| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
1999 Subaru Outback repairs by problem area
Engine (41%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (19%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (11%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (4%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 70 repairs.
1999 Subaru Outback transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (23%)
$100 - $499 (46%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1999 Subaru Outback
Engine not specified
| 190800 mi US $500 |
Bad cv joint; axle replaced. |
1999 Subaru Outback 4-door
4-cylinder manual AWD
| 237000 mi US $400 |
Clutch slipping, worn out, due to maladjustment on previous clutch job 4k miles prior. Replaced along with flywheel under 50/50 warranty. |
| 237000 mi US $350 |
Clutch started slipping, mechanic replaced. Prior clutch replacement at 232000 was done by them, pedal return spring not correctly installed. |
| 240000 mi US $325 |
Clutch slave cylinder failure rendered transmission inop; replaced, flushed, filled. |
| 157300 mi US $40 |
Clutch pedal stays on floor when engine hot (pop back up with toe). I replaced clutch slave cylinder. $40 for new part. Simple repair job took at most an hour. |
1999 Subaru Outback 4-door
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| 152000 mi US $600 |
Was leaking transmission fluid and causing smoke. Transmission serviced including new filter, flush and fill. |
| 210000 mi US $350 |
Inner rubber boot split, leaking grease. Probably was OEM part. Replaced with aftermarket. |
| 225000 mi US $37 |
leak at front differential fluid at passenger side half axle |
| 225500 mi US $68 |
Car shifts with a jolt. Replace aftermarket AT spin on filter with OE and topped trans fluid with TranX |
| 228700 mi | Leak at front differential appears to have stopped, may have been related to weather, cold temps, and high humidity??? |
| 73000 mi £500 |
slow to engage drive. transmission overhaul new filter and oil. |
| 257000 mi US $200 |
Trans delayed 30 sec to 3 min before going into 1st gear. Replaced filter and used Castrol Dexron III Mercon AMSoil with a quart of Trans-X. Problem gone. |
| 78000 mi US $300 |
Left front axle replaced. |
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