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2004 Subaru Outback repairs by problem area
Engine (38%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (18%)
Brakes and Traction Control (1%)
Suspension and Steering (24%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 97 repairs.
2004 Subaru Outback engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (9%)
$1000 - $2499 (23%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (34%)
< $100 (20%)
Chart based on 35 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Subaru Outback
Engine not specified
| 83700 mi C $3000 |
Head gaskets need replacing, gasket warped,water pump cracked |
2004 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
212-horsepower 3.0L H6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 121000 mi US $180 |
Replaced "crunchy" radiator hoses |
| 135000 mi US $157 |
Vibrating noise when idling and when first started. Replaced belt and idler bearing (power steering pump shaft bearing). |
| 160170 mi US $2000 |
Replace RH and LH catalytic converter |
| 171530 mi US $678 |
Replace oxygen sensor |
| 54800 mi US $50 |
Oil leak. Filter gasket leaked. |
| 116800 mi US $200 |
Throttle body censer, belt, pulley. |
| 99500 mi C $100 |
Exhaust flange (between muffler & midpipe) had a leak. Took it to an exhaust shop to have the old flanges cut off and patched together with a piece of pipe. |
| 118100 mi C $600 |
Replaced the oil pressure sender due to oil leak |
2004 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 92000 mi US $2300 |
clutch replacement and pulleys replaced |
| 101000 mi US $800 |
New water pump, timing belt and thermostat. replaced clutch assembly. replaced front and rear differential fluid replaced seal in rear differential oil change |
| 136600 mi US $350 |
Replaced leaking valve cover gaskets |
| 146000 mi US $230 |
Valve cover leaking, grommets and gasket replaced. Valves adjusted. |
| 153641 mi US $4794 |
Replaced the head gasket. Known/common problem on this engine and model year. Water pump leaking, replaced. |
2004 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 155000 mi US $600 |
Replaced passenger side catalytic converter. |
| 158400 mi US $3100 |
Replaced catalytic converters. |
| 151000 mi US $1800 |
Replaced head gasket, etc. |
| 184900 mi US $200 |
Overheating so they did pressure test, and other stuff. New radiator cap and thermostat. |
| 183000 mi US $1300 |
Heads warped. Repairing as funds permit. |
| 108000 mi US $1000 |
Head gasket leaking was causing temp gauge to peg on "H" after a few miles of driving. Last time was just 24 months ago. This is the THIRD time the head gasket has had to be machined and replaced, in the 8 years since purchased new. |
| 106400 mi US $38 |
Fix leak in exhaust system. Fuel(gasoline) dripped on hot engine while driving in very cold weather. Fumes entered car by heater. Problem traced to leak in fuel line at hose connection and confirmed by dealer. |
| 111600 mi C $100 |
heater sensor |
| 102000 mi US $3100 |
Car Overheating. Head Gasket Failure. Subaru Dealer removed engine from car did a complete engine re-seal replaced the intake, exhaust, spark plug, rear main, and oil pan seals/gaskets. Also replaced Water Pump, Thermostat, |
| 110000 mi | Power Steering Belt squeal when cold. |
| 157200 mi US $100 |
Exhaust bracket broken. Welded bracket back together |
| 167000 mi US $150 |
Exhaust leak at cat converter and down pipe joint. Replaced gasket. |
| 176000 mi US $550 |
replace MAF sensor |
| 77000 mi US $1450 |
Head Gaskets replaced. Discovered during routine maintenance that oil and coolant were mixing and that the head gaskets were in poor condition. |
| 148300 mi | Blown head gasket caused overheating. |
| 172000 mi US $32 |
Exhaust flange rusted out just ahead of the muffler. Pipes were cut and a piece of tubing welded in. |
| 206000 mi US $1300 |
Blown head gaskets. Also had running hot issue. Fix with new radiator. Gaskets replaced on each head. |
| 157000 mi US $140 |
Overheating, cleaned radiator, flushed, new thermostat and fluids |
| 101200 mi US $241 |
Valve cover leak and spark plug tubes leaking |
| 127000 mi US $2000 |
Head gaskets leaking oil. |
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