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2009 Subaru Outback repairs by problem area
Engine (21%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (5%)
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Chart based on 280 repairs.
2009 Subaru Outback suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (22%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (35%)
Chart based on 49 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
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. |
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. |
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 |
2009 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 14000 mi | Replace leaking strut Replace leaking strut |
2009 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 30000 mi | Left rear wheel bearing |
| 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. |
| 32000 mi | also some cracked struts and the like from hot/cold contrasts and dryness. That's Colorado for you. |
| 50202 mi US $894 |
Lower control arm bushings replaced. |
| 44000 mi US $4600 |
- control arm replacement - new tires - all 4 breaks - cabin filters, oil change, etc |
| 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. |
| 45000 mi US $300 |
known suspension issue with Subarus |
2009 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 104000 mi US $100 |
Car pulling to the right |
| 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. |
| 57100 mi | Broken sway bar link |
| 57000 mi | Power steering pump making noise, leaking. Replaced. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 26000 mi | replaced bushings and one strut |
| 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. |
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