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2001 Subaru Outback repairs by problem area
Engine (44%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (2%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 241 repairs.
2001 Subaru Outback body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (18%)
$1000 - $2499 (18%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (9%)
< $100 (36%)
Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2001 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
212-horsepower 3.0L H6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 94860 mi R 24000 |
Tail light was leaking into the boot. Needed replacement as it is a sealed unit and seal could not be fixed, but whole light needed to be replaced. Apparently a common problem on these Legacy Outbacks. |
2001 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 140000 mi US $1200 |
Exhaust heat shields rattled since first day of ownership (with 103,000 miles). Never bothered to do anything with it until transmission was replaced. Heat shields were tightened and now car doesn't rattle anymore. |
| 150000 mi US $893 |
Heat shields rattling... they were tightened. No more rattles currently. Second time in 50,000 miles of ownership I've needed to do this. |
| 136000 mi US $4 |
Doors froze shut during cold weather. Opened driver's door and weather stripping detached on the bottom, dangling. Super glued back on. |
| 172200 mi US $526 |
Rust repair to make it legal for inspection in rear-right door. |
| 174100 mi US $4000 |
Entire underside rusting, suggested I trade it in. |
2001 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 164000 mi | Still trying to fix I believe the drain for the moon-roof is clogged. Going to try fixing myself. Two places say the drains are fine??? |
| 168000 mi US $92 |
The right front drain tube for the front moon roof was clogged. |
| 357000 mi | After 16 years and almost 360,000 miles the sub-frame has rusted through and it is no longer safe to drive. Trying to figure out what to do with it. |
| 357000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced rusted subframe. |
2001 Subaru Outback 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 74000 mi US $250 |
The driver and passenger window gaskets, or gussets around the side mirrors were replaced due to excessive wind noise. This is known problem with this model and year Subaru. |
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