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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%)
Chart based on 484 repairs.
2005 Subaru Outback other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (69%)
Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 17000 mi | The "extendable armrest" broke. It comes apart when you try to open it to reach the storage area underneath. It is technically an "assessory" and therefore not covered under the warranty. With the @$200+ cost, I decided to live with it. I thought it was a |
| 19000 mi US $4 |
I went in for a standard oil change and they had the armrest in stock. So I opted to have them do it right then and there. Took less than an hour. I earn "Subaru Bucks" from a Chase/Subaru credit card. I had $200 credit towards purchase/service and thus |
2005 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
250-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 65000 mi US $217 |
Rear driver side door handle internal mechanism broke; handle had to be replaced. |
| 58000 mi US $50 |
Passenger side brake light burned out due to water leaking in tail light assembly which was ordered and will be replaced next dealer visit. Taillight assembly $300+ but covered under Subaru extended warranty with $50 deductible. |
| 59000 mi | Tail light assembly replaced after ordered part arrived. |
| 67000 mi US $25 |
Corrosion of the bead between the tire and the wheel |
| 68000 mi US $35 |
Again, corrosion of alloy rim causing slow leak between tire and rim--not the same wheel as in December 2013. |
2005 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
168-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 90000 mi US $150 |
Rear hatch lift gate supports (gas struts) |
| 69705 mi US $300 |
Dealer actually paid for new condensor, I replaced it myself. Total cost after r134a replacement $50 |
| 45500 mi US $124 |
Hood latch stopped working and had to be replaced. |
| 66000 mi US $50 |
One windshield wiper stopped working. |
2005 Subaru Outback 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual AWD
| 31000 mi | arm rest padding was warped. replaced it under warrantee |
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