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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%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
Chart based on 97 repairs.
2004 Subaru Outback transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (59%)
< $100 (18%)
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.
2004 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
212-horsepower 3.0L H6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 75000 mi US $500 |
Front boots on axle were bad. Axle was replaced. |
| 97540 mi C $260 |
Scraping noise on the front left side when the brakes were heated. Investigated and noticed scrape marks on the top brake pad retaining clip. Brought it to my mechanic and replaced the Front left wheel bearing & hub. |
| 115500 mi US $390 |
torn CV boots |
2004 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 137000 mi US $700 |
CV joint replaced. |
| 146000 mi US $230 |
Passenger front axle was making noise. Replaced axle |
| 149000 mi | Front passenger side axle failed again. Strong clicking noise when turning right while accelerating, then as it got worse, louder noise while accelerating straight as well. Covered under warranty from prior visit. |
| 153641 mi US $2724 |
Replaced shift shaft oil seal. The dealership noticed it while they were diagnosing the bad head gasket. Given how weak this vehicle is it wouldn't surprise me to find that it had also sprung a leak in the blinker fluid gasket. |
2004 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 127300 mi US $322 |
replaced CV joints causing vibration at idle. |
| 181700 mi US $500 |
rusted and leaking transmission oil lines |
| 105400 mi C $80 |
Replaced left front boot |
| 117580 mi C $120 |
replaced cv joint |
| 165000 mi US $250 |
new cv joints and axle |
| 170000 mi US $275 |
cv joint failed |
| 170800 mi US $1600 |
repair front transfer case. carrier bearings shot |
| 158000 mi US $220 |
Cracked CV Boot. Replaced entire half shaft to be safe. |
| 167000 mi US $300 |
CV boot failure. Replaced entire half shaft. |
| 185000 mi US $339 |
inner cv joint seized. |
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