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1999 Subaru Outback repairs by problem area
Engine (41%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (19%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (11%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 70 repairs.
1999 Subaru Outback repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (41%)
Chart based on 61 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1999 Subaru Outback
Engine not specified
| Subaru in Minnesota, United States Oct 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Dec 2011174000 miUS $500 | 1st set of headgaskets replaced at 80,000M, headgaskets gone AGAIN at 175000M. Not spending another 2800.00 bucks to keep Subaru profitable. Also needed new struts. | ||
| Subaru in New York, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jun 2012210000 mi | For the last two years I have been dealing with the fuel line leaking while filling up at a gas station. I'm not sure if this is common among subaru owners, but recently when I would fill up $4 worth of gas, all of it emptied out onto road | ||
| Subaru in Illinois, United States Jun 2011 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Jul 201198000 mi | Catalytic converter went bad, and replaced it and an adjoining pipe. | ||
| Apr 2014132500 mi | Problem with exhaust system, muffler, pressure - not passing air quality test. | ||
| Jul 2014135000 mi | Never repaired exhaust. several areas of rust all door seals have failed and are falling off | ||
| Subaru in California, United States Jan 2012 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Jun 2012102000 miUS $1000 | Oil pan badly leaking onto exhaust. Terrible burning smell/smoke while driving. Shop tried resealing pan. This didn't work, will have to take it back so they can replace the pan. | ||
| Sep 2012105000 miUS $50 | Front Passenger Wheel nut was loose. Tightened, no further problems. | ||
| Subaru in New Brunswick, Canada Jul 2013 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Aug 2013161200 miC $700 | Control panel for windows failed. Alternator failed. Battery needed replacing. Also body work and new tie rod recommended, but not repaired at this point. | ||
| Subaru in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2007 - Jan 2007 | |||
| Jan 2007US $3000 | Head gaskets | ||
| Subaru in Maryland, United States Jan 2014 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Apr 2014190800 miUS $500 | Replace radiator. Bad cv joint; axle replaced. | ||
| Jun 2014194000 miUS $300 | O2 sensor replaced. | ||
| Subaru in Virginia, United States Sep 2013 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Dec 2013152000 miUS $3000 | Blown head gasket--replaced timing belt--replaced clutch--replaced | ||
| Subaru in Colorado, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 2011235000 mi | replaced bushings on suspention, rack and pinion | ||
| Jun 2011235000 mi | needed new wheel bearings | ||
| Subaru in Kentucky, United States Jan 2011 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Feb 2011151000 mi | Bent exhaust valve | ||
| Mar 2011152000 mi | AC freon could not be recharged because of cold temps in the shop. Returned later when weather was warm to have system filled | ||
| Subaru in Alabama, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 2010201000 miUS $89 | Head gasket is leaking which is allowing gas to enter into the coolant lines. This is displacing coolant and causing the coolant to leak. The car is 11 years old and has 200,000 miles, so the estimated $2500 repair is not worth it. | ||
1999 Subaru Outback 4-door
4-cylinder manual AWD
| Subaru in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Dec 2010140000 miUS $500 | Check engine light Error. Problem was a idle sensor which was replaced. Check engine came on after the repair. Dealer attempted to fix the problem but could not replicate the error. | ||
| Subaru in New Hampshire, United States Oct 2010 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Nov 2010237000 mi | Clutch slipping, worn out, due to maladjustment on previous clutch job 4k miles prior. Replaced along with flywheel under 50/50 warranty. Filling station pumps stopping every 1/2 gallon or so; CEL light (fuel system pressure high). Told due to clogged vent valve located on top of fuel pump. I only gas it up a couple times a month. Not worth the hassle. | ||
| Dec 2010237000 mi | Clutch started slipping, mechanic replaced. Prior clutch replacement at 232000 was done by them, pedal return spring not correctly installed. Whoever replaced thermostat prior did not tighten a radiator hose clamp resulting in a slow external coolant leak that was noticed when heat stopped working and car overheated. Tightened clamp. | ||
| Jul 2011240000 miUS $325 | Clutch slave cylinder failure rendered transmission inop; replaced, flushed, filled. | ||
| Oct 2011242000 mi | Two different CELs, fuel tank high pressure condition and knock sensor failure. | ||
| Subaru in Illinois, United States May 2009 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Apr 201046000 miUS $615 | Caliper sliders were seized up, only 1 side of pads was stopping car and resulted in premature wear. | ||
| Jun 201360000 miUS $65 | Had the rest of the exhaust heat shields cut away because of the rattling. Still not completely gone. | ||
| Subaru in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
| May 2011212000 miUS $120 | The check engine light came on. Code thrown was for cylinder misfire. Piston ring diagnosed as failing. Did not repair due to cost. | ||
| Subaru in Maryland, United States Jul 2010 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Nov 2011150000 miUS $100 | Blown head gasket (misfire) & oil leak (both age related): Subaru 2.5EJ pull engine & replace head gaskets, machine heads, reseat valves, intake & exhaust valve seals, oil seals, timing belt, water pump, idler pulleys, clutch kit, plugs (11 salty MD winters, age related maintenance) Pipes badly rusted, rusted flanges, holes in pipes, leaking exhaust into cabin, heat shield rattle: replaced rear catalytic converter, resonator pipe, muffler (all from rear converter back). It seems tire shop loosened spindle nut (either on purpose or accidentally, not sure) causing caliper and wheel bearing failure. Owner replaced brake caliper and pads (since uneven wear), & wheel bearing (NOT going back to that tire shop!) | ||
| Apr 2012155500 miUS $220 | Front driver side wheel bearing making slight noise, replaced. (This is a common problem for this model vehicle at high mileage, this repair was a proactive replacement and wasn't urgent yet.) | ||
| Jul 2012157300 miUS $40 | Clutch pedal stays on floor when engine hot (pop back up with toe). I replaced clutch slave cylinder. $40 for new part. Simple repair job took at most an hour. | ||
| Sep 2012159000 miUS $570 | FR wheel bearing seized, damaged hub, steering knuckle. Replaced hub, bearing, seals, steering knuckle, ball joint. Owner damaged tie rod end during disassembly. Replaced R&L outer tie rod ends, plus alignment. | ||
| Jun 2013170000 miUS $30 | Misfire in cylinders 1 and 3, performed compression test (ok), replaced plugs, wires, air filter, but problem persists. Diagnosis during this repair suggests burned exhaust valve(s). Will need to remove head and inspect/replace valves. | ||
| Jul 2013170000 mi | Misfire as above, engine runs very poorly. Now hear rod knock at around 3000 RPMs, so engine needs rebuild/replace. Also unresolved brake problem, dash lights out, tail gate works sporadically, other cosmetic/minor problems. Sold. | ||
| Subaru in Pennsylvania, United States May 2009 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Sep 2009114000 miUS $50 | Faulty tailight socket. | ||
| Aug 2011135000 miUS $700 | Exhaust needed replacement. | ||
| Subaru in Missouri, United States Apr 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Dec 201199000 miUS $1100 | windshield washer pump motor and switch gas tank filler neck leak | ||
1999 Subaru Outback 4-door
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| Subaru in Massachusetts, United States - Jul 2017 | |||
| Jul 2017210000 miUS $350 | Inner rubber boot split, leaking grease. Probably was OEM part. Replaced with aftermarket. | ||
| Subaru in New York, United States Aug 2009 - Oct 2010 | |||
| Nov 2009257000 miUS $200 | Trans delayed 30 sec to 3 min before going into 1st gear. Replaced filter and used Castrol Dexron III Mercon AMSoil with a quart of Trans-X. Problem gone. | ||
| Subaru in Virginia, United States Jun 2009 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Jul 2012155200 miUS $65 | Subaru battery (from dealer) dead in warranty. Replaced at no charge. One terminal to battery required replacement. | ||
| Subaru in North Carolina, United States Mar 2010 - May 2017 | |||
| Jun 2011152000 miUS $600 | Was leaking transmission fluid and causing smoke. Transmission serviced including new filter, flush and fill. | ||
| May 2012160300 miUS $240 | rear wheel bearing | ||
| Subaru in New York, United States Sep 2010 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Jun 201278000 miUS $300 | Left front axle replaced. Rear wheel stud broken. | ||
| Subaru in Northern Ireland Jul 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201173000 mi£500 | slow to engage drive. transmission overhaul new filter and oil. | ||
| Jan 201276200 mi | Found drivers (RHD) seat wet and floor carpet wet. Drivers side doorseals perished and torn. I was able to get a replacement from a salvage yard as none of the local dealers had the part in stock. | ||
| Subaru in Kentucky, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Nov 2009225500 miUS $275 | Rad damaged during hose replacement. Rad replaced as well as coolant, upper and lower rad hoses and thermostat. | ||
| Feb 2010231000 mi | Coolant flowing from radiator to overflow tank. Confirmed head gasket leak (chemical block test) | ||
| Apr 2010234300 miUS $2000 | Head Gasket Leak. Replaced engine with rebuilt one | ||
| Jan 2011233000 miUS $750 | RPM fluctuated +/- 200-300 RPM at cruise. Check engine light P0710 Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit. Sensor and transmission internal wiring harness replaced. | ||
| Aug 2011269000 miUS $80 | Rear swaybar links worn | ||
| Oct 2011272200 miUS $350 | Rear struts and mounts failed | ||
| Nov 2011273000 miUS $350 | Replaced Front Struts and Mounts. Replaced left front caliper as brake bleeder screw sheared off when bleeding brakes after strut replacement (brake hose routed through bracket on strut). | ||
| Mar 2012285000 miUS $50 | Rear wiper would not clean all of the window with a new blade installed. Replaced rear wiper arm (that holds wiper blade against window). | ||
| May 2012288000 miUS $100 | Vent controls for AC would work intermittently and result in not being able to direct where the air went | ||
| Sep 2013335000 miUS $300 | replacement inner and outer tie rod ends during tire replacement rear wheel had scrapping noise. Found rear calipers stuck and pads worn uneven | ||
| Feb 2014360100 miUS $500 | Grinding noise from front right. Found rt ft caliper seized. Replaced both calipers, pads and rotors | ||
| Jun 2014378000 miUS $100 | Battery was low and slow engine cranking. Alternator tested bad. Replaced alternator with rebuilt unit | ||
| Subaru in Washington, United States Aug 2013 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Sep 2013225000 miUS $37 | leak at front differential fluid at passenger side half axle | ||
| Oct 2013225500 miUS $68 | Car shifts with a jolt. Replace aftermarket AT spin on filter with OE and topped trans fluid with TranX | ||
| Jan 2014228700 mi | Leak at front differential appears to have stopped, may have been related to weather, cold temps, and high humidity??? | ||
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