2005 Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2005

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2005 Subaru Outback repairs by problem area

Engine (29%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (19%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (29%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (2%)

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2005 Subaru Outback brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (10%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (60%)

< $100 (20%)

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2005 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

112000 mi

US $310
Replaced rear rotors and pads. 

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2005 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

101000 mi

US $150
Front calipers frozen 

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2005 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

250-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

78787 mi

US $300
Front calipers, pads, rotors, brake fluid flush 
82000 mi

US $350
ABS and ERROR SS. Manual says bad speed sensor but Dealer wants $90 just to diagnose. Used other shop. Was wheel bearing problem. Fixed and had new brake pads installed. 
177320 mi

C $50
Minor sound when braking caused my loose bracket interacting with brake lines. Minor, annoying only because of the sound it made. 
82000 mi Dealer broke wheel sensor when replacing wheel bearing 
174000 mi

US $200
Scraping noise from right rear when turning right. The dust shield was scraping. 

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2005 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

168-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

110000 mi

US $2500
replace rear brakes 
109600 mi

US $250
Brake caliper leaking badly, fluid low, light on. Had to replace caliper. 

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2005 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

168-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD

101000 mi

US $750
replaced all rear brake parts. 

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2005 Subaru Outback Brake Problems

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