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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%)
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Chart based on 125 repairs.
2002 Subaru Outback suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (24%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (47%)
< $100 (6%)
Chart based on 17 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
| 162000 mi US $550 |
Left front bearing noisy. Replaced bearing and alignef |
| 130500 mi US $270 |
Outer tie rod needed replacing but had both the outer and inner replaced. |
| 182900 mi C $16000 |
discs, tie rods,bearing, |
| 176200 mi US $700 |
Tie Rod end, |
| 177000 mi US $361 |
Rear Wheel Bearing |
2002 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 191000 mi US $300 |
Ball joint replaced. |
2002 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 201000 mi US $1500 |
Repair leaking steering rack by replacing it. |
| 109200 mi US $417 |
"10/29/2013. P/S Whine. Could hear slight noise from P/S pump. Also detect slight leak coming from rack & pinion. Replaced P/S Pump. Fill bleed system. Road test. Advised customer to watch for rack & pinion leaking." |
| 274000 mi US $140 |
Rattling noise from cracked suspension part. Replaced it. |
| 137200 mi £400 |
Steering column u-joint worn |
| 136700 mi US $1550 |
Rear sway bar broke. |
| 107000 mi US $50 |
Broken swaybar link on rear swaybar. |
| 175000 mi US $800 |
Worn out lower ball joints replaced. Front struts also replaced and alignment performed. |
2002 Subaru Outback 4dr Sedan
212-horsepower 3.0L H6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 127000 mi US $1100 |
Also replaceded rear struts. |
| 134200 mi US $430 |
Replaced front stabilizer links. |
| 142000 mi US $1300 |
Had rear stabilizer links replaced. Had upper and lower control arm bushings replaced. Had left front wheel bearing replaced. |
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