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2000 Subaru Outback repairs by problem area
Engine (48%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (1%)
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Chart based on 110 repairs.
2000 Subaru Outback suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (27%)
$100 - $499 (40%)
< $100 (20%)
Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2000 Subaru Outback
Engine not specified
| 182000 mi US $120 |
Front left wheel bearing failure. It was my fault, forgot to stake axle nut after previous axle replacement. |
2000 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 191000 mi US $230 |
Steering column bearing was bad, causing steering to occasionally lock or freeze while driving. Upgraded to wood steering wheel while the new (used) column was being installed. Much tighter steering and no wobble in the wheel now. |
| 202000 mi US $35 |
Smacked out old wheel studs, smacked new ones in, and replaced all five lug nuts. Four of the five studs broke at highway speeds, noticed after intense vibration. |
| 216000 mi US $600 |
Wheel bearings had to be replaced on one side, which meant a used wheel hub from another car. Required new tie rod ends as well. |
| 118000 mi US $300 |
wheel bearing bad - replaced |
| 101000 mi US $875 |
Tire technician noted that all four struts were bad and the rear two were leaking. Replaced all four struts. |
| 103000 mi US $125 |
Torn passenger-side inner tie rod boot. Replaced entire tie rod, $50. |
| 256000 mi | Problem diagnosed. Driver side wheel bearing. Will attempt DIY. |
| 257500 mi US $575 |
Replaced driver side wheel bearings. |
| 155500 mi US $179 |
Nasty hard rattle going over little bump let alone bigger bumps. Dealer thought with out looking a rear strut. I put it up on ramps in my garage. Thank goodness link that holds anti-sway bar to chassis broke. Replaced both sides today. |
| 204000 mi US $500 |
Also needed new front sway bar linkage bushings. |
| 156000 mi | rack and pinion leaking replace rack and pinion, one month later began leaking again new rack and pinion began leaking, took it back to the dealer |
| 102000 mi US $1340 |
Replaced both struts in front and both shocks in rear, followed by an alignment. |
2000 Subaru Outback 4-door
4-cylinder manual AWD
| 180000 mi US $257 |
Knocking/vibration at highway speeds when turning slight left. Tire shop said front bearings bad and needing repair. Quoted at $257. Was trying to sell car anyway. Purchaser was aware of problem and bought car for $250 less than my asking price. |
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