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Subaru Outback

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• Repair Histories (shortcut)
• Extended Warranty
• MSRP and Invoice Prices
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Subaru Outback Reliability

Want to more clearly know what the difference in reliability will be if you buy a Subaru Outback rather than another vehicle? Concerned about your chances of getting a lemon?

TrueDelta provides this information in the form of "times in the shop" stats that make the actual repair rates clear and, in the future, "lemon-odds."

The latest Car Reliability Survey (CRS) results include Subaru Outback reliability information based on owner experiences through June 30, 2010:

Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles)
Year	Make	Model	Trips / Year per 100	TS	Cars Mon/Car Av Odo
2010	Subaru	Outback	30 Fewest         Most A steering vibration has led to some cars being bought back. Otherwise a clean launch for this redesigned model.		148 4.9 5600
2009	Subaru	Outback	36 Fewest         Most		44 9.0 12800
2008	Subaru	Outback	34 Fewest         Most		61 8.7 27700
2007	Subaru	Outback	22 Fewest         Most		29 7.4 35800
2006	Subaru	Outback	28 Fewest         Most		62 9.0 50800
2005	Subaru	Outback	64 Fewest         Most First model year. Rear wheel bearings and headlight bulbs are common problem areas.		102 7.3 61900
2003	Subaru	Outback	132 Fewest         Most		25 6.9 96900
2002	Subaru	Outback*	join to view		17 7.6 132800
2001	Subaru	Outback	120 Fewest         Most		30 6.3 109600
2000	Subaru	Outback*	join to view		13 7.2 135200
1999	Subaru	Outback*	join to view		12 7.3 172700
1998	Subaru	Outback*	join to view		16 6.0 157000

To see how the Subaru Outback's repair frequency compares to other model years and competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.

We also have some new reliability stats for the Subaru Outback. "Nada-odds" reports the percentage that required no repairs at all, not even a minor one--nada--in the past year, while "Lemon-odds" reports the percentage that required three (or more) repair trips.

Nada-odds     cars per 100 with no repairs (nada) in the past year; 100 is ideal Lemon-odds     cars per 100 with 3+ repair trips in the past year; 0 is ideal
Year	Make	Model	Nada-odds per 100 cars	Lemon-odds per 100 cars	Cars Mon/Car Av Odo
2009	Subaru	Outback	join to view		28 11.4 17800
2008	Subaru	Outback	76	< 1	39 11.6 32900
2006	Subaru	Outback	75	2	42 11.6 55100
2005	Subaru	Outback	57	2	51 11.6 66000

To see how the Subaru Outback's Nada-odds and Lemon-odds compare to competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.

To provide comprehensive results, TrueDelta needs reliability data on all cars--not just the Subaru Outback--from people like you. To encourage participation, those who help provide the data receive free access to the site's car reliability information. Find out the details.

Subaru Outback Repair Histories

To supplement our Car Reliability Survey, TrueDelta collects Subaru Outback repair histories, a list of all the repairs that have been performed on a vehicle. With these, no minimum sample is required and owners can report repairs that occurred before joining.

Individual responses to both the Car Reliability Survey and the Car Repair History Survey are posted here:

2011 Subaru Outback Problems and Repair Histories

2010 Subaru Outback Problems and Repair Histories

2009 Subaru Outback Problems and Repair Histories

2008 Subaru Outback Problems and Repair Histories

2007 Subaru Outback Problems and Repair Histories

2006 Subaru Outback Problems and Repair Histories

2005 Subaru Outback Problems and Repair Histories

2004 Subaru Outback Problems and Repair Histories

2003 Subaru Outback Problems and Repair Histories

2002 Subaru Outback Problems and Repair Histories

2001 Subaru Outback Problems and Repair Histories

2000 Subaru Outback Problems and Repair Histories

1999 Subaru Outback Problems and Repair Histories

1998 Subaru Outback Problems and Repair Histories

1997 Subaru Outback Problems and Repair Histories

Think you might have a lemon, and want to see if other owners are having similar problems? Then this is the place to check.

Subaru Outback Extended Warranty

Concerned about the Subaru Outback's reliability? Considering an extended warranty? Warranty Direct is an over 30-year-old company with over 2 million contracts sold and over $500 million in paid claims.

If you are unsure about the Subaru Outback's reliability, or simply want the peace of mind afforded by an extended warranty, you can click here to check the pricing and terms from Warranty Direct.

More information about extended car warranties: Subaru Outback extended warranty tips.

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Subaru Outback MSRP and Invoice Prices

Whether comparing two vehicles or just pricing one, you can forget about digging through trim lines, option packages, prerequisites, and the like one by one -- the TrueDelta algorithm uniquely figures these out for you in one swift pass. Results include both MSRP and invoice prices for the Subaru Outback. Price the Subaru Outback.

Year	Body	Trim	MSRP	Invoice	Dest.
2007	4-door Sedan	2.5i	26,395	24,712	625
		3.0R L.L. Bean	30,295	28,258	625
2011	4-door Wagon	2.5i	23,195	21,848	725
		3.6 R	28,195	26,369	725

Subaru Outback Price Comparisons

Want quick, thorough MSRP (sticker price) and dealer invoice comparisons between the Subaru Outback and another car, both similarly equipped to your specifications? Choose one of the most frequently performed Subaru Outback price comparisons from the list in the sidebar.

If the comparison you are interested in is not listed, go here:
Price compare the Subaru Outback.

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Subaru Outback Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are actually charging? Requesting free, no obligation dealer price quotes through PriceQuotes.com (sidebar) helps support TrueDelta while getting you a great price on a new car.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll promptly receive price quotes from local approved dealers.

Subaru Outback Gas Mileage

Everyone knows that government estimates often aren't indicative of the Subaru Outback's gas mileage in the real-world.

In response, TrueDelta began collecting gas mileage data from owners of the Subaru Outback, with the intent of providing real-world gas mileage estimates customized to how and where you drive.

Subaru Outback Real-World Gas Mileage

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"Why (Not) the Subaru Outback?" Reviews

For car buyers' reasons for buying a Outback--or not--click here.

Want another perspective? Since 1999, Michael Karesh, the developer of TrueDelta, has contributed reviews to Epinions, where he is one of two people who oversee the autos section.

Michael's most recent Subaru Outback review.

Note: The older the review, the more likely it has become outdated owing to more recently introduced competitors.

Subaru Outback Tire Reviews

The Tire Rack offers the Internet's most extensive collection of Subaru Outback tire reviews, tire survey results, and tire tests. To see which tires are available for the Subaru Outback--or for your car--and go from there to Tire Rack's comprehensive information, use the tool in the sidebar.

The Tire Rack can be especially useful as a source of winter tires, which I have strongly recommended ever since buying a set for my car. If you're unhappy with your car's handling and braking on snow and ice, you probably just need proper winter tires, not a new car.

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Subaru Outback Forums (TrueDelta partners)

These forums have helped make our results possible. For discussions of the Outback by owners, visit:

SubaruOutback.org -- Subaru Outback forum

Need expert advice on a problem with your Outback?
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