airbag light illuminate.

Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States Jun 2009 - May 2013
Aug 2009 1000 mi	brake pedal noise on removing pressure from pedal- ? malfunctioning booster
Sep 2009 1000 mi	brake booster pump replaced
Nov 2010 20000 mi	nav DVD drive needed replacing as well as some connections
Mar 2012 47000 mi	TPMS and VDC light on dash
Sep 2012 59000 mi	ignition coil cracked, misfiring

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Jul 2017 - Dec 2017
Dec 2017 110000 mi US $2300	AT at temperature indicator light flashing. subsequent diagnosis revealed transmission failing per mechanic. recommendation is to replace transmission with a used transmission.

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2022
Mar 2016 82000 mi US $700	Leaking head gasket.
Nov 2016 90300 mi US $3300	Went in for the 90,000 maintenance. The head gaskets, valve cover gaskets, timing belt and right passenger seat airbag recall all needed to be replaced.Oil was seeping from Valve Covers, oil was seeping from Head gaskets. 100,000 miles more.
Dec 2016 91000 mi US $393	A new airbag sensor and airbag sensor in map light assembly had to be replaced. Had to purchase the whole map light assembly.
Mar 2017 92000 mi US $49	Replacement of the right lower headlight bulb.
Sep 2017 100000 mi	Weatherstrip on inside of sunroof came loose. I replaced it back into it's place.
Jan 2018 103000 mi US $500	I went in for an oil change, found the CV shaft boots were torn, had both shafts replaced with remanufactured Subaru half shafts.
Apr 2018 105000 mi US $250	CD player crapped out, is being replaced by a refurbished by Subaru, CD unit Subaru replaced the CD/Radio. It is an exchange with a Subaru Refurbished unit. Cost was $240.00 + tax
Mar 2021 127000 mi US $350	New wiring harness for the tailgate and rear interior lights
Jun 2022 142000 mi US $250	Left inner CV joint had a tear in it, replaced the boot and new grease in it.

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Aug 2011 - Jan 2022
Oct 2011 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.
Oct 2014 48000 mi	AC UNIT COMPLETE FALURE
Jun 2015 55000 mi US $40	Condenser leak
Jan 2021 104000 mi US $100	Car pulling to the right

Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Jul 2008 - Jan 2012
Jan 2009 18000 mi	Headlights were adjusted to low from factory. Subaru dealer would not repair. I did the work myself.
Dec 2011 91000 mi	I had to change an axle due to a torn inner CV boot. I replaced it with a non-Subaru axle. It was from A1 Cardone. Feburary 2012: I am going to replace it again because of vibrations from the axle from time to time.

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Jul 2015 - Mar 2019
Feb 2016 99200 mi US $400	Airbag warning light - bad connection in overhead console.
Jun 2017 112000 mi	Rear view mirror fell off - probably due to poor adhesive after windshield replacement
Aug 2017 118000 mi US $4500	Blown engine - seized rod bearing - threw rod through block. Driver SWEARS he checked the oil level just about 100 miles previous (on a fill up, as always). Tow 120 miles, swap motor.
Dec 2017 125000 mi US $30	Mirror fell off the window on a cold day. Dealer re-glued it.

Subaru Outback in Florida, United States - Jan 2009
Jan 2009 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.

Subaru Outback in Alabama, United States May 2011 - Jul 2011
Jun 2011 18000 mi	Front end alignment
Jul 2011 20000 mi	Sounds like pipes rattling in the roof when the car is driving in excess of 40 mph and there is a cross wind. Subaru dealer placed sound dampners in roof per TSB, but it did not help.

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Nov 2015 - Dec 2017
Oct 2015 48000 mi	One of the bolts holding brake caliper came off during a turn less than a week after purchasing vehicle. Dealer was cool about it. Gave me a loaner and replaced it next day.
Jun 2016 53000 mi US $140	The dreaded Subaru head gasket was reported during a routine maintenance trip to the dealer. Most of it was covered under extended warranty, fortunately. Both CV front boots (inner and outer) were leaking and needed to be replaced. These were not covered under extended warranty. Dealer quoted $720 for repairs. I didn't have $720 at that moment, but dealer indicated I had time, but not much. I ended up doing it myself for all-in about $260 and pretty much all of a Sunday. It would not have been that bad on the time but one of the axles REFUSED to come out without a lot of effort and swearing.
Sep 2017 75000 mi	Fuse powering clock, dome lights, and audio blew while going over a speed hump. Fearing the worst that the hump caused jostling that caused a wire somewhere to go to ground, I nevertheless changed the fuse only to have it blow again the next day on the highway, this time going over an expansion joint. Just "dealt" with it for a couple of months then tried replacing the fuse again and so far so good. It's been about three weeks. I fear this is a costly repair eventually though. Finding shorts is a real hassle and way beyond my skills.

Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2016
Jul 2013 83700 mi US $325	Issues with front facia and headlight
Oct 2013 89800 mi US $890	Fix a rattling exhaust shield.
Jan 2014 100700 mi US $170	Hard starting caused by old battery and very cold temperatures Replaced failed low beam bulbs
Feb 2014 104000 mi US $350	Found inner drivers front CV split at end of 1300 mile trip. Had dealer replace CV boot and service joint. Had only been split for short time no additional damage noted.
Apr 2014 109800 mi US $300	Front passenger side inner CV boot failed
Oct 2014 121200 mi US $1800	Passenger side head gasket leaking/ drivers side weeping. Big, big repair.
Dec 2014 127000 mi US $470	Brakes, tires, and rear cv boot
May 2015 135000 mi US $700	replaced drivers side tie rod ends replace all 4 sway bar links Replace drivers front wheel bearing crack in exhaust system repaired/ welded
Jun 2015 136000 mi US $890	Replaced both rear bearings. They both had gotten noisy. Rotating them in hand (after removal) showed some grinding in one and a flat spot in the other.
Aug 2016 163700 mi US $300	Replace Drivers side front axle, boot torn, sand ingress. Replaced sway bar links. Were knocking and clacking, replace a year ago. Shop did as warranty.
Dec 2016 168000 mi US $300	Replaced plugs and wires, new fuel filter. Informed head gaskets were leaking again.rnrnSOLD CAR Car developed another head gasket leak 70,000 odd miles after having it done. Traded it in that day and bought a Toyota.

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Jun 2009 - Jul 2018
Jun 2017 84500 mi US $150	Replaced OEM battery
Mar 2018 90000 mi US $700	Replaced original brake pads/rotors. Rotors should have been turned/resurfaced but I went to an incompetent shop; live and learn.

Subaru Outback in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2009 - Jun 2022
Oct 2009 6510 mi	driver's door latch misaligned - dealer adjusted
Jul 2010 9400 mi	a/c not very cold. Drained .3KG, added dye and .43KG. Temp went from 60F before to 42F after. A/C still not very cold, but "that's as good as they get".
Apr 2011 13640 mi	Driver's side sun visor strap tore at one end. Part ordered by dealer after quick inspection - took about 2 weeks to arrive, 1.5 hours to change and change from winter to summer tires (both mounted already)
May 2011 13840 mi	Armrest cover latch broken - replaced cover
Nov 2011 15500 mi	fender molding (plastic) clip broken leaving gap between molding and body. Part ordered for replacement next week. wheel arch molding clip came loose. Bumper and fender cover had to be removed to re-attach clip. Dealer covered cost as only just out of warranty
Jan 2014 25532 mi C $54	Adjusted hood bumpers to correct position. Adjusted hood bumpers to correct position.
Oct 2014 28520 mi C $640	Driver's seat back bolster had a hole in it. Classed as "normal wear". Seat back cover replaced with discount from dealer. Gas cap tether broken
Nov 2014 28820 mi C $36	Gas cap tether was broken - had to buy a new gas cap and tether assembly -- dealer installed at no charge.
Jun 2015 31620 mi C $1711	front R boot torn; front L boot weeping. Replaced both axles complete. Also did rotors and pads on all 4 corners (included in cost)
Nov 2015 32984 mi C $350	Replaced dying 3 year old Subaru battery with Optima Yellow top CV joints causing severe vibrations. Replaced both front axles with aftermarket HD axles, and I paid an upcharge for the price difference ($300) Replaced failing battery with Optima Yellow-top
Feb 2016 34636 mi C $1600	Rear Overload springs worn out. Rear Shocks worn out. Both repalced Replaced rear shocks and springs, replace brake lines with stainless steel lines and flush fluid.
Nov 2016 33631 mi C $2000	Engine check light came on while driving, went into limp mode. No cause found, codes cleared and bulkhead connection cleaned. Replaced front axles with HD product
Dec 2016 38440 mi C $84	Engine check light came on while driving, went into limp mode. No cause found, codes cleared and all connectors cleaned. Car driven by mechanic overnight, no problem found Following a flat battery and AA boost, both tail lights were blown (not stop lights, just tail lights). Dealer replaced bulbs. Took about 10 minutes (or less) per side. Pull 3 screws, pull the assembly free of the body, change the bulb, reverse.
Apr 2022 53634 mi C $4800	all suspension bushings front and rear

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2014 - Jun 2022
Oct 2014 119000 mi	Headlight
Nov 2014 119800 mi US $300	Replaced noisy, left rear wheel bearing assembly.
Mar 2015 124000 mi	Right front low beam bulb burned out, replaced bulb.
Jun 2015 127000 mi US $10	Left rear tail light bulb failed. Replaced left rear tail light bulb. Took about 15 minutes, including remembering how to access it and gathering tools.
Nov 2016 146000 mi US $250	Left front wheel bearing failed. Replaced both left front and right front wheel bearings. Took to shop for front end alignment.
Feb 2017 145000 mi US $100	Right rear wheel bearing failed. Replaced right rear wheel bearing. Also replaced rotors and brake pads on both rear wheels.
May 2017 155000 mi	Dashed replaced under recall for sun light and heat degradation. Dash was soft and sticky before replacement. Now the drivers left side air vent does not provide any air flow...car needs to go back for repair of the improper dash installation.
May 2019 200000 mi US $250	Replaced left and right fog light bulbs. Took about 15 minutes because I don't do it every day and had to remove some covers to gain access. Replaced cat-back exhaust pipe with resonator (y-pipe), rear mufflers were ok still and not replaced
Aug 2019 204000 mi US $500	Timing belt broke while driving to work. RPM at the moment of failure was relatively high, >2500 RPM, causing 14 or 16 valves to be bent. Removed engine, removed heads from engine, rebuilt top end with 16 new valves and new gaskets. Reassembled and good to go...and no more oil leaks. :-)
May 2021 236000 mi US $200	Car has CEL on, and not passing state emission requirements. Replaced OEM exhaust header and cat assembly. Found (hidden under the OEM heat shield) the cat housing was broken 85% of the way around and had severe exhaust leak. Internal cat matrix was partially decomposed. Car would not start, had to tap on the starter solenoid repeatedly and it finally started. Replaced starter assembly.
Jun 2021 237000 mi US $309	Car had CEL on and not meeting the state emissions requirements. Removed and cleaned, back flushed, all 4 fuel injectors. Car check engine lights on and not passing state emissions requirements, replaced both O2 sensors.
Jul 2021 240000 mi US $120	Symptoms, engine would not start. Starter would not engage until solenoid was taped on. Replaced starter.
Nov 2021 247000 mi US $50	Symptoms, engine would not start. Battery voltage good. Starter solenoid would "tickle/rattle" but not engage to start the engine. Got a ride home. Came back next day next day with jumper wire to bypass ignition switch. Replaced ignition switch.
Jun 2022 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.

Subaru Outback in Indiana, United States Apr 2013 - Oct 2017
Oct 2015 87700 mi US $350	cv boot
Oct 2016 108300 mi US $130	change the battery

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Jun 2009 - Nov 2016
Mar 2012 32000 mi	Front passenger door switch failed - wouldn't stay in place on the frame and would lose contact when the door was closed, leaving the door open light on even though the door was closed.
Sep 2013 44000 mi US $149	Replaced Battery
Mar 2014 46000 mi US $70	Rattling sound on startup in cold weather -- Catalytic converter heat shield was clamped but did not fix, appears to be from alternator.
Sep 2014 54000 mi US $70	Loose heat shield clamp was rattling. Tighten heat shield clamp.
Feb 2015 57100 mi	Broken sway bar link Starter was making grinding noise on very cold starts. Diagnosis - sticking. Replaced.
Mar 2015 57000 mi	Slow leak from radiator core. Power steering pump making noise, leaking. Replaced.
Oct 2015 63500 mi	Right Inner CV Boot torn. Replaced. Oil pressure switch went bad, dash warning lights on. Replaced oil pressure switch. Left Inner CV Boot Torn. Replaced.
Nov 2016 72000 mi US $110	Check engine light evap recovery code -- cleared

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Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States Mar 2015 - Apr 2015
Apr 2015 118000 mi US $3500	Overheating. No leaks or issues with radiator. Head gasket replaced. Also has been burning excessive amounts of oil for a car.

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Subaru Outback in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2010 - Apr 2011
Feb 2011 35200 mi	car in shop 3 times, replaced dashboard gauges and then ECM still did not fix problem

Subaru Outback in Indiana, United States Mar 2011 - Dec 2012
Apr 2011 51000 mi US $450	Car was making noise and not running smooth. could not go over 15 miles an hour.
Aug 2012 78100 mi US $300	Engine light kept coming on.Placed on computer, no problems but light still on.

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Dec 2016 - Jan 2017
Jan 2017 62000 mi US $279	Faulty electric seat adjustment. Replaced switch.

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Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Feb 2014 - Jul 2022
Dec 2017 111000 mi	Audio would make switch randomly and by itself. We took it apart and found that the circuit board dirty. After cleaning the contacts with isopropyl alcohol the problems were fixed.

Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States Jun 2009 - Aug 2009
Jul 2009 16000 mi	Following rain, computer prevents car from starting. Check engine light and flashing dash lights (i-drive/cruise). Dealer (and mfg) cannot track down problem. Numerous sensors replaced. Issue has occurred more than 8 times. Buyback in progress.

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Dec 2013 - Apr 2017
Jan 2016 99000 mi US $8400	Broken turbo and ruined engine
May 2016 99300 mi US $5400	Received a rebuilt engine
Feb 2017 102000 mi US $2800	The turbo failed again. Fixed it and sold the car.

Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States Aug 2009 - Jan 2010
Dec 2009 30000 mi	Check engine light was on, cruise control not functional, and shift mode (intelligent, sport, sport sharp) were not available, was locked in "sport" mode.

Subaru Outback in California, United States May 2014 - May 2014
May 2014 81000 mi US $50	Sunroof motor burned out.

Subaru Outback in Alberta, Canada Dec 2014 - Apr 2016
Mar 2015 104160 mi C $500	Replaced all four struts with new KYB models. Used 2004 model for rear suspension to counter possible ghost walking as recommended on Subaru Outback forums. Squeaking noise when going over speed bumps, replaced stabilizer end links front and rear, also due to wear
Feb 2016 110360 mi C $130	Misfires in cylinder 4 with cold engine. Replaced plugs, swapped coils, replaced intake gaskets (lower and upper), injector service, fuel pressure, all ok. Still chasing issue, suspecting O2 sensor or exhaust valve.
Mar 2016 110360 mi C $125	Chasing misfire on cylinder 4: replaced A/F ratio sensor, misfires still present.
Apr 2016 110360 mi	Misfire on cylinder 4 never fixed. Possibly caused by a leaking head gasket.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Feb 2008 - Sep 2014
Jun 2013 69000 mi	Turbo failure
Feb 2014 75800 mi	Turbo issues
Aug 2014 81000 mi	Turbo Failure.
Sep 2014 82000 mi	CV Boots both torn Power seat switch failing

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Subaru Outback in Washington, United States May 2010 - Dec 2014
Apr 2014 56300 mi US $330	Engine light was on, apparently due to bad lubrication of the valves. They flushed the old lubricant replaced it with a lubricant / cleaner, then ran the engine at normal temperature, then put normal oil back in.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2018
Nov 2012 90000 mi	Clutch wore out. Something else broke so extended warranty covered that part and the labor. I had to pay for the parts only for the clutch.
Feb 2015 119100 mi US $5700	Cracked a piston ringland. Engine Bearings worn.
Dec 2015 127000 mi US $25	CV joint boot cracked and needed to be rebooted.
Jun 2018 141000 mi	Air pump recall

Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States Feb 2015 - Sep 2015
Mar 2015 79000 mi US $2300	at 79,000 miles exhaust valves, short block failed. and a new clutch since the engine was out of the car. required a new short block, valve job new clutch. Subaru paid 75% of the engine costs, I paid for the remainder and the clutch parts

Subaru Outback in Quebec, Canada Dec 2012 - Jan 2022
Jan 2013 70680 mi C $1800	misfire cyl 4, replaced rusted ignition coil changed rubber parts - cv boots and other
Feb 2013 71980 mi C $100	trunk was not locking - electrical failure.
May 2013 77500 mi C $760	changes trailer arms+control arms bushings
Aug 2013 81840 mi C $100	check engine light came on - looks like everything is ok after all.
Nov 2013 86760 mi C $880	up pipe replaced. still having the P420 code. bringing it to the stealership - hoping that the cat converter will be the issue and that it will be covered by the warranty.
Dec 2013 86800 mi	had a short in my position lights circuit. they fixed it and replaced the fuse.
Jan 2014 87800 mi C $2000	cat converter replaced
Feb 2015 105400 mi	pcv valve replaced
Jun 2015 111600 mi C $500	misfire caused by worn out coil - replaced two rusted coils
Oct 2015 118300 mi C $2	drive shaft replaced right front wheel bearing replaced
Dec 2015 120900 mi	rear defrost fixed - rewelded
Aug 2016 134540 mi C $180	Engine light P0456 - change the gas plug
Oct 2016 136380 mi C $1400	gas tank replacement
Jul 2017 150040 mi C $1800	Replaced head gasket based on advice from a private mechanic. Did not solve the problem, but a further repair at a second garage, some kind of oil relay in the engine (replaced) fixed it.
Sep 2017 151280 mi C $500	rear left wheel bearing replaced
Nov 2017 155000 mi C $550	radiator blew up - replaced rad
Feb 2018 158100 mi C $400	changed a coil; spark plugs, cleaned engine, measured piston pressure
May 2018 159960 mi	short block replacement

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Subaru Outback in Great Britain Jan 2018 - Jun 2018
Mar 2018 132000 mi £500	Drop links replaced. There was knocking and play in them, so they needed replacing, but not an actual failure.
Apr 2018 132302 mi £350	Head lamp levelling sensor
Jun 2018 135000 mi £512	Condenser and pipe replaced together with recharge

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Subaru Outback in California, United States Feb 2013 - Apr 2014
Mar 2013 43000 mi US $100	wheel bearing and front CV boot

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Nov 2014 - Nov 2014
Nov 2014 128000 mi US $100	Both front wheel bearings making noise. Both wheel bearings replaced.

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Sep 2011 - Sep 2017
Nov 2011 50000 mi US $620	CV Joint boot cracked due to heat from catalytic converter.
Dec 2011 51000 mi US $550	Replace passenger side front inboard CV boot
Jun 2012 53000 mi US $375	Radio amplifier went out.
Aug 2013 73100 mi US $100	Hinge on the passenger sun visor broke. Had to install new sun visor.
Aug 2014 83000 mi US $1599	A/C compressor was making a loud noise. Bearings going out. Replaced A/C compressor and recharged the system.
Apr 2015 91300 mi US $465	Radio amplifier went out. Installed new OEM radio from Panasonic.
Dec 2015 99000 mi US $600	Right front wheel bearing was making a noise. Wheel bearing was worn out. Installed a new hub assembly.
Jul 2016 102700 mi	Passenger sun visor broke.
Sep 2016 106000 mi US $135	Accessory drive belt needed to be replaced.

Subaru Outback in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2017 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018 106640 mi C $1500	I brought the car in for scheduled maintenance. They said front and rear brakes were seized and changed calipers front and back, rotors (back only) and pads all around. Unfortunately the noise the brakes were making (occasional loud grinding noise when braking close to a stop) was still there after spending $1500 on brakes. I got a CEL. They said the exhaust is rusty so they would need to change the whole exhaust system at $7500. I paid $11000 for the car. I said no. I will fix it somewhere else.

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2018
Jun 2017 151000 mi	Rear wiper would not park properly

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Apr 2012 - Aug 2014
Jul 2012 93300 mi US $45	VDC,Check Engine, SDrive, Cruise, ABS warning lights on. Car was running and stopping fine. Dealer found P0500 code. Did a road test with scanner found no problems. Cleared codes. Very impressed with this dealer, first time there 4.0.
Feb 2013 99700 mi US $340	Humming noise at 55mph, gone over 65mph. No change with road surface, no change with coasting. Suspect rear wheel bearing. Took to dealer, road test and put on lift confirm RR wheel bearing. Replaced, road test noise gone
Mar 2013 100000 mi US $100	Fuel gauge dropped to E suddenly.Then check engine, S Drive ABS lights came on. Dealer got CEL P0463 fuel level sensor. Diagnose as per service manual, system has returned to normal, could reproduce condition. Fingers crossed expensive job.
Aug 2013 105000 mi US $282	Left rear wheel bearing was replaced. The right was done a few months ago. Kind of figured this would happen. OEM parts are expensive. $149 for the OEM bearing about $90 for a Timken. Going to start doing my own repairs and maintenance.
Jul 2014 112000 mi US $245	replace sway bar bushings

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Jan 2012 - Jun 2017
Dec 2012 60000 mi	Parking brake light on dash stays on when parking brake lever is fully released.
Mar 2014 82000 mi US $1419	Leak from steering rack and pinion boot. Replaced with new rack and pinion.
Nov 2015 122000 mi US $2500	Front struts replaced
Dec 2015 123000 mi US $375	Sensor for advancing timing
Oct 2016 134300 mi US $1100	Smelled burning oil was CV fluid on catalytic converter replaced front CV and shafts

Subaru Outback in United Arab Emirates Jul 2008 - Sep 2012
Dec 2010 28520 mi ¤1000	Axle boot
Sep 2012 62000 mi ¤1500	There were leaks in the system. So parts had to be replaced.

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States May 2012 - Jun 2012
Jun 2012 37000 mi US $550	Belt tensioner making noise and dealer suggested replacing it. Transmission hum noise was reason for visit and noise is still there.

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Feb 2008 - Aug 2015
Jul 2012 58000 mi US $100	Passenger visor needed replacement after it would no longer stay in a fixed position - hinge broken. Dealer claimed it was a common problem.
Aug 2015 89000 mi US $300	Right front CV boot ripped open.

Subaru Outback in Kentucky, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2017
Nov 2015 100400 mi US $700	Both of my cv boots tore open on a cross country trip. In all fairness, all of the off-roading I have done probably helped dry them out more than the avg user. The dealership in Knoxville Tn, did the work. Replaced boots only, not cv joints.
Oct 2016 109500 mi US $900	Replaced all of the wheel hub/bearing assemblies.

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Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Nov 2008 - Nov 2016
Sep 2011 35000 mi	Replaced catalytic converter under warranty
Mar 2012 36000 mi US $1600	Replace clutch
Dec 2013 58000 mi US $1000	Not sure of details. Wife dealt with dealer.

Subaru Outback in Delaware, United States Oct 2007 - Sep 2011
Feb 2008 4000 mi	Rattle, something loose in the rear suspension.

Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States May 2008 - Dec 2017
Oct 2008 15000 mi	Airbag warning light came on.
Aug 2012 94200 mi	Driver side front axle replaced.
Oct 2013 113500 mi US $1400	Clutch failed - replaced. It shredded. It had been squealing like a belt slipping for about 10,000 miles, but that was clutch material getting spun around. I thought it was a belt slipping.
Jan 2014 121700 mi US $800	Both rear wheel bearings replaced
Feb 2014 123300 mi US $350	Airbag dash light stayed dash. Faulty sensor and bulb but had to take a lot apart in order to repair.
May 2015 146900 mi US $600	Service engine light came on. O2 sensor bad.
Jun 2016 185000 mi US $2100	Head gasket. Also did preventive on timing belt and water pump before needed.
Aug 2016 185000 mi US $3300	Head gasket leak caused problem with catalytic converter. Replaced catalytic converter.
Mar 2017 187000 mi US $250	Pads and rotors replaced
Jul 2017 191000 mi US $550	Replaced wheel bearing

Subaru Outback in Alberta, Canada Dec 2007 - Dec 2010
Feb 2008 C $2000	Bearing in center differential ceases due to incorrect install tolerances. Bearing failed, damaging center diff case, assembly and associated bearings.
Nov 2008 2480 mi	Diagnosed as either second failure of center differential assembly (which was replaced already in Feb 2008) or related transmission failure. Further diagnosis / repair planned for December 2008.
Dec 2008 2480 mi	Bearings replaced in transmission case due to oil starvation; same failure mechanism as earlier center differential assembly failure.
Jan 2009 3100 mi	Front differential bearings failed. New diagnosis for all failures is oil starvation given shared lubrication oil supply for all three parts that have failed. Full transmission replaced.
May 2009 4340 mi C $60	Poor idle, particularly when coasting to a stop. Revs between 800 and 3000 rpm repeatedly until placed in gear and accelerator pressed. Fixed by reflash of ECU.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Dec 2007 - Jan 2020
Dec 2013 97000 mi US $1188	This vehicle has a manual transmission. The throwout bearing failed and damaged the clutch fingers. The bearing, the pressure plate, and the clutch disc needed to be replaced.
Jun 2014 107000 mi US $1200	I heard noise that sounded like a wheel bearing that got louder as time progressed. Upon closer checking it was found that both a front and rear bearing were damaged.
Oct 2014 110300 mi US $400	Valve cover spark plug gaskets began leaking.
Apr 2015 116200 mi US $2400	Bearing failure in transmission and bad universal joint in driveshaft.
Jul 2015 117200 mi US $1200	Primary catalyst cracked at exhaust manifold.
Dec 2015 119000 mi US $2100	Left front wheel bearing failing. Replaced. Also, had the front struts replaced.
Oct 2016 129200 mi US $1600	Control arm bushings, right front lower ball joint, brake pads and rotors all around

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Jan 2008 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013 68200 mi C $30	changed vvt valve sensor

Subaru Outback in Nova Scotia, Canada Jun 2013 - May 2014
Jul 2013 79660 mi C $350	exhaust leak, custom pipes made to fix problem. Dealer estimate was $1200
Sep 2013 81220 mi C $450	Sixth wheel bearing failure on this car. Replaced part non Subaru product. $450 for this repair which seems high but after six replacement, this appears to be the going rate.

Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Jun 2008 - Apr 2016
Jan 2014 86300 mi US $700	Both front inner CV boots torn, CV's contaminated, could not be cleaned and lubed, both CV's too worn. Both front axles replaced with re-man'd axels

Subaru Outback in Utah, United States Oct 2008 - Dec 2020
Jan 2017 73700 mi US $1800	Needed a new clutch kit including flywheel and throw out bearing. Difficulty changing gears. Problem with hydraulic mechanism.

Subaru Outback in Vermont, United States Mar 2014 - Mar 2016
Mar 2014 100000 mi US $20	Map light console electrical failure, indicating an airbag error for passenger side. Bought a soldering iron for $20 and fixed the cracked solder joint at the root of the problem. Dealer had wanted $350 for an entire new console.
Jun 2014 110000 mi US $450	Front right wheel bearing failure (second bearing in this corner). Replaced at an independent shop using a USA-made bearing with 1-year warranty for less than dealer quote on OEM bearing.
Jan 2015 120000 mi US $1001	Clutch release bearing failure, requiring complete clutch job. Replacement bearing was defective, but shop redid the entire job at no cost.
Mar 2015 122000 mi US $1023	Clutch release bearing failure. Repair included a complete clutch job. Simultaneous wheel bearing failure (front left and right rear).
Apr 2015 122800 mi	Ordered Moog sway bar end links with grease fittings online to replace failed OEM links, $45 Replaced all four worn-out struts and strut mounts, $480. Repeat clutch release bearing failure. Replaced with another Subaru bearing, which failed a month later. Replaced that with a Six Star kit which includes an oversize Timken release bearing and a stainless steel sleeve for the input shaft.
Jun 2015 127000 mi US $160	Torn CV boot. Replaced whole CV shaft as the 'long-term' solution. In other words, I hope to get two years out of it.
Jul 2015 127700 mi	Exhaust leak developed right after the third clutch release bearing failure.
Sep 2015 131000 mi US $156	Failed exhaust mid-pipe gasket. Shop replaced (1.5 hr), but failed to completely remove all bits of the previous gasket. This lead to a poor fit and no change in exhaust note. Another shop fixed this 'repair' in a third of the time.

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2015 - May 2018
Apr 2015 91200 mi US $250	Right front CV driveshaft was worn/loose. Replaced. I was having difficulty shifting into reverse so the mechanic lubricated the shift linkages
Jan 2016 US $775	Sway bar replaced.
Sep 2016 120000 mi	Front wheel bearings needed to be replaced
Mar 2017 135000 mi US $200	Replace rusted ball joint
Jan 2018 141000 mi US $301	Replace rear brake pads and rotors Replacing wheel bearing assembly

Subaru Outback in Tasmania, Australia Aug 2014 - Sep 2019
Apr 2015 84620 mi A $300	replace drive shaft boot (split)
Jan 2017 85960 mi A $400	Replacement of front LH wheel bearing.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Sep 2010 - Mar 2023
Jan 2012 74700 mi US $50	both tail lights were out, replaced bulbs, not sure if they went out one at a time because I didn't know about it until I got a ticket for both being out
Jun 2012 53000 mi US $150	I killed the 4-yr old battery by leaving key in and accessory on for 3 hours. It would jump start but then drain overnight.
Feb 2015 71000 mi US $502	Water on passenger side floor mat when A/C was operating. Subaru dealer charged $150 for inspection and applied it all to clearing out clogged A/C drain tube. Loud noise on tight turns, esp when starting up. Dealer tightened my after market belts, told me they were not the correct size and tried to sell me new ones but much less expensive adjustment worked fine. $60. Airbag light flashing intermittently on main panel codes 26 & S8 overhead pass airbag ctrl mod shorting out dlr replaced. I paid for it & complained to Subaru Corp, they promised to reimburse me. Filed complaint w/NHTSA bc common problem. Water on passenger side floor mat when A/C was operating. Subaru dealer charged $150 for inspection and applied it all to clearing out clogged A/C drain tube. I left console light on all night, battery dead in morning, not even clicking. AAA charged up a little to get me started. Dealership did a slow charge and recommended replacing battery but after driving it for a week it was fully charged. Airbag light flashing intermittently on main panel codes 26 & S8 overhead pass airbag ctrl mod shorting out dlr replaced. I paid for it & complained to Subaru Corp, they promised to reimburse me. Filed complaint w/NHTSA bc common problem. Loud noise on tight turns, esp when starting up. Dealer tightened my after market belts, told me they were not the correct size and tried to sell me new ones but much less expensive adjustment worked fine. $60 (survey won't let me add $)
Jul 2016 78000 mi US $2200	new radiator hoses, old were soft new axle boots new control arm bushings needed clutch pedal stuck to the floor, bearing was the problem, new clutch installed rather than repaired because of mileage
Dec 2017 84000 mi US $650	Power steering fluid pump leaking. Installed new pump.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Jul 2013 - May 2014
Nov 2013 122000 mi	Passenger heat did not work. Heater core plugged. Opted to do coolant flush with success. Engine oil leaking from sensor.
May 2014 128000 mi	Took to Subaru certified mechanic to diagnose CEL. Compression, leakdown test, and visual inspection indicates a bad exhaust valve. Quoted $3200-3600 for repairs. Traded car in for 2014 Crosstrek.

Subaru Outback in Vermont, United States Apr 2013 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013 105000 mi US $650	replaced wheel bearings - AGAIN!

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Dec 2010 - Aug 2015
May 2011 11460 mi C $300	Cracked ignition coil, affected by damp.
Jun 2013 27900 mi C $350	exhaust
Oct 2013 29440 mi C $1800	ignition wires replaced
May 2014 34400 mi C $1500	Rods, stabilisers.
May 2015 40300 mi C $120	exhaust shield loose
Jul 2015 40300 mi C $800	front driver-side wheel bearing replaced for safety certification
Aug 2015 40300 mi	Gaskets were leaking. Repair was not required for certification.

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Subaru Outback in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2011 - Jul 2018
Aug 2013 80100 mi US $201	Dealer replaced airbag sensor for drivers seat.
Jul 2014 99700 mi US $1087	Both OSV diagnostic switches were leaking oil so I had them replaced. $201.
Oct 2014 103700 mi US $700	CV boots on both front driveshafts had split. I could have waited longer but decided to get it done before winter. I elected to replace both front driveshafts, at a cost of $460 with a lifetime parts/labor warranty. While the driveshafts were being replaced, my mechanic noticed that brake pads on one side were wearing unevenly. I elected to replace both front calipers, rotors and pads at a cost of $250 (no labor charge).
Dec 2015 122000 mi US $2190	Replaced all 4 struts, stabilizer linke, etc. Had alignment done also. Factory original parts had finally worn out. $1,275. My mechanic discovered a crack in my exhaust system. So I had him replace the middle resonator pipe + both mufflers. $425. Mechanic discovered the rear brakes calipers had caused pads to wear unevenly. Replaced rear calipers, rotors, pads. $490.
Apr 2016 126500 mi US $3100	Head gasket replacement + valve job, necessitating the engine being removed from the car. Symptoms: oil seepage to exterior of engine + blowing back onto exhaust. New timing belt and spark plugs installed when the engine was re-assembled. Front brake pads and rotors were worn out. Right front caliper was sticking and not releasing properly. Both front calipers, rotors & pads replaced. $811
Nov 2017 149000 mi US $200	Had mechanic replace one of the O2 sensors which was causing a persistent "check engine" light.

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Jul 2008 - Apr 2016
Apr 2009 15000 mi	Console clock skews one minute fast every one week. Problem went away after the clock was replaced.
Jul 2009 20000 mi	Squeaks from the driver's seat.
Apr 2016 87000 mi	CV boots torn.

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2010 - Jan 2014
Jul 2011 59000 mi	Had pictures of the weeping area around the head gaskets. They acknowledged it looked like oil, claimed to have added some additive to the oil to stop HG leaks (first I heard of Subaru sanctioning snake oil additive, so I'm skeptical they did anything).
Aug 2012 77700 mi US $50	Replaced both Head Gaskets. If car was started with someone in passenger seat, the Airbag light on the dash would illuminate. Turning the car off and restarting would clear the problem. Rear hatch struts were getting weak. In extreme cold last winter they would not always hold the weight of the hatch. Starting to show symptoms in the warmer weather.

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2015
Dec 2011 32000 mi	Fuel smell in interior at idle, mentioned at 30k checkup, indie shop examined and tightened all fuel connections, several were loose. No more smell!

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2008 - Aug 2010
Jun 2008 6800 mi	Warranty - homeLink mirror failed
Mar 2010 30000 mi US $22	Passenger side rear strut is weeping oil around seal. Dealer has ordered two rear struts and will replace under warranty. Discovered front struts were leaking, had them on hand, and replaced them.
May 2010 30000 mi	Replaced rear struts.
Jun 2010 30000 mi	New stop light switch.

Subaru Outback in New Mexico, United States Apr 2015 - Apr 2015
Apr 2015 99000 mi US $450	power steering hose leaking

Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States Feb 2015 - Jan 2022
Mar 2015 113000 mi US $50	One of the oil sensors has failed and had to be replaced.

Subaru Outback in British Columbia, Canada Dec 2007 - Mar 2011
Jun 2010 9300 mi C $400	tire pressure sensors corroded and let tires down

Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States Sep 2012 - Mar 2017
Aug 2014 72200 mi US $2000	Blower motor and regulator Drive belt and power steering pump Bushing
Jan 2015 63500 mi US $300	Front and rear wheel bearings
Sep 2015 90000 mi US $500	Oil sensor
Sep 2016 108000 mi US $1500	105k maintenance, worn ball joints, end links.

Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Jan 2014 - Jul 2014
Apr 2014 190800 mi US $500	Replace radiator. Bad cv joint; axle replaced.
Jun 2014 194000 mi US $300	O2 sensor replaced.

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2012 - Oct 2013
Oct 2013 91000 mi US $340	rocker covers and spark plug tube seals were leaking oil.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Apr 2014 - Jul 2014
May 2014 80500 mi US $300	Poly rib belt failed. It should have been done at 75K, but I let it slip

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2013
Oct 2011 46000 mi	Lid on console had come loose

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Jul 2017 - Jul 2018
Jan 2017 169000 mi US $100	Windshield wiper motor linkage broken, motor replaced
Mar 2017 163000 mi US $300	Rotor replaced, routine maintenance [wheel bearing] Worn part replaced
Sep 2017 155000 mi US $300	[wheel bearing] Parts worn, required replacement
Dec 2017 167000 mi US $300	[wheel bearing] Worn part replaced
Feb 2018 172000 mi US $450	Shocks worn, replaced

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2011 - Apr 2012
Mar 2011 42000 mi US $50	Hard shifting from low to second gear with a noticable sound but it coud not be duplicated at the dealer

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Apr 2009 - Jun 2011
Jun 2009 12000 mi	Water from a.c. was leaking into passenger floor area. The vent was plugged, so the repair just involved blowing out the plugged line to clear out accumulated debris.

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Nov 2017 - Nov 2019
Jan 2018 125462 mi US $1405	Rear hub replacement.

Subaru Outback in Iowa, United States May 2015 - Jan 2021
Dec 2015 97000 mi US $1000	Front right wheel bearing needed to be replaced.
Jun 2016 108000 mi US $2200	Head gasket replacement and timing belt/water pump replacement
Sep 2016 112000 mi US $600	Front ball joint replaced. Oil pressure switch leaking and replaced.
Dec 2016 115000 mi US $191	Severe leak from right side cam seal. Replaced seal plug.
Feb 2017 118000 mi US $415	Hole in Y pipe. Replacement of length from resonator to ends of Y pipes and gaskets.
Jul 2017 125020 mi US $491	Left front wheel bearing replacement
Mar 2018 135000 mi US $170	Realigned front passenger window
May 2018 136723 mi US $1021	Left front inner tie rod Left front/rear sway bar links Left front inner CV boot Lower radiator hose replaced Alignment with all other parts replaced

Subaru Outback in British Columbia, Canada Dec 2011 - Jan 2019
Feb 2012 55180 mi C $370	Replaced struts and springs but original strut top was bad. The bearings were worn. I am now waiting for parts because the other side needs replacing also.
Mar 2012 55800 mi C $100	Other strut tower replaced. An after market transmission cooler was also installed. We live in a mountainous region and travel with big loads.
Jul 2013 70740 mi C $1100	Rear wheel bearing replaced
Apr 2014 83980 mi C $300	Rear wheel bearing failure
Feb 2015 100620 mi C $475	Replace front left and right wheel bearings for the second time.
Apr 2015 102300 mi C $2100	Timing belt,idler pulleys, water pump,thermostat,heads resurfaced,pcv valve, plugs. All necessary gaskets replaced.
Mar 2016 112220 mi C $1200	Struts and hats replaced. Rear hats rusted tbrough.
Jun 2017 121520 mi C $4700	After market tensioner failed, timing belt broke, bent valves. New heads with cams and valves, timing belt kit, gasket kit, thermostat, new coolant and oil.
Nov 2017 125240 mi C $900	All discs and pads replaced. Front calipers and brake lines replaced. Brake system flushed.
Mar 2018 127720 mi C $82	Took me about 30 minutes to replace high/low beam headlights. Dielectric grease on all electric contacts.
Dec 2018 142600 mi C $1600	Fuel tank rusted and replaced. EVAP canister replaced by shop mistake
Jan 2019 142600 mi C $570	wheel bearing replaced, 4-wheel alignment Front pads replaced because they fell apart

Subaru Outback in Nova Scotia, Canada Feb 2011 - Sep 2012
Jul 2011 97420 mi C $520	Wheel alignment and all new rubbers on sway bars.

Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States Aug 2007 - Jun 2022
Nov 2007 3000 mi	Something rattles under the car when going over bumps they have tried fixing the exhaust shield and splash cover with no success .
Apr 2008 10000 mi	Second unsuccessful attempt to fix rattle under car.
Dec 2014 104000 mi US $700	replaced both rear wheel bearings
Jun 2015 108000 mi US $300	torn axle boot
May 2018 128000 mi	rear stabilizer bars replaced
Jan 2022 143000 mi US $1200	front calipers. brakes

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States May 2015 - May 2015
May 2015 95000 mi	Exhaust header broke and had to be replaced

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2015
Jun 2015 96000 mi US $1100	back left wheelbearing replacd

Subaru Outback in South Australia, Australia Feb 2015 - Jul 2015
May 2015 68200 mi	Reversing lights not working, also due for 6 month service

Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2022
Aug 2013 62000 mi US $750	Replaced rear struts and springs
Dec 2013 67000 mi US $68	Replaced inner small axle clamps due to minor leak
Jan 2014 83000 mi US $120	Replaced battery
Oct 2014 84200 mi US $350	Replace driver side axle due to to torn axle boot
Feb 2015 85000 mi US $300	Replaced leaking oil pan gasket
May 2015 93000 mi	Replaced front passenger side axle due to torn CV boot Replaced rear passenger side bearing Vibration at idle when in drive after replacing front passenger side driveshaft. Shop is investigating cause. Repair not successful yet. Still investigating
Dec 2015 102000 mi	Replaced driver side rear bearing. Loud hum from rear
Feb 2016 104300 mi	Front right axle replaced last April 2015 with brand new after market axle. That axle failed and replaced with Subaru rebuilt axle
Apr 2016 106700 mi US $2400	Replaced head gaskets, spark plug seals, timing belt and water pump, spark plugs, misc seals etc
Sep 2016 114301 mi US $109	Replace left front differential oil seal Repair dash rattles related to replacement of passenger side air bag Repair oil leak on front right differential oil seal
Oct 2017 139000 mi US $102	Replaced front brake pads and rotors
Jul 2021 196000 mi US $546	Replace exhaust mid-pipe
Sep 2021 200750 mi US $126	Replace Front Brakes
Apr 2022 211367 mi	Replace Timing Belt / Water Pump / Thermostat / Radiator / Belts Replace front axles

Subaru Outback in New Hampshire, United States Nov 2012 - Jul 2014
Dec 2012 76000 mi US $45	head gasket leaking remote starter wouldn't hold programing remote starter failed to work again

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2008 - Mar 2013
Jul 2008 3000 mi	Loud but intermittent squeak from center console. Dealer could not replicate and did not take action. Leather shift knob defective at delivery--leather loose/wrinkled on knob. New part ordered under warranty.
Aug 2008 4000 mi	Defective leather shift knob replaced. Continuing console squeak problem; could not replicate and disassembly of console did not reveal any visible assembly problems.
Sep 2008 6000 mi	AC Condenser began dumping water into front passenger footwell. AC drain cleared.
Jun 2010 21000 mi	TPMS light indicates error in system on long trips (has done so since car was new). Dealer unable to identify problem or any stored codes.
May 2011 32000 mi	Continuing unresolved problem with blanking audio/climate screens resolved with replacement of center stack screens.
Jan 2013 58000 mi US $100	Replace worn drive belts
Mar 2013 58000 mi	The TPMS system still had a (very) intermittent problem. On occasion, it would indicate a problem on long trips even though none existed. The dealer never replicated the problem, and it was not enough of an issue for me to continue pressing them on it.

Subaru Outback in Manitoba, Canada May 2015 - Jan 2019
Jul 2015 83700 mi	Fuel door release cable, failed completely. Fuel filler door had to be manually pried opened. It was rusted out, or cracked. Replaced with new part. It should have been fixed during a safety inspection before it was transported.
Dec 2015 86800 mi C $2334	Left drivers side head gasket leaking engine oil. Left drivers side head gasket leaking engine oil at oil pressure line. Replaced both head gaskets, water pump, timing belt set. Replaced coil pack due to engine stall and P0301 P0302 codes. Repaired exhaust leak near cat. converter.
Jan 2016 C $220	Check engine light on. P0420 received from ecu. Problem found at Oxygen sensor near catalytic converter. Wrong part found for engine type. Installed new o2 sensor for SOHC engine.
Apr 2016 89060 mi	Right front balljoint with free play movement.
Jul 2016 90200 mi	Both control arm bushings were badly torn. stabilizer bar bushings broke apart when removed. Replaced both.
Sep 2016 91760 mi	Both sides rear Trailing arm bushings
Jul 2017 100440 mi C $600	exhaust leaking at gasket. replaced exhaust pipe
Nov 2017 102920 mi C $180	Rear driver side wheel bearing humming noise. Replaced wheel bearing assembly.
Jan 2018 103602 mi C $150	Replaced Ignition Coil Pack again after it was replaced in 2015. Engine cyl. #1, 3, 4 misfire and check engine light was on, including cruise light and tract. ctrl light Scan Codes P0303...etc
Mar 2018 105400 mi C $150	Check engine light on. Scan came up with P0420 and EGR valve. Car running ok, but gas mileage is badly affected. EGR valve to be replaced
Jun 2018 107880 mi	Replaced both front strut assembly Replaced 1 worn alternator belt (serpentine) and as a preventative 1 ac belt
Sep 2018 109740 mi	Replaced front left wheel bearing hub assembly Humming noise coming from left side

Subaru Outback in Idaho, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018 148000 mi US $1100	Rack replacement

Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States Nov 2010 - Apr 2014
Aug 2013 93300 mi US $1300	Replacement of cv joints and boots
Dec 2013 99000 mi US $3800	Head gasket replacement Front right differential bearing had to be replaced, was told ( by dealer repair shop) it was cheaper to replace the entire transmission than to dismantle the transmission to replace the individual bearing.
Apr 2014 99000 mi	Right front wheel bearing began to make a low noise, traded car for 2014 Outback

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Jan 2008 - Jun 2011
Nov 2008 30380 mi	Left rear wheel bearing shot.
Apr 2009 46500 mi C $450	Alternator failed- taking out the battery with it.
Aug 2009 59520 mi	FWD mode not engaging with spare tire fuse installed-always AWD. Wiring discrepancy undetermined.
Jul 2010 95480 mi C $330	rattling at start-up thought to be a loose heat shield but it was the cat.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States May 2008 - Apr 2016
Sep 2008 5000 mi	Rearview mirror was not dimming in dark. Came to have rearview mirror changed out b/c it was not dimming in the dark like it was supposed to.
Jul 2009 15000 mi	Rear seatbelt won't operate - it won't retract nor extend further than the position it is stuck in
Apr 2010 23000 mi	Rough ride from engine and transmission extremely hard gear changing Rear passenger seat belt would not operate, it wouldn't retract and wouldn't pull out making it impossible to install a car seat for my kid. They replaced it.
Sep 2010 26000 mi	Repair to engine computer board. Transmission not shifting properly and about 2miles per gallon OFF of my expected gas mileage. March 2011 update: Fix worked for a while but now 8 MPG lower, need to go back in.
May 2013 49100 mi	Diagnosed front passenger airbag is not sensing. Light is on continually. I do not think they diagnosed accurately. We have had a continuous problem with electrical on passenger side of car. Rear passenger side door does not auto lock too.
Aug 2015 69000 mi US $25	The wheel lug studs broke off while tire place (Costco) was trying to change my tires. I had to take car to dealer to get studs replaced then go back to get new tires put on car. And another stud broke off so back to dealer to change new.
Oct 2015 69800 mi US $295	Front inner axel boot split and leaking grease on exhaust, tons of black smoke coming out from under hood on the freeway. Dealer replaced axel boot.
Jan 2016 74700 mi US $600	Power steering pump leaking and changed out. They changed out 2 worn belts. Driver side front wheel axle boot cracked and leaking grease. Changed out blown headlight Radio shows it is on but won't work at all, no sound comes out. If I hit a bump sometimes the radio BLARES OUT sound and then comes off again. Must be a loose wire?
Apr 2016 78000 mi	Replaced cracked front driver's side CV joint that was identified in Dec. Radio/CD player does not turn on nor off except by itself when I hit a bump sometimes randomly. They took out the radio. checked it, says it works and gave me back car but there is still no sound coming out of it, but it does turn on/off. Rear bulb keeps blowing out. Replaced AGAIN, when it was replaced in December.

Subaru Outback in New Hampshire, United States Oct 2016 - Dec 2016
Oct 2016 205000 mi US $1000	Bad spark plug wires, poor ignition, resulting in bad cat converter. Replaced all.
Nov 2016 205000 mi	Massive oil leak out of nowhere! Main seals gone, head gasket suspect. No overheating yet, just a matter of time. Upon research, it's a common problem. I'm lucky to get 207,000 miles out of it! I think this is the end.....
Dec 2016 205000 mi	The Subaru is done. She gave her last on Route128, left to be unceremoniously towed by the Mass State Police. Because of the main seal leak, weird ignition problems, and 211k miles, I had to give her away... She will be missed!

Subaru Outback in New Hampshire, United States Apr 2016 - Sep 2018
May 2016 77500 mi US $221	Engine running rough. Replaced ignition wires. Check engine light on. Replaced dirty oil (these early May/June repairs all related to pre-sale of car when it sat at the dealership for many, many months over the winter and early post-sale issues needing resolution. Partial success: 75K-mi. service not done after sitting for many months before sale: Replaced PCV valve; Trans. & Diff. Service; Brake fluid; Oil change, Coolant Low; Radiator Outlet cap dry cracked & leaking. Dealer towed to fix.
Jun 2016 79000 mi	FR & FL Axle Assembly Shafts, possibly caused by other dealer(which also suggested $3,500 in unnecessary repairs). Control Arm Bushing Front Rearward, worn but done now because axle being done.
Jul 2016 80000 mi US $244	Added muffler cement to Y section of center exhaust. Air bag light on. Replaced Upper Air Bag Module & Lamp Assy Map Driver's Seat Belt not retracing properly. Replaced.
Oct 2016 85976 mi US $89	Car towed to shop after owner noticed smoke/vapors from under hood. Replaced Driver's side VVT sensor (leaking) and degreased area. Found center exhaust leaking at "y" section - should be replaced.
Nov 2016 86516 mi US $400	Replaced Center exhaust pipe, gasket, bolts, etc. - was leaking at rear "y" section (previously noticed by mechanic)
Mar 2017 95285 mi US $65	Check engine codes: found Evap system leak and Right oil stiching valve solenois malfunction. Possible issue with VVT solenoid valve. Gas cap coming off hard. Replaced previous replacement gas cap. Threads in filler neck work. Sanded threads so opening works better.
May 2017 100117 mi US $440	Found code for Neutral switch system. Possible issue with inhibitor switch failing. Would need shift cable as cable adjuster is rusted/siezed. Body creaking noises. Replaced front sway bar end links; lubed front & rear sway bar bushings LF wheel bearings noisy. Replaced LF wheel bearing/hub assembly. Car does not start at times; no click. Possible ignition switch failing.
Jun 2017 100813 mi US $143	Replaced ignition switch after car not starting at times.
Jul 2017 104470 mi	Replaced broken gas cap and strap. For squeaking noise sprayed driver's side axle at the transmission w/grease. R side oil pressure switch - VVT Pressure Switch (replacing one already replaced on 9/6/16)
Aug 2017 106614 mi US $270	R&R Radio/Heater Control Panel - checked power, ground circuits (OK) Tightened power wire connector Front catalytic converter leak - crack between 1st & 2nd rib in flex pipe previously installed on 12/20/16. Replaced pipe under factory parts warranty, part cost covered by Subaru. Swapped Oxygen sensors Rubber transmission cooler line leaking at radiator. Replaced clamp and cleaned area. Replaced RR Shock & upper mount
Jan 2018 116777 mi US $207	Replaced RR wheel bearing/hub & axle nut Driver's side headlight had moisture in it - had to remove front bumper to access. Owner bought new LF headlight assembly ($125.69 of the total). Mechanic installed it.
Feb 2018 117304 mi US $56	VVT circuit pressure switch
May 2018 122902 mi US $33	Checked hesitation driving at times. Found light engine ping at times, ignition timing drops from app. 30 degrees to app. 15 degrees on accel. Condition possibly fuel related? Checked water leaking into tailgate. Found water inside LR reverse light. Water drips out of light into inside of tailgate panel. Cleaned and dried out lens. (Will need to replace lens)
Jul 2018 126000 mi US $320	RR outer brake worn to limits; other pads app. 3/4+ worn. Replaced Front brake pads; cleaned & lubed sliders; machined rotors. Replaced 1 brake caliper slider pin. 2 Fixes: 1-Replaced radio/audio/climate control center unit with a refurbished one bought by car owner ($235 of the total), after extended intermittent cutting in and out. 2- Replaced side market bulb (working but darkened/shorting) in R&R Tail light. Replaced tail light bulb (inoperative). Resealed lens to body with clear silicone.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Jul 2016 - Sep 2016
Sep 2016 105000 mi	AWD problem, trouble moving forward while turning sharply. Changed fuse to FWD with some improvement. Transmission warning light remained on. Quote to fix quite high.

Subaru Outback in Vermont, United States Jan 2018 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018 105000 mi US $610	rear brakes and a wheel bearing

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Jul 2014 - Oct 2016
Mar 2015 127000 mi US $600	Broken rear strut
Oct 2015 129500 mi US $430	Drive axles were replaced
Oct 2016 137000 mi	CEL would go on after it rained.

Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States Feb 2008 - Nov 2011
Dec 2008 14000 mi	Loose window seals around both rear doors.

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2015
Jan 2013 74000 mi US $106	Check engine light came on, found O2 sensor had failed (replaced) and found VVT solenoid was leaking (removed and resealed). oil pressure switch was leaking and was replaced: coolant cross over was leaking so gaskets were replaced: replaced piston pin seal
Feb 2013 74500 mi	replaced a leaking head gasket and several leaking transmission fluid lines that could have been part of the earlier repairs
Dec 2014 93000 mi US $1776	Replace front cv joints. Replace rear wheel bearings.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Aug 2009 - Jun 2022
May 2016 118100 mi US $1100	Axle replacement
Feb 2017 127000 mi US $600	Front Struts. Front Lower Control Arms. Rear Shocks. Very worn / leaking. Replaced. Rear bearing making lots of noise. Fine after repair.

Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States Nov 2011 - Sep 2018
Jul 2013 61700 mi US $1500	Head gasket oil leak
Oct 2013 65000 mi	0457 code appeared again after reset; replaced gas cap. Also, new code P0420 appeared for first time. Replaced gas cap. Codes continued, replaced catalytic converters under warranty.
Oct 2014 72700 mi	Replaced left & right front lower control arm rear bushings. Replaced sway bar link.
Feb 2015 76000 mi US $1000	Replace rear struts with only 76k miles on the car.
Jul 2015 79500 mi US $391	engine mount (torque rod) bolts - one missing and one falling out RF inner axle boot torn. Axle shaft removed and CV boot kit installed after shaft and related parts cleaned Heat shield rattle, adjusted best as possible, replacement in the future will be needed
Sep 2016 90000 mi US $550	Replaced torn front axle boot. Replaced four rusted and noisy heat shields. The mechanic said this heat shield issue has been a Subaru issue for years with no design fixes from the company.
Apr 2017 95000 mi US $1059	REAR SWAY BAR links replaced Front pads and rotors, brake fluid.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Feb 2008 - Dec 2010
Feb 2010 40700 mi	Body wiring harness to window controls was crimped.
Dec 2010 48000 mi US $100	Very rough idle the day after or when it had rained heavily. No CEL though. Was like running on half cylinders. PCM showed nothing. Dealer couldn't duplicate problem. I suspected a vacuum leak or bad MAF. The dealer didn't bother to look.

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States May 2008 - Jan 2022
Jul 2009 30000 mi	GPS Nav screen developed lines - has to be replaced - ordered but not yet installed
Jun 2013 86000 mi US $600	replaced 1st of 2 wheel bearings
Jul 2013 86300 mi US $600	replaced 2nd of 2 wheel bearings
Jun 2018 142000 mi US $700	cruise control flashing, check engine light, low tire pressure flashing, flashing radio/heating panel - cruise control and check engine light temporarily fixed (went off) but later came back on
Dec 2019 148 mi	Bolt hole for passenger seat rusted out - not repaired due to cost

Subaru Outback in District of Columbia, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2018
Dec 2013 63000 mi US $315	Had to replace the rear bushings on the front control arms and the swaybar end links. (Drove over massive speed bumps for 3 years...)
May 2014 65900 mi US $100	Slight leak from the front differential. Problem was fixed with a new seal.

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Subaru Outback in California, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2010
Mar 2008 1000 mi	Annoying rattles in Moonroof. Not repaired because of insufficient time at dealer. Car was brought in at 3:00 p.m.

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Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States May 2011 - Aug 2011
Jul 2011 58000 mi US $350	Wheel bearing replaced passenger side front. Also replaced sway bar links and busings.
Aug 2011 60000 mi	3/4 transmission syncro replaced.

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Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States Mar 2008 - Mar 2010
Apr 2008 113000 mi US $2000	Second turbocharger. First one rpelaced at 35000 under warranty.

Subaru Outback in Idaho, United States Dec 2011 - Dec 2012
Dec 2012 43000 mi US $2000	Head gasket failure. Ridiculous. Not buying one of these again!

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Oct 2011 - Dec 2011
Dec 2011 118000 mi US $2700	The car is 2007 Subaru Legacy 2.5 SE 5spd manual. The transmission housing and fork need to be replaced on 118,000. SOA does not want to admit manufacturing defect on the housing. The original clutch outlived the housing

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2013
Dec 2012 115000 mi US $650	Both front drive shafts had to be replaced due to split rubber boots
Dec 2013 123000 mi US $950	replaced one front axle again due to rubber boot split

Subaru Outback in Kenya May 2014 - Sep 2014
Sep 2014 58900 mi $9000	The steering has a knocking sound when on a rough terrain.

Subaru Outback in Vermont, United States May 2009 - Mar 2010
Jun 2009 44000 mi	Bad wheel bearings. Replaced one side. Other side not in stock. Ordered other wheel bearing.
Jul 2009 46000 mi	Installed other wheel bearing.
Dec 2009 53000 mi	DRIVE SIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING WAS EXTREMELY NOISY. THIS SAME WHEEL BEARING WAS REPLACED LESS THAN 10000 MILES AGO.

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Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Dec 2008 - Sep 2019
Jan 2011 39000 mi	Rough idle and occasional Check Engine Light during periods of below-freezing temperatures. Dealer diagnosed issue as a leaking intake gasket. Ordered part.
Feb 2011 39000 mi	Parts ordered during previous trip were installed.
Jun 2012 52000 mi US $250	Right front CV boot ripped, CV axle and boot replaced.
Mar 2015 96000 mi US $235	Replaced drivers side front CV axle/boot
Mar 2016 110000 mi	Adjusted new belts to relieve squealing sound on vehicle start; also state inspection, oil change, and air filter replacement
Mar 2018 140000 mi	Routine wear-and-tear replacement of brake pads and rotors (front).

Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States - Feb 2009
Sep 2006 40 mi US $26000	Arm Rest
Mar 2008	Replace front right CV joint
Dec 2008 120000 mi	Creaking Hatch
Feb 2009 26000 mi	Remote Start 20 degrees F or colder, cause car alarm to go off when car is unlocked

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Apr 2014 - Dec 2014
Nov 2014 49900 mi US $660	Turbo wastegate hose blocked, causing serious lack of power and surging. Ten hours required for diagnosis and repair.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Mar 2008 - Jun 2014
Oct 2013 60595 mi US $700	Replaced control arm bushings (torn) and sway bar bushings (torn). Replaced control arm bushings (torn) and sway bar bushings (torn).

Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States May 2011 - Dec 2013
Jun 2012 66000 mi US $750	rear links needed to be replaced and all four struts
Mar 2013 81000 mi US $450	The radiator needs to be replaced
Oct 2013 93000 mi US $1400	The front right and the two rear wheel bearing were replaced. And the front ABS sensor was also replaced

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Subaru Outback in California, United States Aug 2012 - May 2017
Jan 2013 69000 mi US $1700	Clutch replacement. Brought in due to stiffening clutch. Lining wore out. They recommended changing out the entire thing (flywheel, pressure plate, etc.) and I did it.
Jun 2013 76000 mi	Driver door jammed shut and wouldn't open. Dealer quoted removing the door panel but recommended first lowering the window and using a coat hangar to manually release latch. I tried this and the door resumed operating normally.
Nov 2013 86300 mi US $750	Replaced driver side front wheel bearing
Jun 2014 96000 mi	Hard starting, checked battery and voltage was low. Battery replaced by dealer under warranty.

Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States Nov 2008 - Jun 2022
Nov 2011 71700 mi US $80	Engine would very occasionally not start when hot. After cooling down, no issue. Shop replaced a relay but admit it was not a definitive root cause
Dec 2011 72000 mi US $300	left rear strut leaking fluid. Both read struts replaced
Oct 2014 104300 mi US $500	Rear Left Wheel Bearing failed Front left DOJ boot torn and leaking grease
Mar 2016 120000 mi	TPMS sensors needed replacing due to battery life failure
Jan 2017 110700 mi US $325	Oil Cooler O-ring leaking : had it replaced.rnHad oil pan re-sealed. Car was losing oil.
Mar 2017 134000 mi US $435	Radiator hose sprung a leak, detected due to steam coming from under the hood. Hose was replaced and fluids topped off gasket failed on air intake manifold to turbocharger. Resulted in loud roaring noise when turbo boost kicked in. Took dealership quite a bit of trouble-shooting to narrow down the failure. On replacing the gasket, the pipe connecting turbo air intake to main air filter intake cracked and had to be replaced too. No issues with turbo itself
Aug 2017 138000 mi	Shop made a mistake on previous repair to turbo : they forgot to attach a clamp connecting the high pressure turbo hose to the throttle body. Resulted in a whining sound on turbo boost and some loss of power. Simple fix to get a new hose and clamp and reattach
Jan 2018 143000 mi US $667	Radiator top tank had crack, entire radiator replaced Rear sway bar end links were loose, had play in them. Replaced them
Mar 2020 172000 mi US $3500	Clutch replaced - had not failed, but replaced as part of a larger project Timing belt replaced - preventative maintenance while engine was out. Head gaskets replaced - preventative maintenance while engine was out. Engine reseal project : all pipes, hoses, o-rings and gaskets throughout entire engine replaced to address oil leaks. New oil pan fitted
Sep 2021 180000 mi US $6500	Rod bearing failure in engine. Replaced Short block with brand new short block from factory. Heads and valves machined. New oil pump ( quad cam STI style ).

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Subaru Outback in California, United States Dec 2010 - Oct 2012
Nov 2011 42000 mi	Torn CV boot replaced.
Jul 2012 50000 mi	Replaced torn CV boot.

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Dec 2007 - Dec 2021
Sep 2011 54560 mi C $310	Rear stabilizer rod replaced. Rear stabilizer mounts
Jan 2013 71920 mi C $110	Replaced tie-rod ends.
Jul 2015 105900 mi C $600	Rear wheel bearings. Front tie rods.
Dec 2015 108500 mi C $50	Idler pulley failure. Lost all the ball bearings and was just dangling there. No power steering or brakes. Dealer closed, so I performed the repair myself.
Feb 2018 128340 mi C $350	Rear stabilizer bar bushing replacement.
Jun 2018 130200 mi C $220	Year old tire had belt separation. Tire dealer replaced under tire warranty.
Jan 2020 133300 mi C $750	Exhaust system replaced

Subaru Outback in Tennessee, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2022
Jul 2016 66200 mi US $655	Inner CV joints boots leaking grease. Both axle assemblies replaced with remanufactured parts.

Subaru Outback in Quebec, Canada Nov 2014 - Aug 2018
Mar 2015 96100 mi C $171	Check engine light was on but source was inconclusive so it was reset by the mechanic.
Oct 2015 100120 mi C $300	Rear tie-rod end had to be replaced along with a CV joint boot.
Dec 2015 101680 mi C $350	Replaced 2 rusted brake lines.
Mar 2016 103540 mi C $900	- Replaced front driver wheel bearing - Alignment - Brake maintenance - Oil change
Jul 2016 107260 mi C $800	One muffler (H6 has 2) and the Y pipe in the rear.
Oct 2016 106360 mi C $800	Y at the end of pipe had to be replaced
Dec 2016 109740 mi C $250	Serpertine belt and two pulleys had to be replaced. Regular maintenance for a car of that age.
Jan 2017 101680 mi C $2500	Brakes, discs and calipers were all replaced.
Mar 2018 117800 mi C $340	A radiator hose punctured because of poor design. Overtime, direction part rubbed on hose causing a puncture.
Jun 2018 122140 mi C $1053	Rotten brake lines and broken caliper

Subaru Outback in Queensland, Australia Feb 2016 - Apr 2017
Mar 2016 120900 mi A $30	had no radio, no central locking, no inside light. Turns out i had a blown fuse under the hood marked MAIN FUSE witch is why i could not find it myself.

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Dec 2006 - Apr 2016
Sep 2013 45000 mi US $950	Tie-rod end CV joints
Sep 2014 60000 mi	Rear wheel bearings worn out
Apr 2016 66000 mi	Fan belt, pulley, etc.

Subaru Outback in Maine, United States Dec 2010 - Mar 2015
Sep 2011 62000 mi US $400	Link arms and bushings were worn out and were replaced.
Sep 2012 81000 mi	Fuel door wouldn't open via the release inside the car. Took two trips to fix it, a fairly minor adjustment I wasn't charged for.
Dec 2012 84000 mi US $600	CV joint torn, so they replaced the right front axle. as it comes in a unit with the CV joint.
Dec 2013 102000 mi US $800	CV joint torn.
Feb 2014 109000 mi US $250	Belt pulley tensioner broke, leading to loss of power steering and alternator charging. Car was towed to dealer, where one pulley was found broken and another "squeaky." Both tensioners replaced.
Nov 2014 117000 mi US $2000	Left rear wheel bearing shot. Rotors and pads worn. Wheel bearing replaced and rotors turned. Pads replaced. Rear trailing arm bushings worn out. New bushings pressed in.
Jan 2015 117000 mi US $200	Door lock fuse kept blowing out, problem was traced to broken wires in the harness leading to the hatch. Wiring harness to the hatch replaced, problem solved.

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Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Jan 2011 - Jan 2015
Jun 2011 80000 mi US $3200	Head gaskets replaced, 100000 mile maintenance performed

Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States Sep 2011 - Dec 2018
May 2012 86800 mi US $2729	head gasket, and things associated with its removal. water pump, thermostat, hoses, oil, plugs.
May 2013 99200 mi US $1200	struts were in bad shape, left front shock was broken. all 4 were replaced.
Jul 2017 143000 mi US $900	Airbag recall wheel bearing noise, bearing was replaced Boot torn, axle replaced sway bars leaking and replaced
Dec 2018 154000 mi	another set of failed head gaskets. 3 years and 25k miles should not require another repair.

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Jan 2017 - Jun 2017
Jun 2017 113000 mi US $135	Check engine light came on - code read that is was either the #1 spark plug, wire or ignition coil pack. Turns out the spark plug wire was arching to the ignition coil pack (I found that out after replacing the coil pack thinking it was the oldest part of my car.) Car working after that for a week now check engine light back on again.

Subaru Outback in Idaho, United States Oct 2009 - Feb 2013
Dec 2009 38000 mi	Thermostat stuck, probably due to sitting out in sub-zero temps. Needle on temp gauge started rising on trip from Salt Lake to Boise. Shut car down, called Roadside Assistance. Car towed back to dealer in SLC on Sunday, part replaced on Monday.
Jan 2010 64200 mi US $150	Radiator cap failed during long trip, car started to overheat and was shut down. Towed to nearest dealer and replaced under warranty.
May 2010 45000 mi	Cooling system became overpressurized during a long trip. Third time this happened, previous times the dealer said it was a faulty radiator cap. This time, a block test was done, and both head gaskets had to be replaced.
Sep 2012 67000 mi US $100	Seal around RF hub and bearing had disintegrated, bearing needed to replaced. CV joint on LF axle was tearing.

Subaru Outback in South Australia, Australia Nov 2010 - Jun 2022
Jul 2012 48980 mi A $250	cat heat shield cracked
Aug 2012 49380 mi A $1100	cylinder head gasket replaced
Mar 2013 53320 mi A $155	The radiator upper hose was cut by the fan, not fan belt. Not much separation between the hose and fan, and with time, the hose moved to contact the fan.
Jul 2013 55380 mi A $1100	gasket cylinder head replaced
Jun 2016 73160 mi A $400	replaced inner CV boot damaged wire in tailgate, so no power to reverse lights replaced radiator hose
Dec 2016 76260 mi A $500	top radiator tank pipe split, top radiator replaced timing belt tensioner leaking oil - replaced
Mar 2018 83700 mi A $1000	Replacement of clutch. Had been slipping for a while.

Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States Jul 2012 - Dec 2014
Aug 2012 105000 mi US $400	Right front wheel bearing replaced
Jun 2013 116000 mi US $900	Replaced front axle shafts

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Oct 2011 - Aug 2013
Dec 2011 58000 mi US $385	I brought the car in to have the inner axle boots replaced (nears the trans.) and it was discovered that the head gaskets were leaking oil externally. Head gaskets and timing belt changed under warranty while the axle boots were replaced.
Mar 2013 70000 mi	Rear gate lock failed noisy rear wheel bearing

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Aug 2011 - Feb 2015
Jan 2012 62000 mi	Heat shield on exhaust was falling off Hood would not close
Aug 2012 67900 mi	Hood would not close
Jan 2014 82000 mi US $580	Replaced left front axle Oil leak. Oil pressure sensor leak
Aug 2014 88500 mi US $800	Yet another CV axle
Feb 2015 91000 mi	Cylinder heads needed replaced, timing belt, idler pulleys

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Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States May 2018 - Aug 2022
Aug 2022 144000 mi US $3434	Control arms replaced. CEL for engine camshaft seal leak. Replaced gasket, belt cover, radiator cap, valve cover gaskets. Rodent damage to wiring repaired. A/C recharged.

Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States May 2017 - Jun 2022
Jun 2017 120000 mi	Check engine light is on. Evap code is set. Fuel tank is visibly leaking. Cruise control does not work when CEL is lit. Cost to replace tank is estimated at $715 at the outside.
Aug 2017 128000 mi US $250	Rodents built nest on top of fuel tank, which eventually caused the tank to rust through. Replaced fuel tank and gas cap. Fuel pressure vent solenoid in fuel tank was faulty, setting check engine light. Replaced with new solenoid. Updated June of 2018: We've had no problems with stalling or refusing to start since the solenoids were replaced. Despite all of the problems we've encountered with this car, the vehicle performs spectacularly in snow and mud. So much so that we would purchase another. Bad catalytic converter. Replaced two front CATs.
Sep 2017 128000 mi US $150	Check engine light is still coming on, although we have discovered that keeping the fuel tank more than 3/4 full will prevent the OBD II test from being run and the light will not come on. Code found for Fuel Pressure Relief Solenoid on engine manifold. Car will not start and idle after fill ups and stalls in intersections when the weather is over 70 degrees. Technician at the local shop says new3 solenoid will probably fix it. Also discovered leaking brake lines at right rear wheel. This vehicle has already undergone the recall repair for this item so the cost is mine.
Oct 2017 129300 mi US $59	We had the Pressure Relief Solenoid replaced yesterday. Bought the part for $59 on eBay and my mechanic felt sorry for me and installed it for free. We think we might have the stalling issue solved but we won't know until next summer, as it only happened with the outside temperature in the 80s and 90s.
Jan 2022 214000 mi US $157	Car is "ghost walking" again. Changed tires but still had the problem. The repair shop said both rear sway links are broken. Had rear links and bushings replaced last week and then found out both front links are also broken along with one strut spring. The car is in the shop today for $1,200 in repairs.
Mar 2022 238000 mi US $1500	All sway links were broken. Had all links and bushing replaced on sway bars. Front control arms were bad. Replaced both. Strut bad. had it replaced Hub bad. Had it replaced.

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Jan 2013 - Dec 2016
Sep 2013 50220 mi	CEL light came on after a 4500 mile trip. May have been bad gas. CEL reset and has not come back on. Husky gas used for first time. Gas is known to have hight ethanol content.
Dec 2013 53940 mi C $800	Replace plugs and wires
Mar 2014 57660 mi C $150	CEL 0420 catalytic converter recommended replacement, I declined and will replace oxygen sensors.
Apr 2014 57760 mi C $65	cel 0420 again. Cleared but reappeared after 500 km highway use. Filled with high test and CEL has gone out.
Sep 2014 58900 mi C $60	CEL 420 Shop recommended cat replacement. This should be covered by Subaru warranty will take it to dealer.
Nov 2014 60700 mi	Catalytic convertor replaced under warranty.
Feb 2015 63240 mi C $70	Oil pressure sensor replaced as the old one was leaking.
Sep 2015 68200 mi C $300	fluid change, belt replacement, CV boot, cat heat shield
Dec 2015 74400 mi C $500	Replace distributor

Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Jun 2021 - Jul 2022
Aug 2021 174000 mi US $160	Replaced axle shaft

Subaru Outback in Alberta, Canada Aug 2010 - May 2013
May 2011 35960 mi C $2550	Noticed oil leak. Mechanic determined problem was head gasket. Replaced gasket ($2100) & timing belt ($300). Missed warranty period on this by 4 months!

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States May 2007 - Mar 2010
Apr 2009 22000 mi	TPMS reflash

Subaru Outback in Florida, United States Jun 2010 - Feb 2017
Oct 2010 61000 mi	replaced noisy front wheel bearings. Did not charge me anything. Factory paid dealer to replace. Known OEM supplier problem so factory policy is to replace bad bearings in first 80,000 miles.
May 2011 68400 mi US $214000	front right C/V shaft/axle booting held C/V joint. grease had hole and grease was sent everywhere in engine compartment and on front exhaust system pipes. Replaced assembly with aftermarket product. This is bad unit/need to use OEM.
Jul 2011 71000 mi US $200	replaced after market junk cvjoint/axle on front driver side with used excellent OEM unit. Now car runs like new and problem solved, but will have to sue original shop to get my money back.
Apr 2012 82500 mi US $85	replaced bad alternator. owner paid, out of warranty.
Nov 2012 88000 mi US $125	front CV joint boot broke and heavy grease released. Replaced boot and grease with factory rebuild kit. Typical Subaru issue in hot climate. 87,000 miles on car. Front C/V joint boots known tofail around 60-100 thousand miles in hot climat.

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Jan 2013 - Dec 2017
Mar 2015 61380 mi C $1200	Wheel bearings worn and had to be replaced. Valve cover gaskets leaking.
Jun 2015 65720 mi	lower arm control bushings replaced wheel bearings

Subaru Outback in Nova Scotia, Canada May 2015 - Jun 2015
Jun 2015 164300 mi C $4000	Engine seized while driving on highway. Very common problem. Dealer sees this all the time. Subaru has a new/warranty short block fix for $1,500 (part #10103AB820) Still need gasket set and labor. ALL NEWER SUBARUs BURN OIL

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States May 2012 - Jun 2022
Jun 2016 75000 mi US $589	Severe tire wear on outside edge. Removed/replaced both front lower control arm bushings. Replaced two badly worn tires.
May 2017 82011 mi US $589	Front struts were worn and leaking fluid. Struts were replaced.
Aug 2017 86000 mi US $180	Rear brake backing plates had rusted and swelled, causing scraping against the brake rotors.
Jun 2018 90000 mi US $112	Check-engine light on, cruise light flashing, no cruise control. Fault code P0037. Tested O2 sensor and found it faulty. Did not repair - need part.
May 2020 101827 mi US $1527	Timing belt and associated parts
May 2021 106160 mi US $1569	Rear control arm bushings, alignment, 2 tires
May 2022 110000 mi US $1200	Front Struts were leaking and needed to be replaced

Subaru Outback in Vermont, United States May 2011 - Mar 2012
Jun 2011 79000 mi US $140	Left rear wheel bearing failed, replaced hub assembly before total failure
Mar 2012 101000 mi US $121	right front wheel bearing assembly

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Dec 2007 - Jun 2018
Jan 2015 71200 mi US $127	AC not working. Diagnosed and replaced defective relay.

Subaru Outback in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2012 - Mar 2017
Dec 2012 118000 mi US $130	Replaced two bushings on rear stabilizer bar.
Aug 2015 125000 mi US $921	two new front axles

Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States Feb 2011 - Aug 2015
Mar 2011 41000 mi US $629	Power steering jumpy / jittery when turning and "clunk" at full turn while sitting still. Dealer found TSB 04-13-09 which descrbed issue. TSB says valve can be replaced - dlr. said can't, replace entire pump! $629 vs. $100.
Feb 2014 84500 mi US $2350	Head Gasket leak
Sep 2014 88000 mi US $625	Wheel bearing right rear failed
Mar 2015 91000 mi US $1500	Head gaskets leaking

Subaru Outback in California, United States Nov 2012 - Nov 2013
Dec 2012 84000 mi	rear right window had developed severe wind noise. Although new rubber seal was installed it still makes noise when window is lowered and raised, must be non OEM parts. I've had problems with the door gaskets on past subaru as well.

Subaru Outback in Idaho, United States Nov 2015 - Oct 2021
Sep 2016 100000 mi US $300	center section exhaust pipe.
Feb 2018 107500 mi US $750	All drive belts,water pump, related parts.

Subaru Outback in California, United States May 2011 - Jun 2011
Jun 2011 55000 mi US $2600	Despite constant regular maintenance since day one my turbo blew at 37k miles. Subaru left me with the bill. I've found out that almost every other turbo is is blowing too. Don't buy this engine combo.

Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States Nov 2015 - Sep 2016
Jun 2016 175000 mi US $900	I got CEL for engine solenoid. Subie botched repair. Started to leak oil at solenoid. They tightened it twice then said it was a distorted head at the lip. Needed head replacement, $1500. Subaru paid $300. That would be the 5 Th head gasket replacement.
Sep 2016 175000 mi	Transmission began to moan louder and shift sluggish stop to 1st. Cut my loses and sold it. Lots of problems through years. Expensive timing belts. Glad to be gone.

Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States Jan 2007 - Aug 2016
Mar 2012 53000 mi US $400	Front right CV Joint Boot failed, grease everywhere. Replaced both front axles. On picking up car after axle replacement, noise and vibration at idle and while driving. Shop kept car to diagnose. Finally decided problem was transmission mount. Mount replaced. Guess that it was going bad and axle work caused failure.
Mar 2013 64000 mi US $250	Took car in for 60k service. While replacing spark plugs they noticed valve cover gaskets leaking oil. Replaced gaskets. Also noticed oil leak at head gasket, will have to replace those in future.
May 2013 66000 mi US $700	Replaced head gaskets that were leaking oil. Machined heads and replaced timing belt, water pump, etc (not included in $1300 price) while they were at it. At the end of repair, they found a leak from the radiator, they replaced at no charge. Took car in for highway noise - rear wheel bearings were bad. Replaced.
Nov 2014 81000 mi US $225	Coolant level low. Radiator that was replaced last year is leaking already. Parts covered under warranty. Had to pay labor.

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2017
Nov 2013 70000 mi US $540	Rear strut mount went bad, elected toy have both rear struts and mounters replaced. Rear stabilizers went bad and were replaced. Shift cable failed,
Aug 2015 87000 mi US $350	Replaced axle due to perished boot.
Sep 2016 98000 mi	Left rear wheel bearing replaced
Jan 2017 103000 mi US $250	Brakes done.
Jun 2017 110000 mi US $1500	Multiple items replaced due to wear. Including a half shaft, and multiple front end components. Half-shaft replaced.

Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States Oct 2006 - Mar 2010

Subaru Outback in Quebec, Canada Jan 2007 - May 2019
Sep 2007 6200 mi	Since the car was new the braking seemed to be subpar. It felt like there was no good gipping between pads and rotors. i had to press hard on the brake paddle for the car to slow down. The front rotors were warped. Dealer put new rotors.
Oct 2007 6200 mi	The radio was replaced because since the car was new all the preset staions would be erased after car parked overnight in cold weather.
Nov 2007 6200 mi	Vibrating noise was coming from the fron suspention when driving over bumps at low speed. Dealer replaced rubber gaskets on the foront sway bar. The problem was solved.
Mar 2008 13020 mi C $480	Warped front rotors again. Dealer blamed me for driving the car to hard and refused to change rotors. In reality i baby this car. I went to specialized tuning garage. The problem was the pads. New rotors and pads. Car stops ALOT better now.
Sep 2010 37200 mi C $380	The rear brake started make grinding noise. Problem is uneven rotors wear. New rotors and pads. The car stops better now.
Oct 2010 38440 mi	Noise from the rear end. Two rear wheel bearings were shot. Where replaced on warranty.
Nov 2010 38750 mi	Check engine light:P0028 - Intake valve control solenoid circuit performance bank 2. The valve was leaking oil. The valve on the left side was leaking oil too, but was not giving any codes. Dealer replaced both of them on warranty.
Dec 2010 39060 mi	Since the car was new it was hesitaing and then jerking into motion on acceleration from a stop sign as if the rear wheels were trying to catch up. Now it got worse. Dealer has never heard of this problem but sais it's normal! 91 gaz helps
Mar 2011 40300 mi C $35	ATF small leak. ATF was leaking from ATF radiator inlet hose and pan gasket. Hose is no longer on warranty, but gasket is. Clip on hose was tightened and gasket replaced. I had to pay for ATF refill, fluids are never covered by warranty.
Dec 2011 47120 mi	The two vents in the dashboard next to the side windows started rattling - first the one on the left and then the one on the right. It is intermittent. Comes and goes.
Jan 2012 49600 mi C $85	Both accessoty belts were cracked, had gouges and were very dry. They supposed to last to 100000km, but i had to replace them at 80000km.
Jul 2012 53100 mi	When the car rolls, i can hear rythmical scraping noise from the front right wheel.
Sep 2013 60760 mi	did spark plug replacemen. Whn i removed the spark plugs, discovered there was lots of oil coming from the head gusket in two spark plags well. The other two were ok. Too expansive to fix. Install new spark plugs and did nothing else.
Nov 2013 62000 mi	In the winter airbag warning light comes on. The problem is the passenger airbag light in the overhead panel, it is not soldered correctly. Dealer wanted 500$ to change whole madule. I told the dealer to get lost, soldered it myself for 0$.
Jan 2014 47120 mi	Check engine came on and cruise light was flashing. Restarting the engine did not help, but the problem went away by itself.
Apr 2016 75840 mi C $1500	Front brakes seized again. While repairing brakes the mechanic noticed cracks on the timing belt-accessory belts, timing belt, pump was replaced. Also the passenger window got stuck in the down position-the problem was that bolts got loose.
Aug 2016 77580 mi C $800	both rubber boot on the front drive axles cracked at the same time. The mechanic did not recommend keeping the old axels so new boots and new axles were installed.
Sep 2017 83700 mi C $500	The brakes seized for the 4 or 5th time. The discs needed to be changed. The rattle from the sway bar returned. Automatic door lock on the front passenger door stopped working. Now there is a new strange thing happening with the fuel gauge - when i feel up, the gauge shows only the tank half full, i need to re start the engine for the fuel gauge to show the full tank.
Apr 2018 89900 mi C $500	the sliding pins in the brakes were bent. how did this happened i have no idea. I drive absolutely normally. The busing on the sway bar needed to be changed again because the bar was rattling. And one of the bolt joins needed tom be changed.
May 2019 96100 mi C $4000	the drive shaft went bad. it has to e replaced as a unit. 1000$ for a new shaft. plus work. the a/c stopped working. the garage said that compressor can not get the pressure high enough and needs to be replaced. the power steering was sucking air and the pump was making squealing noises. Clanking noise when putting the car in reverse. The transmission rubber mounts were bad and needed to be replaced. The sway bar bushing front and rear needed to be replaced AGAIN because of sway bar rattling. The sway bar links on the rear sway bar needed to be replaced too. The Y split and the mufflers were replaced because they started rattling inside that is the baffles were rusting away.

Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States Oct 2006 - Nov 2011
Nov 2006 4000 mi	Sunglass holder did not operate correctly.
Jul 2008 31000 mi	Bad rear wheel bearings, Warranty extended to 100K on wheel bearings, known problem

Subaru Outback in Alberta, Canada Feb 2012 - Dec 2016
Jun 2013 128960 mi C $258	Broken oil pressure sensor caused catastrophic oil leak. Replaced both left and right side sensors. Check engine light would come on intermittently at cooler temp or wet conditions, apparently a symptom of failing sensor.
Aug 2013 132060 mi C $370	Leaking valve cover gaskets caused spark plug misfire- valve cover, rocker cover and spark plug gaskets replaced. torn CV boot on passenger side
Jun 2014 145700 mi C $170	cracked porcelain insulator on spark plug, caused misfire
Jan 2015 161140 mi C $4655	persistent low-oil problem caused by leaking sensors caused catastrophic engine failure. Engine had to be replaced.
Feb 2015 153140 mi	timing belt broke (wrong one for engine), bent 3 valves
Feb 2016 163740 mi	Lost power to rear hatch door lock, rear wiper was also not working correctly (failed to complete full sweep). Problem was in wiring boot at top passenger side, two wires fully broken, at least six others with broken insulation.
Jun 2016 170500 mi C $860	Problem manifested as 2-cylinder misfire when engine was hot. Module was deemed faulty & replaced, did not correct. Slight adjustment to valve clearance resolved it. Very difficult to diagnose since it had to be hot to show up.
Sep 2016 176700 mi C $400	2-cyl intermittent misfire continues, dealer was unable to determine the cause and deemed it irreparable.
Nov 2016 176700 mi	Chronic engine misfire deemed to be undiagnosable. Car is not reliably driveable and has been parked since Nov 2016. Will likely require rebuild or replacement.

Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States Sep 2015 - Apr 2017
Sep 2015 120000 mi US $600	One cylinder misfired error, no electrical power in hatch, turn signal breaker problem, miscellaneous light bulbs burned in dashboard.

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States May 2009 - Apr 2010
Apr 2010 20000 mi	hard shift 2nd to 3rd, engine runaway then slam in to gear

Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States Mar 2016 - Apr 2017
Aug 2016 132000 mi US $900	Head gaskets replaced

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2011 - May 2014
May 2011 28000 mi US $900	frozen rear brake caliper, replaced both sides, rear only, brakes and rotors
Mar 2014 52000 mi US $700	HVAC blower and resistor replaced. Leaking transmission cooler line replaced. Rear brake pads and rotors replaced.

Subaru Outback in South Carolina, United States - Feb 2009
Nov 2008 26000 mi	Left bearings had to be replaced--covered under warranty
Feb 2009 29500 mi	Right front bearings had to be replaced--also covered under warranty

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Jan 2014 - Sep 2015
Jan 2014 108000 mi US $90	Faulty solder joints in overhead console circuit board. Resoldered several joints, a common fix for the problem found on subaruoutback.org Replaced transmission filter and flushed transmission. Unsuccessful attempt to fix a problem with jerky upshifts when transmission cold.
Nov 2014 111900 mi	Cold air blowing from right dashboard vents when heat on. Flushed heater core.
Jul 2015 116300 mi	Oil leak oil pump and or oil pan. tightened oil pan bolts.

Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States Oct 2012 - Dec 2016
Oct 2013 70500 mi US $83	cracked exhaust pipe just upstream from cat brake line inspection--for corrosion
May 2015 94000 mi	Rusted exhaust pipe from cat to mufflers. Welded crotch of the Y to the two mufflers.
Jul 2015 95200 mi US $500	Replacement of major parts of exhaust system
Nov 2015 101000 mi US $1200	Replacement of two halfshafts due to boot tears, lube loss
Feb 2016 104000 mi US $425	Upstream O2 sensor failed. Check engine light on.
Apr 2016 106500 mi US $1640	Worn belt tensioner/idlers; worn belts, $700 Worn rear rotors, pads and calipers, $940
Nov 2016 113000 mi US $2450	Head gasket oil leak

Subaru Outback in Maine, United States Sep 2014 - Oct 2014
Oct 2014 120000 mi	sudden brake failure when brake line broke due to rust and fluid immediately drained.

Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2022
Oct 2014 89300 mi US $1	Leak at reservoir hose to power steering pump connection. Replaced hardened o-ring at connection. Note, pump was sucking air due to failed o-ring causing foaming of fluid at reservoir and loss of power steering functionality. Rear window wiper not working. Found broken wires where harness goes from car into liftgate due to repeated flexing. Repaired wires to restore functionality.
Nov 2014 90700 mi US $170	Plastic header tank on radiator developed leak at seam. Replaced radiator. A/C condenser developed leak at high pressure fitting. Had to replace condenser.
Aug 2015 104800 mi US $25	Left rear power window motor stopped working. Replaced motor with one from wrecker. Examined original motor and discovered one brush was sticking. Fixed sticking brush and motor is now okay. Will keep for spare.
Apr 2016 113800 mi	No FM reception. Both wires to FM booster (located in hatch) were broken at hinge. Spliced in repair sections of wiring.
Oct 2016 129200 mi	Slow leak between lower radiator hose and thermostat housing. Removed hose and discovered aluminum housing had corroded. Polished off corrosion and re-attached hose.
Dec 2016 134000 mi US $350	Replace right rear wheel bearing due to vibration.
Feb 2017 135000 mi US $1600	Blown head gasket. Also replaced water pump, timing belt, idlers, and spark plug wires as part of 'routine' maintenance.
Aug 2017 141000 mi US $488	Replaced front right wheel bearing.

Subaru Outback in Maine, United States Jul 2013 - Oct 2014
Sep 2014 119000 mi US $100	Exhaust Mid Pipe

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Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2018
Oct 2015 129700 mi US $600	right & left ball joints, sway bar end links, job made more difficult due excessive corrision.
Dec 2015 132000 mi US $700	transmission cooler failure
Jun 2016 144000 mi US $3900	blown head gasket resulting in over heating
Oct 2016 145700 mi US $650	Extreme vibration caused by drive axle problems unique to Subaru. Engine mounts replaced along with r/f axle.

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Subaru Outback in Quebec, Canada Mar 2017 - Jul 2021
Dec 2017 97960 mi C $350	Worn rear brake

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Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Oct 2007 - Mar 2010
Nov 2007 14880 mi	drivers front wheel bearing making noise, replaced under warranty...passenger side ordered to be replaced at next convenience...also under warranty. passenger front wheel bearing to be replaced after mechanic diagnosis and recommendation.

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Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Jul 2015 - Jul 2016
May 2016 113100 mi US $3728	Typical head gasket issue. Subaru paid $750 toward repair. Again right around 90,000

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Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Jan 2011 - Feb 2011
Feb 2011 59200 mi	Turbo replaced. Repair covered by the factory 6 mi./60k powertrain warranty. Turbo replaced. Repair covered by the factory 6 mi./60k powertrain warranty.

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2018
Dec 2010 62000 mi	Subaru replaced the computer as there was a known issue (TSB). The computer was replaced at no cost to me.
Jun 2011 67000 mi US $582	Brakes and CV joint boots
Nov 2011 72000 mi US $200	Bad Panasonic stereo was causing battery drain and the battery kept dying. They replaced the entire stero unit and that has fixed the problem so far.
Jan 2014 81200 mi	Throw out bearing and clutch replacement
Dec 2017 90000 mi US $1500	Timing belt, front end alignment & maintenance

Subaru Outback in California, United States Mar 2010 - Oct 2014
Apr 2012 56000 mi US $16	Rt front low beam headlight burned out. Easy to change in a few minutes.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Mar 2013 - Mar 2015
Nov 2013 120000 mi	Replaced ignition coil for one of the cylinders to fix an intermittent rough idle problem.
Jul 2014 129000 mi	Replaced power steering pump
Aug 2014 129500 mi US $250	Replaced the turbo in order to fix an oil leak (warranty maneuver). Replaced driver-side sun visor. Replaced speaker in driver's door.
Dec 2014 132000 mi	Replaced power steering pump (again). This one was making a whining sound. Third one's a charm. Disassembly of radiator precipitated a break in a hose attachment piece. Could not re-attach, had to replace radiator.
Mar 2015 135000 mi	Replaced Oil Cooler seal to fix oil leak. Replaced front driver side CV Boot

Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States Sep 2008 - Oct 2012
Oct 2008 32000 mi	Steering brace and steering pump failed.
Apr 2009 44000 mi US $420	Removal of Damaged Heat Screen. Dealer said probably deformed by engine heat. Awaiting part.
May 2009 44000 mi US $137	Replace damaged heat shield with new part.
Sep 2010 65000 mi US $360	SWAY BAR AND BUSHINGS REPLACED. ONE HEADLIGHT REPLACED.
Oct 2011 77700 mi US $550	Alternator died. Had battery sensor warning but it was misdiagnosed, so I just made it to a repair place.
May 2012 83800 mi US $420	Battery low, replaced. Faulty alternator, replaced just a few months ago, proved to be actual problem. No parts warranty since the earlier repair was done while out of state.
Jul 2012 86000 mi US $250	Third repair of a defective alternator shown by check engine and brake light indicators. Repair cost about $250, with the rest covered by defective part warranty. I believe this is a general part defect.
Aug 2012 86300 mi US $360	The passenger side CV joint was broken. This required a new CV joint and axle replacement and alignment.

Subaru Outback in Florida, United States Aug 2013 - Jul 2018
Sep 2013 61000 mi	Rear wheel bearing noise. Was noticeable at highway speeds Subaru of America paid for the repairs.
Oct 2013 61700 mi US $1591	Had the car inspected prior to buying, several things came up. Had them fixed after I purchased the car. Needed new CV joint, oil cooler oring, timing belt, brake pads, labor.
Jan 2018 122000 mi US $3000	The engine removed from the car and was taken apart to replace all the seals as it was leaking oil horribly. The oil would fall on the exhaust pipe and burn. Smoke then entered driving compartment. Also they replaced the all the vacuum hoses since alot of them were worn, cracked and leaking.

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Nov 2015 - Dec 2015
Dec 2015 113000 mi US $550	repeatedly generated a code and went into limp mode

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Nov 2010 - Jul 2018
Jul 2013 71000 mi US $5285	Fuel injector failure caused a burned exhaust valve. Engine-out rebuild of valves and cylinder heads performed. Replace damaged CV Joint boots with new boots
May 2017 104557 mi US $442	Car was handling poorly and making noise going over bumps. Replaced front sway bar bushings and end-links. Replace rear end-links.
Feb 2018 111000 mi US $131	HVAC and radio buttons stopped responding. Replaced OE stereo and HVAC control unit with a used/junkyard part.
Jun 2018 114503 mi US $398	Wheel bearing was making a lot of noise, especially at highway speed. It was found to be faulty and replaced with a new unit.

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Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2010 - Mar 2017
Jun 2011 69000 mi	Intermittent loud squeal from rear while in motion. It takes some distance at highway speed to start so dealer has not yet observed the noise, but they're making a good effort to replicate it.
Oct 2012 79300 mi US $300	Sway bar end links and rearmost bushings on front LCA worn out. Replaced end links & bushings. Bushing wear caused some cupping of tires but not enough to warrant tire replacement (phew).
Jun 2013 83000 mi US $5800	Two cracked exhaust valves in #2 cylinder, most likely due to bad work done by dealership.
Nov 2013 85100 mi	Adjustment to improve drivability of recently installed clutch
Jan 2014 85500 mi US $200	Front O2 sensor replaced to fix surging idle. MIL did not illuminate. Shop reported that sensor was unusually difficult to remove.
Jun 2014 89000 mi	Leaking inner front CV boot. Replaced boot.
Sep 2014 91000 mi US $600	Replaced shocks & struts to correct rapid rear tire wear. Replaced other front inner CV boot.
Jan 2017 89000 mi US $1100	Clutch again. Lining wore out within about 30k miles. I think there was something wrong to cause such rapid wear (shuddered a lot even when new), but mechanic couldn't find an obvious cause. Clutch fork was cracked but they didn't think that did it. and front stabilizer endlinks.

Subaru Outback in Kansas, United States Mar 2011 - Sep 2015
Sep 2014 62000 mi US $700	Front brakes were close to failure, service manager recommended repair/replacement of some parts.

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Subaru Outback in British Columbia, Canada Dec 2007 - Aug 2008
Jan 2008 26040 mi	Replace a defective ONR rear hub bearing.

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2014 - Nov 2014
Nov 2014 179000 mi US $300	Check engine light came on. Bad O2 sensor

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Nov 2008 - Dec 2012
Jul 2010 74000 mi US $65	Code P1844 - Lower Clutch Pressure Fault Cleaned electrical connections and cleared code. If problem returns they'll need to drop the pan and check electrical connections in transmission. If that fails, they will have to replace valve body.

Subaru Outback in New South Wales, Australia May 2012 - Mar 2023
Aug 2012 42160 mi A $209	Engine had coolant smells and showed loss of coolant from bottle and low level in radiator. Problem was not solved with thorough coolant flush and new coolant. Radiator cap rubber showed wear marks. Replaced cap with new one.
Sep 2013 52700 mi A $140	Cracked LHS inner CV boot expelled grease all over LHS catalytic converter and LHS exhaust pipe.
Dec 2013 55800 mi A $48	Drivers door-open switch on c post broken by the seatbelt buckle caught when closing the door.
Sep 2014 62000 mi A $130	RH Front inner CV boot leaking. Replaced with after market brand.
Jun 2015 66340 mi A $85	Oil leaking from AVCS gasket for solenoid and pressure sensor. Cleaned area and ordered new gasket.
Sep 2015 68200 mi A $20	Oil leaking from rear of heads. Cleaned area and found AVCS control valves source of leaks. Removed valves and replaced the 19mm Orings. No more leaking.
Dec 2015 70060 mi A $120	Transmission vibration for a few seconds or short rough shudder of transmission mostly in a straight ahead direction. ATF oil changed at 100,000km to Dexron 111. This had to be swapped to Castrol ATF 'J' to stop the problem.
Feb 2016 71920 mi A $300	Shudder continues in transmission even with new Castrol J fluid. ATF fluid changed to Idemitsu ATF-HP 8-litres on recomendation of independent long term Subaru repair shop. Loud wheel bearing noise. Shop changed left front bearings.
Feb 2017 79360 mi A $4	Oil leaking from rear of heads again. Replaced 19mm O rings on AVCS valves. Using Neoprene O rings but these are unsuitable for the high temperature. No O rings available from dealer. Dealer practice is to replace the whole valve. His price for the valve is too high.
Mar 2017 79360 mi A $10	Tie rod end rubber boot broken- Possibly by wheel alignment shop when toe in was readjusted..
Jul 2017 83700 mi A $338	Drive system variable vibration under load problem for over a year. Thought it was transmission. But solved with replacement of LHF CV joint shaft assembly with new genuine Subaru (NTN) unit. Old unit had worn inner CV only from lack of grease due to garage fitting wrong boot at 85,000km. RHF CV is fine and had genuine boot change at 100,000km not loosing any grease..
Oct 2017 84320 mi A $10	Transmission lever locking intermittently and ABS light comes after brake operation and Cruise control turns off. Multiple brake pedal operations required to get transmission unlocked. This got worse over a few months. Eventually after not using the car for several weeks the problem became nearly permanent. After disconnecting battery and unplugging ABS and wheel sensors plugs and cleaning fault reduced a little. Then found brake pedal switch plug was slightly oxidised. Plugged this in and out 5 times and problem has been fully cured.
Dec 2017 85560 mi A $50	Transmission unable to move out of park intermittently and Cruise control off intermittently. Replaced foot brake switch.
May 2021 114917 mi	For 7 days had Engine fault light. Checked fault code P0420. Catalyst system efficiency below threshold. Checked air leaks. Loose clamp on intake hose. Tightened clamp. Fault cleared and never came back.
Feb 2022 119660 mi A $300	Replaced cracked radiator and coolant.
Dec 2022 124000 mi A $300	left HID headlight failing intermittently. Both HID headlights became weak. Replace HID bulbs.
Jan 2023 125240 mi A $585	Severe front tire wear. Unable to do wheel alignment. Found torn rubbers in front wish-bones. Replaced wish-bones. Replaced tires and did wheel alignment.

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Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Nov 2014 - Nov 2014
Nov 2014 117000 mi US $4800	Transmission stuck in 5th gear (even when shifter was in neutral). Used transmission replaced the damaged one. Oil leak from drain pan.

Subaru Outback in South Dakota, United States Feb 2007 - May 2011
May 2009 106000 mi US $697	also had passenger CV boot replaced.
Nov 2009 131000 mi US $452	replaced rear drivers wheel bearing
Sep 2010 142000 mi US $301	I had the driver's side half shaft replaced. The CV boot was torn.
May 2011 147000 mi	TSB said to come in and get ECM reflashed.

Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States Jan 2017 - Jun 2017
Apr 2017 107 mi US $450	Check Engine Light. Stutter when accelerating. Replaced coil and spark plug wires.

Subaru Outback in Lithuania Apr 2016 - Apr 2017
Jul 2016 116560 mi $200	cracked radiator replace CV boot torn to pieces. Boot replaced.

Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States Jun 2009 - Jun 2011
Dec 2009 48000 mi US $335	Left front strut.
Jan 2010	Rattle from loose heat shields.
Mar 2010 57000 mi US $595	Front sway bar and links. Rear wheel bearings.
Aug 2010 65700 mi US $700	Car was misfiring. Replaced coil, wires, plugs and performed other routine maintenance.

Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States - Sep 2009
Sep 2009 940775 mi US $240	replace RF axle shaft

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Mar 2011 - Nov 2013
Nov 2011 109640 mi C $400	Rear wheel bearing exhibited loud whining noise.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Feb 2013 - Oct 2015
Jun 2014 78000 mi US $500	replaced front transaxles Replaced rear swaybar

Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States Oct 2015 - Sep 2017
Oct 2015 83000 mi US $1200	inner right half shaft boot right strut dead.
Dec 2015 89000 mi US $400	Poss Moisture intrusion in plug wires causing misfires. Problem seems to have cleared up, but waiting to see...
Aug 2017 109000 mi US $100	Engine is starting to use oil at a higher rate

Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States Nov 2008 - Jun 2017
Aug 2010 40000 mi US $210	Air conditioning was working poorly and compressor was cycling on and off every few seconds. Found that it was low on coolant. Recharged the coolant.
Jul 2013 66700 mi US $690	All drive belts (except timing belt) were cracking and needed to be replaced. Oil Oil pressure sensors on both cylinder banks leaking. Replaced sensors. left side CV joint boots cracked and leaking grease. Replaced left side drive shaft, CV joints, and boots.
Nov 2013 70000 mi US $300	Right side CV joint boots cracked and leaking grease. Replaced right side drive shaft, CV joints, and boots.
Jun 2014 75000 mi US $185	Replaced right front axle seal
Jul 2014 75200 mi US $350	Intermittent engine misfire under load at low RPM. Sometimes would produce check engine light. Found two spark plug wires with above spec resistance. Replaced all plug wires and now works fine.
May 2016 88000 mi US $720	Left and right front CV joints, half shafts, and boots replaced with new new Subaru parts. 3 years ago the same work was performed at a Subaru dealer using remanufactured parts.They began to fail a year ago.

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2013 - Jun 2018
Oct 2013 80300 mi US $460	Replaced left rear wheel bearing
Aug 2015 104000 mi	Replace accelerator pedal.
Jan 2016 113000 mi US $136	Power steering pump failed. Replaced power steering pump.
Jul 2016 118700 mi US $52	Check engine light intermittently comes on. Check codes. codes point to a problem with catalytic converter. Trying better gas.
Dec 2016 126000 mi US $498	Car loosing power, check engine and cruise light on. Cleaned catalytic converter. Lost power again soon after. Replaced rear shocks.
Jan 2017 1280000 mi US $800	Car Had no power. Replaced catalytic converter.
Sep 2017 141000 mi US $95	Power steerng pump failed. Replaced pump. Replace rear brake pads

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Oct 2006 - Jun 2018
Aug 2006 5000 mi	New spark plugs/wires. Apparently they got wet and the car was misfiring. Covered under warranty.
Jul 2012 67200 mi US $355	inner cv boots almost worn through
May 2013 72500 mi US $300	Lower control arm bushings and sway link end.
Sep 2014 80000 mi US $325	Y pipe rusted through. Rust cut out and repaired/replaced with new pipe section.
Feb 2015 81000 mi US $875	Front drivers side caliper stuck, lubricated and new pads installed. Power steering pump working intermittently. Pump replaced. Clutch fluid bled and flushed. Starter was sluggish and grinding upon cold start. Starter replaced.
Jun 2015 84000 mi US $20	Exhaust heat shield rattling. Welded and repaired.
Sep 2015 88000 mi US $200	sway links replaced
Oct 2017 92200 mi	Noticed on visual inspection that both rear brake lines are badly corroded. Have decided to park it until It warms up and I can change them.

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2011 - Jan 2018
Jul 2012 89500 mi US $369	Replace axle
Feb 2013 96000 mi US $1863	Replace center differential bearings and transfer case
Jul 2013 99700 mi US $612	Alternator not functioning. Replaced.
Jan 2014 97500 mi US $15	Headlight bulb replacement.
May 2014 115000 mi US $798	Replaced both front wheel bearings (worn).
Jun 2015 123000 mi	Replace ball joint Replaced loose sway bar bushing
Jul 2015 124000 mi US $354	Misfire in a cylinder. Removed, cleaned, and replaced fuel injector. Update: Problem recurred less than a month later. Passenger air bag indicator fault; replaced map light/air bag indicator assembly.
Aug 2015 124700 mi US $279	Replaced ignition coil.
Sep 2015 126000 mi US $10	Replaced headlight bulb.
Nov 2015 127100 mi US $385	Replaced rear wheel bearing - hub assembly and ABS sensor.
Jun 2016 133000 mi US $737	Replaced dry/cracking drive belts (2). Trailing arm bushings were worn and separated from the metal arms. Replace bushings.
Apr 2017 141536 mi US $100	Free and lubricate a stuck caliper
Aug 2017 146244 mi US $279	Replaced ignition coil to address two cylinders misfiring.
Oct 2017 147704 mi US $10	Replaced R headlight bulb.
Nov 2017 148695 mi US $2091	Replaced catalytic converter; also replaced a leaky Y-pipe in the exhaust system.
Dec 2017 149268 mi US $1224	Replaced right rear wheel bearing. Replaced battery. Replace front brake pads and rotors.

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Subaru Outback in Quebec, Canada Sep 2008 - Jul 2022
Nov 2009 27280 mi	Replaced carpet that had been miscut at factory.
Jul 2011 39260 mi C $300	Symptoms: Ran rough after/in heavy rain. Check engine light on. Scan: Misfire cylinder #3. Diagnosis: Cracked Coil. Repair: Replace Coil. So far, so good.
Aug 2011 39680 mi C $200	Clunking noise especially in potholes. Garage diagnosed worn front stabilizer bar links and replaced them. Now clunk is gone. Symptoms: lots of squeaking while driving. Garage removed front calipers and cleaned and lubricated bushings (right front was seized). Problem better but suspect rear calipers need maintenance as still minor squeaking. NB: THIS COST ME $50
May 2012 46240 mi	Bumpy ride. Brought to shop and they re-replaced a part that failed. Part under warrenty
Dec 2012 54560 mi C $300	Noticed a noise. Girlfriend suspected wheel bearing. Dealer diagnosed rear right wheel bearing problem and replaced it.
Dec 2016 111600 mi C $2300	head gasket leaking. smoking after hill climbs. Garage changed gaskets transmission fluid pan dinged and very rusty. was changing transmission fluid so replaced pan. tie rod replaced
Apr 2017 117800 mi C $25	Burnt out headlight
Sep 2017 119660 mi C $150	Connector broke at front of muffler. Garage welded and installed new connector.
Jun 2018 125860 mi C $200	Noticed smell of burning oil. Checked level, very low. Went to garage and found leak from oil pressure sensor. Garage replace sensor. Engine running rough in wet weather. Replaced coil.
Mar 2020 136400 mi C $2000	Stalled in wet weather. Replace muffler system Replace condenser
Jul 2022 161200 mi C $2000	Play in steering Replace rack and pinion Also replaced all front end bushings replaced front shocks and springs

Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States Sep 2013 - Oct 2013
Oct 2013 130000 mi US $200	replaced wheel bearing

Subaru Outback in Florida, United States Aug 2009 - Sep 2020
Mar 2011 77000 mi US $20	Fluid leak and air introduced into fluid due to failed O-ring on top of power steering pump. Replace O-ring and replaced power steering fluid to eliminate air in system.
May 2011 78000 mi US $200	Passenger-side inner CV joint boot torn, grease lost, replaced drive axle with high-quality rebuilt unit.
Mar 2012 85000 mi US $190	Replaced front driver's side axle due to damaged inner CV joint boot.
May 2013 97000 mi	Engine went into limp home/idle mode when started, check engine light with code 2138; cleaned electrical connector to throttle body, connector to gas pedal assembly.
Jun 2013 97000 mi US $400	Replaced both rear wheel bearing assemblies
Sep 2013 98000 mi US $400	Replaced front and rear struts
Oct 2014 110300 mi	Code P2138 - accelerator pedal unresponsive, engine lost power. Removed accelerator pedal, disassembled, cleaned all contacts with electrical contact cleaner, reassembled and reinstalled pedal
Mar 2015 114000 mi US $382	Replaced driveshaft to fix bad carrier bearing (mid-driveshaft support bearing)
Jun 2016 123000 mi US $150	Replaced front control arm bushings, sway bar links, sway bar bushings

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Mar 2011 - Aug 2014
Oct 2011 71000 mi US $80	REAR LINK KITS FRONT SWAY BAR BUSHINGS REAR LINK KITS FRONT SWAY BAR BUSHINGS
Jan 2013 91000 mi	transmission oil filter leaking
Feb 2013 92200 mi	transmission oil filter leaking again
Jul 2013 98500 mi US $80	head gasket leaking oil on both side on the exhaust pipe
Sep 2013 101000 mi US $1978	head gasket. afterwards started to leak again. preventive: water pump straps thermostat valves adjustment
Dec 2013 103000 mi	head gasket leaked oil pressure sensor leaked valve cover leaked
Feb 2014 106000 mi	pressure oil sensor leaking

Subaru Outback in Idaho, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2018
Mar 2017 83000 mi US $650	Radiator cooling fans need to be replaced.
May 2017 88000 mi US $2200	Head gaskets burn out on each side. The car has all the maintenance done, dealer perform.

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Jul 2013 - Sep 2013
Aug 2013 150300 mi US $3200	This is the second repair I have had on this car in 12 months with the engine. This time per the mechanic I burned a valve an, the piston hit the cylinder head and then the camshaft broke.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Jan 2016 - Jun 2022
Aug 2016 69000 mi US $140	Had to have the rear harness wires repaired again. Mechanic states that frequent opening/closing of rear hatchback lends to this problem
Mar 2017 73000 mi US $88	Repair rear hatch wiring
Jun 2017 76434 mi US $105	key fobs stopped working so ordered new ones on line and shop re-programmed them
Oct 2017 78405 mi US $519	Passenger side windshield wiper fluid ejector not working - repaired... Replaced all wiper blades. Replaced battery. 75K intermediate service.
Mar 2018 81000 mi US $216	One headlight went out so I requested that both be replaced.
Dec 2021 101000 mi US $161	Rear deck shocks replaced
Mar 2022 102000 mi US $109	Broken wire to rear gate lock

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2018
Jun 2010 14000 mi	I took the car in for rattling noise. They told me that the heat shield was rusted out and needed to be replaced for over $800! Can't believe it since I usually keep my Subarus for 8+ yrs and never had this happen before. Took car back in to look at the heatshields. There was no rust problem. The problem is the pads inside the heatshields which cannot be repaired without replacing the heatshields. Why can't they replace the pads only and save the enviroment
Jul 2010 14000 mi US $107	Shifting bushing replaced. Car wouldn't start because sensor didn't know it was in Park. Paid extended warranty deductible. Again, dealer said the problem was because I don't drive the car enough! This is my 4th Subaru, this is BS.
Oct 2012 19200 mi US $1000	Replaced brakes and rotors, alignment, something with the fuel injection.
Dec 2012 20000 mi US $144	Headlights replaced plus rear wiper since I was there.
Dec 2013 24000 mi US $33	Tire had to be remounted due to corrosion on wheel. This is a consistant problem I have run into with the last 2 Subaru Outbacks (1998 and 2006)
Dec 2015 27000 mi US $750	O2 sensor failed. Replaced spark plugs, and while it was there had all systems flushed and fluids replaced.
Jun 2016 28000 mi US $500	2nd exhaust sensor was bad.
Jan 2017 21500 mi	Again, check engine light and cruise control light. Replaced battery after less than 2 years. Check engine light came back on a few days ago for a short time. I am always told that I don't drive enough. lol
Jan 2018 30000 mi US $500	Starter replaced

Subaru Outback in Alabama, United States Jul 2016 - Jun 2018
Sep 2017 95000 mi US $67	replace oxygen sensor that was the cause for Check Engine Light illuminating.

Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Aug 2008 - Dec 2014
Jun 2011 88000 mi	Reflash computer module
Nov 2011 96000 mi	newly replaced drive belt was causing sound when turning the wheels. Shop mentioned that they had a bad batch and replaced it with a heavy duty version at no cost. No problems so far.
Aug 2012 110400 mi US $300	replaced rear brake pads and installed new rear cv boot
Nov 2012 114300 mi US $136	Replaced front right CV boot
Dec 2012 119000 mi US $1600	Replaced Head Gasket
Mar 2013 125000 mi	Replaced Oil sensing unit. Gasket within unit was bad.
May 2013 127700 mi US $180	Cleaned Throttle body Replaced spark plugs and ignition wires. Car had a CEL light in the dash. Clicking noise when car was making turns. Replaced right front axle.
Jun 2014 153000 mi US $220	Wiring in rear hatch was broken which created a short when car was put in reverse.
Dec 2014 166000 mi US $544	Replaced rear passenger side wheel bearing Driver's side Shocks

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Mar 2010 - Aug 2017
Jul 2011 39260 mi C $900	car overheated in traffic - we brought it home and took it in after the long weekend; repair shop identified faulty relay motor and 2 faulty rad fans+motor assemblies; test/tune A/C also did oil chg at same time. $700 parts and $200 labor
Nov 2012 48240 mi C $645	oxygen sensor(threading stripped) was causing check engine light to be on and disabled cruise control;(400) also, battery needed replacement (200) and swapped snow tires on (45) chk eng lt had been on and off problem for months; now fixed
Mar 2015 62620 mi C $300	replace rt rear sway bar link replaced battery - mechanic tested old one and recommended replacement
Jul 2015 63740 mi C $1100	alternator needed replacement exhaust sensors x 2
Nov 2016 74400 mi C $300	ventilation fan motor and housing replacement - parts 165 $CDN and labour $100 and taxes. Old motor was buzzing/failing - hence replacement.
Jun 2017 77500 mi C $200	replaced rad hoses that were soft
Aug 2017 78410 mi C $1752	r&r rack & pinion// both outer tie rod ends//then alignment/ then safety certificate right front drive shaft

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Jan 2009 - Jun 2013
Feb 2009 42358 mi	Replaced both rear wheel bearings. No charge as work was under warranty.
Oct 2010 67500 mi US $807	New rear brake pads and rotors and replaced front lower control arm bushings.
Oct 2011 79700 mi US $300	Replaced torn right front inner axle boot.
Jun 2012 90000 mi US $3019	Blown head gasket. Also had new timing belt and tension adjuster done during the HG replacement.
Jun 2013 103000 mi US $2300	Axle replaced Replaced alternator - was making noise.

Subaru Outback in Montana, United States Mar 2014 - May 2015
Jan 2015 US $55	Steering belt whining. Got worse and worse until power steering fluid overflowed from reservoir (air bubbles in reservoir). Replaced O-ring seal on top of power steering pump. Make sure to look for bubbles in reservoir before replacing pump.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Sep 2006 - Apr 2017
Jan 2008 25000 mi	Wheel hub replaced under warranty.
Feb 2011 67000 mi US $500	Replaced Front passenger side axle due to leaking CV Boot
Nov 2011 79000 mi US $200	Drive Belt was worn so it was replaced
Jul 2013 101700 mi US $2200	The head gasket was leaking and about to blow
Oct 2013 105500 mi US $2200	The catalytic converter was busted and the header had a 1/4" crack in it
Jan 2014 108500 mi US $1200	Engine was pinging, took it to my mechanic who advised the engine needed to be 'decked'
Sep 2014 118000 mi US $300	I had a weld break loose in the exhaust and the rattling noise kept getting worse so I took it to a local muffler shop and got a new exhaust

Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States Feb 2010 - Feb 2012
Feb 2012 169000 mi US $2300	transmission failed to engage anything above 2nd gear. suffered hesitation and jerking for 1 week prior to trans failure.

Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States Oct 2009 - Mar 2016
Dec 2009 41000 mi US $10	Shudder when shifting and vibration at certain speeds.
Jan 2011 55000 mi	#4 cylinder head gasket leaking . Replaced under 60k 5 year powertrain warranty
Aug 2012 81700 mi US $600	replace both rear wheel bearings
Sep 2012 82000 mi US $520	Inner pass side boot split. Had both pass and driver side boot replaced. DS was about to split also.
Feb 2014 101000 mi US $250	Had pass side headgasket replaced.
Aug 2014 108000 mi US $139	Loose pass side trailing arm link tightened, 4 wheel alignment

Subaru Outback in California, United States Mar 2015 - Mar 2016
Mar 2015 165000 mi US $200	Top seal on radiator leaking. Replaced radiator with OEM part.

Subaru Outback in Utah, United States Sep 2008 - Feb 2014
May 2011 61000 mi US $325	Axle Both front DOJ Boots replaced.
Jul 2013 81300 mi	Both rear wheel bearings replaced
Jan 2014 78500 mi US $25	Wires that run from body to rear hatch are inside two rubber boots. These wires bend each time the rear hatch opens and closes. Wires controlling the rear hatch lock, rear window wiper, and radio antena booser were broken.

Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States Jun 2007 - Jun 2014
May 2007 8000 mi	Ignition key suddenly would not turn lock. Ignition replaced.
Jun 2012 72000 mi US $850	No cruise control, replaced o2 sensor to fix it. Burnt oil smell after long drives. Replaced axle and boot to stop burnt oil smell (original boot was torn and spraying oil).
Feb 2014 93200 mi US $2500	Head gasket. Planned timing belt. CV boot. Recall check on bearings.

Subaru Outback in New Mexico, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2010
Aug 2007 8000 mi	misaligned shifter cover plate and glove box cover; replaced under warranty

Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States Sep 2006 - Jun 2013
Apr 2013 87000 mi US $1500	Diagnosed oil leak as a failed head gasket. Didn't actually do the repair. Chose to buy a new car instead. (another Outback). Estimated cost included in my amount paid.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Nov 2010 - Oct 2011
Oct 2011 58000 mi US $100	Steering rack leaking fluid (ATF in a Subaru) into boot. Rack replaced with new. Covered under extended warranty. $100 deductible. First time issue with this otherwise very reliable car

Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States Jun 2015 - Jan 2017
Aug 2016 55100 mi US $2000	60K Service done including passenger side CV booth leak repair.
Jan 2017 50000 mi	Currently at 65K have small oil leak in back of engine and driver side CV booth have small leak.

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Sep 2013 - Dec 2014
Jul 2013 105026 mi US $81	Replaced Front Passenger CV shaft.
Jan 2014 110095 mi US $1690	Head gasket replacement, heads machined, thermostat replaced.
Oct 2014 114500 mi US $484	Replaced both front CV shafts Replaced broken control arm.

Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States Sep 2011 - Apr 2017
Oct 2011 42000 mi	Engine shuddering, "Check Engine" and "Cruise" light began flashing, engine lost all power. Vehicle was purchased 2-3 weeks prior, still under a 60-day, 5K mile warranty. Dlr found 1 Defective spark plug, replaced all for free.
Sep 2013 53000 mi US $10	Exhaust shields. 1 fell off, another very loose.
Mar 2016 68000 mi US $1400	Steering rack leak. Entire Steering rack replaced One front CV joint damaged. Replaced damaged, and replaced other side as preventive maintenance.

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2015 - Sep 2016
Jul 2015 107700 mi US $134	hestitaion stumbling under stop and go situations. replaced plugs and wires with NGK specified parts. Situation slightly resolved continuing issue suggested part to replace in addition to this coil pack.
Sep 2015 111000 mi US $150	cooling system, no heat, blocked heater core. Backflush new coolant added.
Jul 2016 123000 mi US $150	A/C recharge
Sep 2016 123000 mi US $38	Climate control fan from Rock Auto. Hesitation and stumbling never fixed. Driver-side driveshaft needed to be replaced. Driver-side wheel bearing needed to be replaced.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Apr 2017 - Nov 2018
Mar 2018 170000 mi US $300	Bad wheel bearing
May 2018 173000 mi US $10	Variable timing sensor needed replacement

Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Mar 2016 - Dec 2016
Dec 2016 103000 mi US $1240	Holes in exhaust & bad catalatyc converter

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Mar 2018 - Mar 2018
Mar 2018 150000 mi US $1200	Replace worn bushings

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Jul 2010 - Mar 2014
Feb 2014 61000 mi US $1040	Replace front axles. Also replace battery (8yo) and light bulb. Also wiper blades and oil change.

Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States Sep 2006 - Jan 2016
Nov 2012 91000 mi US $150	Sway bar links worn
Aug 2014 117000 mi US $3000	Blown head gasket Both CV joint boots damaged. Remaining grease contaminated.
Jan 2016 91000 mi US $500	Lower control arm bushing

Subaru Outback in Utah, United States Jul 2010 - Dec 2014
Jun 2014 69000 mi US $140	Ripped DOJ boot.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Feb 2015 - Oct 2016
Sep 2016 83000 mi US $300	Drivers side window would not roll up and down
Oct 2016 83000 mi	CHeck engine light comes on and cruise control is disabled. Per dealer, I tightened the gas cap and that seems to fix it for a while, but the problem repeats later.

Subaru Outback in Iowa, United States Oct 2011 - Jan 2017
Jan 2012 112200 mi	Noticed an oil leak prior to purchase. Dealer agreed to fix as part of the purchase. After purchase dealer diagnosed a leaking head gasket. Dealer made the repair.
Jul 2012 65700 mi US $150	Loose sway bar identified by shop performing oil change
May 2014 85000 mi US $480	CV joints/boots leaking grease onto exhaust.
Sep 2015 105000 mi US $200	Loud wobbling sound from tire. Worn wheel bearing/hub was determined to be the cause.
May 2016 113400 mi US $250	Passenger rear wheel bearing began making noise. Rotated wheels. Sound remained in the same location. Shop replaced wheel bearing

Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2018
Nov 2014 240300 mi US $100	Dead battery and PCV valve replaced. Used car so maintanence was unknown, but based on excessive oil consumption I figured it was plugged. After removal, diagnosis was confirmed and car is no longer using oil excessively.
Jun 2015 244000 mi US $45	Bad growling coming from rear left bearing since bought,finally got around to replacing. Took 3.5 hours, used cheap ebay part with lifetime warranty so we will see how it goes. Not hard, just time consuming working around suspension.
Sep 2015 245000 mi US $130	Check engine light, dealer said was front O2 sensor, I replaced it myself for $96 since dealer wanted $350 for 15 minutes of work. But then code reads misfire cyl #2. Replaced spark plugs and wire set and so far so good.
Sep 2016 252000 mi US $20	Rear wiper never worked, assumed broken wires, typical issue. Checked and it was actually the motor was seized. Replaced with functioning junkyard wiper $23. Sway bar link on drivers side broke. Replaced

Subaru Outback in Wisconsin, United States Jul 2010 - Apr 2014
Sep 2010 80000 mi US $309	Diagnosis of rotational noise as failing left rear wheel bearing. Replaced left rear wheel hub.

Subaru Outback in Arizona, United States Apr 2013 - Jan 2014
May 2013 93000 mi US $65	AC recharged - recommended new compressor and evap can. for $1300 but I declined - it works ok even in the AZ heat. First aware of AC problem summer 2012.

Subaru Outback in British Columbia, Canada Dec 2007 - Feb 2015
Nov 2011 37200 mi C $300	cruise not working, need to replace roll connector. too expensive decided not to bother.
Aug 2014 59520 mi C $310	cracked CV boot resulted in replacing CV joint and axle assembly ($160 parts, $150 labor)
Feb 2015 61380 mi	Cruise control never fixed.

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Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Oct 2011 - Dec 2017
Mar 2013 176000 mi US $73	idler bearing began making howling noise
Jun 2013 183000 mi US $315	Pressure fitting in radiator for transmission fluid cooling blew out, dumping all of the fluid.
Jan 2015 226300 mi US $720	Removed and replaced both front axles. Replaced RH lower ball joint.
Mar 2016 255000 mi US $368	upper control arm bushings
Oct 2016 258000 mi	Passenger airbag recall
Apr 2017 263000 mi US $118	Remove and replace Rh lower tie rod. Replaced RH lower ball joint

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2022
Dec 2008	Fail code ZJK43. Know issues with Radio Faceplate EWP385 replaced under warranty as goodwill gesture due to the low mileage. When turning the steering wheel the radio volume and passenger Climate temperature would change.
Jun 2009 18600 mi	Noticed that when the steering wheel was turned it would adjust the auto climate and change the radio volume. Local dealer called Subaru America and they honored out of warranty (replaced face plate). Started again live with it?
Jul 2017 42000 mi	The first visit was to handle the airbag recall. The second was to reinstall the navigation correctly back into the dash. I'm very displeased with the technician hew had to know it would be coming back!!!

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Subaru Outback in Utah, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2014
Mar 2013 178000 mi US $995	replace catalytic converter
Nov 2013 190000 mi US $130	Power steering belt and one other belt
Feb 2014 195000 mi US $130	Fuel sensor was dirty
Apr 2014 197500 mi US $100	One of the belts needed to be replaced. Rack and bearing is going out

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2022
Dec 2013 61000 mi US $3199	Oil Smell. Had dealer perform CPO inspection to see what the car needed. Had to replace both head gaskets and opted to also replace, Timing belt, Water pump, Thermostat and spark plugs. At this time they also replaced to rear bushings.
May 2015 81000 mi US $129	Replaced the rear sway bar link.

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Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2008 - Apr 2011
Jun 2010 63000 mi US $1700	starter, new break pads, timing belt
Mar 2011 72000 mi US $600	steering pump had to be replaced water pump replaced

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Subaru Outback in Maine, United States Apr 2013 - May 2013
May 2013 285000 mi US $185	Engine bogs down on acceleration. Replaced both exhaust sensors, still not fixed.

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Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2010
Mar 2008 35000 mi	Burned out headlight.

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2007 - Mar 2010
Feb 2008 17000 mi	Outside rear view mirros do not move smoothly when activated. Rear window: one of the heating elements not defrosting.

Subaru Outback in Missouri, United States Sep 2014 - Jan 2015
Oct 2014 64300 mi US $4000	the flywheel failed, taking out the clutch and the transmission in the process

Subaru Outback in New South Wales, Australia Nov 2008 - Mar 2010

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2014 - Dec 2014
Nov 2014 139000 mi US $531	Tension bar and pulley system broke, breaking fan belt and killing battery

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2013
Sep 2012 87000 mi US $1200	Head gasket
Jun 2013 93000 mi US $600	Oil starvation, catastrophic engine failure.

Subaru Outback in Nevada, United States Dec 2013 - Jan 2014
Jan 2014 US $533	Newly purchased vehicle. Clicking noise when turning rt. & Lt. Steering wheel vibration between 15-25 mph. Replaced remanufactured front axles with 2, NEW front axles. Problem eliminated :)

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Subaru Outback in Georgia, United States Jul 2011 - Dec 2011
Aug 2011 68000 mi US $300	replaced torn CV boots bilaterally.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Jan 2013 - Apr 2017
Mar 2013 92000 mi US $1100	Right front CV boot Front struts leaking

Subaru Outback in Maine, United States Apr 2013 - May 2013
May 2013 180000 mi US $300	replaced rear wheel bearings

Subaru Outback in New York, United States May 2013 - Jun 2013
Jun 2013 147000 mi US $300	Replaced rear struts.

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Sep 2008 - Jun 2013
Jul 2009 67000 mi US $40	CV boot needed replacement.

Subaru Outback in Arizona, United States Jan 2015 - Apr 2016
Jan 2015 106000 mi US $1100	replaced front struts, bushings on rear control arms, and aligned wheels.

Subaru Outback in New Hampshire, United States Aug 2007 - Jun 2011
Feb 2008 57000 mi	The rear window trim had started to separate while the car was under warranty. The dealer told me to leave it, and when the tear started to bother me, they would fix it under warranty. I'm WELL passed the warranty, and they fixed it no problem at all.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Sep 2005 - Jan 2010
Nov 2009 56000 mi US $65	Problem with the panoramic moonroof where one of the metal guides came loose and prevented the moonroof from opening fully.

Subaru Outback in Georgia, United States Jun 2009 - Feb 2015
Jul 2010 75000 mi US $550	Replaced front control arms due to cracked bushings
Nov 2010 81000 mi	replaced right rear wheel bearing under mfg extended warranty
Jul 2011 86000 mi	Right side CV joint boot split and leaked. Tech replaced boot and axie.
Dec 2011 92000 mi US $750	Leaking power steering pump replaced
Jul 2012 95200 mi US $30	Loose head bolt caused oil seepage

Subaru Outback in California, United States May 2013 - Oct 2014
Jun 2013 107000 mi US $2000	had to replace the turbo cv boot
Oct 2013 111800 mi US $525	head gasket replacement
Feb 2014 116000 mi US $1075	rear control arms were cracked and needed replacing

Subaru Outback in California, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010 79994 mi US $250	CV boot ripped and leaking fluid. Replaced boot. Mechanic also wanted to replace control arms. Upon research, learned that torn bushings are ok to drive with if not torn entirely through. Many people recommend just replacing the bushings instead of entire lower control arm, and with aftermarket parts. Front-right CV boot was ripped and was replaced. Mechanic said this is a common problem on this model Subaru. He also noticed that the lower control arm bushings were ripped and recommended replacing both lower control arms. Will replace just bushings.
May 2010 79694 mi US $350	Lower control arm bushings were ripped. Subaru said most rips do not affect function of car. However, mine were ripped half-way so I decided to replace them with after-market bushings instead of the OEM ones which only last 30,000 miles.

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2018
Jul 2014 100000 mi	Radiator developed a leak. Dealerships repaired under warranty.

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Sep 2005 - Sep 2016
Jul 2011 107000 mi US $700	Needed a CV joint boot replaced, replaced entire axle as it was about the same price. Rear control arm bushings replaced
Mar 2012 112000 mi US $150	Had the left rear wheel bearing go bad again (it was replaced under warranty previously). Replaced both left rear hub/bearing assemblies.
Jun 2013 120000 mi	Engine began idling very rough. Threw CEL for too lean mixture, mis-fires on all 4 cylinders. Determined that vacuum hose had come off T connector under intercooler. Re-attached, cleared CEL, everything fine so far. Previously threw CEL for too rich mixture, so cleaned MAF with MAF cleaner.
Jul 2013 120300 mi US $12	Headlight blew, replaced.
Sep 2013 122000 mi US $10	Had an oil leak, dripping on exhaust and smoking off, which dealer diagnosed as oil cooler gasket. Replaced it myself. Dealer was wrong, still have the leak. Suspect it is the valve cover gasket, so will do that in October some time.
Nov 2013 122000 mi US $225	Determined my oil leak was a leaky right-hand valve cover gasket. Replaced that, and all four spark plugs while I was at it. Total pain in the butt with the engine in the car, but still worth doing it myself. $70 Had CEL. Replaced both the front and the back O2 sensors, and that seemed to fix it. VERY important if you do this to get a sensor wrench that fits a big breaker bar, and to get a bung tap just in case your threads are messed up. $155
May 2014 126000 mi US $135	I replaced the power steering pump, as it has been giving me trouble for quite some time.
Jun 2015 133000 mi US $180	During a rear brake job a few months ago, upon jacking up the right-hand side noticed that there was oil all over the rear shock. Replaced both rear shocks, bumpers, covers, nuts and the bottom mounting bolt (it was a bear to get off.)
Apr 2016 138200 mi US $140	Replaced the radiator due to the upper hose connection leaking. The plastic had a crack. Replaced all the hoses, clamps, and coolant. Al inlet and outlet on engine were very crusted, and took some time to scrape off. Took some time, not hard
Aug 2016 139000 mi US $539	Had a CEL showing a misfire in cyl 4, so replaced all the injectors, swapped the coil packs between 2 and 4, and replaced the #4 sparkplug. None of that worked; there is still a CEL with the #4 misfire. Had a CEL for #4 misfire, tried diagnosing myself, but no luck. Took to dealer for a leakdown test. They want to replace the long block for $7K; they think it is a broken ring land. I am looking at other options.

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2012 - Jun 2017
Jul 2012 94500 mi US $600	Code P0011 AVCS error. Determined to be oil clogging the AVCS valves, performed oil flush procedure (Subaru TSB) Front control arm bushings replaced Front driver and passenger axle boots ripped, replaced with new Subaru axles.
Jan 2013 US $400	Turbocharger replaced with good used unit
Mar 2013 103000 mi US $250	Replace leaking valve cover gasket
Jul 2015 124500 mi US $2050	radiator end tank blown, replaced. power steering pump leaking from pulley bearing, replace. Sway bar links and bushing replaced, front and rear due to noise.
Nov 2016 135100 mi US $350	Blower motor dead due to water leak. leak repaired and blower replaced
Jan 2017 135500 mi US $1800	Drive shaft carrier bearing bad. Drive shaft replaced. Burned valve cylinder 3 replace and repair
Jun 2017 138000 mi	Blower motor replaced. Original one making noise due to worn bearing.

Subaru Outback in Indiana, United States Jun 2006 - Jun 2008
Nov 2007 35000 mi	Some electrical wires had corroded and caused the center console (CD player, AC) to malfunction.

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Feb 2009 - Jul 2009
Jul 2009 53000 mi	Rear strut leaking. Heated seats had some problems.

Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States Feb 2014 - Nov 2017
Dec 2014 93000 mi US $5134	Heads warped and turbo destroyed, possibly because repair shop installed the wrong thermostat two months earlier. Engine started running hot, which daughter ignored for two months.
Oct 2015 101500 mi US $263	Right front CV joint boot was torn. Had CV and Boot replaced.
Jun 2017 112000 mi US $310	Replaced rear rotors and pads.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Sep 2005 - May 2011
Jul 2007 17000 mi	The "extendable armrest" broke. It comes apart when you try to open it to reach the storage area underneath. It is technically an "assessory" and therefore not covered under the warranty. With the @$200+ cost, I decided to live with it. I thought it was a
Dec 2007 19000 mi US $4	I went in for a standard oil change and they had the armrest in stock. So I opted to have them do it right then and there. Took less than an hour. I earn "Subaru Bucks" from a Chase/Subaru credit card. I had $200 credit towards purchase/service and thus

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2008 - Mar 2010
Mar 2009 47000 mi US $285	Replaced tumble generator valve - FP#14120AA050

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2008 - Feb 2013
Sep 2009 57000 mi US $180	headlight burnt out
Feb 2011 74800 mi US $2300	The turbo completely failed and had to be fully replaced. An oil filter became clogged and the turbo wasn't adequately lubricated. The mechanic who worked on it could not discern the exact cause of the problem.
Apr 2012 90700 mi US $1400	exhaust system rusted out and needed full replacement. had to wait extra days because the turbo exhaust is different than regular and it needed to be shipped from Japan.

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Sep 2010 - Feb 2012
Feb 2010 58000 mi	CPV boot broke, during sliding incident in snowy weather. Subaru covered it under the 60k/mile warranty.
Jul 2011 70800 mi US $658	wheel bearings in driver's side rear wheel were busted, replaced. driver's side front inner cv boot was cracked, replaced. driver's side inner cv boot cracked, replaced

Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States Dec 2010 - Jan 2011
Jan 2011 57000 mi US $5500	Turbo failure which caused engine to fail. Towed to dealer. After battling with Subaru, they agreed to pay for half of the repair.

Subaru Outback in Alberta, Canada Mar 2016 - Sep 2023
Mar 2017 97340 mi C $280	Finally got around to replacing the left rear wheel bearing that was howling. Last fall I replaced the right rear bearing a CV/rear axle and also the front, left CV joint that was "clicking". Now all is good. Stupidly broke the wheel rotation sensor since I forgot to remove it before replacing the bearing. I live it that I didn't have to take apart the rear emergency brake shoes to do the job... everything fit inside the hole. Biggest problem... getting the axle nut of in 2 out of 3 of the cases !!!! I love my Subie...
Apr 2021 151280 mi C $165	Driver's (left) CV-joint. It was clicking for about 6 mo. Didn't get any worse, but I wanted it done. Fixed it with my son... about 3 hours total time. (Edit March 2022... started clicking again !!!)
Mar 2022 153760 mi C $133	Spring loaded muffler clamp/coupling had a weak spring with heating / cooling and the gasket blew out.
Jun 2023 136400 mi C $225	Replaced the front, right CV joint because of a broken rubber boot and subsequent clicking. Also replaced a whining left, rear wheel bearing assembly. RUSTY bolts and ceased rear emergency break drum had to be well soaked with penetrating oil for several days. Rounded off one 14mm hex bolt head but bought myself some of these socket extractors... they work GREAT. Still have to tighten up the emergency brakes with that toggle adjuster.

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2013 - Oct 2014
Sep 2014 99000 mi	Remote not working. Back hatch wire frayed could not lock

Subaru Outback in Montana, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2022
Sep 2011 73000 mi	Forward switch on 8-way power seat stopped working. Removed, dissassembled, and cleaned switch contacts. Switch works fine now.
Jan 2014 72700 mi US $220	After about 10 minutes of driving the car would lose throttle response until turned off and restarted. Replaced Throttle position sensor.
Nov 2015 86300 mi US $910	Replaced both front sway bar end links (split boots and movement in joints) Replaced Rt Front Axle and oils seal.
Dec 2017 95000 mi US $900	Replaced leaking front struts Problem: leaking from underneath timing cover. Replaced gasket. Replaced timing belt early since labor overlapped with leak repair.
Mar 2022 99000 mi US $1700	Replaced Rear wiper motor and wiring harness Replaced front CV joint, boots Replaced timing cover gasket - turns out it was not replaced in 2017.

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States May 2015 - May 2015
May 2015 84000 mi US $9500	Rod knock and smudged up engine contaminated turbo. Required new engine and turbo.

Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States Jan 2012 - Dec 2016
Aug 2012 66300 mi US $150	Left front door lock actuator.
Sep 2012 66000 mi US $150	Left rear door lock actuator.
Dec 2012 67000 mi US $150	Right rear door lock actuator.
Jan 2013 67000 mi US $550	Heater Fan Growling and would slow down and stop, 1000. Replaced Rear Hatch Door Wiring Harness for lock actuator. Failed where it flexes going from upper door area into rear ceiling overhead, 200. Drivers seat heater quit working, 350.
Oct 2014 92700 mi US $1421	Head Gasket Leaking Oil; replaced Head Gasket. Replaced Water Pump. Replaced Timing Belt.
Sep 2015 120000 mi US $500	Both Left and Right Front CV Joint Boots were torn. Replace Both Left and Right Axel Assemblies. Work done by Les Schwab's

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Subaru Outback in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2013 - Jan 2014
Jan 2014 149000 mi US $20	front right low lightbulb blew out again. 12 months since the last time this exact bulb was replaced

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Sep 2008 - Jan 2009
Dec 2008 31620 mi	3rd replacement of front axle due to loud clicking sound upon hard acceleration when cold

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Jun 2013 - Mar 2015
Aug 2013 82700 mi US $150	Noisy pulley bearing was replaced
Feb 2014 88000 mi US $2000	Noisy idler pulley under timing belt cover, so ended up having timing belt done at same time (as well as 90K services) Driver's side heated seat getting too hot on left side of seat

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2015
Nov 2010 62000 mi	Right wheel bearing replaced. Rear wheel bearing replaced. TSB Warranty issue
Dec 2010 65000 mi	Loud sound increasing with acceleration. Determined to be left rear wheel bearing, which was replaced under Subaru factory warranty that has been extended to 80,000 miles because of a TSB.
Feb 2011 67000 mi US $180	Passenger inner CV boot was torn. Believe to be caused by excessive heat from turbo/exhaust manifold which is in very close proximity. Noticed grease on exhaust manifold causing burning smell when car gets warm. Inner passenger CV boot cracked, needed replacement
Aug 2012 84200 mi US $300	Leaky rear strut. Replaced as a set. DIY and saved 300 in labor Went in for alignment after struts replaced. Camber? Bolt was seized and had to be replaced in rear. Extra labor and parts beyond original alignment quote
Oct 2013 98000 mi US $300	Noticed torn boot on driver's side front axle when changing oil. Had shop replace axle
Dec 2013 103000 mi	Noticed an occasional grinding/humming noise that got progressively louder over 1k miles of driving. 8yr/100k TSB warranty on wheel bearings, Subaru offered to pay even though just past warranty.
Mar 2014 105000 mi US $1700	Whirring sound when depressing clutch. Throw out bearing failed, and output shaft was worn down. New clutch kit: Replaced flywheel, throw out bearing, clutch, as well as a snout kit with bigger T/O bearing to remedy the worn output shaft Passenger side axle CV boot slowly leaking. Replaced axle while transmission was out for clutch job

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States May 2010 - Sep 2013
Apr 2011 109000 mi US $325	Front driver side wheel bearing.
Mar 2013 132000 mi US $400	Alternator belt broke.

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Dec 2016 - Jul 2018
May 2018 145000 mi US $1000	Replaced all four coil packs due to engine misfires.

Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2011
Dec 2009 90000 mi US $179	Replaced inner CV Boot Assembly
Jan 2010 US $425	Replaced Timing Belt-----what a rip off--never had to replace a timing belt in my GM vehicle

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Mar 2012 - Nov 2012
Jul 2012 86700 mi US $800	Right front wheel bearing
Oct 2012 95000 mi US $550	Blown right front CV boot. Replaced with remanufactured axle assembly
Nov 2012 95000 mi US $120	replace serpentine belt

Subaru Outback in Idaho, United States Feb 2010 - Aug 2011
Dec 2010 84000 mi US $600	Sunroof entire assembly replaced...for 2nd time since I've owned car (1st time under warranty)

Subaru Outback in Manitoba, Canada Oct 2006 - Jul 2009
Jun 2007 19840 mi	Fan relay would send voltage back to computer and damage it. Recall was not done soon enough, and computer was damaged. Waited two weeks for new computer.
Jul 2007 19840 mi	new computer finally arrived
Jun 2009 32240 mi	left and right generator valve motors
Jul 2009 32240 mi	New generator valve motors installed.

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Jun 2013 - Mar 2015
Apr 2014 64000 mi US $830	Radiator quickly developed significant leak. Radiator, coolant and nearby accessory belts replaced.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Dec 2014 - Sep 2016
Feb 2016 101000 mi US $150	Front calipers frozen
Jul 2016 103300 mi US $60	Loud blower motor

Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States Sep 2005 - Jul 2013
Nov 2005 15200 mi	Replaced main fuse block. Cracked during assembly causing electrical gremlins
Oct 2006 34050 mi	Replaced ECU and relay's cooling fan stuck on
Feb 2007 64000 mi US $100	Replaced Driver side Inner CV boot
Jun 2007 58000 mi	Replaced ECU again, cooling fan staying on
Jan 2008 81000 mi US $100	Passenger side CV joing boot shredded. Caused CV joint to wear prematurely. Both replaced
Jun 2008 78000 mi	Replaced Passenger side half shaft. Inner CV joint torn
Dec 2008 91000 mi US $100	Replaced rear driver side wheel bearing due to excessive noise
Jan 2009 94000 mi US $100	Replaced Driver side inner CV boot
Aug 2009 105000 mi US $150	Threw accessory belt, harmonic balancer separating. Replaced harmonic balancer.
Sep 2009 106000 mi US $140	Throwing CEL P0139, O2 sensor replaced.
Jan 2010 134400 mi US $400	Passenger Side Inner CV joint leaking grease Noise from front of car. Replaced worn Passenger side Wheel bearing and ball joint
Mar 2010 115000 mi US $400	Replaced Passenger side drive shaft AGAIN, due to torn boot.
Jan 2013 118000 mi US $500	Tensioner seized causing power steering/alternator belt to slip

Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States Sep 2007 - Mar 2010
Aug 2007 54000 mi	Front wheel bearing replacement - Covered under 60K drivetrain warranty
Oct 2008 76000 mi US $100	Check Engine Light indicated Evap Emissions Leak (loose gas cap). CEL would not go off without diagnostic and reset. CEL also disables cruise control when lit which is inconvenient.
Jul 2009 91000 mi US $150	Torn front inner CV boots. Rebuilt joints and replaced CV boots.
Aug 2009 95000 mi US $100	Sticky oil control [servo] valve for variable valve timing system (AVCS) on Bank 2 (drivers side). Part replaced. DIY labor = 10 minutes, difficulty = easy. Part cost = $100. Symptoms: CEL, rough idle, and hesitation. Diagnosed via legacygt.com.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Sep 2009 - Jul 2017
Mar 2013 47000 mi US $700	CV boot torn. Replaced axle shafts.
Apr 2014 56200 mi US $1600	Clutch replaced. It was worn out, but also there was heatspots on the flywheel and damage to the throwout bearing.
Aug 2014 58700 mi US $1450	Belt for the power steering pump replaced.
Sep 2014 60000 mi US $1400	Turbo started making a lot of noise and had to be replaced.

Subaru Outback in Alaska, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2018
Apr 2015 151000 mi US $2500	New clutch installed. Aftermarket clutch lining wore out after approximately 60,000 miles
Dec 2017 176000 mi US $2400	Replaced cracked up-pipe to turbo. Aftermarket flexible up-pipe cracked at the flex-joint. Replaced all 4 struts
May 2018 179000 mi US $40	Oil and Filter change. All fluids topped up. Headlights polished as well.

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Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Jan 2015 - Apr 2016
Jan 2016 US $100	Fuel pump case cracked causing fuel to leak when tank was full

Subaru Outback in Missouri, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2018
May 2015 116000 mi US $6	Repaired loose exhaust shield that was rattling
Feb 2016 128000 mi US $290	Replaced alternator, belt, idler pulley and tensioner pulley
Sep 2016 134000 mi US $81	Replaced a Subaru OEM factory replacement right rear wheel bearing after only 12,000 miles. Factory replacement bearing was obviously defective. Replaced with Eaton Japanese NTN brand wheel bearing. Subaru has a quality control issue.
Jun 2017 138000 mi US $2	Replaced drivers side CV axle with low mileage used OEM axle. Repaired loose exhaust shield using hose clamp
Mar 2018 139000 mi US $40	Repaired leaking passenger valve cover using thin precision washers under bolt heads to compress original valve cover gasket further. The repair was very successful.

Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Apr 2013 - Dec 2015
Mar 2014 65000 mi US $217	Rear driver side door handle internal mechanism broke; handle had to be replaced.
Nov 2014 69300 mi US $216	Replace broken drive belt tensioner New drive belt Replace front right axle. Driver side seat heater

Subaru Outback in Delaware, United States May 2008 - Aug 2014
Jul 2008 39000 mi US $255	Clunking noise rear sway bar links replaced.
Dec 2010 58000 mi US $50	Passenger side brake light burned out due to water leaking in tail light assembly which was ordered and will be replaced next dealer visit. Taillight assembly $300+ but covered under Subaru extended warranty with $50 deductible.
Jan 2011 59000 mi	Tail light assembly replaced after ordered part arrived.
May 2012 70300 mi US $1080	Ball joints cracked, these days have to replace whole A Arm, they don't just press out and replace ball joint. Boots around CV joints cracked, had to be replaced. Front sway bar had to be replaced.
Feb 2013 76800 mi US $560	Engine was leaking oil, replaced valve cover gaskets, serpentine belt, oil cooler seals
Jun 2013 81000 mi US $165	Relay replaced
Aug 2013 82000 mi	Wheel bearing was making noise - was subject of recall, warranty for bearing was extended to 100K and 8 years. This failure was outside that, dealer said I was out of luck. Appealed to SOA, they reimbursed me $514 for repair with 0 hassle. Dealer broke wheel sensor when replacing wheel bearing
Dec 2013 86000 mi US $450	pulley tensioner for serpentine belt failed. replaced pulley and serpentine belt
Aug 2014 91000 mi US $571	Nipple on radiator for transmission cooling line broke off, spewed transmission fluid for 1.5 miles. Car was undriveable needed to be towed to dealer. Radiator had to be replaced, fluids replaced. Second time car had to be recently towed, t.

Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2014
Jun 2012 112000 mi US $550	Car was swaying, had the rear struts replaced
Dec 2012 117000 mi US $565	Replace drive shaft and left and right CV Joints

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Jan 2015 - Apr 2017
Feb 2015 151500 mi US $450	the computer was out of sync, thus forcing the car to shut down to "safe mode" and eventually die on the road.

Subaru Outback in Utah, United States Aug 2012 - Jan 2018
Sep 2012 76000 mi US $1200	Error code p1844 with engine light and vdc lights on. Dealer advised that vehicle would require a valve body replacement for approximately $1200. About 76,000 miles on vehicle, all maint. done at dealer.
Oct 2012 76700 mi	Contacted Subaru main office about prior repair. They have been silent on covering this repair despite an expired extended warranty that would cover out to 80K miles (expired on time). Very displeased with Subaru at this point. May sell.
Jan 2013 80000 mi	Contacted Subaru a second time and told them I reported their lack of response here. Subaru claimed they never received the first complaint. I sent them all info they requested about a week ago. I am requesting they honor the time expir
Feb 2013 80200 mi	Subaru offered to pay $500 of the $1200 estimate. They declined to honor time expired but not mileage expired ext. warranty I had purchased for $1K. I declined and plan to purchase a more reliable vehicle with a 10 year powertrain warranty.
Sep 2013 82000 mi US $350	ABS and ERROR SS. Manual says bad speed sensor but Dealer wants $90 just to diagnose. Used other shop. Was wheel bearing problem. Fixed and had new brake pads installed.
Apr 2014 90300 mi US $300	CV joints cracked and leaking. Replaced.
Jun 2014 92000 mi US $289	LR wheel bearings went bad after the RR wheel bearings went bad awhile back. Cant wait to buy a non Subaru car. Never had this many problems with any other car.
Oct 2016 112000 mi US $89	Currently in the shop for an electrical problem. Likely the alternator. Will know more in a few days. Battery replaced for intermittent problems.
Nov 2016 113200 mi US $204	Busted hose to the radiator. Replaced busted hose and two other same age but still working hoses.
Nov 2017 125000 mi US $400	Power steering went out and both BATTERY and BRAKE light warnings on console lit up. Dealer advised immediate delivery to shop. Idler pulley and tensioner pulley and associated belts were broken. Was told that the pulleys seized up and immediately snapped the belts.

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Mar 2011 - Feb 2014
Sep 2011 164920 mi C $813	Odd noise from behind dash. Dealer could not find source. Car unlocking itself. Dealer could not find cause. Leaking steering rack. Solution: replaced steering rack.
Jul 2012 175760 mi C $407	Originally took car to Subaru dealer, incorrectly indicated that 2 bearings were bad. Trusted indep. mechanic indicated only 1, that which was making noise, needed to be replaced. Unimpressed with dealer, will not return for service.
Sep 2012 177320 mi C $50	Minor sound when braking caused my loose bracket interacting with brake lines. Minor, annoying only because of the sound it made.
Sep 2013 186000 mi	Steering rack is leaking again. This happened two years ago and it was replaced at a cost of $600. The leak is slow, as before, and due to the problem consistently reoccurring in OBs and the mileage of the vehicle I am not repairing it.
Feb 2014 187240 mi	Catalytic converter error displayed in the form of an engine light. Light turned off after a few weeks. Steering rack slowly leaking.

Subaru Outback in Alberta, Canada Jan 2010 - Nov 2011
Dec 2010 62000 mi	Experienced infamous rear "ghostwalking" on icey road (detailed in a tread on SubaruOutback.org)Replacement of OEM rear shock absorbers - they were totally worn - for 2000-04 spec Kayabas and wheel alignment. Problem fixed.
Jan 2011 69440 mi	O2 sensor malfunction sending error code to ECM. "Check Engine" on. Car still drives normally, but VDC and Cruise Control are off and their indicator lamps on/flashing. Erasing the code fixed the problem.

Subaru Outback in West Virginia, United States Aug 2011 - May 2013
Jan 2013 US $400	front inner cv joints power steering boot turn signal switch

Subaru Outback in Quebec, Canada Apr 2010 - Sep 2011
Jul 2010 94240 mi C $200	intermittent malfunction in TPS resulting in "limp" mode. CEL. OBD2 code P2135. Problem very hard to duplicate and to repair.
Nov 2010 101060 mi C $523	rubber bushings had to be replace on front stabilizer bar, were really worn. Had the rear bushings and the stab bar link kit replace at the same time since they showed signs of wear and would be due within a few months.
Jan 2011 C $150	CEL came on, after pulling the code, it was the front O2 sensor, passenger side that was the trouble. It was still the original part, thé driver side had been changed about 18 months ago. Problem solved with new sensor installed.
Feb 2011 106020 mi C $200	A homocinetic joint boot had to be replaced, front driver side. Been done at the same time as oil change.
May 2011 110360 mi C $1730	the front end link kit needed to be replace (link kit for the sway bar) and they also discovered that the homocinetic joints boots needed to be replace, they were cracked.

Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States Nov 2006 - Dec 2009
Dec 2006 22716 mi US $8	Replaced headlight bulb.
Mar 2009 47675 mi US $581	Car had rough idle. Serviced fuel injector system. Replaced spark plugs (very expensive!!). Problem remained. Went back to premium gas at mechanic's suggestion (had been using mid-level). Took awhile, but problem gradually disappeared.
Dec 2009 53982 mi US $4	Replaced one rear brake light that was burned out. As long as I was at it, I replaced the other one as well.

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2016 - Jul 2016
Jul 2016 119000 mi US $150	Stabilizer bar bushing, CV axle & boot

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Dec 2014 - Oct 2017
Jan 2015 160000 mi US $1600	U-joint lose, likely from towing too much weight. Ground straps for engine were worn/frayed
Oct 2016 170700 mi US $150	Battery was leaking, would not hold full charge.

Subaru Outback in Wisconsin, United States Apr 2013 - Jan 2016
Dec 2013 67000 mi US $25	Corrosion of the bead between the tire and the wheel
Mar 2014 68000 mi US $35	Again, corrosion of alloy rim causing slow leak between tire and rim--not the same wheel as in December 2013.

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2011
Jun 2011 113000 mi US $350	Blown rear strut

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Sep 2010 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010 105400 mi C $1400
Oct 2010 113460 mi C $1300	1 of 2 catalytic converters had to be replaced. After market product not available

Subaru Outback in New York, United States - Feb 2007
Feb 2007 46500 mi US $437	Idler Pulley

Subaru Outback in Indiana, United States Mar 2010 - Oct 2016
Jun 2011 150000 mi US $800	Rear wheel bearing noisy, Burning grease smell. Mechanic found failed Front passenger drive shaft boot, worn suspension bushing, worn discs & pads, cracked wheel hub + worn rear wheel bearing Mechanic found failed Front passenger drive shaft boot, worn suspension bushing Cracked wheel hub when trying to replace worn bushing
Jul 2012 159200 mi US $160	Accessory drive pulley seized and resulted in failed FEAD (front end accessory drive) belt
Oct 2012 160000 mi US $602	Steering rack was leaking and had failed rubber boot
Nov 2013 167000 mi	Changed front shocks
Dec 2013 167000 mi US $320	Failed inner CV boot - Half shaft replaced. 4 wheel alignment done
Sep 2015 172000 mi US $50	Rear drivers window motor failed over a year ago. Replaced motor Front driver window stopped working. Replaced motor
Sep 2016 174000 mi	Replaced front driver Ball Joint. Rear window stopped working. Took apart motor and bent motor brushes to re connect. No parts were replaced
Oct 2016 174000 mi US $200	Scraping noise from rear right wheel when turning right. Replaced hub assembly, probably unnecessarily. Scraping noise from right rear when turning right. The dust shield was scraping.

Subaru Outback in Alberta, Canada Jan 2009 - Feb 2009
Feb 2009 48980 mi	Numerous repairs. Needed a new power steering pump. Just took what we could get in trade. Electrical short that could not be located. Paint chipped on the front of the car, and clearcoat peeled.

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2006 - Aug 2009
Dec 2007 29000 mi	Both headlights out. Bulbs replaced

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Mar 2017 - Jul 2022
Jun 2017 78787 mi US $300	Front calipers, pads, rotors, brake fluid flush
Nov 2021 112000 mi US $200	Wheel speed sensor failure caused by bad wheel bearing. Replaced both. Extended time required due to deterioration of bolts
Jul 2022 121000 mi US $115	Battery replacement

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Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Mar 2011 - Jul 2016
Dec 2011 101000 mi US $260	Oil seal missing from dealer service @ 90,000 miles. Spark plug insulation ceramic broken, engine misfiring. All denied by Subaru dealer.
Jun 2012 105000 mi US $195	Replaced front left wheel bearing, rotors, front brakes.
Mar 2014 121000 mi US $167	Power steering pump went out over the past few months. Replaced.
Dec 2014 129000 mi US $1500	Water pump leaking, replaced. Thermostat replaced. Several leaking bits on the engine repaired: Cam seals leaked, were replaced. Oil on serpentine and timing belts, which necessitated replacement, too. Original belt tensioner replaced. Hydrolic line to clutch seeping, replaced. Power steering pump and top o-rings replaced after noises and jerkiness in steering. Leaks in o-rings on inlet side of pump noticed, so o-rings replaced.
Sep 2015 138000 mi	CV boot ruptured, spraying grease all over the engine compartment. Thought it was a blown head gasket, had it diagnosed and a new CV boot was packed and installed.
Apr 2016 148700 mi US $550	Right rear wheel bearing worn out and noisy. Replaced. Other front cv joint boot ruptured. Replaces and repacked.
Jun 2016 152000 mi US $350	Bad coil cased misfire on #1 cylinder. Replaced coil, plugs, plug wires.

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Mar 2017 - Apr 2022
Jun 2017 155000 mi US $2000	Clutch replaced. The clutch (or I suspect the throwout bearing) had started to bind a bit, making shifting difficult, so our daughter got it checked out. The clutch needed replacing, they said. Soooo, they replaced the clutch and I'm assuming the throwout bearing). The dealer did it.
Oct 2021 184000 mi US $500	O2 sensor replaced

Subaru Outback in Alberta, Canada Sep 2009 - Jan 2012
Oct 2009 120900 mi C $400	LR Wheel bearing
Nov 2010 133920 mi C $375	Oxygen sensor failed -- replaced with new part and computer reset
May 2011 137640 mi C $40	Right Front Inner CV boot split, and CV joint worn. Replaced complete axle assembly and replaced Left Front CV boots at same time Head light bulb socket damaged: replaced wiring.
Aug 2011 140080 mi C $600	Radiator fan motors stopped working -- replaced both. Limited radio reception -- wires in rear hatch wiring harness broken -- replaced harness. 2nd time in 2 years this has happened
Dec 2011 143220 mi C $1200	RF ball joint had play, replaced. Valve cover gaskets leaking

Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2011
Dec 2009 156000 mi US $28	Check engine light came on; code P0420. Checked exhaust system for leaks/damage, found none. Went ahead with replacement of front catalytic converter Passenger side valve cover gasket leaking oil. Replaced, no leaking after repair.
Mar 2010 167000 mi US $385	knocking/clicking sounds coming from left side while in a turn and accelerating. Replaced both axles and stub shafts.

Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States Oct 2010 - Sep 2013
Jan 2011 92700 mi	rear wheel bearings
Jun 2011 111000 mi US $900	Catalytic converters (2 apparently) replaced under recall/warranty Head gasket replaced under after-market warranty, I paid $400
Oct 2011 124000 mi US $170	Replaced the A/C pulley because its bearings were bad, causing funny noises.
Nov 2011 125500 mi US $550	Rear struts

Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Jun 2009 - Apr 2012
Jul 2009 62000 mi US $300	Bearings worn in driver side rear. Clicking noise heard during wheel rotation.
Mar 2010 73000 mi	Check engine light alerted issue. Dealer said it was covered under extended warranty. Replaced at no cost. took car in for knocking noise heard in front right strut, told driver rear bearings had to be replaced. warrantied.
Apr 2012 118000 mi	CEL has been on for 3 weeks. Finally took to dealer. Informed catalytic converter was not running efficiently. Est $2800. Had replaced during recall 2yrs/42k ago. Exploring options.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Dec 2005 - Jun 2014
Dec 2005 8000 mi	Cruise control would shut off after about 30 seconds of use. Dealer fixed it at no charge by applying an ECU update (ECM CID E2ZJ113A), which not only fixed the problem, but made the cruise control work smoother than before.
Jan 2006 10000 mi	Audio system kept switching from CD to radio. Radio replaced under warranty.
Jan 2007 37000 mi	Ambient Temperature Sensor was bad causing outdoor temperature display to always read 72 degrees F. Fixed by dealer at no charge, even though the bumper to bumper warranty was over.
Apr 2009 67000 mi	Left rear wheel bearing making loud noise, fixed for no charge by dealer under special extended warranty for this specific known problem.
Nov 2009 71700 mi	Check engine light came on, was "catalytic efficiency low"... light reset, no repair, hasn't come on since -- may be related to recent recall that sometimes required replacement of the catalytic converters, which Subaru didn't do on mine.
Jan 2010 71800 mi	Stereo refuses to accept CDs... was replaced under warranty for same problem a few years ago. Out of warranty now, will probably replace with aftermarket stereo some day, ignoring for now.
Aug 2011 83300 mi	Rear wheel bearings replaced, again, under specifically lengthened warranty Replaced cats under pzev warranty
May 2012 90000 mi US $600	Torn CV boots. Design leads to early failure. Aftermarket axles cause horrible noise & vibration, three tries before trying Subaru rebuilt parts (new unavailable), which are still not as smooth as the originals. No shop would reboot them.
Oct 2013 107000 mi US $50	Started car to loud sound of stuck valve, immediately shut off and checked oil level (was fine). On restart, noise went away. Did an engine oil flush as precaution, no problem since. Worried about recurrence, but seems OK for now.
Nov 2013 107000 mi US $250	Right strut bearing plate was failing, replaced.
Jan 2014 86500 mi US $250	Brake caliper leaking badly, fluid low, light on. Had to replace caliper. Non functional backup lights, mechanic found a broken wire in the bundle going to the hatch.
Feb 2014 111100 mi	Cannot fill with fuel, problem with evaporative system. Mechanic unable to diagnose without special tools, told me to take it to the dealer. Haven't done so yet
May 2014 114000 mi	AC apparently has a slow leak -- needed to be recharged. It was intermittently stopping. Could not add fuel more than about 1 gallon at a time before pump would shut off. Evap valve defective. Covered by PZEV warranty. Keyless entry would not lock the rear hatch. Dealer replaced latch for $250 (when I told them I didn't think that was the problem), which didn't fix it. Refunded and fixed bad wire for free due to initial mess-up.

Subaru Outback in Indiana, United States Dec 2010 - Sep 2014
Jun 2012 70000 mi US $100	Rubber boots were torn on CV shafts. I replaced both front shafts.
Feb 2013 82800 mi US $130	The upstream O2 sensor needed replaced. The passenger side head gasket was leaking oil on to the exhaust. I replaced both gaskets.
Nov 2013 93300 mi US $30	Headlights seem to burn out every 6 months.

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Jun 2011 - Jul 2011
Jul 2011 59520 mi	Ripped front right CV boot. Just bought car last week and she covered repair under 30 day warranty. They changed the right axle. Sounds like a typical issue. Button for info display wouldn't cycle when pushed. Took console out saw green corrosion on contact and applied brake cleaner. Reassembled and working fine now. button for info display wouldnt cycle when pushed. took console out saw green corrosion on contact and applied brake cleaner. Reassembled and working fine now ripped front right CV boot. Just bought car last week and she covered repair under 30 day warranty. They changed the right axle. Sounds like a typical issue.

Subaru Outback in Alabama, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2018
Mar 2015 92000 mi US $800	Replace rear stabilizers
Jun 2015 94000 mi US $2400	replace clutch
Jan 2016 US $1200	Replace both rear wheel bearings/axles
Oct 2017 110000 mi US $2500	replace rear brakes replace leaking rear main seals
May 2018 116000 mi US $600	replace starter motor

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Jan 2015 - Jan 2018
Jan 2015 128000 mi US $785	Left side bearings making noise. Had both replaced.
Jun 2015 135000 mi US $200	Ball joint replaced on front passenger side.
Dec 2015 144000 mi US $750	Replaced both front drive axles, cv joints and boots. Right side ball joint replaced.
Jan 2016 145000 mi US $1250	Clutch fork and slave cylinder failure. Hydraulics replaced, new clutch kit installed.
May 2016 150000 mi US $100	Replaced sway bar endlinks and bushings

Subaru Outback in Western Australia, Australia Nov 2008 - Sep 2012
Aug 2009 30380 mi	The car has had an exhaust rattle since I've owned it and when I took it to the shop for a service, they removed a broken heat shield from RH front exhaust.
Aug 2011 51000 mi A $600	passenger central locking actuator died so it was replaced

Subaru Outback in Quebec, Canada Feb 2014 - Nov 2017
Apr 2014 66440 mi C $720	Leaking oil pan gasket; estimated repair cost: 230$ Cracked alternator and AC compressor belts; estimated repair cost: $125 Manual transmission shifter seal leak; Manual transmission shifter yoke worn out (stiff, estimated repair cost: $380). Interior CV joint covers cracked; estimated repair cost: 365$ Sway bar bushings (front and left) worn out; estimated repair cost: $200 Rear suspension link worn out / corroded; estimated repair cost: $240 Trailing arm bushings damaged (tear), estimated repair cost: $335 Front link and table bushings worn out; estimated repair cost: $350 Changed the alternator and AC compressor belts Interior CV joint covers changed Sway bar bushings (front and right) replaced Trailing arm bushings replaced Front link and table bushings replaced
Oct 2014 68200 mi C $27	Blower motor resistance was dead; blower speeds settings 1 through 3 weren't working - only full speed (setting 4)
Apr 2015 69540 mi C $280	The front oxygen sensor triggered an Engine Check light; the sensor has been replaced.
Oct 2015 71400 mi C $950	Rough and low idle; injectors were cleaned. Front drivetrain binding when turning tight at low speed; problem getting worse since first identified 5 years ago. Manual gearbox and rear diff fluids changed. Situation improved somehow. Suspecting problem with viscous coupler
Aug 2016 73880 mi C $1914	Central differential assembly has to be changed - vicous coupler did not work anymore. The transmission stick (lever) seal joint has been replaced also since oil was leaking.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States May 2015 - Dec 2016
Oct 2015 117300 mi US $1	new struts

Subaru Outback in Maine, United States Mar 2009 - Apr 2011
Aug 2009 58000 mi US $82	replaced an A/C pulley
Apr 2011 76000 mi US $85	catalytic converter was replaced bearings in front passenger wheel

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Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2012 - Jan 2018
Feb 2012 136000 mi US $600	Front axle shafts were noisy. Got them replaced with after market parts but those parts transferred vibration to rest of car. Returned to shop to have shafts replaced with OEM rebuilts.
Aug 2016 180100 mi US $2300	Replace leaking head-gaskets, water-pump.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Oct 2007 - Jul 2009
Aug 2008 67000 mi US $106	Replaced headlights.
Oct 2008 70000 mi	Catalytic Converter Replaced

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Dec 2013 - Mar 2014
Mar 2014 153760 mi	Head gasket failure

Subaru Outback in Georgia, United States Aug 2014 - Jul 2017
Dec 2016 127000 mi US $5700	Thrown rod due to head gasket failure. New short block installed.
Jul 2017 145000 mi US $350	Passenger CV axle replaced

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Nov 2009 - Jan 2022
Jul 2012 127000 mi US $250	Clunking noise in front end...replaced sway bar end links
Jan 2017 190000 mi US $400	Replaced front lower control arms, ball joints, and sway bar end links.

Subaru Outback in Florida, United States Oct 2008 - Sep 2017
Sep 2009 47000 mi US $350	Inner front CV boot required replacement.
Apr 2010 53000 mi US $250	Rt front CV boot replaced.
Nov 2012 80100 mi US $1000	Front rack replaced. Chronic brake light failures. Replaced socket & lead wires. Problem remains.
Dec 2014 101000 mi US $750	replaced all rear brake parts.
Aug 2016 117000 mi US $850	front axle bushings, rear hub bearings
Mar 2017 125000 mi US $300	REPLACED REAR RIGHT HUB BEARINGS, BUSHINGS ON FR STEERING ARMS

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Aug 2016 - Dec 2017
Aug 2016 193000 mi	Took the car into the shop just to have an inspection done and see what kind of work needed to be performed in the future. The mechanic found that my cars oil leak was comin from the head gasket. No work performed.
Sep 2016 193000 mi US $100	Exhaust had a hole in the pipe after the resonator. Bought a used oem cat back and replaced the old one with it.
Nov 2016 193600 mi US $60	Stabilizer bar link on left side broke. Was rusted on too much to break loose. Needed to saw the bolt off before I could replace it. Used a small hack saw. Took a whole to saw it off. Replacement was easy after that.

Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States Jun 2016 - Jul 2016
Jul 2016 92000 mi US $40	Front right, inner CV boot ripped. I repaired it myself for $40.

Subaru Outback in South Africa May 2009 - Jun 2011
Feb 2010 58280 mi R 25	exhaust pipe broken in middle - had been damaged and repaired by previous owner

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States May 2012 - Jun 2015
Jan 2013 121000 mi US $94	Sway bar bushings replaced.
Sep 2013 130000 mi US $450	Right front wheel bearing. Heat shield was making noise.

Subaru Outback in Rhode Island, United States Feb 2012 - Dec 2015
Jul 2012 110700 mi	Remove and replace rear sway bar links and bushings
Feb 2015 126900 mi US $342	Both side front stabilizer links and bushings. Repair broken wires for reverse lights.
Dec 2015 132000 mi US $720	Replaced rear trailing arm and bushings four wheel alignment.

Subaru Outback in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Dec 2014 - Oct 2015
Feb 2015 78320 mi C $20	Power steering difficult. Replaced O-ring on power steering pump and replaced fluid. Had to wait 3 weeks for dealer to source O-ring.
Jul 2015 79460 mi C $600	Replaced transmission shifter cable and bushing Replaced worn alternator belt
Oct 2015 79980 mi	Torn front passenger side cv boot

Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States Oct 2010 - Jul 2011
Jul 2011 80000 mi US $140	AC problem. One day fix, refill the refrigerant.

Subaru Outback in Utah, United States Feb 2015 - Apr 2015
Apr 2015 172000 mi US $322	Rear sway bar endlink replacement Parking light switch relay issue stopping taillights from turning on with headlights

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States - Jul 2007
Jul 2007 16050 mi	Brakes checked by dealership, window trim replaced. Both covered by warranty.

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2011 - Mar 2014
Aug 2011 128000 mi US $290	Replace front axle shaft...performed by local NTB Replace front axle shaft...performed by local NTB
Feb 2012 137000 mi US $1150	Head gaskets
May 2012 142100 mi	Noisy right rear wheel bearing. Causing vibration. I've heard 2005 Outbacks are known for this issue.
Nov 2012 154600 mi US $400	Ball Joint
Aug 2013 177000 mi US $400	Replace all four stabilizer links
Dec 2013 181000 mi	Lower control arm bushings replaced
Mar 2014 181000 mi	Occasional clunk in passenger's side axle.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Nov 2011 - Sep 2013
Jan 2012 89000 mi US $400	Broken CV boot front driver side, replaced with new axle due to mileage and previous failure of passenger side boot ~75K miles
Mar 2013 105000 mi	Head gasket leaking.

Subaru Outback in New Zealand Mar 2015 - Apr 2017
Oct 2015 124000 mi $1400	Cambelt replacement

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Nov 2009 - Nov 2011
Jul 2010 94000 mi	Check engine light. Took to dealer they did not want to replace cat converted but charged me $100 to put on computer. has been a problem with this car for many many months. I would never get another subaru...pain in the a--
Nov 2011 123000 mi US $1700	Bad oxygen sensors, cat converter...subaru warrant to 152,000 as have cal. emissions model..also had timing belt, serpentine belts and front left wheel work done on car...so far so good...

Subaru Outback in Florida, United States Dec 2010 - May 2011
Apr 2011 53000 mi US $1064	Right front CV axle boot busted, installed new axle assembly Left rear wheel bearing failing. Removed wheel bearing hub, installed new hub assembly.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2022
Jan 2012 52700 mi US $1840	Replaced all four struts. Replaced front passenger side CV/axle assembly.
Dec 2014 60000 mi US $1256	Battery failed test and was replaced. Trouble code was found to be related to carbon deposits in the throttle body. Throttle body was cleaned and inspected.
Jan 2022 90000 mi US $150	Drivers side window switch panel Rear hatch lift gate supports (gas struts)
Feb 2022 90000 mi US $250	Steering pump was leaking. Replaced the steering pump and supply line, and added an inline steering fluid filter per the pump manufacturer's instructions.

Subaru Outback in New Brunswick, Canada Sep 2009 - Sep 2017
Nov 2010 63320 mi C $150	Did not pass safety inspection, Front control arm rear bushing cracked and to much play Left and Right. Replaced with new bushings from dealer.
Apr 2011 67760 mi C $100	Front sway bar end links and rubber bushings.
Sep 2011 74400 mi C $430	Replaced front and rear struts and mounts
May 2012 82400 mi C $45	Torn inner passenger cv boot. Cleaned, lubed and reboot
Sep 2012 86800 mi C $45	Torn inner cv boot drivers front
Jan 2013 88660 mi C $12	Thermostat replaced as engine was running cold.
Feb 2013 89360 mi C $750	Left and right head gasket replacement.
Jul 2013 93600 mi	Right rear wheel bearing began howling. There is a technical service bulletin about this and was covered by subaru extending the warranty to 8yrs/100k miles on the wheel bearing.
Dec 2014 114700 mi C $145	Top strut bearings left and right Replaced drivers side low beam as bulb was burnt out
Apr 2015 121800 mi C $27	Left lower ball joint
Aug 2015 128380 mi C $850	Drive shaft replaced.
Jun 2016 140740 mi C $175	Drivers side rear wheel bearing howling. Replaced and serviced rear brakes since I was in there.
Dec 2016 148800 mi C $25	Left ball joint worn out. Replaced ball joint
Feb 2017 155000 mi C $175	Replaced left front cv axle

Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States Apr 2011 - Sep 2017
Aug 2011 90000 mi	Check Engine Light - Needs new Catalytic converter. Will schedule Check Engine Light - Needs new Catalytic converter. Will schedule
Oct 2011 91000 mi US $650	catalytic converter replacement. Dealer paid half of the cost. Subbed out to local exhaust shot, but is warrantying the repair themselves
Aug 2017 140000 mi US $678	replace sway bar and perform alignment

Subaru Outback in Kentucky, United States Sep 2005 - Jul 2013
Mar 2007 35000 mi	check engine light due to air brush problem. Dealer fixed it, covered by warrantee.
Mar 2009 54000 mi US $700	Malfunctioning mass air flow sensor. Warranty doesn't cover it after 3 years. This seems to be known problem for most subaru models.
Sep 2009 59000 mi US $10	car was making rattling noise in low gear, brought the car to local mechanic, he said he just needed to tighten up something underneath and charged $10.
Jun 2010 68000 mi US $500	noise from under the car, louder as car run faster. Dealer said bad rear wheel bearing. repair covered under the extended warrantee.
May 2011 79300 mi	loose muffler realigned.
Jun 2012 88000 mi US $250	had to replace worn out CV joint.
Dec 2012 88000 mi	replaced rear wheel bearing which was repaired less than a year ago. repair cost covered by the warrantee provided by the shop.

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Oct 2010 - Mar 2018
Dec 2010 81000 mi US $953	Replaced both front half-shafts due to leaky CV joints. Replaced both front half-shafts. Seals on both were leaking.
Jun 2011 90000 mi US $1200	Performed 90,000 mile service, found oil in spark plugs. Replaced valve cover gaskets. Found two torn bushings, replaced.
Oct 2011 98000 mi US $2000	Head Gasket, Water Pump, 105,000 mile service (early)
May 2014 131700 mi US $400	Replaced headlamp after plastic clip melted and smoked inside of glass. Not a safety issue, but fixed anyway.
Mar 2016 155000 mi US $350	One rear wheel bearing going bad. Replaced it.
May 2017 169800 mi US $3000	Head Gasket replacement Replaced one rear wheel bearing Replaced leaking seal in front differential

Subaru Outback in Utah, United States Aug 2006 - Jan 2008
Aug 2007 35000 mi	Four-wheel-drive system was binding during tight, low speed turning. Transmission shifting problems when cold. Ordered complete transmission/center differential component.
Sep 2007 37000 mi	Four-wheel-drive system was binding during tight, low speed turning. Transmission shifting problems when cold. Subaru replaced the complete transmission/center differential component.

Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2015
Mar 2015 70000 mi	NVH problem when hitting 2,200RPM. Repair shop tightened rear bumper fasteners and noise went away.

Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Jun 2013 - Jan 2021
Jan 2016 36800 mi US $124	Hood latch stopped working and had to be replaced.
Sep 2016 66000 mi US $50	One windshield wiper stopped working.
Jun 2017 71000 mi US $1100	Needed new catalytic converter and oxygen sensor.
Sep 2017 74000 mi US $150	Rear latch jammed and wouldn't close. Mechanic disassembled and lubricated latch.
Apr 2018 81000 mi US $350	Passenger side rear wheel bearing was very noisy and had to be replaced.

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Dec 2013 - Jan 2015
Nov 2014 64000 mi US $300	Rear wheel bearings.
Jan 2015 64000 mi US $500	Front lower control arm bushing.

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Apr 2006 - Jan 2018
Dec 2006 20000 mi	Headlight burnt out. From LegacyGT.com this seems to be a trend that the correct bulbs were not installed to account for the increased load due to the daylight running headlights.
Aug 2008 37000 mi	Replaced rear wheel bearing on warranty extended to 100k miles by manufacturer.
Dec 2009 56000 mi US $20	Burned out right headlight replaced.
May 2010 58700 mi US $16	Burnt out headlight.
Oct 2010 66000 mi US $600	Replaced cracked lower control arm bushings that caused excessive inner tire tread wear, new front tires and front end alignment.
Jun 2011 70000 mi US $16	Another burnt out low beam headlight replaced.
Jun 2012 85000 mi	Noisy left rear wheel bearing replaced under extended warranty.
Oct 2012 90000 mi US $17	burnt out right low beam headlight replaced.
Nov 2013 99000 mi US $15	Front struts replaced. Shop claims this is the reason for uneven tire wear on inside of front tires. Replaced driver's low-beam headlight.
Aug 2014 105000 mi US $18	Replaced passenger headlight, again.
Sep 2014 106000 mi US $350	Replaced front passenger-side wheel bearing hub due to noise. Replced front passenger-side axle half shaft with new OEM axle due to broken CV boot (inner).
May 2016 122300 mi US $18	Replaced driver side headlight due to burned out low beam.
Sep 2016 124000 mi US $17	Replaced another low beam burn out.
Nov 2017 136000 mi US $200	Driver side front half shaft replaced due to torn boot and left turn "clicking".

Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States Feb 2014 - Feb 2015
Apr 2014 184000 mi US $1000	Back end was jumping around over bumps; struts replaced
Feb 2015 195000 mi US $1400	Head gasket was leaking oil and needed to be replaced.

Subaru Outback in Montana, United States Jan 2010 - Sep 2011
Mar 2010 75000 mi	humming noise in rear of vehicle. Dealer replaced both rear wheel bearings under warranty extension

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Nov 2006 - Jul 2011
Jan 2007 65000 mi US $1100	full tune up, plus transmission service plus timing belt
Jul 2011 176000 mi US $500	replace rear wheel hubs. third time on this car. replace front cv joints and axles. going back to show, think c/v was defective or damaged upon installation.

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2010 - Dec 2015
Sep 2011 88000 mi US $200	CV boot split, replaced axle front passenger. New battery.
Mar 2013 98000 mi	Wheel bearing started to make a loud noise they claimed was not a failure, it was covered by a free service they extended to 100,000 miles. Both rear wheel bearing have now been changed and are quiet again.
Oct 2013 105000 mi US $300	rubber bushing tore and needed replaced
Apr 2014 110000 mi US $30	Clunk noise over bumps. Replaced sway bar end links.
Sep 2014 112000 mi US $75	Replace driver side CV joint boot cracked

Subaru Outback in Utah, United States Jan 2011 - Mar 2013
Feb 2011 69705 mi US $300	Just bought the vehicle. Air conditioner did not work. I put in some r134a and it came right back out a hole in the condensor. Replace condensor and o-rings. Dealer actually paid for new condensor, I replaced it myself. Just bought the vehicle. Air conditioner did not work. I put in some r134a and it came right back out a hole in the condensor. Replace condensor and o rings. Dealer actually paid for new condensor, I replaced it myself. Total cost after r134a replacement $50
Feb 2012 83000 mi US $300	The front passenger side axle boot was cracked and leaking grease. The joint was not bad yet, so I just had the boot itself replaced. After returning from the dealer, I raised the car to work on a bearing and noticed that the cv boot on the drivers side had the clamp removed and was losing all the grease. The front drivers side, and the rear passenger side wheel bearings both needed replacing. It is a common problem with this model of outback, there was even an extended manufacturer warranty on the matter.
Sep 2012 91000 mi US $40	The headlights on this vehicle were designed to be on whenever the vehicle was running. There was no way to turn them off. As a result the headlights were burning out every 5 months. I disconnected the wiring harness that cause this.

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Subaru Outback in Alabama, United States Mar 2015 - Apr 2020
Apr 2015 105000 mi US $450	Replaced all four wheel hubs. Both back bearings were shot.
Jun 2017 122000 mi US $650	Transmission cooling lines detached from radiator causing complete loss of transmission fluid. Fittings were completely stripped requiring new radiator.

Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States Feb 2008 - Feb 2010
Aug 2008 34500 mi	Rattle of heat shield on the exhaust system just above the CAT on the passager side of the car. Rattle coming from under car at highway speeds (above 45 MPH). Heat shield under middle of car on side ripped off. Correct by installing large washer and rebolting. Will have the dealer look at it at next visit.
Oct 2008 36000 mi	Replace heat shield that was ordered earlier. Took longer then expected to get the part (or it never was ordered the first time)?
Feb 2009 40000 mi	Heat Shield on the exhaust(different area) needed to be tightend.
Jun 2009 43000 mi US $20	Drivers side headlight bulb

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Nov 2016 - Nov 2016
Nov 2016 110000 mi US $2600	Head gasket

Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States Jun 2009 - Jan 2016
Mar 2011 102000 mi US $50	wiper motor failed.
Apr 2012 116200 mi US $500	CV Boots (both front drive shafts replaced) Sway Bar Links
Mar 2013 133000 mi US $268	Replaced lower control arm bushings and sway bar bushings to get rid of some noise. Some improvement but the dealer says I also need a front strut mount replaced to eliminate a persistent clank, which means I should go ahead and replace both front struts.

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Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Jun 2011 - Dec 2012
May 2012 63320 mi C $250	Driver's side front window electric motor failed and required replacing.

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Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Sep 2006 - Mar 2010
Mar 2007 31000 mi	arm rest padding was warped. replaced it under warrantee
Dec 2007 50000 mi US $107	cruise control not working

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Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2012 - Nov 2012
Nov 2012 111000 mi US $330	Wheel bearing failed; replaced bearing

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Sep 2013 - Jul 2014
Dec 2013 152000 mi US $3000	Blown head gasket--replaced timing belt--replaced clutch--replaced

Subaru Outback in British Columbia, Canada May 2013 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013 83700 mi C $3000	Head gaskets need replacing, gasket warped,water pump cracked

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Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States Mar 2011 - May 2015
May 2011 41000 mi US $660	AC was not blowing cold. Replaced high and low hoses, recharged system. Left front door power lock actuator was not working. Replaced part. Rear sway bar linkages (both) were worn. Replaced.
Jan 2015 US $50	Oil leak. Filter gasket leaked.

Subaru Outback in Florida, United States Sep 2010 - Nov 2013
Jun 2011 74000 mi	Leaky sunroof was dripping water into the trunk. The dealership thought it was fixed with their water testing, but on another heavy rain it reappeared. Dealer noticed something (I can't think of what it was) broken dealing with the suspension/steering going to the front right tire.
Jul 2011 74200 mi	On previous trip reconnected drain tube. This time unclogged it. Fixed leak.

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Aug 2010 - Aug 2016
Dec 2010 91760 mi	Replaced the right rear wheel bearing.
Aug 2011 97540 mi C $260	Scraping noise on the front left side when the brakes were heated. Investigated and noticed scrape marks on the top brake pad retaining clip. Brought it to my mechanic and replaced the Front left wheel bearing & hub.
Apr 2012 99500 mi C $100	Exhaust flange (between muffler & midpipe) had a leak. Took it to an exhaust shop to have the old flanges cut off and patched together with a piece of pipe.
Nov 2012 103420 mi	Replaced alternator due to low voltage output.
Jul 2014 111800 mi	Turn signal stalk was randomly clicking (triggering the relay, but not signal lights) Opened up the steering column and took the stalk out, and cleaned the grease on the contacts as outlined on subaruoutback.org
Aug 2015 118100 mi C $600	Replaced a/c condenser due to hole. Replaced front right ball joint. Replaced the oil pressure sender due to oil leak

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Jul 2012 - Oct 2012
Oct 2012 75000 mi US $500	Front boots on axle were bad. Axle was replaced.

Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States Dec 2012 - Jun 2014
Apr 2013 116800 mi US $200	Throttle body censer, belt, pulley.

Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2017
Jul 2013 115500 mi US $390	torn CV boots
Sep 2013 121000 mi US $180	Replaced "crunchy" radiator hoses
Apr 2014 135000 mi US $157	Vibrating noise when idling and when first started. Replaced belt and idler bearing (power steering pump shaft bearing).
Jul 2014 140800 mi US $655	Replaced worn steering rack boot Replace AC hose and recharged Freon
Jul 2015 158483 mi US $500	Replace left front rear control arm bushing 4 wheel alignment after replacement of arm bushing
Aug 2015 160170 mi US $2000	Replace RH and LH catalytic converter
Feb 2016 171530 mi US $678	Replace oxygen sensor Replace right front wheel bearing and seals
Jul 2016 180265 mi US $400	Replace steering rack boots and alignment after replacement

Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States Sep 2013 - Jul 2015
Dec 2013 171000 mi	Rear sway bar, connector rods needed to because of cracked grommets. I had replaced the connectors in March 2013 and they were still under warranty.

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Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Jun 2014 - Sep 2020
Nov 2014 136600 mi US $350	Replaced leaking valve cover gaskets
Sep 2015 143000 mi US $140	Alternator stopped putting out. Easy replacement except for the fan shroud adjustment.
Mar 2016 146000 mi US $230	Passenger front axle was making noise. Replaced axle Valve cover leaking, grommets and gasket replaced. Valves adjusted.
Aug 2016 149000 mi	Front passenger side axle failed again. Strong clicking noise when turning right while accelerating, then as it got worse, louder noise while accelerating straight as well. Covered under warranty from prior visit.
Oct 2016 149000 mi US $1200	Steering was pulling to the left. Mechanic found blown strut. Replaced all four as ride was degrading anyhow.
Apr 2017 152000 mi US $575	Leak in high side pressure line from compressor to condenser. Replace line, recharge system
Dec 2017 153641 mi US $5252	Replaced the head gasket. Known/common problem on this engine and model year. Water pump leaking, replaced. Replaced shift shaft oil seal. The dealership noticed it while they were diagnosing the bad head gasket. Given how weak this vehicle is it wouldn't surprise me to find that it had also sprung a leak in the blinker fluid gasket.

Subaru Outback in Alabama, United States Nov 2014 - Sep 2016
Jun 2015 232000 mi US $597	The A/C compressor, idler pulley and belt were replaced.
Jul 2016 242500 mi US $425	Replaced rear struts

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States May 2011 - May 2015
Jun 2011 92000 mi US $2300	clutch replacement and pulleys replaced
Jul 2014 137000 mi US $700	CV joint replaced.

Subaru Outback in Wisconsin, United States Jan 2011 - Apr 2011
Feb 2011 101000 mi US $800	New water pump, timing belt and thermostat. replaced clutch assembly. replaced front and rear differential fluid replaced seal in rear differential oil change

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Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States Feb 2012 - Mar 2015
Dec 2012 155000 mi US $600	Replaced passenger side catalytic converter.
Feb 2013 158400 mi US $3100	Replaced catalytic converters.
Jul 2014 190800 mi	AC hose replaced
Oct 2014 196000 mi US $621	Replaced left front wheel bearing, alternator belt, battery terminal, & license plate light.

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2012 - Apr 2013
Jan 2013 US $1800	Replaced head gasket, etc.

Subaru Outback in Utah, United States Jul 2010 - Dec 2016
Jul 2011 77000 mi US $1450	Head Gaskets replaced. Discovered during routine maintenance that oil and coolant were mixing and that the head gaskets were in poor condition.

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Aug 2010 - Mar 2014
Jul 2011 89280 mi C $120	missing link on a rear wheel
Jun 2012 105400 mi C $80	Replaced left front boot
Jun 2013 111600 mi C $100	heater sensor
Nov 2013 117580 mi C $120	replaced cv joint

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2010 - Feb 2013
Sep 2010 157000 mi US $140	Overheating, cleaned radiator, flushed, new thermostat and fluids
Mar 2012 181000 mi US $336	Leaking struts
Apr 2012 181700 mi US $500	rusted and leaking transmission oil lines

Subaru Outback in Idaho, United States - Jun 2008
Sep 2006 30000 mi US $5000	Full repaint of the car covered under manufacturer's warranty.
Jun 2008 58000 mi US $450	Rear Shock replacement.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Sep 2011 - Apr 2015
Nov 2011 148300 mi	Blown head gasket caused overheating.
Dec 2012 172000 mi US $32	Exhaust flange rusted out just ahead of the muffler. Pipes were cut and a piece of tubing welded in.
Jun 2013 185000 mi US $339	inner cv joint seized.
Mar 2015 206000 mi US $1300	Blown head gaskets. Also had running hot issue. Fix with new radiator. Gaskets replaced on each head.

Subaru Outback in New Hampshire, United States Aug 2011 - May 2015
Aug 2012 165000 mi US $250	new cv joints and axle
Jun 2013 170000 mi US $275	cv joint failed
Jul 2013 170800 mi US $1600	repair front transfer case. carrier bearings shot
Mar 2014 176000 mi US $550	replace MAF sensor
Jan 2015 171200 mi US $300	replace power steering pump

Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Nov 2010 - Jan 2022
Dec 2010 96000 mi US $350	Gas Tank Sending unit sending erratic readings causing check engine light. Gas gauge seemed to be working correctly, however CEL said otherwise.
Jun 2011 102000 mi US $3100	Car Overheating. Head Gasket Failure. Subaru Dealer removed engine from car did a complete engine re-seal replaced the intake, exhaust, spark plug, rear main, and oil pan seals/gaskets. Also replaced Water Pump, Thermostat, Power steering pump.
Dec 2011 110000 mi	Power Steering Belt squeal when cold.
Nov 2013 138300 mi US $160	End links worn.
Apr 2015 157200 mi US $100	Exhaust bracket broken. Welded bracket back together
May 2015 158000 mi US $220	Cracked CV Boot. Replaced entire half shaft to be safe.
Jul 2016 161000 mi US $200	Replaced all four sway bar end links.
May 2017 166000 mi US $250	Braking was poor. Found the front left brake caliper was seized. Disassembled the caliper, rebuilt and lubricated. Replaced rotors and pads both sides.
Jul 2017 167000 mi US $300	Exhaust leak at cat converter and down pipe joint. Replaced gasket. CV boot failure. Replaced entire half shaft.
Feb 2018 168000 mi US $250	Left front sway bar end link fractured in half. Had all replaced and oil/filter change.
Jun 2018 170000 mi US $5	Removed the shims in the AC compressor clutch
Aug 2021 185000 mi US $1200	Replaced Ball Joint and rusty steering knuckle... Had trouble finding a replacement steering knuckle due to supply chain issues. Ended up using a used part.

Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States Dec 2012 - Jun 2013
Mar 2013 108000 mi US $1000	Head gasket leaking was causing temp gauge to peg on "H" after a few miles of driving. Last time was just 24 months ago. This is the THIRD time the head gasket has had to be machined and replaced, in the 8 years since purchased new.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Jan 2012 - Mar 2021
Apr 2012 101200 mi US $241	Valve cover leak and spark plug tubes leaking
Mar 2014 127000 mi US $2000	Head gaskets leaking oil.
Apr 2014 127300 mi US $322	replaced CV joints causing vibration at idle.
Mar 2017 154000 mi US $242	Suction line leaking. R&R both hoses. 1st AC service in 13 years.
Apr 2019 163000 mi US $385	Replace radiator, parts and services

Subaru Outback in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2015 - Mar 2017
May 2016 184900 mi US $200	Overheating so they did pressure test, and other stuff. New radiator cap and thermostat.
Jan 2017 183000 mi US $1300	Heads warped. Repairing as funds permit.

Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States Sep 2011 - Apr 2014
Oct 2011 89000 mi US $950	Moderate sized area of rust through on driver's side rear wheel well and rust area in center of hood.
Jan 2014 106400 mi US $38	Fix leak in exhaust system. Fuel(gasoline) dripped on hot engine while driving in very cold weather. Fumes entered car by heater. Problem traced to leak in fuel line at hose connection and confirmed by dealer.

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Subaru Outback in California, United States May 2011 - Sep 2011
Sep 2011 70000 mi US $350	6 CDs stuck in cd changer. Removed cd/radio unit and sent to Subaru for removal of CDs and a refurbished/replacement unit. Took over 3 months to complete work (get replacement unit and get CDs returned)!

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Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States May 2011 - Oct 2011
Oct 2011 194000 mi	Car would not pass emissions inspection that was due. Mechanic also found a major suspension issue. But at over 190,000, I really can't complain. This car has been, still is, great.

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Subaru Outback in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2016 - Aug 2020
Aug 2016 115400 mi C $1400	Serpentine belt and tensioner were worn and were replaced. Rear sway bar was audibly broken.
Mar 2018 125860 mi C $50	diagnosed leaky transmission. Not fixed in this trip

Subaru Outback in Vermont, United States Jan 2009 - Jan 2018
Sep 2009 150000 mi US $600	failed state inspection. Needed cracked windshield replaced and both lower ball joints. c/v joint boot replaced
Aug 2010 158000 mi US $50	Lower ball joint failed state inspection
Dec 2010 162000 mi US $250	Coolant pipe from thermostat housing to oil filter, and coolant pipe to heater core rusted through, leaking coolent. Pipes needed to be replaced, dealer items. Up stream oxygen sensor faulty, replaced
Mar 2011 170000 mi US $400	Left rear wheel bearing and right tie rod worn out, replaced. Both rear sway bar links broken, replaced. Front rotors and pads worn out, replaced.
May 2011 172900 mi US $200	Both front wheel bearings replaced. Loose/noisy.
Sep 2012 197000 mi US $100	Car overheated, thermostat stuck. Thermostat, radiator cap and coolest replaced
Mar 2013 204000 mi US $560	Rear brake lines rusted through, requiring replacement Rear calipers frozen, rotors rusty, parking brake shoes worn out. New pads, parking brake shoes and rotors CEL code 420. Down stream O2 sensor faulty, replaced
Jun 2013 205000 mi US $2100	Head gasket leaking, coolant pushed out of radiator, car overheating, both heads milled .007". New water pump, hoses, pipes seals and gaskets
Aug 2013 206000 mi US $123	Coil for cylinder 6 needed replacement
Mar 2014 217000 mi US $300	Muffler rusted through, replaced
Nov 2014 224000 mi US $250	Rear wiper motor Fuel filler pipe rusted through
Jan 2017 177200 mi US $300	Exhaust. Air/fuel sensor bank 1 replaced
Jan 2018 264000 mi US $150	L/f brake caliper frozen, replaced Camshaft position sensor defective

Subaru Outback in Utah, United States Mar 2011 - Sep 2016
Apr 2011 129000 mi US $600	Frozen pulley O2 sensor replaced
Jun 2014 189000 mi US $330	New struts

Subaru Outback in New Hampshire, United States Feb 2012 - Oct 2016
Mar 2012 119000 mi US $63	Leaking transmission fluid
Apr 2012 120000 mi US $86	Leaking A/C hose
Jun 2012 122000 mi US $200	CV joint failed. Was replaced
Jan 2013 128000 mi US $200	Axle and CV joint replaced. 3rd time.
Mar 2013 129000 mi US $300	Serpentine belt broke. was replaced
Aug 2013 132000 mi US $380	O2 sensor in exhaust failed Head shield rattle
Sep 2013 133000 mi US $50	heat shield tightened, second repair
Jul 2014 140800 mi US $100	rust and erosion on flanges in exhaust sytstem
Sep 2014 145000 mi US $300	erosion of flanges
Jan 2015 138300 mi US $170	Failed Fuel pump. Replacement failed 1 day later requiring another (2nd) tow. Fuel pump replaced on previous day failed. Was replaced with another fuel pump
Oct 2016 167000 mi	The Outback was giving signs of impending catastrophic failure. Plus the heat shield sounded like I was dumping 200 pounds of metal scrap onto a tin roof.

Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States May 2011 - Dec 2011
Dec 2011 123000 mi US $250	Boot was torn

Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States Mar 2009 - Jan 2018
Jun 2012 70000 mi US $3000	Power sunroof not working
Aug 2014 77600 mi US $3000	Also wipers, engine noise fixed. A bunch of expensive little things rather than a single really expensive problem.
Nov 2015 87000 mi US $300	Hood release cable broken
Apr 2017 99000 mi US $300	Headlights 2 tires
Oct 2017 103000 mi US $600	Replaced rear shock springs
Nov 2017 105000 mi US $70	Front light replacement
Dec 2017 105000 mi US $600	Head gasket replaced, other minor work
Jan 2018 109000 mi US $100	Alternator belt broke. Brakes and calipers rusted and worn down. Chassis rusted to point of being dangerous

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Sep 2017 - Jun 2018
Nov 2017 150000 mi US $200	fixed axle tie rod
Mar 2018 151000 mi US $200	ac compressor

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2011
Mar 2011 99000 mi US $150	Head light covers hazed over. Refinished to like new.

Subaru Outback in Georgia, United States Jul 2012 - Jul 2013
Aug 2012 43000 mi US $800	had to replace 2 cv joints.

Subaru Outback in Quebec, Canada Jan 2014 - Jun 2018
Dec 2014 141980 mi C $80	the original anti-start just would'n let us start the car again!
Apr 2015 145680 mi C $300	front left UJ was starting to make alot of noise wan turning
Jul 2015 149000 mi C $1500	fuel pump failure replace the pump
Dec 2015 150660 mi C $62	Front driver cv joint wase making alot of noise.
Jul 2016 153740 mi C $350	two front calliper seized in the slides.
Apr 2017 160580 mi	Front passenger airbag changed. Recall.
Mar 2018 176700 mi C $560	The car was starting to act very bizarre in bumps and the rear wheels were not standing straight... all the rear-end bushing were changed and everything is back to normal! Front passenger caliper was seized again...

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States May 2008 - Jun 2022
Jun 2008 52063 mi US $102	Replaced brake pads on all 4 wheels. Rotated tires.
Mar 2009 58566 mi US $341	A/C hose replaced, A/C system recharged
Sep 2009 62792 mi US $8	Replaced right side low beam
Jan 2010 65317 mi US $57	Car parts store replaced battery (old battery was still under warranty)
Apr 2011 74700 mi US $8	Replaced driver side low beam bulb Replaced driver side low beam bulb
Dec 2011 78000 mi US $172	Idle Air Control Valve was malfunctioning (scanner code P0508). Replaced the valve and gasket, engine idle improved and the check engine light went off.
Mar 2012 80000 mi US $315	High pressure hose replaced, system recharged. Serpentine belt replaced.
Apr 2014 94200 mi US $75	The serpentine belt idler pulley needed to be replaced. The bearing wore out.
Jun 2014 95000 mi US $300	Fuel pump and fuel filter replaced. Inner CV boots on both front axles split open.
Apr 2015 99500 mi US $149	Battery replaced
Jun 2015 102000 mi US $131	The check engine light was on. My scanner returned a code indicating the TPS (Throttle Position Sensor) was malfunctioning. The TPS was replaced and the check engine light went off.
Dec 2015 105000 mi US $156	The bearing in the tensioner pulley failed. The idler pulley and serpentine belt were both damaged when this occurred. Both pulleys and the serpentine belt were replaced.
Dec 2017 116000 mi US $144	Both rear struts were replaced. One of the rear struts was leaking.
Jan 2021 133000 mi US $53	Replaced tailgate lift supports
Dec 2021 137000 mi US $140	Replaced the front rotors and pads.

Subaru Outback in New Hampshire, United States Aug 2010 - Nov 2010
Sep 2010 174000 mi US $100	Pipe detached from catalytic converter. Mating surfaces cleaned/ground and pipe reattached.
Nov 2010 177000 mi US $270	Intermittent shaking when driving at a constant highway speed for awhile. (such as when using cruise control) Shaking continued after last trip to shop. Noticed axle boot was torn. Took car back to shop, and they replaced right axle.

Subaru Outback in British Columbia, Canada Jan 2009 - Oct 2011
Sep 2009 54560 mi	AC leak, requires new discharge hose
Dec 2009 56420 mi C $250	Completed AC leak repair, dealer paid half.
Aug 2010 59600 mi C $100	rear sway bar replaced

Subaru Outback in Nova Scotia, Canada Jan 2009 - Jan 2011
Jun 2009 71920 mi C $30	Clunk in front of car, found front swaybar bushings wore out.
Apr 2010 82460 mi C $40	Right front cv boot started to leak grease, found boots starting to crack, installed new cv boot kits on right front axle.

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Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Jan 2016 - Feb 2016
Feb 2016 190000 mi US $1900	Bad clutch, right after a new clutch (defective) had been installed.

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Nov 2014 - Jul 2019
Jul 2016 74200 mi	Right front half shaft replaced. Inboard boot split, spraying grease all over.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2012
Jun 2009 88167 mi US $380	Replaced bad o-ring, dryer, and recharged A/C system
Jul 2009 89025 mi US $1341	Dealer recommended center differential needed replacing due to binding when turning at slow speeds. I called and complained to Subaru (2nd major repair on 90K car - they sent me a $750 discount on new Subaru if purchased by 12/31/11.
Sep 2009 91091 mi US $1541	Leaking head gaskets replaced. Subaru agreed to pay for part of the cost even though car not under warranty. Also replaced timing belt at same time.
Feb 2011 105732 mi US $339	Valve adjustment done (in retrospect, this should have been done when dealer replaced head gaskets/timing belt at 90K but I wasn't advised about this by dealer - jerks!).
Feb 2012 118000 mi US $756	Clutch was becoming hard to push to floor and it was recommended I replace it, so I did.

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2016 - Jun 2018
May 2017 168000 mi US $200	calipers rotors pads parking brake shoes. one caliper was frozen.
Jul 2017 168000 mi US $5	Rusted oil pan was leaking. JB weld!!
Aug 2017 168000 mi US $70	driver side control arm rear bushing leaking fluid. Replaced with oem part.
Oct 2017 168700 mi US $106	inner and outer tie roads replaced
Feb 2018 171000 mi US $5	Headlight bulb burned out. Replacement didn’t work until harness was cleaned of oxidation in a vinegar/salt bath

Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States Feb 2010 - Oct 2010
Mar 2010 79000 mi US $90	Head gasket beginning to leak oil. Intend to contact SOA to see if they will reimburse all/part of repair.
Aug 2010 85000 mi	Rear stabilizer bar check engine light - emission valve Gas tank exhaust valve faulty, allowed back pressure to build up during fueling
Oct 2010 86000 mi	Emission valve, gas tank exhaust valve needed when sold to Subaru mechanic. Head gasket starting to leak when sold.

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Jul 2009 - Sep 2009
Sep 2009 69000 mi	Sold car. A pre-purchase inspection by SuperRupair in Boulder, CO found the right front ball joint needed replacement.

Subaru Outback in Maine, United States May 2011 - Aug 2011
Jul 2011 150000 mi US $28	Headlights cloudy. Polished them with a headlight repair kit and they look good as new.
Aug 2011 152000 mi US $425	replaced water pump, radiator, thermostant, timing belt, and hoses

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Subaru Outback in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2009 - Jan 2022
May 2009 130000 mi US $300	AC repair
Apr 2010 144000 mi US $150	Leak in Condenser, Freon gone, AC non-operational. Not yet replaced, parts on order.
Aug 2010 146000 mi US $1700	Head Gasket leaking oil and coolant. Head Gasket needs to be replaced.
Nov 2010 150700 mi US $200	Front CV boot leaking throwing grease up under the car causing burning grease smell. CV Boot replaced and car underbody cleaned.
Jan 2013 160300 mi	Left front outer CV boot is also damaged, recommended to replace entire front axle due to play in wheels.
Jan 2014 186700 mi	Windshield wiper fluid hoses have deteriorated and cracked, disconnecting from the hood spraying fluid inside engine. Jury Rigged.
Mar 2014 190000 mi	Rear drivers side sway bar end link replaced.
Jan 2018 206000 mi	Takata Airbag Recall

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Jun 2012 - Aug 2015
Oct 2014 138000 mi US $500	Replaced struts Replaced cv axles

Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2018
Dec 2014 130000 mi	Car had its headgasket replaced before being purchased.
Jul 2015 135200 mi US $600	New rear tie rods. One new front axle.
Sep 2017 156000 mi US $400	Front Brake Pads Accessory drive belts (X2) replaced
Jan 2018 162000 mi US $1500	New alternator New wheel bearing

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2011
Nov 2010 96000 mi	head gaskets replaced. had a slow leak that started around 75k miles finally needed repairing. head gaskets replaced. had a slow leak that started around 75k miles finally needed repairing.

Subaru Outback in Kentucky, United States May 2011 - Jan 2018
Jun 2011 139000 mi US $350	Rear axle differential needed replaced (replace complete axle). Oil leak over converter not repaired. Drivers window off track, repaired. Non-functioning rearview mirror replaced.
Sep 2012 167000 mi US $190	Overheated
Mar 2013 177000 mi US $2000	Threw a rod
Apr 2014 203700 mi US $100	Had not used AC for six months - turned it on and it was out of refrigerat.
Aug 2014 210100 mi US $600	Most gaskets were replaced due to oil leaking.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Feb 2011 - Oct 2018
Apr 2011 77099 mi US $217	Inspect AC and complete recharge
Jan 2012 86124 mi US $1622	Replace front and rear struts Replace right side front axle shaft
Mar 2012 88000 mi US $785	Remove and replace AC condenser and condenser high pressure hose.
May 2012 90003 mi US $695	Replace AC compressor and clutch
Jun 2012 90209 mi US $584	Replace AC compressor and evaporator expansion valve
Oct 2012 94716 mi US $3929	Remove and replace head gasket Replace oxygen sensor bank 1 sensor 1 Replace timing belt, water pump and cooling system hoses
Jun 2015 127000 mi US $1445	Transmission and oil pan leak. Replaced gaskets. Remove and replace rear suspension struts due to squeaking. mechanic recommended replacing them, but after being better, it's now squeaking even worse. Repair and replace under car covering, skid plate. Battery not providing enough amps, needs replacement.
Dec 2017 152886 mi US $180	Transmission mount replaced Exhaust pipe hanger Exhaust flex joint replaced
Apr 2018 156126 mi US $194	Service front rotors and calipers due to lateral runout Emergency brake way out of adjustment Service rear differential Replace right front inner and outer tie rod ends 4 wheel alignment Replace drivers side valve cover gasket

Subaru Outback in Quebec, Canada Jul 2013 - Jun 2014
May 2013 74400 mi C $1000	Front left wheel bearing replaced 2 front lower ball joints oil pan front right cv boot alignment
Aug 2013 77480 mi C $2100	2 Head gaskets replacement (oil/coolant leaks) Timing belt 2 Idlers Rear differential oil leak
Oct 2013 79040 mi C $200	Module for door locking remote was leaking current and emptied the battery

Subaru Outback in New Hampshire, United States May 2011 - Dec 2016
Jun 2011 273000 mi US $3700	The engine died. Lost A/C, then when heard fluttering noise on highway, pulled over (thought might be the water pump). Something major in the engine cracked and unrepairable. Dealer didn't replace T-valve properly during earlier service. Replaced engine.
Aug 2011 276500 mi	Window (driver's and front passenger's) switches replaced this month.
Mar 2012 300000 mi US $150	Car wouldn't start. A wire in the driver's side wheel well was corroded and had to be replaced. Wheel well (behind the panel protecting it from the tire) was full of mud & dirt. Suggested that we periodically wash out all 4 to prevent rust. Replacement engine (put in by Subaru dealer at 69,000 mi.) spark plugs, ignition coil 7 wires worn - found by new mechanic. Will NEVER use specific Subaru dealer again that destroyed 1st good engine and did not check out these items.
Jul 2012 311200 mi US $288	Spark plug tube seals leaking (in replacement engine) - Replaced seals, valve cover gastkets & oil filler tube seal Found 3 timing belt idlers worn/noisy - Replaced idlers in conjunction with timing belt service Checked pressures - A/C output low; recharged A/C system Found Upper Rear Control Arm Bushings Worn -- Replaced both rear ones Right front wheel bearings worn
Sep 2012 317000 mi US $277	Front oxygen sensor failing at 319,300 mi.
Jan 2013 296200 mi US $1565	Ring & Pinion failing. Replaced w/used transmission at 327,750 mi.
Feb 2013 329000 mi US $173	Rear Gate pistons on hatch/wagon back door weak at 328,000 mi.
Jul 2013 340300 mi US $283	Radiator - replaced with new aftermarket part. AC on/off in temp. since last summer. Temp. gauge on the dashboard began going up slightly when was AC was working hardest, so mechanic rec. to replace radiator at 339,000 mi. Engine heating up with a/c on - replaced radiator and cap
Oct 2013 348300 mi US $260	Crankshaft Pulley (harmonic balancer) came apart - Replaced front crank pulley & serpentine belts
Nov 2013 351300 mi US $317	Power Steering making noise - replaced Power Steering Pump
Dec 2013 355000 mi US $119	Engine "straining" sound - Found Coolant Flush fitting on hose leaking - replaced heater hose
Jul 2014 371300 mi US $2190	Repaired and painted rusting dog leg, left qtr panel plus several small dings that were beginning to rust: Right Fender, Front & Rear Doors, Qtr panel. Replaced front bumper from parking space hit by anonymous other driver.
Jun 2015 393000 mi US $33	Dash Lights not working. Replaced shorted fuse under dash.
Aug 2015 395900 mi US $325	RF sway bar end link broken; LF coil spring broken at top -- Both replaced
Sep 2015 398000 mi US $31	Radiator coolant tank overfilled while radiator low; Replaced cap
Jan 2016 336900 mi US $33	Interior Light switch sticking; Repaired switch
Apr 2016 408800 mi US $389	Evacuated & Recharged A/C, $85. RR shock broken - Replaced Upper Shock Mount, $304.05.

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Jan 2014 - Jan 2016
Apr 2014 155000 mi C $1200	Replaced the transmission
Feb 2015 165940 mi C $350	Shifting cable broken
Mar 2015 166780 mi C $200	Exhaust pipe soldered

Subaru Outback in Missouri, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2009
Mar 2009 88000 mi	Car sold with A/C not working, brakes behaving badly.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2015
Feb 2015 120200 mi US $500	Exhaust. Rear pipe flange rusted out. Needed new pipe and muffler.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Mar 2012 - Dec 2019
Aug 2015 128990 mi US $2570	Replace head gasket Head gasket Head gasket/timing belt replace left front axle assembly
Dec 2015 133000 mi	A bolt on the exhaust system was missing. No charge.
Mar 2016 135000 mi US $400	Caliper issue; replaced front brakes
Apr 2016 135500 mi US $633	AC leak, diagnosed and replaced bad AC line, $493. Replaced rearview mirror after the mirror's night shading seemed to drop like a falling sheet covering half the mirror, $140.
May 2016 136000 mi US $500	Catalytic converter Replaced 2 front axles due to vibration when braking
Jun 2016 138000 mi	driver's side front ball bearings needed replacement.
Sep 2016 126000 mi US $12	Owner changed headlight. Owner changed headlight.
Sep 2017 150000 mi US $150	Added clips to sway bar.
Dec 2017 152000 mi US $410	Ball bearings replaced on rear tire.
Apr 2018 150214 mi US $310	2 sway bar links and 2 bushings

Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2015
Mar 2012 135000 mi US $400	blown head gaskets
Jun 2012 137000 mi US $65	Right front CV joint boot deteriorated due to heat from nearby cat converter Poor design.
Aug 2013 156000 mi US $1672	Replaced both head gaskets, heads resurfaced. replaced radiator and hoses. replaced both head gaskets and radiatorl

Subaru Outback in Vermont, United States Mar 2012 - Jul 2018
Aug 2012 105100 mi	Noted an oil burning smell and saw that oil was dripping on the exhaust. The shop said it was a small head gasket leak. Will cost $1,000 to fix. Since the engine also has "piston slap", both problems can be fixed for $2,000. Can't afford now
Aug 2013 113000 mi US $355	Right front wheel bearing was bad and needed to be replaced.
Feb 2015 126100 mi US $300	1 ball joint replaced and alignment done.
Sep 2015 132000 mi US $235	Sway bar links replaced
Jun 2016 139000 mi US $125	Exhaust leak and heat shield rattle
Apr 2017 147000 mi US $300	Front left axle replaced
May 2017 147000 mi US $300	Left rear tail light assy. had water in it

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Dec 2016 - Jun 2022
Feb 2017 121000 mi US $38	Driver's side front / lower ball joint replaced, due to original being worn.
Apr 2017 123000 mi US $100	replaced old factory rear shocks / struts
Mar 2018 141000 mi US $190	Front brake pads worn down to the 'squealer' tab. So did a full pad and rotor replacement for front and back brakes.
Jun 2018 14500 mi US $115	worn out bushing in both rear upper control arms, which were causing excessive wear on outer portion of rear tires

Subaru Outback in Maine, United States May 2015 - Jul 2016
Jun 2015 140000 mi US $300	replace muffler and some exhaust system pipes

Subaru Outback in Vermont, United States Nov 2012 - Mar 2013
Mar 2013 127000 mi US $700	Alternator replaced. Alternator was charging intermittently, so very difficult to diagnose.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Dec 2010 - Jun 2022
Jan 2013 28600 mi US $200	interior mirror fell off. fuel cap had to be replaced.
Mar 2018 51000 mi US $200	power steering belt broke and got caught in another belt.

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2009 - Aug 2011
Apr 2009 105000 mi US $600	replaced alternator in aug. 08..battery stopped charging 3 weeks later told by mechanic to replace battery..problem occured again in in late march...battery would not hold a charge...replaced the battery again...1 week later faulty alternator replaced

Subaru Outback in Missouri, United States Jun 2014 - Oct 2014
Jun 2014 239000 mi US $50	overheating at idle
Oct 2014 239000 mi	head gaskets again

Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States Mar 2015 - Jul 2016
Sep 2015 82000 mi US $497	Replaced front pads, calipers & rotors.
Nov 2015 89400 mi US $358	Replaced rear pads, calipers & rotors Replaced belts

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States May 2009 - Jun 2014
Jun 2009 143000 mi US $2500	Replaced steering box
Dec 2009 146000 mi US $1600	External head gasket leak. Head gasket replaced.
Jun 2010 149000 mi US $202	Air conditioning not working. Checked for leaks, found none. Recharged system.

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2012
May 2009 82000 mi US $500	Radiator began leaking, had to replace. SHortly afterwards the AC had to be replaced (entered as a separate instance.)
Jun 2009 85000 mi US $1000	Replaced AC

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Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Nov 2010 - Sep 2014
Feb 2014 124300 mi US $1500	engine gasket needed replaced.
Mar 2014 124000 mi US $105	Down stream oxygen sensor needed replaced due to engine light. Believed it was damaged when we had the vehicle at the repair shop having the engine gasket replaced.
Jun 2014 125000 mi US $120	Hub needed replaced.

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Subaru Outback in New Hampshire, United States Jan 2010 - Feb 2010
Feb 2010 104000 mi US $700	Needed a new driveshaft.

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Subaru Outback in California, United States Dec 2011 - Sep 2018
Feb 2012 115000 mi US $775	Right front boot completely split. Sprayed grease on catalytic converter -nasty smell. Replaced leaking valve cover gaskets.
Aug 2013 140000 mi US $100	Car overheated in hot stop and go traffic, and climbing a mountain. Was fine in normal driving. I noticed that driver's side radiator fan did not come on. Mechanic found that one of the relays was bad and replaced it.
Sep 2014 156000 mi US $138	Car overheated again, mostly when going uphill or on very hot days. Pressure checked cooling system, replaced radiator cap and thermostat.
Feb 2015 161000 mi US $45	Replaced all 4 headlight bulbs
Mar 2015 162000 mi US $550	Left front bearing noisy. Replaced bearing and alignef
Jun 2015 165000 mi	Overheated again, uphill trip. Seemed like 2nd radiator fan was not engaging. Reseated relay, seems better (though I haven't really had a chance to be sure).
Dec 2016 177000 mi US $330	Replaced canister vent solenoid valve. Check engine light came on, code P1443. Also, car had stumbled immediately after most recent fill-up.
Apr 2017 180412 mi US $847	Car would intermittently lose gauges, buck if it was in 4th gear, all electrics dim or slow. Happened once in January and then was ok for a couple months. Finally failed completely while on a trip. Towed to AAA mechanic. Replaced alternator, belt, and idler pulley

Subaru Outback in Quebec, Canada Oct 2011 - Oct 2012
Oct 2012 182900 mi C $16000	discs, tie rods,bearing,

Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States May 2014 - Jun 2014
May 2014 144000 mi US $550	Valve cover leaking oil over engine, had to replace valve cover gaskets. Took care of replacing spark plugs while everything was apart.
Jun 2014 145000 mi US $350	Accessory belt worn, pulleys began squealing while engine was running. Bad tensioner and no longer self lubing pulleys could seize easily, had to be replaced along with new accessory belt.

Subaru Outback in Montana, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2011
Jan 2010 130000 mi US $250	Idler pulley bearing went out trashing serpentine belt and bracket that held pulley. Belt $50, Pulley $50, Bracket $120. Stuck wife on road during a trip. I should have replaced pulleys as routine maintenance. My bad thinking dealer did it earlier
Apr 2010 137000 mi US $750	Axle boots torn. Replaced axles.

Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States Jun 2014 - Dec 2015
Jun 2015 157000 mi US $2300	Head Gasket - also had pump & other things replaced as long as they had it taken apart. leaking hose
Oct 2015 159000 mi US $40	AC leaking. Found missing O ring (from head gastket work - mechanic) and replaced. Recharged. working

Subaru Outback in Nevada, United States Nov 2017 - Jun 2018
Feb 2018 140000 mi US $110	Had a rough idle in the morning and then it clear up. Had shop keep it over night and they agreed that it did have a rough idle when 1st started but not find anything wrong. Suggested just drive it until something happens. I drove on a 225 mile trip and on the freeway about 140 miles it just passed what was causing the problem and runs fine now.

Subaru Outback in New Mexico, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2016
Dec 2014 223000 mi US $869	Valve Covers were leaking. Replaced Valve covers. Also, replaced rack and pinon boot covers. Replaced internal air cabin filters.
Oct 2015 234500 mi US $240	Transmission mount failed/broke. New transmission mount installed.

Subaru Outback in Florida, United States Feb 2009 - Dec 2011
Jan 2010 US $270	Outer tie rod needed replacing but had both the outer and inner replaced.
Jul 2010 143000 mi US $220	Idler pulley seized which fried the belt. Replaced pulley and belt.
Aug 2010 143800 mi US $220	Cracked CV boots. Had boots replaced and joints regreased.
Oct 2010 147000 mi US $100	Tensioner pulley seized. I should have replaced when idler pulley seized two months ago. Guess they both have the same bearing life.

Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States Apr 2016 - Jun 2018
Nov 2016 176200 mi US $700	Tie Rod end, CV shafts both bad.
Mar 2017 177000 mi US $361	Rear Wheel Bearing
Mar 2018 178000 mi US $125	rusted exhaust pipe.

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Aug 2014 - Sep 2018
Feb 2017 139000 mi US $250	Replace CV axles driver and passenger side

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Subaru Outback in Maine, United States Apr 2010 - Aug 2010
May 2010 191000 mi US $300	Ball joint replaced.
Jul 2010 194000 mi US $2400	Car threw a rod and the engine pulled and used engine with 75K put in.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Oct 2010 - Jul 2014
Apr 2012 155800 mi US $700	center pipe and muffler fan belt tensioner

Subaru Outback in Nova Scotia, Canada May 2009 - Jul 2009
Jun 2009 118420 mi C $775	catalytic convertor failing. Subaru part over $1800. Opted for Meineke part @ $775. installed. Engine light coming on again. Subaru says convertor no good.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Jun 2011 - Mar 2017
Jan 2012 143000 mi US $600	replace warranty CV replace exhaust replace oxygen sensor
Jun 2012 153000 mi US $190	Axle replaced
Mar 2015 187000 mi	clutch

Subaru Outback in California, United States Sep 2009 - Oct 2009
Oct 2009 68000 mi	The mechanic (independent shop) found a small amount of leaking around the head gasket. This was part of why I decided to trade it in.

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Feb 2009 - Jan 2012
Jan 2010 98300 mi US $1594	Exhaust leak
Dec 2011 110000 mi US $350	Check engine light, O2 sensor replaced.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Mar 2011 - Jan 2013
Jan 2012	Both left and right front axles need to be replaced. Car was making a lot of noise when pulling into parking spots. Check engine light on. Shop tested the catalytic converters and one is running under efficiency and a connection flange is rotted. Both are only 2 years old.
Jul 2012 163300 mi US $800	Replace entire exhaust system, both cats and muffler.
Jan 2013 157000 mi	The new catalytic converter clogged and made the car undrivable.

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Jan 2011 - Mar 2013
Mar 2013 219000 mi US $50	intermittent miss on cylinders 1 and 2

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Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Jun 2011 - Jul 2017
Oct 2011 103000 mi US $94	One the keyfobs received in 2002 stopped working in 2010 (1 keyfob all winter, yuck)...decided in 2011 - NEW SET OF KEYFOBS needed. Subaru Buck $100 paid most of the bill...I paid the rest.
May 2012 105600 mi US $200	4 parts maintenance-oil change, A/C recharge. Removed a rattling protective metal cover that had rusted out due to OHIO extreme weather conditions - this is the 2nd one that had been removed since 2005, and oil pan cover replaced, torn.
Jan 2013 108000 mi US $447	2002 Subaru Outback Limited Wagon. 10 year old Alternator and Battery replaced.
Jul 2013 109200 mi US $43	Oil Change & Check under car for fluid leak. Not sure for what. Wet spots on driveway. Sweet smell. "Add coolant dye. advised to drive 10 days - 2 weeks - return for re-check. Depending on cost for fluid want a/c recharge - address later."
Aug 2013 109300 mi US $2070	WaterPump, 2 head gaskets, cylinder head bolts, Timing belt, Dexcool antt-freeze, labor. Car running well except for- Power steering whines. Possible Power steering pump issue.
Oct 2013 109200 mi US $417	"10/29/2013. P/S Whine. Could hear slight noise from P/S pump. Also detect slight leak coming from rack & pinion. Replaced P/S Pump. Fill bleed system. Road test. Advised customer to watch for rack & pinion leaking."
Oct 2014 114000 mi US $300	Lube, oil filter $26.95, 4 Cooper CS5 Grand $425.68 Touring Tires; Set of Advantage All Season Wiper Blades $32.00 and Valve Lash Adjustment to help eliminate engine noise disc $58.25, replace 4 tires, mount & computer spin balance $76.00. Total 975.25.
Mar 2016 120144 mi US $237	"code present P0442-Smoke Test required . Smoked Evap System . Traced to 2 leaks. Gas cap & canister Vent Valve. cleared code & test drove ok."
May 2016 120981 mi US $300	Evap System Replaced & new gasoline cap
Nov 2016 123158 mi US $1387	"replaced exhaust from frt Y-pipe manifold all the way back to the flange right before muffler. swapped 1 oxygen sensor & replaced 1 pre-cat oxygen sensor with new welded new flange on muffler."

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Feb 2008 - Jul 2013
Oct 2008 103000 mi US $200	Replaced radiator and thermostat.
Mar 2009 106000 mi US $800	Broken swaybar link on rear swaybar. Replaced head gaskets, timing belts, tensioner and idler pulleys.
Feb 2010 121000 mi US $380	Engine randomly skips and sputters. O2 sensor replaced.
Nov 2010 134500 mi US $1050	Replace head gaskets and machined warped heads.
Jan 2011 137800 mi US $250	Replaced a front halfshaft.
Nov 2012 175000 mi US $800	Worn out lower ball joints replaced. Front struts also replaced and alignment performed.
Jan 2013 177500 mi US $130	Small part on wiper transmission worn, replaced wiper transmission.

Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States Nov 2014 - Sep 2015
Mar 2015 155000 mi US $150	Replaced ignition coil, spark plugs. Replaced valve cover gaskets.
Apr 2015 155500 mi US $800	Ripped CV boots - both replaced

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Jan 2010 - Jun 2011
Feb 2010 70060 mi C $120	Key fob stopped working. No physical damage to the device. Rear light cluster cracked due to stress from opening and closing the hatch - not fault of owner, rather part design. Did not replace as too expensive. Told by dealer common problem. Rear light housing cluster now has chronic water leaking into it.
Apr 2010 76880 mi	minor oil leak noted on garage floor. Problem not fixed, for now left and will monitor.
May 2010 78120 mi	Rear hatch lock unable to insert key as lock mechanism is jammed. Not repaired - left as is. Rear seat no longer able to fold up as jammed mechansim - not repaired. Left as is.
Jan 2011	Dealer stated head-gasket leak and oilpan leak. Total cost $3500 or 70% of residual value of car, hence repair for now not attempted.

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2009 - Apr 2013
May 2010 118200 mi US $70	Caliper sticking, repaired myself.
Jul 2011 127000 mi US $2200	Brake pads/rotors/calipers replaced on all 4 corners, brake fluid flushed. Transmission pan gasket leaking - replaced.
Jul 2012 136700 mi US $1550	Rear sway bar broke. Exhaust system replaced - worn out. Check engine light - Evap system
Nov 2012 140700 mi US $350	Car was hesitating and not running properly

Subaru Outback in California, United States Jul 2012 - Jul 2013
Oct 2012 165756 mi US $500	Replaced head gaskets. Was leaking coolant from driver's side rear lower of head. Research indicated this is common for this type of engine. No problems 8K miles later. Used 6 star head gaskets.

Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States Jun 2014 - Apr 2016
Feb 2015 201000 mi US $1500	Major maintenance - replace all major gaskets on engine to reduce leaking, spark plugs & wires, replace timing belt and drive belts. Wheel alignment and replaced water pump. Repair leaking steering rack by replacing it.

Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States Apr 2009 - Oct 2011
Aug 2009 274000 mi US $140	Rattling noise from cracked suspension part. Replaced it.

Subaru Outback in Great Britain Mar 2011 - Apr 2016
Apr 2011 126000 mi £800	crankshaft pulley separated from anti-vibration core
Mar 2012 130000 mi £180	Front calipers seized
Feb 2013 135000 mi £390	siezed brake caliper
Apr 2014 135500 mi £200	Starter failed
Jan 2016 137200 mi £400	Exhaust wadding ejected Steering column u-joint worn
Apr 2016 148000 mi £100	Leak in via rear light cluster

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2014
Jun 2013 111000 mi US $230	replaced upper & lower radiator hoses. Upper hose was leaking at attachment to motor due to bad installation after a different shop replaced timing belt
Jun 2014 115000 mi US $2800	replace headgaskets, complete timing belt & component service. 120K service, plugs, all filters, all fluids.

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Subaru Outback in Tennessee, United States May 2008 - Aug 2015
Nov 2009 102300 mi US $150	Inner CV joint boot broken on right front wheel. Replaced entire half shaft with new for $ 120 and had transmission oil changed.
Aug 2010 110000 mi US $356	Check engine light was ON.Replaced both upstream oxygen sensors.Problem solved.
Jun 2011 120000 mi US $140	Replaced Left CV drive shaft due to busted boot.
Aug 2015 149000 mi US $900	CV boots busted on both front axles. Replaced both front axles, Valve cover gaskets leaking, both. H6 3.0 engine. Replaced valve cover seals. Also replaced spark plugs since they were already out for Valve cover repairs.

Subaru Outback in Maine, United States Mar 2013 - Jul 2013
Apr 2013 135500 mi US $275	Failed thermostat fuel line hoses failed; gas smell
Jul 2013 138000 mi US $125	The passenger side front inner CV boot split. Radiator hose.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Nov 2002 - Jan 2022
Oct 2002 154000 mi US $120	Replaced transmission fluid, and transmission spin on filter.
Jan 2013 126200 mi US $303	Accessory belt idler pulley bearing failed. Had that plus belt tension pulley and serpentine belt replaced.
May 2013 127000 mi US $1100	Also replaceded rear struts. Had thermostat and upper and lower radiator hoses replaced. I filled the cooling system with antifreeze myself.
Aug 2013 131000 mi US $1500	I had driver front axle replaced with a rebuilt unit. Had valve cover gaskets replaced. Had rusted cooling metal hose replaced.
Oct 2013 134200 mi US $430	Replaced front stabilizer links. Also replaced Worn front Drivers seatbelt assembly.
Sep 2014 142000 mi US $1300	Had rear stabilizer links replaced. Had upper and lower control arm bushings replaced. Had left front wheel bearing replaced.
Aug 2016 154000 mi	Had exhaust pipe section cut out, and another piece spliced in.
Nov 2016 154000 mi US $720	No charge condition, once car very warm. Had OEM new alternator installed.
Oct 2017 154000 mi US $1100	Had air conditioning condenser replaced, and system evacuted and recharged. I scanned engine, found defective oxygen sensor, Had it replaced at shop Replace battery hold down hardware
Jun 2018 157000 mi US $220	I repaired the rust on inner rear inner fenders, and rust on towing hitch. And detailed both rear rims. Oil and filter change with Amsoil 5w/30. Change Amsoil ATF, and transmission filter. Detail under hood.
Jul 2019 160000 mi US $900	Worn brakes, brake noise. Replaced rotors, pads , calipers, and adjust hand brake
Nov 2021 169000 mi US $175	Engine lamp on. Scanned it. Said oxygen sensor bank 2 sensor 1 bad. Brought to shop, had them change that and tighten up catalytic convertor shield.

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Subaru Outback in District of Columbia, United States Sep 2010 - Nov 2010
Nov 2010 176000 mi US $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...

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Oct 2008 - Jan 2009
Dec 2008 75000 mi US $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.

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Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States Jul 2010 - Jul 2014
Jan 2010 140000 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 Utah, United States Feb 2015 - Jan 2022
Feb 2015 128000 mi US $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 2018 175000 mi US $100	replaced serpentine belt and idler pulleys a new o ring for power steering pump

Subaru Outback in South Africa Dec 2009 - Jun 2011
Jan 2010 94860 mi R 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 2010 97960 mi	Replaced radiator and main cooling fan. Now looks like head gaskets need replacement. Possibly piston rings and bearings as well.
Jan 2011 97960 mi R 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 Minnesota, United States Apr 2015 - Apr 2016
Apr 2016 168000 mi US $295	right bank CAT below threshold, was replaced.

Subaru Outback in Alberta, Canada Dec 2010 - Apr 2017
Jan 2011 75020 mi C $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 2011 79360 mi C $500	rear brakes were shot
May 2012 81700 mi C $800	power steering linkage broke replace serpentine belt and tensioner, idler pulley, bracket and bolt.
Jun 2013 87420 mi C $200	right front axle repair
Jan 2015 82460 mi C $594	replace sway link leaking oil
May 2016 108280 mi C $2400	Major corrosion. Ten percent on rear brakes. Rotors, pads, calipers, plates, shoes front and back replaced.

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Feb 2013 - Nov 2014
Mar 2013 114000 mi US $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 2013 114300 mi US $240	Replaced power steering pump, went thru 3 remanufactured pumps before 1 was received that did not have a broken connector on it
May 2013 114900 mi US $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 2013 116000 mi US $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 Colorado, United States Jun 2016 - Sep 2018
Jan 2017 180000 mi US $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 New York, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2013
Feb 2010 93600 mi US $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 2011 107000 mi US $30	Sway bars AC recharged
Nov 2011 112000 mi US $1350	Bent driveshaft, replaced Exhaust leak, patch welded into place wheel bearing replaced oil leaks, estimate given
Jun 2013 124000 mi	oil leaks

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Feb 2016 - Jan 2018
May 2016 155900 mi US $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 Oregon, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2014
Mar 2010 116000 mi US $492	Replaced both rear wheel bearings. Replaced idler bearing.
Jul 2010 120000 mi US $269	Replaced front outer CV boots both sides. Belt broke. Fixed overheating problem by replacing a fan behind the radiator.
Jul 2013 166800 mi	A/C would not work under very hot weather.

Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Sep 2013 - Jan 2014
Jan 2014 192000 mi US $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 Connecticut, United States Jan 2012 - Mar 2014
Feb 2012 117300 mi US $100	CV joint failure driver side Idler and tensioner pulley bearings failed replaced both pulleys and belt
Jun 2012 124000 mi US $28	Leaking O-ring on AC comp required replacement and AC recharge
May 2013 142000 mi US $35	O ring failed on AC compressor replaced and recharged AC. SO far it's holding a charge
Jun 2013 145000 mi US $150	Rear drive shaft vibration. Replaced rear drive shaft with one from junk yard Dealer want $700.00 for new part.
Feb 2014 150300 mi US $38	Replaced inner tie rod
Mar 2014 152000 mi US $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 New South Wales, Australia Jun 2012 - Jul 2013
Dec 2012 154380 mi A $400	Radiator replaced.

Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States Jan 2015 - Jul 2016
Jun 2015 293000 mi US $100	Recharged A/c.
Jul 2015 296000 mi US $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 2016 322000 mi US $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 2016 322000 mi US $800	Update on bypass of cc. Failed. Too much pressure. Cheaper to replace ALL cat. Converter(3). Selling car.

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2015 - Sep 2015
Aug 2015 138000 mi US $108	The transmission line leading to the radiator had a hole in it. It was replaced.
Sep 2015 138000 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.

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Subaru Outback in California, United States Nov 2013 - May 2016
Jan 2013 138000 mi US $1300	heads machined and head gaskets replaced

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Feb 2012 - Sep 2013
Jul 2012 107300 mi US $2000	repaired head gaskets - oil leak
Jul 2013 115000 mi US $500	exhaust replaced from catalytic converter back, not including c.c.

Subaru Outback in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2010 - Sep 2012
Nov 2010 120000 mi US $120	Pre-cat o2 sensor defective. Replaced o2 sensor.

Subaru Outback in Vermont, United States Jan 2013 - Nov 2014
Nov 2014 218000 mi	Motor blew timing belt, interferance engine bit the dust.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2015
May 2012 70900 mi US $400	CV joint replacement

Subaru Outback in California, United States Sep 2014 - Mar 2015
Sep 2014 219000 mi US $250	starter needed to be replaced

Subaru Outback in California, United States May 2008 - May 2015
Jun 2008 76000 mi US $394	Replaced Rt inner axle boot (DOJ boot)
Jan 2011 96200 mi US $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 2012 100500 mi US $260	Difficult to read the mechanics notes, but it looks like "replaced Anful Ratro Sensor."
Dec 2012 103000 mi US $250	Car gradually became more difficult to start, refusing to turn over. When it quit completely, mechanic replaced the starter.
Nov 2013 108000 mi US $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 2014 111000 mi US $146	Car failed to start, on more than one occasion. Finally drove it to my mechanic, who replaced a bad crank position sensor.
Dec 2014 113000 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 2015 113000 mi US $522	Replaced knock sensor. Cleaned EGM tunnel high resistance. Replaced idle air control valve assembly. Checked codes and tested.
May 2015 113000 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 Michigan, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2016
Jun 2012 47000 mi	Dead battery

Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States Feb 2011 - Oct 2016
Jun 2011 85000 mi US $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 2012 91600 mi US $610	Replaced front/rear pads. Turned front/rear rotors.
Feb 2013 94300 mi US $143	Replaced damaged CV boot (axle boot)
Oct 2016 116000 mi	Check engine light on= code for oxygen sensor.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Sep 2009 - Feb 2014
Jan 2012 225200 mi US $150	Replaced tie rod to pass safety inspection.
Feb 2014 243000 mi	Transmission seized. Needed replacement.

Subaru Outback in Quebec, Canada Oct 2010 - Jul 2013
Jul 2011 89280 mi C $400	I had to replace the exhaust system
Nov 2012 96920 mi C $500	ball joint changed
Mar 2013 97340 mi C $60	coolant fluid leaking

Subaru Outback in Missouri, United States May 2008 - Jul 2010
Dec 2009 99000 mi US $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 2010 99600 mi US $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 California, United States Oct 2011 - Jan 2012
Dec 2011 164000 mi US $1800	Deferred maint: New radiator, catalytic convertors, knock sensor.
Jan 2012 167000 mi US $1200	New axles. Boots for the power steering.

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2017 - Aug 2018
Aug 2018 142000 mi US $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 Vermont, United States Jun 2008 - Apr 2015
Jul 2008 119000 mi US $160	Knock sensor was not working correctly; car frequently lit CEL. Code "P0325" came up.
Dec 2008 123000 mi US $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 2009 124000 mi US $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 2009 129000 mi US $85	Front-right CV boot split, causing a burning smell through the heater vents. Made appt.; fixed in a day.
Jan 2010 136700 mi US $15	Belt slipping. Was tightened right then and there with no appointment needed. Junction Auto (New Haven, VT) is an excellent repair shop.
Feb 2010 137400 mi US $100	Turn signal worn... kept clicking even when not used. Was replaced with one from another car.
May 2010 140000 mi US $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 2010 144000 mi US $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 2011 150000 mi US $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 2011 153200 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 2012 153200 mi US $4	Doors froze shut during cold weather. Opened driver's door and weather stripping detached on the bottom, dangling. Super glued back on.
Feb 2012 154000 mi US $60	Viscous coupling binds after it's warmed up. Mechanic replaced fluid. Problem not gone but improved slightly.
Feb 2013 158700 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 2013 160300 mi US $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 2013 162000 mi US $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 2014 169000 mi US $250	Replaced oil pan for rust spots.
Oct 2014 172200 mi US $526	Rust repair to make it legal for inspection in rear-right door. Half shaft needed replacing, plus a CV boot
Feb 2015 174100 mi US $4000	Replaced flange. Replaced radiator Oil leak Entire underside rusting, suggested I trade it in.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States May 2008 - Oct 2016
Jun 2011 186000 mi US $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 2012 201000 mi	would not pass emission test... po420 code was flashing... replaced both o2 sensors and reset the computer... was able to pass inspection..
Aug 2013 210400 mi	skipped a tooth in timing belt...

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Subaru Outback in California, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2012
Aug 2010 103000 mi US $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 Connecticut, United States Aug 2008 - Oct 2011
Nov 2008 63000 mi	Leak in the cargo area due to "clogged drains"
Jul 2009 72000 mi US $2100	Found oil leak around headgasket.
Dec 2009 76000 mi	replaced 02 sensor.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States May 2008 - Dec 2014
Apr 2009 91000 mi US $300	replaced knock sensor
Feb 2010 103000 mi US $2500	Replaced Timing belt, water pump. Replaced starter. Replaced engine sensor.

Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States May 2009 - Feb 2018
Aug 2010 69000 mi US $940
Sep 2012 81000 mi US $305	Dealer claimed needed new head gaskets-about $2200.
Feb 2013 83000 mi US $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 2015 105000 mi US $425	Replace driver side inside boot Check engine light, code p0420, cat converter

Subaru Outback in Iowa, United States Nov 2011 - Nov 2016
Feb 2012 205100 mi US $70	replaced cracked CV joint boot
Feb 2013 213300 mi US $75	Replaced original knock sensor and original spark plug wires
Oct 2013 217200 mi US $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 2014 222200 mi US $266	Schreader valves and another fitting were replaced - system was vacuumed and recharged
Aug 2015 229000 mi US $30	Replaced broken rear sway bar ends
Dec 2015 230000 mi US $510	EXHAUST SYSTEM CRACKED - REPLACE CAT-BACK WITH NEW AS THERE WAS TOO MUCH CORROSION TO SALVAGE ANY OF THE OLD
Aug 2016 234000 mi US $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 Michigan, United States Jul 2012 - Sep 2013
Jul 2013 193800 mi US $250	Boot was worn and rod needed to be changed
Aug 2013 194400 mi US $200	O2 Sensor and a hole in the tail pipe

Subaru Outback in Wyoming, United States Feb 2012 - Mar 2012
Mar 2012 121000 mi US $30	Ck engine light coming on and going off every week or so.

Subaru Outback in British Columbia, Canada Oct 2009 - Jun 2015
Apr 2010 94240 mi	Lug nuts came loose on three tires, lost two, one wheel wobbled badly.
Jun 2010 96100 mi C $24	Resistor block for fan went, only had high speed.
Sep 2011 119040 mi C $250	Torn axle boot above cat. and front bearing making noise.
Jun 2013 136400 mi C $19	Heard clunking and found rear sway bar link was worn ...ordered parts and changed both links.
Jun 2015 172980 mi	Rack started to leak.

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2010 - Nov 2011
Jun 2010 119112 mi	front left interior tie rod replaced New Alternator and serpentine belt
Jan 2011 120000 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 2011 121000 mi US $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 2011 124000 mi	Needed a new catalytic converter.

Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States Mar 2010 - Sep 2013
Jun 2011 108000 mi US $1700	replace head gasket
Mar 2012 116000 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 2013 121000 mi	fuel line leak
Jul 2013 123000 mi US $713	AC service catalytic converter set off check engine light several gaskets leaking, both transmission fluid and oil leaking

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States May 2014 - Jun 2014
May 2014 170000 mi US $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 2012 138880 mi C $150	Rusted out joint. Worn out turn signal switch
Oct 2012 142600 mi C $850	Oil leak replaced oil pressure sensor Front wheel boot torn wheel bearing replaced
Nov 2012 143100 mi C $950	Replaced both rear struts and mounts. One mount was broken and one strut was leaking.
May 2013 145700 mi	Front and rear bushings needed to be replaced

Subaru Outback in Yukon Territory, Canada Jan 2009 - Mar 2011
Apr 2009 109120 mi C $110	4 wheel alignment
Dec 2009 118659 mi C $448	Minor tune-up
Mar 2011 138260 mi C $700	Front struts replaced.

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Oct 2009 - Oct 2014
Dec 2010 111000 mi US $250	replaced timing belt at 110k miles
Jan 2013 143000 mi US $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 2013 143000 mi US $150	one CV joint on each front half-shaft had a torn boot, both half-shafts replaced ($150 in parts).
Nov 2013 163200 mi US $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 2014 180000 mi	Cell P0420

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2022
Feb 2010 164000 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 2010 168000 mi US $92	The right front drain tube for the front moon roof was clogged.
Apr 2010 169200 mi US $300	Front axle and serpentine belt replaced.
Mar 2013 250000 mi US $3000	The engine needed to be replaced.
Jun 2013 254000 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 2014 283700 mi US $250	Sway bars replaced.
Nov 2014 292000 mi US $351	Lower ball joint
Oct 2015 319500 mi US $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 2015 327000 mi US $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 2017 357000 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 2018 357000 mi US $1000	Replaced rusted subframe.

Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States Sep 2011 - Aug 2021
Nov 2011 218700 mi	Replaced front right tie-rod.
Nov 2012 230500 mi US $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 2013 232300 mi US $715	catalytic converter, replaced
Sep 2013 236000 mi US $95	Steering wheel wobbles.
May 2014 241000 mi US $250	Replaced left tie rod and bellow boot. Replace radiator. replaced right front axle.
Jun 2015 245000 mi US $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.

Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States Jun 2011 - Dec 2014
Jun 2012 170000 mi US $450	Check engine light and grinding noise. Replaced alternator.
Apr 2013 186200 mi US $100	AC not working
Aug 2013 189600 mi US $200	AC relay replaced.

Subaru Outback in Alberta, Canada May 2008 - Jun 2011
Jun 2008 99200 mi C $300	After requesting an alighment, it was discovered the right rear alignment parts were seized and needed to be cut out and replaced

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Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2015
Feb 2010 110000 mi US $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 2010 118000 mi US $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 2010 119000 mi US $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 2013 157000 mi US $25	Replace battery hold down clamp and positive terminal - severely corroded
Nov 2013 164200 mi US $420	Dead Alternator. Replaced with Subaru OEM, also replaced all belts.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Aug 2008 - Aug 2013
Oct 2008 115000 mi US $1100	New tie rods. 4 wheel alignment. Oil change. New CV joint
May 2009 120000 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 2009 124000 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 2009 124000 mi US $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 2010 130000 mi US $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 2010 130500 mi US $395	Half shaft replaced. This was in addition to the other side axel boot replaced in January. Two down, two to go.

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Subaru Outback in California, United States May 2008 - Mar 2010
Jun 2008 74000 mi US $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.

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Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada May 2008 - Sep 2009
May 2009 57660 mi C $800	Electronic device failed and was replaced. As well rear suspension rubber bushings were replaced. Your form above assumes only one problem!
Jul 2009 58900 mi C $995	Bearing in Transmission noisy. Changed transmission oil and added additive, and the noise disappeared.

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Subaru Outback in New York, United States Dec 2012 - Dec 2013
Jun 2013 182000 mi US $120	Front left wheel bearing failure. It was my fault, forgot to stake axle nut after previous axle replacement.

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010 155000 mi US $12000	alternator

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Nov 2009 - Jun 2011
Dec 2009 125860 mi C $1200	Head gasket blew.

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Subaru Outback in California, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2018
Jun 2013 153000 mi US $1400	Replaced both headgaskets.
Jul 2013 155000 mi US $100	Replaced rear 02 sensor
Oct 2013 158300 mi US $200	Replaced header
Apr 2014 161300 mi US $60	Replaced o-rings and recharged AC
Nov 2014 167000 mi US $125	Cylinder #4 stopped firing. Replaced plug wires and coil/igniter.

Subaru Outback in Alabama, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2016
Jun 2016 202000 mi	The clutch on the manual transmission wore out.

Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Dec 2010 - Jun 2011
Feb 2011 155800 mi US $260	O2 sensor error message and idle control message. Car is old and diagnosis and repair is not worth the cost, so nothing was done.

Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States Dec 2010 - Jul 2012
Jan 2011 161000 mi US $350	check engine light on....extreme fuel vapor smell at idle. replaced 2 fuel rubber hoses. cleared check engine light

Subaru Outback in Nebraska, United States Jan 2015 - Aug 2016
Feb 2015 154500 mi US $26	Turn signal wouldn't work when turning left. Replaced w/ aftermarket stalk. Replaced faulty knock sensor

Subaru Outback in Maine, United States Jan 2016 - Jan 2016
Jan 2016	head gasket or engine block need repair; steering column loose; brakes; water pump

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Jul 2014 - Jul 2016
Oct 2014 154000 mi US $240	jury-rigged exhaust until replacement arrives.
May 2015 156600 mi US $250	replaced pads and rotors as well as parking brake pads. Also replaced the intermediate pipe and muffler.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Oct 2014 - Nov 2014
Nov 2014 135000 mi	Headgasket weep from drivers side cylinder bank

Subaru Outback in Arizona, United States Oct 2014 - Dec 2014
Oct 2014 8000 mi	The car lags or stalls for several seconds when accelerating from a rolling start last time about 7 sec. The dealer told me it was a common complaint and was an engineering problem with the CVT trans., they did nothing! Major safety issue!

Subaru Outback in Indiana, United States May 2011 - Jul 2011
Jul 2011 162000 mi US $900	Clutch replaced, as well as clutch hydraulics

Subaru Outback in West Virginia, United States May 2011 - Jun 2022
Jun 2011 151000 mi US $90	Replaced Knock sensor. Replaced O2 A/F sensor, up stream.
May 2015 154000 mi US $5	Replaced original positive terminal on battery with 3rd party replacement.

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Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States Apr 2014 - Sep 2019
Jan 2015 US $300	Antifreeze leaking
Jun 2018 173000 mi	Condenser failed

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2010 - Dec 2010
Aug 2010	The engine cover was broken when I received the car
Sep 2010 1000 mi	Brake fluid contaminated from factory. Oily substance mixed in. Caused the brake fluid to darken to the point where it looked to have 20-30k of usage on it. Flushed the system and replaced the master cylinder. Persistent clink in the shift-interlock every time I came to a stop. Subaru's position was "normal noise, no problem". It drove me nuts in traffic. Needed the TSB for the rear view compass/backup camera mirror - the compass would lock-up. the TSB did fix the problem.
Oct 2010 1000 mi	Nasty vibration from torque converter going in and out of lock-up. Dealer had car several times unable to replicate. I took off from work to take service manager and tech for instrumented ride, had no problem recreating problem. Replaced valve body.
Dec 2010 1000 mi	Infamous steering wheel vibration/resonance problem. After 3 road force balances worse than when they started. Had approval for the major TSB, but dumped the car before that due to transmission. Valve body suffered major failure a month or so after replaced (lit up dash big-time), limp-home mode. The second valve body started acting up within a day or two, needed to be replaced when I traded it.

Subaru Outback in Great Britain Mar 2011 - Apr 2015
Apr 2011 115000 mi	Worn prop shaft joint
Jul 2011 115200 mi £300	Rear left brake caliper piston seized
Mar 2012 118000 mi £200	Exhaust flanges corroded
Feb 2013 124700 mi £100	seized brake caliper

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Nov 2009 - Oct 2012
Jan 2010 US $140	replaced left axle boot
Jul 2011 112000 mi US $450	ac did not work all the time various componets replaced ending up being a $10 relay.

Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States Mar 2009 - Nov 2012
Apr 2009 131000 mi US $900	The head gaskets were leaking externally (no mixing of water and oil in either the block or cooling system).
Mar 2010 150000 mi US $150	Brake hoses wore out.
May 2012 197100 mi US $400	Replaced the pads, rotors, calipers, brackets, hardware and hoses for both the front and rear

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Jul 2010 - Sep 2010
Aug 2010 127000 mi US $100	Catalytic converter needs replacing because it is (supposedly) very dirty. Cleaning it out did not solve the problem.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Jun 2011 - Jan 2013
Sep 2011 147000 mi US $3600	Original 147K engine overheated (stuck thermostat), parts melted. Replaced engine w/ refurbished engine with 88K from salvage shop, dealer installed.Happy to have my really nice car back w/ a younger engine. I will drive slowly from now on!
May 2012 154300 mi US $150	Still so happy I got a used engine with 88K on it for my lovely Subaru car with 167K miles. Since the new engine 9/2011, I have just needed recharge or repair on my air conditioning system, I am not sure which. Yay!
Jul 2012 169000 mi	The AC stopped working at full cold, got that fixed with Mechanic A, but then it still cooled poorly but a little.
Aug 2012 169300 mi	I decided to take it to the dealer, got it recharged and it worked great. But then the fan and related temp electrical went out. The dealer then charged me 135 to change the fuse!
Jan 2013 148000 mi US $131	Retractable Cargo Cover Broke, First time a few years ago, the screw housing end cap came part. I just replaced the cover. This time a spring inside has broken and it will not auto retract. I will get a used one.

Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States Jan 2010 - Feb 2012
May 2010 141000 mi	Rear wiper motor froze. New motor $214.00 not includind labor. I removed motor, not easy, external nuts were rusted. Drove out frozen shaft, cleaned, lubed shaft, reinstalled wiper motor, good as new! Pays to do it yourself.
Sep 2010 145000 mi	Dreaded leaking head gasket! Good drip after driving, as car cooled stopped. Went to dealer, $1700 -$2000 for fix. Called Subaru, going to review it. Out of Extended Warrenty. Mec. bottle of stop leak, stopped leaking. Waiting.
Nov 2010 145000 mi	Head gasket leak. Mechnic gave me bottle bottle of Subaru stop leak, stopped leaking. I called Subaru. Will help pay. Can't tell u how much. Cant believe it stopped leak for 2 months. I was good (bad) dripping leak. Time will tell.
Nov 2011 155500 mi US $179	Oh boy, head gaskets replaced. Can't believe it took only 1day. Amazing pull the engine, heads off. Check for warped heads. Mine were OK. No machine shop. That would have added 2 more days. Great mechanic Fox Subaru GR, MI. . Nasty hard rattle going over little bump let alone bigger bumps. Dealer thought with out looking a rear strut. I put it up on ramps in my garage. Thank goodness link that holds anti-sway bar to chassis broke. Replaced both sides today.
Dec 2011 157000 mi US $150	Lose of coolant in about 1 hr of driving. A by-pass hose maybe 8 -10 inches long failed. It's tees off near the thermostat housing. $15 forhose, $91 labor, clamps and new coolant etc. Waited for it. 1 HR.

Subaru Outback in Rhode Island, United States Sep 2015 - Sep 2015
Sep 2015 141000 mi US $50	Car wouldn't start. Mechanic found a bad Alternator/PS Drive Belt. Removed and replaced with a new belt and starts just fine now. Prior to non-start radio was all static, not working well and only other symptom was slight rough idle.

Subaru Outback in Missouri, United States Nov 2008 - Jun 2015
Dec 2008 97000 mi US $290	Needed a sensor replaced because of hesitation in shifting into drive from park.
Nov 2009 105000 mi US $1600	Replace O2 sensor triggering CEL Replace CV boots
Dec 2010 115000 mi US $2500	Automatic transmission replaced. Had been delaying in shift into gear from P.
Mar 2014 147000 mi US $2000	Dreaded headgasket Fuel line leak

Subaru Outback in California, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2011
Aug 2010 235000 mi US $300	Right headlight going out intermittently Engine will "hiccup" briefly (less than 1 second)while climbing any hill. Likely valve replacement needed...not economical at this car mileage.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Sep 2012 - Jul 2016
Aug 2013 256000 mi	Problem diagnosed. Driver side wheel bearing. Will attempt DIY.
Jan 2014 US $575	Replaced driver side wheel bearings.
Apr 2014 259500 mi	Went for biannual California smog certification passed, but Check Engine light on. Exhaust problem codes. Estimate $800 fix. Saving money to get it done. Car running well in the meantime.
Nov 2014 265000 mi US $1800	Check Engine light, 3 codes indicated evap issues internal air intake and Cat conv. Traced problems to broken and corroded wires near MAP sensor and Evap sensor solenoid. Guide roller bearings broke out of casing sending shrapnel into timing belt compartment other roller disengaged. Somehow belt stayed on! Replaced belt, pulleys tensioner, water pump and thermostat. Serviced transmission & replaced gasket.
Jan 2015 258300 mi	Check engine light (CEL)came on for a couple days, then went off. Did this twice more. Light was off, mechanic checked code. Code Cat malfunction. Cleared code. CEL has stayed off.

Subaru Outback in New Mexico, United States Dec 2012 - Apr 2013
Apr 2013 130000 mi	Engine light came on. Code for back two cylinder misfiring. Inspected wires - ok. Put in a jar of fuel injection cleaner and cleared codes. One week later still no recurring codes. Engine light came on again. Code for back 2 cylinders again. Car runs fine. Filled with higher grade of gasoline (knock/ping could be cause for that code). After 400 miles, still no engine light.

Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States Sep 2010 - Oct 2010
Oct 2010 96000 mi US $359	CVC boots front ruptured - had to be replaced.

Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States Feb 2015 - Dec 2015
Apr 2015 101000 mi US $875	Tire technician noted that all four struts were bad and the rear two were leaking. Replaced all four struts.
May 2015 101800 mi US $300	Both front inner CV boots leaking, both replaced.
Jun 2015 103000 mi US $55	Torn passenger-side inner tie rod boot. Replaced entire tie rod, $50. Intermittent code for upstream oxygen sensor. Replaced oxygen sensor.
Nov 2015 106600 mi US $40	Idler pulley whining when running at idle, replaced and fixed the problem.

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2018
Jan 2015 114600 mi US $2500	Leaking head gaskets replaced, all seals, rear main seal, and gaskets too.
May 2015 117100 mi US $600	pads, calipers, rotors
Jun 2015 118000 mi US $300	wheel bearing bad - replaced sticking caliper
Sep 2015 120000 mi US $2400	Seal leaks and slippage from first to second when "cold"

Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States Nov 2010 - Mar 2011
Dec 2010 168000 mi US $1550	Oil leaks at CAM and crankshaft replaced timing belt and cover. Replaced left front axle and CV.
Mar 2011 172000 mi	Right front axle replaced due to faulty part from previous repair.

Subaru Outback in Alabama, United States Oct 2011 - Jul 2012
Dec 2011 156000 mi	rack and pinion leaking replace rack and pinion, one month later began leaking again new rack and pinion began leaking, took it back to the dealer
Jun 2012 168000 mi US $2800	replaced engine due to blown head gasket

Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2012
Dec 2008 140000 mi US $1750	Water pump, timing belt, valve cover gaskets, both front halfshafts, halfshaft seals, . Catalytic converter.
Apr 2009 145000 mi US $2400	Transmission seals leaking into transfer case, diluting transfer case grease, transfer case seals leaking diluted grease onto exhaust, bad burning grease smell. Transmission was also slipping a little. Inspected transmission while out, did complete rebuil
Jul 2011 185000 mi US $500	replaced both front cv joints (total axle assemblies)
Dec 2011 191000 mi US $350	rough idle, fuel odor, cleaned throttle body, replaced fuel filter

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Apr 2015 - Jul 2017
Sep 2015 226089 mi US $25	I smelled raw fuel on some cooler mornings. Bought 5 feet of Gates fuel injection fuel line to replace all of the lines in the engine compartment.

Subaru Outback in Tennessee, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2018
Jun 2015 191000 mi US $230	Steering column bearing was bad, causing steering to occasionally lock or freeze while driving. Upgraded to wood steering wheel while the new (used) column was being installed. Much tighter steering and no wobble in the wheel now.
Apr 2016 202000 mi US $35	Smacked out old wheel studs, smacked new ones in, and replaced all five lug nuts. Four of the five studs broke at highway speeds, noticed after intense vibration.
Jan 2018 216000 mi US $600	Wheel bearings had to be replaced on one side, which meant a used wheel hub from another car. Required new tie rod ends as well.

Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States Oct 2009 - Mar 2012
Nov 2009 96000 mi US $2000	I purchased the car in 3/09 with 73,000 miles had it checked by dealer and indepenant shop. At 94,000 head gaskets started to leak! Dealer did not pay a dime! My car was well taken care of by the prior owner and myself. Sub North Amer. Cheap!
May 2011 145600 mi US $400	Alternator went bad and I had to have it replaced.

Subaru Outback in Quebec, Canada Feb 2013 - Mar 2014
Jun 2013 181660 mi C $300	heating radiator replacement.
Mar 2014 184760 mi	Timing belt failure : engine blowed !

Subaru Outback in California, United States Oct 2009 - Mar 2015
Apr 2010 204000 mi US $500	Cracked universal joint boot on driver side front axle. Fix is to replace axle. Also needed new front sway bar linkage bushings.
Nov 2010 220000 mi US $2000	Cracked head gasket leaking coolant externally. I decided to get it fixed before it got worse. The shop that I took it to did an exceptional job Garage 1 Auto Repair (Subaru Specialist) in San Jose, CA
Sep 2012 255000 mi US $1100	servo controlling locking torque converter was bad. Replaced servo pack. Torque converter would not disengage at stop which caused engine to stall.Otherwise car runs great.
Jan 2015 277500 mi US $500	Front axle boot torn, replaced axle

Subaru Outback in New Mexico, United States Nov 2008 - Jun 2015
Apr 2009 88000 mi US $150	alternator malfunction - replaced
Sep 2011 100000 mi	Replaced previous remanufactured alternator with fresh remanufactured one provided under warranty through NAPA. Previous NAPA alternator lasted <20,000 mi and < 3 yr, but warrantied for 3 yr (better than Subaru warranty).
Oct 2011 101000 mi US $1200	Thermostat and radiator hoses replaced
Dec 2011 102000 mi US $1340	Replaced both struts in front and both shocks in rear, followed by an alignment.
Oct 2012 106200 mi US $250	Both CV joint boots on one axle were split. Replaced entire axle.

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Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States May 2009 - Mar 2010
Jul 2009 184000 mi US $700	timing belt failure

Subaru Outback in Arkansas, United States Sep 2008 - Jan 2009
Nov 2008 80000 mi US $400	Half axle boot covering split, spewing grease on exhaust system and causing contamination of bearings, so entire boot was replaced.

Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States Nov 2009 - Apr 2010
Apr 2010 180000 mi US $257	Knocking/vibration at highway speeds when turning slight left. Tire shop said front bearings bad and needing repair. Quoted at $257. Was trying to sell car anyway. Purchaser was aware of problem and bought car for $250 less than my asking price.

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Subaru in Ontario, Canada Sep 2008 - Mar 2009
Mar 2009 181040 mi	Head gasket leak. No repaired due to cost, and due to it being endemic to the 2000-2004 model years (recall issued years ago, no longer applicable)

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Subaru Outback in New York, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2012
Jun 2012 210000 mi	For the last two years I have been dealing with the fuel line leaking while filling up at a gas station. I'm not sure if this is common among subaru owners, but recently when I would fill up $4 worth of gas, all of it emptied out onto road

Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States Oct 2011 - Dec 2011
Dec 2011 174000 mi US $500	1st set of headgaskets replaced at 80,000M, headgaskets gone AGAIN at 175000M. Not spending another 2800.00 bucks to keep Subaru profitable. Also needed new struts.

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2007 - Jan 2007
Jan 2007 US $3000	Head gaskets

Subaru Outback in Alabama, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010 201000 mi US $89	Head gasket is leaking which is allowing gas to enter into the coolant lines. This is displacing coolant and causing the coolant to leak. The car is 11 years old and has 200,000 miles, so the estimated $2500 repair is not worth it.

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2011 235000 mi	replaced bushings on suspention, rack and pinion
Jun 2011 235000 mi	needed new wheel bearings

Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States Jun 2011 - Jul 2014
Jul 2011 98000 mi	Catalytic converter went bad, and replaced it and an adjoining pipe.
Apr 2014 132500 mi	Problem with exhaust system, muffler, pressure - not passing air quality test.
Jul 2014 135000 mi	Never repaired exhaust. several areas of rust all door seals have failed and are falling off

Subaru Outback in California, United States Jan 2012 - Oct 2012
Jun 2012 102000 mi US $1000	Oil pan badly leaking onto exhaust. Terrible burning smell/smoke while driving. Shop tried resealing pan. This didn't work, will have to take it back so they can replace the pan.
Sep 2012 105000 mi US $50	Front Passenger Wheel nut was loose. Tightened, no further problems.

Subaru Outback in New Brunswick, Canada Jul 2013 - Aug 2013
Aug 2013 161200 mi C $700	Control panel for windows failed. Alternator failed. Battery needed replacing. Also body work and new tie rod recommended, but not repaired at this point.

Subaru Outback in Kentucky, United States Jan 2011 - Jul 2011
Feb 2011 151000 mi	Bent exhaust valve
Mar 2011 152000 mi	AC freon could not be recharged because of cold temps in the shop. Returned later when weather was warm to have system filled

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Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States May 2009 - Jun 2014
Apr 2010 46000 mi US $615	Caliper sliders were seized up, only 1 side of pads was stopping car and resulted in premature wear.
Jun 2013 60000 mi US $65	Had the rest of the exhaust heat shields cut away because of the rattling. Still not completely gone.

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2011
Dec 2010 140000 mi US $500	Check engine light Error. Problem was a idle sensor which was replaced. Check engine came on after the repair. Dealer attempted to fix the problem but could not replicate the error.

Subaru Outback in Missouri, United States Apr 2011 - Sep 2012
Dec 2011 99000 mi US $1100	windshield washer pump motor and switch gas tank filler neck leak

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States May 2009 - Aug 2011
Sep 2009 114000 mi US $50	Faulty tailight socket.
Aug 2011 135000 mi US $700	Exhaust needed replacement.

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2011 - Sep 2011
May 2011 212000 mi US $120	The check engine light came on. Code thrown was for cylinder misfire. Piston ring diagnosed as failing. Did not repair due to cost.

Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Jul 2010 - Jul 2013
Nov 2011 150000 mi US $100	Blown head gasket (misfire) & oil leak (both age related): Subaru 2.5EJ pull engine & replace head gaskets, machine heads, reseat valves, intake & exhaust valve seals, oil seals, timing belt, water pump, idler pulleys, clutch kit, plugs (11 salty MD winters, age related maintenance) Pipes badly rusted, rusted flanges, holes in pipes, leaking exhaust into cabin, heat shield rattle: replaced rear catalytic converter, resonator pipe, muffler (all from rear converter back). It seems tire shop loosened spindle nut (either on purpose or accidentally, not sure) causing caliper and wheel bearing failure. Owner replaced brake caliper and pads (since uneven wear), & wheel bearing (NOT going back to that tire shop!)
Apr 2012 155500 mi US $220	Front driver side wheel bearing making slight noise, replaced. (This is a common problem for this model vehicle at high mileage, this repair was a proactive replacement and wasn't urgent yet.)
Jul 2012 157300 mi US $40	Clutch pedal stays on floor when engine hot (pop back up with toe). I replaced clutch slave cylinder. $40 for new part. Simple repair job took at most an hour.
Sep 2012 159000 mi US $570	FR wheel bearing seized, damaged hub, steering knuckle. Replaced hub, bearing, seals, steering knuckle, ball joint. Owner damaged tie rod end during disassembly. Replaced R&L outer tie rod ends, plus alignment.
Jun 2013 170000 mi US $30	Misfire in cylinders 1 and 3, performed compression test (ok), replaced plugs, wires, air filter, but problem persists. Diagnosis during this repair suggests burned exhaust valve(s). Will need to remove head and inspect/replace valves.
Jul 2013 170000 mi	Misfire as above, engine runs very poorly. Now hear rod knock at around 3000 RPMs, so engine needs rebuild/replace. Also unresolved brake problem, dash lights out, tail gate works sporadically, other cosmetic/minor problems. Sold.

Subaru Outback in New Hampshire, United States Oct 2010 - Oct 2011
Nov 2010 237000 mi	Clutch slipping, worn out, due to maladjustment on previous clutch job 4k miles prior. Replaced along with flywheel under 50/50 warranty. Filling station pumps stopping every 1/2 gallon or so; CEL light (fuel system pressure high). Told due to clogged vent valve located on top of fuel pump. I only gas it up a couple times a month. Not worth the hassle.
Dec 2010 237000 mi	Clutch started slipping, mechanic replaced. Prior clutch replacement at 232000 was done by them, pedal return spring not correctly installed. Whoever replaced thermostat prior did not tighten a radiator hose clamp resulting in a slow external coolant leak that was noticed when heat stopped working and car overheated. Tightened clamp.
Jul 2011 240000 mi US $325	Clutch slave cylinder failure rendered transmission inop; replaced, flushed, filled.
Oct 2011 242000 mi	Two different CELs, fuel tank high pressure condition and knock sensor failure.

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Subaru Outback in New York, United States Sep 2010 - Jul 2014
Jun 2012 78000 mi US $300	Left front axle replaced. Rear wheel stud broken.

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States - Jul 2017
Jul 2017 210000 mi US $350	Inner rubber boot split, leaking grease. Probably was OEM part. Replaced with aftermarket.

Subaru Outback in Northern Ireland Jul 2011 - Jun 2018
Aug 2011 73000 mi £500	slow to engage drive. transmission overhaul new filter and oil.
Jan 2012 76200 mi	Found drivers (RHD) seat wet and floor carpet wet. Drivers side doorseals perished and torn. I was able to get a replacement from a salvage yard as none of the local dealers had the part in stock.

Subaru Outback in Kentucky, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2014
Nov 2009 225500 mi US $275	Rad damaged during hose replacement. Rad replaced as well as coolant, upper and lower rad hoses and thermostat.
Feb 2010 231000 mi	Coolant flowing from radiator to overflow tank. Confirmed head gasket leak (chemical block test)
Apr 2010 234300 mi US $2000	Head Gasket Leak. Replaced engine with rebuilt one
Jan 2011 233000 mi US $750	RPM fluctuated +/- 200-300 RPM at cruise. Check engine light P0710 Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit. Sensor and transmission internal wiring harness replaced.
Aug 2011 269000 mi US $80	Rear swaybar links worn
Oct 2011 272200 mi US $350	Rear struts and mounts failed
Nov 2011 273000 mi US $350	Replaced Front Struts and Mounts. Replaced left front caliper as brake bleeder screw sheared off when bleeding brakes after strut replacement (brake hose routed through bracket on strut).
Mar 2012 285000 mi US $50	Rear wiper would not clean all of the window with a new blade installed. Replaced rear wiper arm (that holds wiper blade against window).
May 2012 288000 mi US $100	Vent controls for AC would work intermittently and result in not being able to direct where the air went
Sep 2013 335000 mi US $300	replacement inner and outer tie rod ends during tire replacement rear wheel had scrapping noise. Found rear calipers stuck and pads worn uneven
Feb 2014 360100 mi US $500	Grinding noise from front right. Found rt ft caliper seized. Replaced both calipers, pads and rotors
Jun 2014 378000 mi US $100	Battery was low and slow engine cranking. Alternator tested bad. Replaced alternator with rebuilt unit

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Jun 2009 - Mar 2014
Jul 2012 155200 mi US $65	Subaru battery (from dealer) dead in warranty. Replaced at no charge. One terminal to battery required replacement.

Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States Mar 2010 - May 2017
Jun 2011 152000 mi US $600	Was leaking transmission fluid and causing smoke. Transmission serviced including new filter, flush and fill.
May 2012 160300 mi US $240	rear wheel bearing

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Aug 2013 - Apr 2018
Sep 2013 225000 mi US $37	leak at front differential fluid at passenger side half axle
Oct 2013 225500 mi US $68	Car shifts with a jolt. Replace aftermarket AT spin on filter with OE and topped trans fluid with TranX
Jan 2014 228700 mi	Leak at front differential appears to have stopped, may have been related to weather, cold temps, and high humidity???

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Subaru Outback in Maine, United States May 2015 - Jun 2015
Jun 2015 159000 mi US $400	total engine failure. would turn over but not start. repair shop suggests that i not attempt to have the car repaired because of known reliability problems with 4 cam engine and mysterious breakdowns

Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States Aug 2011 - Dec 2011
Dec 2011 77000 mi	When sold had slight oil leak that would need repair but not for awhile.

Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States Oct 2013 - Oct 2013
Oct 2013	Metal brake lines rusted out.

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Apr 2009 - Jun 2011
May 2009 100000 mi US $900	Failed R front CV joint
Sep 2009 101000 mi US $400	Replaced other CV joint.

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Jun 2014 - May 2015
May 2015 181000 mi	Valve cover gasket leak

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Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Jun 2011 - Nov 2021
Jul 2011 96000 mi US $700	Timing belt jumped 2 teeth on cam drive cyl's 1&3. Replaced with belt kit,pulleys and hyd. tensioner. Front brake rotors and pads replaced also (worn)
Aug 2011 97000 mi US $255	During replacement of timing belt kit a cam drive bolt was loosened. The next day when the kit was installed, different tech didn't retorque that bolt. At dissy. insp., bolt retorqued and we made a GOOD 1600 mi. trip the next day.
Oct 2011 100000 mi US $220	Due to 2 previous dissy's of harmonic balancer for timing belt replacement, woodruff key was damaged and failed so that balancer/pulley spun on end of crankshft. Shop did weld repair, and replaced some new parts. I hope this is over.
Feb 2012 106000 mi US $118	valve cover gaskets - both had drips- both replaced with OEM kits from dealer.
Feb 2013 117000 mi US $140	CV joint had made some noise on right turns, garage looked at front while changing oil and spark plug wires. The rubber boot was torn. I believe CV was original to the car.Replaced with a lifetime wrnty. unit.
Jun 2013 119000 mi US $1775	curse of the Subi's of certain years and milage...the head gasket(s)- New "Felpro" gasket set -new timing belt/kit. Heads sent out to check for flatness and cracks (none), also oil change and fresh anti-freeze & lower radiator hose.
Nov 2017 170000 mi US $1600	Head gasket s and bad oil leak due to that

Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States Jan 2009 - Aug 2012
May 2009 132000 mi US $215	Front drive axle replaced due to worn CV joint
Jan 2010 142600 mi US $1000	Had clutch, ball joint and wheel bearing replaced
Aug 2010 140000 mi US $340	New rear rotors, pads, and passenger side caliper installed. Front rotors resurfaced.

Subaru Outback in Hawaii, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2010
May 2010 108000 mi US $1600	blown head gasket, took so long to repair because subaru has issued multiple replacement head gaskets and getting the right one, shipped to hawaii was costly and time consuming.argh.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2011

Subaru Outback in California, United States Jan 2009 - Mar 2009
Feb 2009 88000 mi	Blown head gasket. Cost estimate was "at least $1000." Online research shows this to be a common problem which can cost up to $3K to fix. Since car is worth about $3000, decided not to repair, but to instead buy new car and donate car to charity.

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Subaru Outback in New York, United States Jan 2009 - Oct 2012
Sep 2010 167000 mi US $150	Exhaust pipe rusted out
Jan 2011 177000 mi US $200	replaced valve cover gaskets
Apr 2011 184000 mi US $700	Change AC compressor and dryer
Nov 2011 200000 mi US $500	Replaced front CV shafts
Jan 2012 206000 mi US $250	Needed new transmission mount
May 2012 215400 mi US $1700	Blown head gasket valve job new radiator

Subaru Outback in California, United States Jan 2009 - Mar 2010
Feb 2009 106000 mi US $110	Rear window washer intermittently spraying on own but not in response to driver controls. The reservoir of washer fluid, which usually lasts 4-6 months, was emptied in less than 2 months. New part (pump?) ordered- not a plugged valve as was suspected.
Jun 2009 107000 mi US $2200	Brought car in for oil change (told that was what was "due" when I made the appointment) but told needed timing belt. Later called and said back brakes required service.

Subaru Outback in Arizona, United States Jan 2011 - Feb 2011
Feb 2011 195000 mi US $8000	Blown head gasket, overheating, knock sensor

Subaru Outback in Missouri, United States Apr 2009 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010 96000 mi US $1576	Replace complete exhaust system.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Jun 2012 - Oct 2017
Jul 2013 152000 mi US $20	Corroded clamps near starter

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Jan 2009 - Aug 2009
Mar 2009 170500 mi C $250	Rear struts.
Aug 2009 175460 mi	Multiple problems when car sold. Head gasket... slippy transmission... exhaust

Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2018
Feb 2010 168000 mi US $300	Both front wheel bearings replaced
Apr 2011 181000 mi US $80	CEL came on, code indicated problem with knock sensor. Replaced knock sensor.
Sep 2011 184000 mi US $1800	Tranny/Diff seal blown, replaced seal and other wear items in transmission during repair.
Jan 2013 US $1200	Replaced Worn Struts
Feb 2013 200100 mi US $4200	Failure of connecting rod bearing, replaced engine with remanufactured engine.
Dec 2017 227000 mi US $1500	AC compressor seized, replaced. Chattering when turning under power, Front diff fluid and transmission fluid flushed and replaced

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Jun 2011 - May 2012
Apr 2012 83000 mi US $20	driver-side window switch (window would go down but not up)

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Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States Nov 2010 - Jul 2011
Jul 2011 112000 mi US $330	starter was failing, replaced

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Subaru Outback in New Hampshire, United States Jul 2012 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013 266000 mi	After many good years the passenger side head gasket failed (a common problem). I was lucky? enough to purchase the twin of this for $800 and used the old windshield, O2 sensors and brand new rear rotors and calipers in the new one.

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Sep 2015 - Apr 2016
Mar 2016 133000 mi US $700	Cooling system failed leading to weaping head gasket. Extimated cost to rebuild: 1,200. Sold car instead.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Apr 2010 - Aug 2010
Aug 2010 200000 mi	Left front headlight badly fogged when sold.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Nov 2010 - Jan 2011
Jan 2011 281000 mi US $150	Stering rack failed

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Aug 2011 - Dec 2011
Sep 2011 157000 mi US $1500	Head gasket replaced, head shaved, new timing belt
Dec 2011 157000 mi	Wheel bearing replaced.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Dec 2011 - Jul 2012
Jan 2012 141700 mi US $2200	Valve problem in engine.

Subaru Outback in Utah, United States Nov 2011 - Mar 2012
Dec 2011 123000 mi	The car has been several times for the same problem--major rattling under the car. Sounds like something in the suspension is falling off. It's been in and out of two different shops four times--one shop for four days! VERY unsuccessful.
Mar 2012 124000 mi US $600	Same problem--major rattling under the car. Sounds like something in the suspension is falling off. The prior repair shop replaced struts, but not the mounts. This time we replaced the mounts too. Still rattling.

Subaru Outback in Utah, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2010
Jun 2010 122000 mi	Some oil leaks when sold. Also problems with car overheating, but topping off the fluids helped.

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Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2012
Sep 2011 270000 mi US $350	wheel bearings shot, new strut needed
Nov 2011 273000 mi	inner tie rods and right front strut

Subaru Outback in California, United States Feb 2011 - Nov 2017
Mar 2011 250000 mi US $600	front brake caliper casing corroded, causing calipers to be stuck partially in braking mode.
Aug 2011 252000 mi US $580	wheel bearings needed to be replaced on both front wheels engine knock sensor
Dec 2011 254000 mi US $220	clutch rubber hyrdraulic line broke

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Subaru Outback in Utah, United States May 2013 - May 2013
May 2013 US $1450	The center differential went out before I bought it. I didn't notice the problem until I drove it in a tight circle which makes the center diff really work to keep all the wheels turning in sync.

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2013
Dec 2012 108000 mi US $1450	Replace intermediate exhaust pipe. Replace crank and cam seals.

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Subaru Outback in California, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2018
Sep 2010 US $195	Spark plug threads stripped. Hely coil kit installed.
Jun 2011 247000 mi US $300	Fixed key-less entry lock/unlock. Fixed reverse switch. replaced dash lights
Nov 2011 249700 mi US $200	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 mi	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 254300 mi US $560	Remove and install timing belt, front main seal, cam seals and water pump.

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Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Jul 2010 - Sep 2012
Feb 2011 128200 mi US $200	Right front axle. Replaced a cracked radiator.
Mar 2011 128000 mi US $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 mi US $1300	oil pump seal

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