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1996 Subaru Outback repairs by problem area
Engine (54%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (38%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (0%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (8%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (0%)
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Chart based on 13 repairs.
1996 Subaru Outback engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (57%)
< $100 (14%)
Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1996 Subaru Outback
Engine not specified
| 181000 mi | Valve cover gasket leak |
1996 Subaru Outback 4-door
4-cylinder manual AWD
| 243000 mi US $195 |
Spark plug threads stripped. Hely coil kit installed. |
| 249700 mi US $200 |
Oil leak from engine. Oil leaks on exhaust pipe and smells. Oil seamed to be leaking from valve cover gaskets. Decided to renew valve cover gaskets and change oil at the same time. Oil leak still remains, but not from valve covers. Placed dye into oil and asked to return to check leak. Diagnosed as oil leak from cam shaft seal. Recommended replacing timing belt, water pump and drive belts while fixing cam seal(all due) |
| 254300 mi US $560 |
Remove and install timing belt, front main seal, cam seals and water pump. |
1996 Subaru Outback 4-door
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| 128200 mi US $200 |
Replaced a cracked radiator. |
| 138000 mi US $1300 |
oil pump seal |
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