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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%)
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Chart based on 242 repairs.
2003 Subaru Outback suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (50%)
< $100 (26%)
Chart based on 46 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Subaru Outback
Engine not specified
| 194000 mi | Mechanic also found a major suspension issue. But at over 190,000, I really can't complain. This car has been, still is, great. |
2003 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
212-horsepower 3.0L H6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 189000 mi US $330 |
New struts |
| 115400 mi C $1400 |
Rear sway bar was audibly broken. |
| 116000 mi US $144 |
Both rear struts were replaced. One of the rear struts was leaking. |
| 177000 mi | Intermittent shaking when driving at a constant highway speed for awhile. (such as when using cruise control) |
| 123000 mi US $250 |
Boot was torn |
| 150000 mi US $600 |
failed state inspection. Needed cracked windshield replaced and both lower ball joints. |
| 158000 mi US $50 |
Lower ball joint failed state inspection |
| 170000 mi US $400 |
Left rear wheel bearing and right tie rod worn out, replaced. Both rear sway bar links broken, replaced. Front rotors and pads worn out, replaced. |
| 172900 mi US $200 |
Both front wheel bearings replaced. Loose/noisy. |
| 103000 mi US $600 |
Replaced rear shock springs |
| 71920 mi C $30 |
Clunk in front of car, found front swaybar bushings wore out. |
| 176700 mi C $400 |
The car was starting to act very bizarre in bumps and the rear wheels were not standing straight... all the rear-end bushing were changed and everything is back to normal! |
| 59600 mi C $100 |
rear sway bar replaced |
| 150000 mi US $200 |
fixed axle tie rod |
2003 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 89025 mi US $1341 |
Dealer recommended center differential needed replacing due to binding when turning at slow speeds. I called and complained to Subaru (2nd major repair on 90K car - they sent me a $750 discount on new Subaru if purchased by 12/31/11. |
| 69000 mi | Sold car. A pre-purchase inspection by SuperRupair in Boulder, CO found the right front ball joint needed replacement. |
| 168000 mi US $70 |
driver side control arm rear bushing leaking fluid. Replaced with oem part. |
| 168700 mi US $106 |
inner and outer tie roads replaced |
| 85000 mi US $275 |
Rear stabilizer bar |
2003 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 121000 mi US $38 |
Driver's side front / lower ball joint replaced, due to original being worn. |
| 123000 mi US $100 |
replaced old factory rear shocks / struts |
| 14500 mi US $115 |
worn out bushing in both rear upper control arms, which were causing excessive wear on outer portion of rear tires |
| 74400 mi C $1000 |
Front left wheel bearing replaced 2 front lower ball joints oil pan front right cv boot alignment |
| 86124 mi US $1153 |
Replace front and rear struts |
| 127000 mi US $1445 |
Remove and replace rear suspension struts due to squeaking. mechanic recommended replacing them, but after being better, it's now squeaking even worse. |
| 155894 mi US $310 |
Replace right front inner and outer tie rod ends 4 wheel alignment |
| 190000 mi | Rear drivers side sway bar end link replaced. |
| 143000 mi US $2500 |
Replaced steering box |
| 311200 mi US $288 |
Found Upper Rear Control Arm Bushings Worn -- Replaced both rear ones Right front wheel bearings worn |
| 351300 mi US $317 |
Power Steering making noise - replaced Power Steering Pump |
| 395900 mi US $325 |
RF sway bar end link broken; LF coil spring broken at top -- Both replaced |
| 408800 mi US $389 |
RR shock broken - Replaced Upper Shock Mount, $304.05. |
| 113000 mi US $355 |
Right front wheel bearing was bad and needed to be replaced. |
| 126100 mi US $300 |
1 ball joint replaced and alignment done. |
| 132000 mi US $235 |
Sway bar links replaced |
| 128990 mi US $2570 |
replace left front axle assembly |
| 138000 mi | driver's side front ball bearings needed replacement. |
| 150000 mi US $150 |
Added clips to sway bar. |
| 152000 mi US $410 |
Ball bearings replaced on rear tire. |
| 150214 mi US $310 |
2 sway bar links and 2 bushings |
| 135200 mi US $600 |
New rear tie rods. |
| 162000 mi US $1500 |
New wheel bearing |
| 138000 mi US $500 |
Replaced struts |
2003 Subaru Outback 4dr Sedan
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 125000 mi US $120 |
Hub needed replaced. |
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