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2014 Subaru Outback repairs by problem area
Engine (28%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (12%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)
Other (5%)
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 99 repairs.
2014 Subaru Outback transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (100%)
Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2014 Subaru Outback
Engine not specified
| 8000 mi | The car lags or stalls for several seconds when accelerating from a rolling start last time about 7 sec. The dealer told me it was a common complaint and was an engineering problem with the CVT trans., they did nothing! Major safety issue! |
2014 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 11000 mi | Car shudders periodically. |
| 13000 mi | Car shuddered occasionally. Dealer replaced torque converter under warranty. |
2014 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 60140 mi | Had to replace the transmission after the dealer overtorqued the drain plug, causing a leak. |
| 60000 mi | leaking transmission. diagnosed as bad gasket, dealer did a mickey mouse repair using a sealant. did not replace the gasket or the leaked fluid. 1 week later it is back at another dealer. this model has an extended warranty on the cvt transmission because of problems. |
| 66000 mi | Transmission failed on highway. Transmission replaced under extended warranty. |
| 9000 mi | CVT Transmission started making raspy whirring sound. After the transmission was replaced, the car would shudder noticeably when making tight turns. Took it back to the dealer and traded it in for a 2016 WRX. |
| 14600 mi | This car has a very jerky, rough transmission and the dealer keeps insisting that the jerkiness is normal. Let me put it this way: It is an automatic transmission that feels like a manual. |
| 32300 mi | Replaced front axle because of torn CV boot. |
| 40000 mi | CVT Transmission exploded. Replaced under warranty eventually. |
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