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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
Chart based on 13 repairs.
1996 Subaru Outback transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (20%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (20%)
< $100 (60%)
Chart based on 5 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
| 105000 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. |
| US $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
| 250000 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. |
1996 Subaru Outback 4-door
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| 128200 mi US $250 |
Right front axle. |
| 128000 mi US $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! |
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