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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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (23%)

$100 - $499 (37%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 652 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2022 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

182-horsepower 2.5L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD

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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2020 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 260hp 2.4L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD

24000 mi All hub bearings had to be replaced 

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2018 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

256-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

6000 mi Thumping and squeaking noise over bumps 
400 mi Alignment was off at delivery. Car pulled to right. Took to dealer for adjustment. Issue was rectified. 

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2018 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

4000 mi Leaking rear passenger side strut 

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2017 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

256-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

3000 mi grinding noise sounded like wheel bearing failure 
13000 mi suspected wheel bearing failure dealer could not find issue at this time 
70000 mi

US $107
Right front wheel bearing. 
37000 mi

US $50
Right rear strut leaking. Strut replaced under extended warranty. 
29000 mi 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. 

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2017 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

12000 mi Vibration from front end when accelerating. 
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. 

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2016 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

256-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

26000 mi Defective wheel bearing, right rear. 
16000 mi popping noise from suspension when turning. Manufacturer had TSB and repair kit. 
US $400 severe misalignment, likely due to manufacturing defect. Tires had to be replaced after on 12000 miles. 
32000 mi Rear wheel bearing replaced due to failure. (warranty replacement) 

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2016 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

14000 mi Noise coming from wheels 
63000 mi

US $100
Front control arms and tie-rod ends were failing, replaced under extended warranty. 
31000 mi Driver side rear bearings needed replacement 
98000 mi

US $100
wheel bearing rear 
12000 mi Replaced noisy wheel bearings on both front wheels. 
23000 mi Bad rear wheel bearing 

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2016 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

173-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

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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2015 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 148hp 2.0L H4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

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. 

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2015 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

256-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

110360 mi

A $650
Noisy wheel bearing replaced 
39880 mi Change both rear shock absorbers 
33000 mi Driver front wheel bearing replaced. 
30380 mi Noise from suspension and dealer replaced front struts and a right front hub. Noise still present. 

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2015 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

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. 
77000 mi

US $600
Replaced rear wheel bearings 
33000 mi Replaced bad rear wheel bearing. Replaced bad rear strut 
36000 mi replace bearings on rear wheels 
45000 mi Right rear wheel bearing failure - covered under powertrain warranty. 
61000 mi

US $1100
Wheel bearing replaced under warranty. 
22940 mi Two wheel bearing needed to be changed. 
24000 mi Wheel bearing failed 
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. 
33480 mi Rear passenger side wheel bearing noisy Was replaced 
14000 mi Wheel bearing needed to be replaced on passenger front wheel 
53790 mi Three of four wheel baring had to be replaced. 

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2014 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

32800 mi Constantly vibrating. The issue has not been resolved. 

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2014 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

173-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

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. 
70000 mi

US $200
Fixed [tie-rod] 
42000 mi Left strut leaking and replaced. 

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2014 Subaru Outback 4-door

4-cylinder CVT AWD

94000 mi

US $800
Rear wheel bearings replaced. 

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2013 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

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! 
16740 mi

C $240
Defective passenger rear strut noticed on brake service. Replaced under warranty. 
42900 mi front end rattle over bumpy pavement 

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2013 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

173-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

149000 mi

US $500
Both rear wheel bearings were replaced. 
149000 mi

US $1900
Lower control arm bushings, front struts 
82000 mi

US $1100
Right rear wheel bearing started to get noisy. Had both replaced. 
118000 mi

US $500
Car developed a clunk - dealer replaced tie rod end. Car is better but not perfect. 
95000 mi

US $600
replaced front shocks (also front rotors/pads maintenance) 
121000 mi rear bearings replaced 
102920 mi

C $400
front rear wheel bearing had to be replaced 
132000 mi

US $3600
Both rear bearings replaced Bad ball joint control arms replaced 
83000 mi

US $700
Back rear strut leaking- replaced 
53320 mi Right Front bearing 
65720 mi

C $1200
Front left wheel bearing play and noise, $500 Changed tie-rod bushings, $400 
83700 mi

C $500
Rear left [wheel bearing] Now all corners have been changed. 
30000 mi noise from the front end dealer did not repair it need to go back 

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2013 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

165-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

65100 mi

C $600
Replaced tie-rod end 

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2012 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

58000 mi

US $88
Front end alignment / tire replace / balance. 
94000 mi

US $500
Replaced rear wheel bearing which was making noise 
105000 mi

US $750
Replaced power steering pump and idler pulley 
50000 mi

US $50
Front bushing causing squeaks. 

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2012 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

12380 mi Bushings on stablized bar worn out. 
32020 mi Suspension Bushing worn and required replacement 
48980 mi Transverse Link Bushing cracking 
87000 mi

US $60
Front sway bar bushings 
94000 mi

US $100
Rear wheel bearings replaced under warranty. $100 deductible paid. 
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 
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. 
7300 mi Problem: Steering wheel stiff to turn. Correction: Replace steering rack. 
67433 mi

US $100
Front lower control arm bushings 
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. 
108000 mi

US $245
rear wheel bearings need to be replaced 
69000 mi

US $70
Turning to wheel lock caused vehicle to jump. Steering pump replaced 
42000 mi

US $100
Front control arm busines torn and needed to be replaced. 

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2012 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD

17700 mi gurgling noise from steering fluid when hot. 

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2011 Subaru Outback

Engine not specified

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. 
168000 mi

US $2500
Wheel bearings tie rod and ball joints all replaced 

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2011 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 148hp 2.0L H4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD

39060 mi Slight noise when turning steering wheel. Adjusted connection from column. 
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. 

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2011 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

500 mi Shaking issue. Could not reproduce at dealership.  
8060 mi Unfixable shaking at 100km/h 
43400 mi

C $800
Bad Strut - Driver side front 
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. 
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. 
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. 
3000 mi Front end shaking. In earlier repair trip rebalanced tires. This tim installed stabilizer kit and new steering wheel, which fixed the problem. 
26000 mi Noisy wheel bearing replaced by dealer. 
105640 mi

C $486
Replaced all four struts and mounts due to normal wear. 

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2011 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

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 
88000 mi

US $35
Two swollen lug nuts were locked on and had to be replaced. 
110000 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. 
106550 mi

US $201
Front Wheel Bearing was making noise. Replaced by myself with Subaru OEM Wheel Bearing. 
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. 
54700 mi a bearing in the rights back wheel had to be changed 
1000 mi

US $1
Slight steering wheel vibration at highway speed 
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. 
58000 mi

US $100
Front right wheel bearing replaced. 
80000 mi

US $80
Replaced both from stabilizer bar end links with moog replacements. 
93000 mi Replaced both rear wheel bearings 
100000 mi

US $320
Replace LR Axle Nut in Wheel Bearing 
110000 mi

US $565
Replace RR wheel bearing and RF inner tie rod end 
110000 mi

US $100
Hard line on power steering rack was loose, leaking p/s fluid. 
99200 mi

C $600
rear driver side wheel bearing replaced 
102300 mi

C $76
rear sway bar bushings 
102300 mi

C $560
replaced passenger side rear wheel bearing 
102300 mi

C $669
this repair was for right and left rear upper control arms. Suspension repairs over previous 9 months total C$ 2000 
135000 mi

US $250
Replaced lower control arms and sway bar links. Worn out bushings causing noises going over bumps in the road. 
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. 
11000 mi Latest TSB performed for excessive steering wheel vibration. Problem is 95 percent fixed. Still some symptoms occassionally. 
14300 mi Front passenger wheel bearing was making a noise. Dealer replaced under warranty. 
211000 mi

US $400
Replace stabilizer bar and bushings 
249700 mi

US $440
Resolved both right bearings Bushings 
24180 mi Replaced leaking strut. work done under warranty. 
33340 mi

C $120
Replaced power steering hose. 
146000 mi

US $800
Suspension (control arm?) bushings replaced 
70040 mi

C $460
rear upper control arm 
36000 mi

US $464
struts replaced. They were leaking. 
114000 mi

US $900
Dealer replace both rear wheel bearings 
10000 mi VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS 
10500 mi vibration at highway speeds. replaced steering column and front control arms 
136000 mi

US $900
replaced wheel bearings at front 
48360 mi Rear bushings and link replaced under warranty 
127000 mi

US $1400
Tie rod ends and front struts 
108500 mi

C $3200
Both rear wheel bearings replaced 
117180 mi

C $230
Stabilizer bar bushings replaced 
151000 mi

US $1000
Wheel bearing 
65000 mi Control arm bushing loose, replaced under warrantee 

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2011 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD

250000 mi

US $350
noise from front [replaced wheel bearing] 
12000 mi Both front struts were leaking. Both were replaced under warranty and a 4-wheel alignment was performed. 
151000 mi

US $196
Worn right front inner tie rod end. Replaced, did not have to remove engine block as originally expected. 
182461 mi

US $120
Rear stabilizer bushings replaced 
93000 mi

US $1000
Wheel bearings replace for both rear wheels 
125000 mi

US $1000
Knocking sound while turning when car driven more than 20 minutes. Replaced steering control arms; did not fix sound. 

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2011 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

165-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

132343 mi

C $685
Both control arms w/ ball joint of the lower front suspension were replaced. Front sway bar link also replaced. 
141980 mi

C $900
Both control arms replaced at rear. 

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2010 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 148hp 2.0L H4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD

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. 
38440 mi Steering wheel had mild shakes at 90-115km/hr, getting progressively worse. "PAC file" was performed 

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2010 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

37200 mi Leaking strut replaced under warranty. 
59500 mi

C $300
Changed the right front tie-rod end 
70060 mi Replaced two wheel bearings 
80600 mi

C $800
changed bushings at front wheels 
121000 mi

US $1075
Not exactly sure... wheel bearings were replaced in both rear wheels. 
70000 mi

US $3
Power steering failed 
17000 mi Wheel shake 
1444 mi 1 day - Diagnosis steering wheel shake  2 days - RFB per SOA to eliminate wheels and tires as source of shake 
94000 mi

US $140
Worn front lower control arm ball joint. Replaced. 

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2010 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

Subtle steering wheel shimmy/shaking at low speeds but greater shimmy/shaking at highway speeds 
1000 mi Steering shake, vibration, shimmy at midrange speeds and severe at highway speeds.  
98000 mi

US $500
Replace all 4 shocks / struts 
15000 mi Steering column support bracket was loose. Repaired by retightening bolts. 
118000 mi

US $1000
both rear wheel hubs went bad 
102920 mi

C $900
Noise [from wheel bearing] 
6200 mi Vibration and shaking 
6200 mi Replacement of the steering rack spring  
93000 mi

US $350
High pressure power steering hose needed replacement.  
50000 mi

US $600
Front struts 
82000 mi

US $852
Leaking front struts and bouncy all around. 
104000 mi

US $505
right rear wheel bearing wore out required replacement. 
125000 mi

US $500
Lower control arm bushings worn/cracked 
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. 
24000 mi Steering wheel vibration, 2011 TSB performed 
55580 mi

C $700
Left front wheel bearing replaced 
77500 mi

C $1500
Also wheel bearing failed and was replaced. 
137000 mi

US $550
Wheel bearing 
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 
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. 
76260 mi

C $500
Rear bearing change 
86260 mi

C $250
Replace front wheel bearing + hub 
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. 
3000 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. 
3500 mi Subaru finally found "fix" to vibration and fix my Outback. No issues since and I'm now happy with my car. 
94000 mi Wheel bearing, brakes, and rotors replaced. 
1860 mi The car still has steering wheel vibration at highway speed. The dealer ordered a kit per TSB 
6700 mi Steering wheel vibration problem.  
99760 mi

C $500
Left rear wheel bearing failure. Wheel loose. 
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. 
84246 mi 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 
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 
60000 mi

US $1500
Replace leaking front struts. 
3720 mi Steering wheel vibration at high speeds (>100 km/h). Replacement of steering system bushings, new tires 
6520 mi The steering wheel was replaced with the modified one (as per TSB). The new steering wheel incorporates a dynamic vibration damper. 
14880 mi Replaced lower steering arms, replaced steering column, replaced steering wheel, replaced various bushing including front stabilizer bar bushings  
44000 mi both front shocks leaking. covered under warranty. initially took car in for puddle light recall. 
124620 mi

C $40
Replace rear sway bar bushings 

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2010 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD

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 hose replaced a week later; problem fixed 
94240 mi

C $500
Left front wheel bearing worn out, had to be replaced 
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. 
7000 mi Steering wheel shake at highway speeds. Dealer performed alignment and tire balance, but problem persists. 
16700 mi

US $150
Slight steering wheel shimmy at highway speeds persists. Dealer just keeps giving the car wheel balance and alignments. 
191000 mi

US $400
Front wheel bearings 

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2010 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

165-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

79360 mi

C $1400
Replaced seized bearings on both sides in the rear axle 

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2009 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

40600 mi Power steering oil was leaking, and the whole unit required replacement. 

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2009 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

30300 mi Rt Front wheel bearing went bad. 
45000 mi

US $65
replaced front sway bar links 
76000 mi

US $750
Replaced all four struts and strut mounts, upgraded rear sway bar. 

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2009 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 148hp 2.0L H4 Diesel 5-speed manual AWD

115500 mi

£275
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. 
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. 
74300 mi

£256
Wheel bearing gone - hub replaced 
93300 mi Drop links needed replacing as bushes worn out 
108700 mi n/s front drop link and o/s rear drop link replaced Both front anti-roll bar bushes replaced 
128000 mi

£620
Front and rear suspension levelling sensors were replaced 
135000 mi

£390
Rear hub replaced due to collapsed bearing. Also replaced one tie-rod and suspension bushes 
160000 mi

£465
Renew N/S/R hub bearing 
160800 mi

£176
Replace O/S/R wheel bearing 

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2009 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

14000 mi Replace leaking strut Replace leaking strut 

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2009 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

32000 mi also some cracked struts and the like from hot/cold contrasts and dryness. That's Colorado for you. 
54000 mi Rattling noise when driving over sharp bumps or on gravel road, especially when turning at low speed. 
62000 mi Suspension rattle never fixed. 
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. 
30000 mi Left rear wheel bearing 
45200 mi

US $300
known suspension issue with Subarus 
44000 mi

US $4600
- control arm replacement - new tires - all 4 breaks - cabin filters, oil change, etc 
50202 mi

US $894
Lower control arm bushings replaced. 

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2009 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD

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. 
33631 mi

C $2000
Replaced front axles with HD product 
53634 mi

C $4800
all suspension bushings front and rear 
85801 mi

US $743
took in for inspection of vibration -told needed front control arm and rear trailing arm bushings done estimate 1025, plus 700 for timing belt. 
92000 mi

US $415
replaced r/l rear trail arm bushings r&R both front control arm bushings, Lube oile filter 4 wheel alignment 
95000 mi

US $1532
PS fluid rack and pinion, replace rack, aligned, front brake job, reman axle shaft, stabilizer links,moog, bushing 
100000 mi

US $597
right front axle warranty as out of whack, also did rear bearings on car for noise 
135000 mi

US $700
replaced drivers side tie rod ends replace all 4 sway bar links Replace drivers front wheel bearing 
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. 
163700 mi

US $300
Replaced sway bar links. Were knocking and clacking, replace a year ago. Shop did as warranty. 
119800 mi

US $300
Replaced noisy, left rear wheel bearing assembly. 
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. 
145000 mi

US $100
Right rear wheel bearing failed. Replaced right rear wheel bearing. Also replaced rotors and brake pads on both rear wheels. 
104000 mi

US $100
Car pulling to the right 
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. 
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. 
26000 mi replaced bushings and one strut 
57100 mi Broken sway bar link 
57000 mi Power steering pump making noise, leaking. Replaced. 
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." 
124000 mi

US $315
Replace L rear wheel bearing 
132500 mi

US $431
Replace right rear wheel bearing 
152500 mi

US $600
4 sway bar bushings replaced 
155700 mi

US $234
Grinding noise assessed; left front wheel bearing replaced. 
158000 mi

US $727
Rack and pinion had to be replaced - very noisy, could not steer car. 

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2008 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

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 

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2008 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

77500 mi

C $760
changes trailer arms+control arms bushings 
118300 mi

C $2
right front wheel bearing replaced 
151280 mi

C $500
rear left wheel bearing replaced 

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2008 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 148hp 2.0L H4 Diesel 5-speed manual AWD

132000 mi

£500
Drop links replaced. There was knocking and play in them, so they needed replacing, but not an actual failure. 

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2008 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

109500 mi

US $900
Replaced all of the wheel hub/bearing assemblies. 
170500 mi

C $250
Rear struts. 
99000 mi

US $600
Right front wheel bearing was making a noise. Wheel bearing was worn out. Installed a new hub assembly. 
43000 mi

US $100
wheel bearing and front CV boot 
82000 mi

US $1419
Leak from steering rack and pinion boot. Replaced with new rack and pinion. 
122000 mi

US $2500
Front struts replaced 
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 
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. 
112000 mi

US $245
replace sway bar bushings 
128000 mi

US $100
Both front wheel bearings making noise. Both wheel bearings replaced. 

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2008 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

4000 mi Rattle, something loose in the rear suspension. 
34400 mi

C $1500
Rods, stabilisers. 
40300 mi

C $800
front driver-side wheel bearing replaced for safety certification 
71000 mi 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 $) 
78000 mi

US $2200
new control arm bushings needed 
84000 mi

US $650
Power steering fluid pump leaking. Installed new pump. 
105000 mi

US $650
replaced wheel bearings - AGAIN! 
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. 
99000 mi

US $775
Sway bar replaced. 
120000 mi Front wheel bearings needed to be replaced 
135000 mi

US $200
Replace rusted ball joint 
141000 mi

US $301
Replacing wheel bearing assembly 
167500 mi

US $800
Both rear wheel bearings replaced 
191000 mi

US $550
Replaced wheel bearing 
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. 
119000 mi

US $2100
Left front wheel bearing failing. Replaced. Also, had the front struts replaced. 
129200 mi

US $1600
Control arm bushings, right front lower ball joint, brake pads and rotors all around 
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. 
122000 mi

US $1023
Simultaneous wheel bearing failure (front left and right rear). 
122800 mi

US $525
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. 
85960 mi

A $400
Replacement of front LH wheel bearing. 

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2008 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD

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. 
100117 mi

US $407
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. 
106614 mi

US $270
Replaced RR Shock & upper mount 
115897 mi

US $253
Replaced RR wheel bearing/hub & axle nut 
96000 mi

US $1100
back left wheelbearing replacd 
72700 mi Replaced left & right front lower control arm rear bushings. Replaced sway bar link. 
76000 mi

US $1000
Replace rear struts with only 76k miles on the car. 
95000 mi

US $1059
REAR SWAY BAR links replaced 
104000 mi

US $700
replaced both rear wheel bearings 
128000 mi rear stabilizer bars replaced 
89060 mi Right front balljoint with free play movement. 
90200 mi Both control arm bushings were badly torn. stabilizer bar bushings broke apart when removed. Replaced both. 
91760 mi Both sides rear Trailing arm bushings 
102920 mi

C $180
Rear driver side wheel bearing humming noise. Replaced wheel bearing assembly. 
107260 mi Replaced both front strut assembly 
109740 mi Replaced front left wheel bearing hub assembly Humming noise coming from left side 
62000 mi

US $750
Replaced rear struts and springs 
93000 mi

US $600
Replaced rear passenger side bearing 
102000 mi Replaced driver side rear bearing. Loud hum from rear 
105000 mi

US $610
and a wheel bearing 
74700 mi

US $600
Power steering pump leaking and changed out. 
97000 mi

US $1000
Front right wheel bearing needed to be replaced. 
112000 mi

US $600
Front ball joint replaced. 
125020 mi

US $491
Left front wheel bearing replacement 
136723 mi

US $1021
Left front inner tie rod Left front/rear sway bar links Alignment with all other parts replaced 
86000 mi

US $600
replaced 1st of 2 wheel bearings 
86300 mi

US $600
replaced 2nd of 2 wheel bearings 
97420 mi

C $520
Wheel alignment and all new rubbers on sway bars. 
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. 
99000 mi

US $450
power steering hose leaking 
72200 mi

US $2000
Drive belt and power steering pump Bushing 
63500 mi

US $300
Front and rear wheel bearings 
108000 mi

US $1500
105k maintenance, worn ball joints, end links. 
163000 mi

US $300
[wheel bearing] Worn part replaced 
155000 mi

US $300
[wheel bearing] Parts worn, required replacement 
167000 mi

US $300
[wheel bearing] Worn part replaced 
172000 mi

US $450
Shocks worn, replaced 
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...) 
127000 mi

US $600
Broken rear strut 
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. 
30000 mi Replaced rear struts. 
30380 mi Left rear wheel bearing shot. 
93000 mi

US $1776
Replace rear wheel bearings. 
148000 mi

US $1100
Rack replacement 
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. 
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. 
70740 mi

C $1100
Rear wheel bearing replaced 
83980 mi

C $300
Rear wheel bearing failure 
100620 mi

C $475
Replace front left and right wheel bearings for the second time. 
112220 mi

C $1200
Struts and hats replaced. Rear hats rusted tbrough. 
142600 mi

C $570
wheel bearing replaced, 4-wheel alignment Front pads replaced because they fell apart 
122000 mi

US $2190
Replaced all 4 struts, stabilizer linke, etc. Had alignment done also. Factory original parts had finally worn out. $1,275. 
125462 mi

US $1405
Rear hub replacement. 

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2008 Subaru Outback 4-door

4-cylinder manual AWD

58000 mi

US $350
Wheel bearing replaced passenger side front. Also replaced sway bar links and busings. 

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2007 Subaru Outback

Engine not specified

58900 mi

$9000
The steering has a knocking sound when on a rough terrain. 
44000 mi Bad wheel bearings. Replaced one side. Other side not in stock. Ordered other wheel bearing. 
46000 mi Installed other wheel bearing. 
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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2007 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

66000 mi

US $750
rear links needed to be replaced and all four struts 
93000 mi

US $1400
The front right and the two rear wheel bearing were replaced. And the front ABS sensor was also replaced 
61200 mi

US $700
Replaced control arm bushings (torn) and sway bar bushings (torn). 

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2007 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

86300 mi

US $750
Replaced driver side front wheel bearing 
72000 mi

US $300
left rear strut leaking fluid. Both read struts replaced 
104300 mi

US $500
Rear Left Wheel Bearing failed 
143000 mi

US $667
Rear sway bar end links were loose, had play in them. Replaced them 

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2007 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

62000 mi

US $400
Link arms and bushings were worn out and were replaced. 
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. 
45000 mi

US $950
Tie-rod end  
60000 mi Rear wheel bearings worn out 
54560 mi

C $310
Rear stabilizer rod replaced. Rear stabilizer mounts 
71920 mi

C $110
Replaced tie-rod ends. 
105900 mi

C $600
Rear wheel bearings.  Front tie rods. 
128340 mi

C $350
Rear stabilizer bar bushing replacement. 
100120 mi

C $300
Rear tie-rod end had to be replaced  
103540 mi

C $900
- Replaced front driver wheel bearing - Alignment - Brake maintenance - Oil change 

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2007 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

67000 mi

US $100
Seal around RF hub and bearing had disintegrated, bearing needed to replaced. 
99200 mi

US $1200
struts were in bad shape, left front shock was broken. all 4 were replaced. 
143000 mi

US $900
wheel bearing noise, bearing was replaced sway bars leaking and replaced 
70000 mi noisy rear wheel bearing 
105000 mi

US $400
Right front wheel bearing replaced 

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2007 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD

31000 mi Bad rear wheel bearings, Warranty extended to 100K on wheel bearings, known problem 
75000 mi

US $589
Severe tire wear on outside edge. Removed/replaced both front lower control arm bushings. Replaced two badly worn tires. 
82011 mi

US $589
Front struts were worn and leaking fluid. Struts were replaced. 
106160 mi

US $1569
Rear control arm bushings, alignment, 2 tires 
110000 mi

US $1200
Front Struts were leaking and needed to be replaced 
61380 mi

C $1200
Wheel bearings worn and had to be replaced. 
65720 mi lower arm control bushings replaced wheel bearings 
66000 mi

US $700
Took car in for highway noise - rear wheel bearings were bad. Replaced. 
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. 
98000 mi Left rear wheel bearing replaced 
110000 mi

US $1500
Multiple items replaced due to wear. Including a half shaft, and multiple front end components. 
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. 
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. 
144000 mi

US $3434
Control arms replaced. 
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. 
83700 mi

C $500
The rattle from the sway bar returned.  
96100 mi

C $4000
the power steering was sucking air and the pump was making squealing noises. 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. 
72000 mi

US $600
steering pump had to be replaced 
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.  
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. 
134000 mi

US $350
Replace right rear wheel bearing due to vibration. 
141000 mi

US $488
Replaced front right wheel bearing. 
26000 mi Left bearings had to be replaced--covered under warranty 
29500 mi Right front bearings had to be replaced--also covered under warranty 
79000 mi

US $140
Left rear wheel bearing failed, replaced hub assembly before total failure 
101000 mi

US $121
right front wheel bearing assembly 
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.  
88000 mi

US $625
Wheel bearing right rear failed 
118000 mi

US $130
Replaced two bushings on rear stabilizer bar. 

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2007 Subaru Outback 4dr Sedan

245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

129700 mi

US $600
right & left ball joints, sway bar end links, job made more difficult due excessive corrision. 

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2007 Subaru Outback 4-door

4-cylinder automatic AWD

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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2006 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

129000 mi Replaced power steering pump 
132000 mi Replaced power steering pump (again). This one was making a whining sound. Third one's a charm. 
61000 mi Rear wheel bearing noise. Was noticeable at highway speeds Subaru of America paid for the repairs. 
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. 
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. 
32000 mi Steering brace and steering pump failed. 
65000 mi

US $360
SWAY BAR AND BUSHINGS REPLACED.  

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2006 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

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). 
91000 mi

US $600
Replaced shocks & struts to correct rapid rear tire wear. 
85700 mi

US $1100
and front stabilizer endlinks. 

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2006 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

250-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

26040 mi Replace a defective ONR rear hub bearing. 
71920 mi

A $300
Loud wheel bearing noise. Shop changed left front bearings. 
79360 mi

A $10
Tie rod end rubber boot broken- Possibly by wheel alignment shop when toe in was readjusted.. 
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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2006 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

115000 mi

US $798
Replaced both front wheel bearings (worn). 
123000 mi Replace ball joint Replaced loose sway bar bushing 
127100 mi

US $385
Replaced rear wheel bearing - hub assembly and ABS sensor. 
133000 mi

US $737
Trailing arm bushings were worn and separated from the metal arms. Replace bushings. 
149268 mi

US $1224
Replaced right rear wheel bearing. 
78000 mi

US $500
Replaced rear swaybar 
83000 mi

US $1200
right strut dead. 
109640 mi

C $400
Rear wheel bearing exhibited loud whining noise. 
48000 mi

US $335
Left front strut. 
57000 mi

US $595
Front sway bar and links. Rear wheel bearings. 
131000 mi

US $452
replaced rear drivers wheel bearing 
80300 mi

US $460
Replaced left rear wheel bearing 
113000 mi

US $136
Power steering pump failed. Replaced power steering pump. 
126000 mi

US $498
Replaced rear shocks. 
141000 mi

US $95
Power steerng pump failed. Replaced pump. 
72500 mi

US $300
Lower control arm bushings and sway link end. 
81000 mi

US $875
Power steering pump working intermittently. Pump replaced. 
88000 mi

US $200
sway links replaced 

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2006 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD

25000 mi Wheel hub replaced under warranty. 
81300 mi Both rear wheel bearings replaced 
91000 mi

US $150
Sway bar links worn 
91000 mi

US $500
Lower control arm bushing 
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. 
252000 mi

US $20
Sway bar link on drivers side broke. Replaced 
281000 mi

US $150
Stering rack failed 
123000 mi

US $38
Driver-side wheel bearing needed to be replaced. 
62620 mi

C $300
replace rt rear sway bar link 
78410 mi

C $1752
r&r rack & pinion// both outer tie rod ends//then alignment/ then safety certificate 
129500 mi

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. 
80000 mi

US $309
Diagnosis of rotational noise as failing left rear wheel bearing. Replaced left rear wheel hub. 
42358 mi Replaced both rear wheel bearings. No charge as work was under warranty. 
67500 mi

US $807
New rear brake pads and rotors and replaced front lower control arm bushings. 
68000 mi

US $1400
Steering rack leak. Entire Steering rack replaced 
114500 mi

US $484
Replaced broken control arm. 
65700 mi

US $150
Loose sway bar identified by shop performing oil change 
105000 mi

US $200
Loud wobbling sound from tire. Worn wheel bearing/hub was determined to be the cause. 
113400 mi

US $250
Passenger rear wheel bearing began making noise. Rotated wheels. Sound remained in the same location. Shop replaced wheel bearing 
39680 mi

C $200
Clunking noise especially in potholes. Garage diagnosed worn front stabilizer bar links and replaced them. Now clunk is gone.  
46240 mi Bumpy ride. Brought to shop and they re-replaced a part that failed. Part under warrenty 
54560 mi

C $300
Noticed a noise. Girlfriend suspected wheel bearing. Dealer diagnosed rear right wheel bearing problem and replaced it. 
111600 mi

C $2300
tie rod replaced 
161200 mi

C $2000
Play in steering Replace rack and pinion Also replaced all front end bushings replaced front shocks and springs 
150000 mi

US $1200
Replace worn bushings 
170000 mi

US $300
Bad wheel bearing 
81700 mi

US $600
replace both rear wheel bearings 
108000 mi

US $139
Loose pass side trailing arm link tightened, 4 wheel alignment 
130000 mi

US $200
replaced wheel bearing 
166000 mi

US $544
Replaced rear passenger side wheel bearing Driver's side Shocks 
71000 mi

US $80
REAR LINK KITS FRONT SWAY BAR BUSHINGS REAR LINK KITS FRONT SWAY BAR BUSHINGS 
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 
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. 
97000 mi

US $400
Replaced both rear wheel bearing assemblies 
98000 mi

US $400
Replaced front and rear struts 
123000 mi

US $150
Replaced front control arm bushings, sway bar links, sway bar bushings 

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2006 Subaru Outback 4dr Sedan

250-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

153800 mi

US $720
Replaced RH lower ball joint. 
255000 mi

US $368
upper control arm bushings 
263000 mi

US $118
Remove and replace Rh lower tie rod. Replaced RH lower ball joint 

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2006 Subaru Outback 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD

197500 mi

US $100
Rack and bearing is going out 
61000 mi

US $3199
At this time they also replaced to rear bushings. 
81000 mi

US $129
Replaced the rear sway bar link. 

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2005 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

79994 mi

US $250
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. 
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. 
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... 
107000 mi

US $700
Rear control arm bushings replaced 
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. 
126000 mi

US $135
I replaced the power steering pump, as it has been giving me trouble for quite some time. 
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.) 
53000 mi Rear strut leaking. 
58000 mi CPV boot broke, during sliding incident in snowy weather. Subaru covered it under the 60k/mile warranty. 
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. 
116000 mi

US $1075
rear control arms were cracked and needed replacing 
86300 mi

US $910
Replaced both front sway bar end links (split boots and movement in joints) 
95000 mi

US $900
Replaced leaking front struts 
94500 mi

US $600
Front control arm bushings replaced 
124500 mi

US $2050
power steering pump leaking from pulley bearing, replace. Sway bar links and bushing replaced, front and rear due to noise. 
75000 mi

US $550
Replaced front control arms due to cracked bushings 
81000 mi replaced right rear wheel bearing under mfg extended warranty 
92000 mi

US $750
Leaking power steering pump replaced 
106000 mi

US $1100
replaced front struts, bushings on rear control arms, and aligned wheels. 
92000 mi

US $1100
Front struts leaking 

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2005 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

91000 mi

US $100
Replaced rear driver side wheel bearing due to excessive noise 
130600 mi

US $400
Noise from front of car. Replaced worn Passenger side Wheel bearing and ball joint 
176000 mi

US $2400
Replaced all 4 struts 
54000 mi Front wheel bearing replacement - Covered under 60K drivetrain warranty 
86700 mi

US $800
Right front wheel bearing 
109000 mi

US $325
Front driver side wheel bearing. 
62000 mi Right wheel bearing replaced. Rear wheel bearing replaced. TSB Warranty issue 
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.  
67000 mi

US $180
Noticed grease on exhaust manifold causing burning smell when car gets warm. Inner passenger CV boot cracked, needed replacement 
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 
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. 

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2005 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

250-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

66300 mi

US $400
power steering boot 
112000 mi

US $200
Wheel speed sensor failure caused by bad wheel bearing. Replaced both. Extended time required due to deterioration of bolts 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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 worn suspension bushing Cracked wheel hub when trying to replace worn bushing 
160000 mi

US $602
Steering rack was leaking and had failed rubber boot 
167000 mi Changed front shocks 
174000 mi Replaced front driver Ball Joint. 
174000 mi

US $200
Scraping noise from rear right wheel when turning right. Replaced hub assembly, probably unnecessarily. 
112000 mi

US $550
Car was swaying, had the rear struts replaced 
164920 mi

C $813
Leaking steering rack. Solution: replaced steering rack. 
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. 
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. 
187240 mi Steering rack slowly leaking. 
39000 mi

US $255
Clunking noise rear sway bar links replaced. 
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. 
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. 
113000 mi

US $350
Blown rear strut 
48980 mi Numerous repairs. Needed a new power steering pump. Just took what we could get in trade. 

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2005 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

168-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

93000 mi rear wheel bearings 
125500 mi

US $550
Rear struts 
128000 mi

US $785
Left side bearings making noise. Had both replaced. 
135000 mi

US $200
Ball joint replaced on front passenger side. 
144000 mi

US $750
Right side ball joint replaced. 
150000 mi

US $100
Replaced sway bar endlinks and bushings 
62000 mi

US $300
Bearings worn in driver side rear. Clicking noise heard during wheel rotation. 
73000 mi took car in for knocking noise heard in front right strut, told driver rear bearings had to be replaced. warrantied. 
105000 mi

US $195
Replaced front left wheel bearing, rotors, front brakes. 
121000 mi

US $167
Power steering pump went out over the past few months. Replaced. 
129000 mi

US $1500
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. 
148700 mi

US $550
Right rear wheel bearing worn out and noisy. Replaced. 
66440 mi

C $720
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 Sway bar bushings (front and right) replaced Trailing arm bushings replaced Front link and table bushings replaced 
67000 mi Left rear wheel bearing making loud noise, fixed for no charge by dealer under special extended warranty for this specific known problem. 
83300 mi Rear wheel bearings replaced, again, under specifically lengthened warranty 
107000 mi

US $250
Right strut bearing plate was failing, replaced. 
92000 mi

US $800
Replace rear stabilizers 
95000 mi

US $1200
Replace both rear wheel bearings/axles 
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. 
117300 mi

US $1
new struts 
120900 mi

C $400
LR Wheel bearing 
143220 mi

C $1200
RF ball joint had play, replaced. 
76000 mi

US $85
bearings in front passenger wheel 

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2005 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

168-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD

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. 
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.  
105000 mi

US $300
rubber bushing tore and needed replaced 
110000 mi

US $30
Clunk noise over bumps. Replaced sway bar end links. 
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.  
67760 mi

C $100
Front sway bar end links and rubber bushings. 
74400 mi

C $430
Replaced front and rear struts and mounts 
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. 
114700 mi

C $145
Top strut bearings left and right 
121800 mi

C $27
Left lower ball joint 
140740 mi

C $175
Drivers side rear wheel bearing howling. Replaced and serviced rear brakes since I was in there. 
148800 mi

C $25
Left ball joint worn out. Replaced ball joint 
176000 mi

US $500
replace rear wheel hubs. third time on this car. 
83000 mi

US $300
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. 
57700 mi

US $1840
Replaced all four struts. 
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. 
140000 mi

US $678
replace sway bar and perform alignment 
142100 mi Noisy right rear wheel bearing. Causing vibration. I've heard 2005 Outbacks are known for this issue. 
154600 mi

US $400
Ball Joint 
177000 mi

US $400
Replace all four stabilizer links 
181000 mi Lower control arm bushings replaced 
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. 
127000 mi

US $250
Clunking noise in front end...replaced sway bar end links 
190000 mi

US $400
Replaced front lower control arms, ball joints, and sway bar end links. 
110700 mi Remove and replace rear sway bar links and bushings 
126900 mi

US $342
Both side front stabilizer links and bushings. 
132000 mi

US $720
Replaced rear trailing arm and bushings four wheel alignment. 
140200 mi

US $94
Sway bar bushings replaced. 
130000 mi

US $450
Right front wheel bearing. 
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. 
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. 
88000 mi replaced rear wheel bearing which was repaired less than a year ago. repair cost covered by the warrantee provided by the shop. 
37000 mi Replaced rear wheel bearing on warranty extended to 100k miles by manufacturer. 
66000 mi

US $600
Replaced cracked lower control arm bushings that caused excessive inner tire tread wear, new front tires and front end alignment.  
85000 mi Noisy left rear wheel bearing replaced under extended warranty. 
99000 mi

US $1000
Front struts replaced. Shop claims this is the reason for uneven tire wear on inside of front tires. 
106000 mi

US $125
Replaced front passenger-side wheel bearing hub due to noise. 
184000 mi

US $1000
Back end was jumping around over bumps; struts replaced 
80100 mi

US $1000
Front rack replaced. 
117000 mi

US $850
front axle bushings, rear hub bearings 
125000 mi

US $300
REPLACED REAR RIGHT HUB BEARINGS, BUSHINGS ON FR STEERING ARMS 
64000 mi

US $300
Rear wheel bearings. 
64000 mi

US $500
Front lower control arm bushing. 
172000 mi

US $322
Rear sway bar endlink replacement 
81000 mi

US $350
Passenger side rear wheel bearing was very noisy and had to be replaced. 
90000 mi

US $1200
Found two torn bushings, replaced. 
155000 mi

US $350
One rear wheel bearing going bad. Replaced it. 
169800 mi

US $3000
Replaced one rear wheel bearing 
3000 mi steering wheel vibrates, car wanders and doesn't track well 
75000 mi humming noise in rear of vehicle. Dealer replaced both rear wheel bearings under warranty extension 

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2005 Subaru Outback 4dr Sedan

250-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

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. 
105000 mi

US $450
Replaced all four wheel hubs. Both back bearings were shot. 

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2004 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

212-horsepower 3.0L H6 4-speed automatic AWD

140800 mi

US $655
Replaced worn steering rack boot 
158483 mi

US $500
Replace left front rear control arm bushing 4 wheel alignment after replacement of arm bushing 
171530 mi

US $678
Replace right front wheel bearing and seals 
180265 mi

US $400
Replace steering rack boots and alignment after replacement 
91760 mi Replaced the right rear wheel bearing. 
118100 mi

C $600
Replaced front right ball joint. 
74000 mi Dealer noticed something (I can't think of what it was) broken dealing with the suspension/steering going to the front right tire. 
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. 
41000 mi

US $660
Rear sway bar linkages (both) were worn. Replaced. 

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2004 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

149000 mi

US $1200
Steering was pulling to the left. Mechanic found blown strut. Replaced all four as ride was degrading anyhow. 
242500 mi

US $425
Replaced rear struts 

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2004 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD

196000 mi

US $621
Replaced left front wheel bearing, alternator belt, battery terminal, & license plate light. 
181000 mi

US $336
Leaking struts 
58000 mi

US $450
Rear Shock replacement. 
89280 mi

C $120
missing link on a rear wheel 
180300 mi

US $300
replace power steering pump 
102000 mi

US $3100
Power steering pump. 
138300 mi

US $160
End links worn. 
161000 mi

US $200
Replaced all four sway bar end links. 
168000 mi

US $250
Left front sway bar end link fractured in half. Had all replaced and oil/filter change. 
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. 

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2003 Subaru Outback

Engine not specified

194000 mi 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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2003 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

212-horsepower 3.0L H6 4-speed automatic AWD

111000 mi

US $330
Wheel bearing failed; replaced bearing 
103000 mi

US $600
Replaced rear shock springs 
115400 mi

C $1400
Rear sway bar was audibly broken. 
59600 mi

C $100
rear sway bar replaced 
150000 mi

US $200
fixed axle tie rod 
116000 mi

US $144
Both rear struts were replaced. One of the rear struts was leaking. 
123000 mi

US $250
Boot was torn 
176700 mi

C $400
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! 
177000 mi Intermittent shaking when driving at a constant highway speed for awhile. (such as when using cruise control) 
189000 mi

US $330
New struts 
150000 mi

US $600
failed state inspection. Needed cracked windshield replaced and both lower ball joints.  
158000 mi

US $50
Lower ball joint failed state inspection 
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. 
172900 mi

US $200
Both front wheel bearings replaced. Loose/noisy. 
71920 mi

C $30
Clunk in front of car, found front swaybar bushings wore out. 

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2003 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

69000 mi Sold car. A pre-purchase inspection by SuperRupair in Boulder, CO found the right front ball joint needed replacement. 
85000 mi

US $275
Rear stabilizer bar 
168000 mi

US $70
driver side control arm rear bushing leaking fluid. Replaced with oem part. 
168700 mi

US $106
inner and outer tie roads replaced 
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. 

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2003 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD

311200 mi

US $288
Found Upper Rear Control Arm Bushings Worn -- Replaced both rear ones Right front wheel bearings worn 
351300 mi

US $317
Power Steering making noise - replaced Power Steering Pump 
395900 mi

US $325
RF sway bar end link broken; LF coil spring broken at top -- Both replaced 
408800 mi

US $389
RR shock broken - Replaced Upper Shock Mount, $304.05. 
190000 mi Rear drivers side sway bar end link replaced. 
143000 mi

US $2500
Replaced steering box 
113000 mi

US $355
Right front wheel bearing was bad and needed to be replaced. 
126100 mi

US $300
1 ball joint replaced and alignment done. 
132000 mi

US $235
Sway bar links replaced 
138000 mi

US $500
Replaced struts  
128990 mi

US $2570
replace left front axle assembly 
138000 mi driver's side front ball bearings needed replacement. 
150000 mi

US $150
Added clips to sway bar. 
152000 mi

US $410
Ball bearings replaced on rear tire. 
150214 mi

US $310
2 sway bar links and 2 bushings 
74400 mi

C $1000
Front left wheel bearing replaced 2 front lower ball joints oil pan front right cv boot alignment 
121000 mi

US $38
Driver's side front / lower ball joint replaced, due to original being worn. 
123000 mi

US $100
replaced old factory rear shocks / struts 
14500 mi

US $115
worn out bushing in both rear upper control arms, which were causing excessive wear on outer portion of rear tires 
86124 mi

US $1153
Replace front and rear struts 
127000 mi

US $1445
Remove and replace rear suspension struts due to squeaking. mechanic recommended replacing them, but after being better, it's now squeaking even worse. 
155894 mi

US $310
Replace right front inner and outer tie rod ends 4 wheel alignment 
135200 mi

US $600
New rear tie rods. 
162000 mi

US $1500
New wheel bearing 

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2003 Subaru Outback 4dr Sedan

165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

125000 mi

US $120
Hub needed replaced. 

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2002 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

212-horsepower 3.0L H6 4-speed automatic AWD

182900 mi

C $16000
discs, tie rods,bearing, 
176200 mi

US $700
Tie Rod end,  
177000 mi

US $361
Rear Wheel Bearing 
162000 mi

US $550
Left front bearing noisy. Replaced bearing and alignef 
130500 mi

US $270
Outer tie rod needed replacing but had both the outer and inner replaced. 

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2002 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

191000 mi

US $300
Ball joint replaced. 

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2002 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD

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." 
201000 mi

US $1500
Repair leaking steering rack by replacing it. 
274000 mi

US $140
Rattling noise from cracked suspension part. Replaced it. 
107000 mi

US $50
Broken swaybar link on rear swaybar. 
175000 mi

US $800
Worn out lower ball joints replaced. Front struts also replaced and alignment performed. 
137200 mi

£400
Steering column u-joint worn 
136700 mi

US $1550
Rear sway bar broke. 

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2002 Subaru Outback 4dr Sedan

212-horsepower 3.0L H6 4-speed automatic AWD

127000 mi

US $1100
Also replaceded rear struts.  
134200 mi

US $430
Replaced front stabilizer links.  
142000 mi

US $1300
Had rear stabilizer links replaced. Had upper and lower control arm bushings replaced. Had left front wheel bearing replaced. 

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2001 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

212-horsepower 3.0L H6 4-speed automatic AWD

155900 mi

US $900
Tie rod was wearing out and was replaced. Wheel bearings were failing and were replaced by mechanic. 
150000 mi

US $38
Replaced inner tie rod 
175000 mi

US $100
a new o ring for power steering pump 
81700 mi

C $800
power steering linkage broke replace serpentine belt and tensioner, idler pulley, bracket and bolt. 
87420 mi

C $200
right front axle repair 
82460 mi

C $594
replace sway link 
116000 mi

US $492
Replaced both rear wheel bearings. 
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 
296000 mi

US $600
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 
94860 mi

R 24000
Left front lower control arm bush was replaced – was leaking oil and rubber was cracked. 
107000 mi

US $600
Sway bars 

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2001 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

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. 
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.  
96920 mi

C $500
ball joint changed 
167000 mi

US $1200
Boots for the power steering. 
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. 
204700 mi

US $150
Replaced tie rod to pass safety inspection. 
94300 mi

US $143
Replaced damaged CV boot (axle boot) 

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2001 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD

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 
120000 mi front left interior tie rod replaced 
120000 mi front left interior tie rod replaced 
94240 mi Lug nuts came loose on three tires, lost two, one wheel wobbled badly. 
136400 mi

C $19
Heard clunking and found rear sway bar link was worn ...ordered parts and changed both links. 
172980 mi Rack started to leak. 
218700 mi Replaced front right tie-rod. 
236000 mi

US $95
Steering wheel wobbles. 
241000 mi

US $205
Replaced left tie rod and bellow boot. 
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. 
193800 mi

US $250
Boot was worn and rod needed to be changed 
283700 mi

US $250
Sway bars replaced. 
292000 mi

US $351
Lower ball joint 
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. 
143100 mi

C $950
Replaced both rear struts and mounts. One mount was broken and one strut was leaking. 
145700 mi Front and rear bushings needed to be replaced 
229000 mi

US $30
Replaced broken rear sway bar ends 
109120 mi

C $110
4 wheel alignment 
138260 mi

C $700
Front struts replaced. 

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2001 Subaru Outback 4dr Sedan

165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD

115000 mi

US $1100
New tie rods. 4 wheel alignment. Oil change. 

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2001 Subaru Outback 4-door

4-cylinder automatic AWD

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! 

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2000 Subaru Outback

Engine not specified

182000 mi

US $120
Front left wheel bearing failure. It was my fault, forgot to stake axle nut after previous axle replacement. 

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2000 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD

118000 mi

US $300
wheel bearing bad - replaced 
101000 mi

US $875
Tire technician noted that all four struts were bad and the rear two were leaking. Replaced all four struts. 
103000 mi

US $125
Torn passenger-side inner tie rod boot. Replaced entire tie rod, $50. 
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 
204000 mi

US $500
Also needed new front sway bar linkage bushings. 
102000 mi

US $1340
Replaced both struts in front and both shocks in rear, followed by an alignment. 
256000 mi Problem diagnosed. Driver side wheel bearing. Will attempt DIY. 
256500 mi

US $575
Replaced driver side wheel bearings. 
155500 mi

US $179
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 

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2000 Subaru Outback 4-door

4-cylinder manual AWD

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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1999 Subaru Outback

Engine not specified

174000 mi

US $500
Also needed new struts. 
235000 mi replaced bushings on suspention, rack and pinion 
235000 mi needed new wheel bearings 

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1999 Subaru Outback 4-door

4-cylinder manual AWD

150000 mi

US $100
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!) 
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.) 
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. 

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1999 Subaru Outback 4-door

4-cylinder automatic AWD

269000 mi

US $80
Rear swaybar links worn 
272200 mi

US $350
Rear struts and mounts failed 
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). 
335000 mi

US $300
replacement inner and outer tie rod ends during tire replacement 
160300 mi

US $240
rear wheel bearing 

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1998 Subaru Outback 4-door

4-cylinder manual AWD

147000 mi

US $1000
Had clutch, ball joint and wheel bearing replaced 

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1998 Subaru Outback 4-door

4-cylinder automatic AWD

168000 mi

US $300
Both front wheel bearings replaced 
183500 mi

US $1200
Replaced Worn Struts 

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1997 Subaru Outback

Engine not specified

180000 mi

US $300
replaced rear wheel bearings 
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. 
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. 
147000 mi

US $300
Replaced rear struts. 
157000 mi Wheel bearing replaced. 

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1997 Subaru Outback 4-door

4-cylinder manual AWD

270000 mi

US $350
wheel bearings shot, new strut needed 
273000 mi inner tie rods and right front strut 
252000 mi

US $580
wheel bearings needed to be replaced on both front wheels 

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Subaru Outback Suspension Problems

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