| 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 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (34%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 29 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
| 145680 mi C $300 |
front left UJ was starting to make alot of noise wan turning |
| 150660 mi C $62 |
Front driver cv joint wase making alot of noise. |
| 119000 mi US $63 |
Leaking transmission fluid |
| 122000 mi US $200 |
CV joint failed. Was replaced |
| 128000 mi US $200 |
Axle and CV joint replaced. 3rd time. |
| 150000 mi US $600 |
c/v joint boot replaced |
| 43000 mi US $800 |
had to replace 2 cv joints. |
| 177000 mi US $270 |
Shaking continued after last trip to shop. Noticed axle boot was torn. Took car back to shop, and they replaced right axle. |
| 129000 mi US $600 |
Frozen pulley |
| 82460 mi C $40 |
Right front cv boot started to leak grease, found boots starting to crack, installed new cv boot kits on right front axle. |
| 95000 mi US $300 |
Inner CV boots on both front axles split open. |
| 125860 mi C $50 |
diagnosed leaky transmission. Not fixed in this trip |
2003 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 190000 mi US $1900 |
Bad clutch, right after a new clutch (defective) had been installed. |
| 74200 mi | Right front half shaft replaced. Inboard boot split, spraying grease all over. |
2003 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 147000 mi US $300 |
Front left axle replaced |
| 135200 mi US $600 |
One new front axle. |
| 155000 mi C $1200 |
Replaced the transmission |
| 165940 mi C $350 |
Shifting cable broken |
| 86124 mi US $469 |
Replace right side front axle shaft |
| 127000 mi US $1445 |
Transmission and oil pan leak. Replaced gaskets. |
| 155890 mi US $90 |
Service rear differential |
| 150700 mi US $200 |
Front CV boot leaking throwing grease up under the car causing burning grease smell. CV Boot replaced and car underbody cleaned. |
| 160300 mi | Left front outer CV boot is also damaged, recommended to replace entire front axle due to play in wheels. |
| 137000 mi US $65 |
Right front CV joint boot deteriorated due to heat from nearby cat converter Poor design. |
| 326200 mi US $1565 |
Ring & Pinion failing. Replaced w/used transmission at 327,750 mi. |
| 139000 mi US $350 |
Rear axle differential needed replaced (replace complete axle). |
| 136000 mi US $500 |
Replaced 2 front axles due to vibration when braking |
| 138000 mi US $500 |
Replaced cv axles |
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