| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2002 Subaru Outback repairs by problem area
Engine (52%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (10%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (4%)
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 125 repairs.
2002 Subaru Outback electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (17%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2002 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
212-horsepower 3.0L H6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 157000 mi US $2300 |
leaking hose |
| 159000 mi US $40 |
AC leaking. Found missing O ring (from head gastket work - mechanic) and replaced. Recharged. working |
| 161000 mi US $45 |
Replaced all 4 headlight bulbs |
| 180412 mi US $847 |
Car would intermittently lose gauges, buck if it was in 4th gear, all electrics dim or slow. Happened once in January and then was ok for a couple months. Finally failed completely while on a trip. Towed to AAA mechanic. Replaced alternator, belt, and idler pulley |
2002 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 135500 mi £200 |
Starter failed |
| 70060 mi C $120 |
Key fob stopped working. No physical damage to the device. |
| 103000 mi US $94 |
One the keyfobs received in 2002 stopped working in 2010 (1 keyfob all winter, yuck)...decided in 2011 - NEW SET OF KEYFOBS needed. Subaru Buck $100 paid most of the bill...I paid the rest. |
| 105600 mi US $200 |
4 parts maintenance-oil change, A/C recharge. |
| 108000 mi US $447 |
2002 Subaru Outback Limited Wagon. 10 year old Alternator and Battery replaced. |
| 109200 mi US $43 |
Depending on cost for fluid want a/c recharge - address later." |
2002 Subaru Outback 4dr Sedan
212-horsepower 3.0L H6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 154000 mi US $720 |
No charge condition, once car very warm. Had OEM new alternator installed. |
| 154000 mi US $1100 |
Had air conditioning condenser replaced, and system evacuted and recharged. |
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