| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2003 Subaru Outback repairs by problem area
Engine (38%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
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 242 repairs.
2003 Subaru Outback brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (79%)
< $100 (14%)
Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
212-horsepower 3.0L H6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 109000 mi US $100 |
Brakes and calipers rusted and worn down. |
| 204000 mi US $560 |
Rear brake lines rusted through, requiring replacement Rear calipers frozen, rotors rusty, parking brake shoes worn out. New pads, parking brake shoes and rotors |
| 264000 mi US $150 |
L/f brake caliper frozen, replaced |
| 52063 mi US $102 |
Replaced brake pads on all 4 wheels. Rotated tires. |
| 137000 mi US $140 |
Replaced the front rotors and pads. |
| 153740 mi C $350 |
two front calliper seized in the slides. |
| 176700 mi C $160 |
Front passenger caliper was seized again... |
2003 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 168000 mi US $200 |
calipers rotors pads parking brake shoes. one caliper was frozen. |
2003 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 155890 mi US $180 |
Service front rotors and calipers due to lateral runout Emergency brake way out of adjustment |
| 135000 mi US $400 |
Caliper issue; replaced front brakes |
| 156000 mi US $400 |
Front Brake Pads |
| 82000 mi US $497 |
Replaced front pads, calipers & rotors. |
| 89400 mi US $358 |
Replaced rear pads, calipers & rotors |
| 141000 mi US $190 |
Front brake pads worn down to the 'squealer' tab. So did a full pad and rotor replacement for front and back brakes. |
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