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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%)
Chart based on 13 repairs.
1996 Subaru Outback repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$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.
1996 Subaru Outback
Engine not specified
| Subaru in New York, United States Jul 2016 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Sep 2016105000 mi | AWD problem, trouble moving forward while turning sharply. Changed fuse to FWD with some improvement. Transmission warning light remained on. Quote to fix quite high. | ||
| Subaru in Ohio, United States Jun 2014 - May 2015 | |||
| May 2015181000 mi | Valve cover gasket leak | ||
| Subaru in Utah, United States May 2013 - May 2013 | |||
| May 2013US $1450 | The center differential went out before I bought it. I didn't notice the problem until I drove it in a tight circle which makes the center diff really work to keep all the wheels turning in sync. | ||
1996 Subaru Outback 4-door
4-cylinder manual AWD
| Subaru in California, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2010US $195 | Spark plug threads stripped. Hely coil kit installed. | ||
| Jun 2011247000 miUS $300 | Fixed key-less entry lock/unlock. Fixed reverse switch. replaced dash lights | ||
| Nov 2011249700 miUS $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) | ||
| Dec 2011250000 mi | Car must be warm after being driven over 1 hour, happens when warm, during sharp turning only. Transmission transfer case shutters very abruptly. Diagnosed as sticky clutch in awd, recommend 1st change transmission oil. | ||
| May 2012254300 miUS $560 | Remove and install timing belt, front main seal, cam seals and water pump. | ||
1996 Subaru Outback 4-door
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| Subaru in Virginia, United States Jul 2010 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Feb 2011128200 miUS $200 | Right front axle. Replaced a cracked radiator. | ||
| Mar 2011128000 miUS $18 | Left front axle replaced. 2 year old axle failed due to not enough grease from re-builder. New axle when inspected did not contain enough grease. Packed in more CV grease installed w/new ball joint. Got a full 92.00 refund. Keep receipts! | ||
| Sep 2012138000 miUS $1300 | oil pump seal | ||
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