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2013 Subaru Outback repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)

Other (7%)

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2013 Subaru Outback suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (19%)

$500 - $999 (38%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (31%)

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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

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

16740 mi

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

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2013 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

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

82000 mi

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

US $500
Car developed a clunk - dealer replaced tie rod end. Car is better but not perfect. 
149000 mi

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

US $1900
Lower control arm bushings, front struts 
95000 mi

US $600
replaced front shocks (also front rotors/pads maintenance) 
121000 mi rear bearings 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. 
83000 mi

US $700
Back rear strut leaking- replaced 
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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2013 Subaru Outback Suspension Problems

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