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2006 Subaru Outback repairs by problem area
Engine (35%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (19%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (25%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (2%)
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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
- Other
Chart based on 321 repairs.
2006 Subaru Outback electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (45%)
< $100 (36%)
Chart based on 47 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 72000 mi US $200 |
Bad Panasonic stereo was causing battery drain and the battery kept dying. They replaced the entire stero unit and that has fixed the problem so far. |
| 129500 mi US $250 |
Replaced speaker in driver's door. |
| 56000 mi US $16 |
Rt front low beam headlight burned out. Easy to change in a few minutes. |
| 65000 mi US $360 |
ONE HEADLIGHT REPLACED. |
| 77700 mi US $550 |
Alternator died. Had battery sensor warning but it was misdiagnosed, so I just made it to a repair place. |
| 83800 mi US $420 |
Battery low, replaced. Faulty alternator, replaced just a few months ago, proved to be actual problem. No parts warranty since the earlier repair was done while out of state. |
| 86000 mi US $250 |
Third repair of a defective alternator shown by check engine and brake light indicators. Repair cost about $250, with the rest covered by defective part warranty. I believe this is a general part defect. |
| 111000 mi US $131 |
HVAC and radio buttons stopped responding. Replaced OE stereo and HVAC control unit with a used/junkyard part. |
2006 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
250-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 55800 mi A $48 |
Drivers door-open switch on c post broken by the seatbelt buckle caught when closing the door. |
| 84320 mi A $10 |
Transmission lever locking intermittently and ABS light comes after brake operation and Cruise control turns off. Multiple brake pedal operations required to get transmission unlocked. This got worse over a few months. Eventually after not using the car for several weeks the problem became nearly permanent. After disconnecting battery and unplugging ABS and wheel sensors plugs and cleaning fault reduced a little. Then found brake pedal switch plug was slightly oxidised. Plugged this in and out 5 times and problem has been fully cured. |
| 85560 mi A $50 |
Transmission unable to move out of park intermittently and Cruise control off intermittently. Replaced foot brake switch. |
| 124000 mi A $300 |
left HID headlight failing intermittently. Both HID headlights became weak. Replace HID bulbs. |
2006 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 99700 mi US $612 |
Alternator not functioning. Replaced. |
| 97500 mi US $15 |
Headlight bulb replacement. |
| 124000 mi US $354 |
Passenger air bag indicator fault; replaced map light/air bag indicator assembly. |
| 126000 mi US $10 |
Replaced headlight bulb. |
| 147704 mi US $10 |
Replaced R headlight bulb. |
| 149268 mi US $1224 |
Replaced battery. |
| 40000 mi US $210 |
Air conditioning was working poorly and compressor was cycling on and off every few seconds. Found that it was low on coolant. Recharged the coolant. |
| 81000 mi US $875 |
Starter was sluggish and grinding upon cold start. Starter replaced. |
2006 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 69000 mi US $140 |
Had to have the rear harness wires repaired again. Mechanic states that frequent opening/closing of rear hatchback lends to this problem |
| 73000 mi US $88 |
Repair rear hatch wiring |
| 76434 mi US $105 |
key fobs stopped working so ordered new ones on line and shop re-programmed them |
| 78405 mi US $519 |
Replaced battery. 75K intermediate service. |
| 81000 mi US $216 |
One headlight went out so I requested that both be replaced. |
| 102000 mi US $109 |
Broken wire to rear gate lock |
| 117800 mi C $25 |
Burnt out headlight |
| 123000 mi US $38 |
Climate control fan from Rock Auto. |
| 93000 mi US $65 |
AC recharged - recommended new compressor and evap can. for $1300 but I declined - it works ok even in the AZ heat. First aware of AC problem summer 2012. |
| 252000 mi US $23 |
Rear wiper never worked, assumed broken wires, typical issue. Checked and it was actually the motor was seized. Replaced with functioning junkyard wiper $23. |
| 20000 mi US $144 |
Headlights replaced plus rear wiper since I was there. |
| 30000 mi US $500 |
Starter replaced |
| 78500 mi US $25 |
Wires that run from body to rear hatch are inside two rubber boots. These wires bend each time the rear hatch opens and closes. Wires controlling the rear hatch lock, rear window wiper, and radio antena booser were broken. |
| 153000 mi US $220 |
Wiring in rear hatch was broken which created a short when car was put in reverse. |
| 37200 mi C $300 |
cruise not working, need to replace roll connector. too expensive decided not to bother. |
| 61380 mi | Cruise control never fixed. |
| 103000 mi US $2300 |
Replaced alternator - was making noise. |
| 62620 mi C $300 |
replaced battery - mechanic tested old one and recommended replacement |
| 63740 mi C $1100 |
alternator needed replacement |
| 74400 mi C $300 |
ventilation fan motor and housing replacement - parts 165 $CDN and labour $100 and taxes. Old motor was buzzing/failing - hence replacement. |
2006 Subaru Outback 4dr Sedan
250-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Fail code ZJK43. Know issues with Radio Faceplate EWP385 replaced under warranty as goodwill gesture due to the low mileage. When turning the steering wheel the radio volume and passenger Climate temperature would change. | |
| 18600 mi | Noticed that when the steering wheel was turned it would adjust the auto climate and change the radio volume. Local dealer called Subaru America and they honored out of warranty (replaced face plate). Started again live with it? |
| 42000 mi | The first visit was to handle the airbag recall. The second was to reinstall the navigation correctly back into the dash. I'm very displeased with the technician hew had to know it would be coming back!!! |
| 258000 mi | Passenger airbag recall |
2006 Subaru Outback 4-door
4-cylinder manual AWD
| 63000 mi US $1700 |
starter, new break pads, timing belt |
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