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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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Chart based on 321 repairs.
2006 Subaru Outback suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (46%)
< $100 (24%)
Chart based on 76 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
| 61000 mi | Rear wheel bearing noise. Was noticeable at highway speeds Subaru of America paid for the repairs. |
| 129000 mi | Replaced power steering pump |
| 132000 mi | Replaced power steering pump (again). This one was making a whining sound. Third one's a charm. |
| 32000 mi | Steering brace and steering pump failed. |
| 65000 mi US $360 |
SWAY BAR AND BUSHINGS REPLACED. |
| 104557 mi US $442 |
Car was handling poorly and making noise going over bumps. Replaced front sway bar bushings and end-links. Replace rear end-links. |
| 114503 mi US $398 |
Wheel bearing was making a lot of noise, especially at highway speed. It was found to be faulty and replaced with a new unit. |
2006 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 79300 mi US $300 |
Sway bar end links and rearmost bushings on front LCA worn out. Replaced end links & bushings. Bushing wear caused some cupping of tires but not enough to warrant tire replacement (phew). |
| 91000 mi US $600 |
Replaced shocks & struts to correct rapid rear tire wear. |
| 85700 mi US $1100 |
and front stabilizer endlinks. |
2006 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
250-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 71920 mi A $300 |
Loud wheel bearing noise. Shop changed left front bearings. |
| 79360 mi A $10 |
Tie rod end rubber boot broken- Possibly by wheel alignment shop when toe in was readjusted.. |
| 125240 mi A $585 |
Severe front tire wear. Unable to do wheel alignment. Found torn rubbers in front wish-bones. Replaced wish-bones. Replaced tires and did wheel alignment. |
| 26040 mi | Replace a defective ONR rear hub bearing. |
2006 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 109640 mi C $400 |
Rear wheel bearing exhibited loud whining noise. |
| 72500 mi US $300 |
Lower control arm bushings and sway link end. |
| 81000 mi US $875 |
Power steering pump working intermittently. Pump replaced. |
| 88000 mi US $200 |
sway links replaced |
| 48000 mi US $335 |
Left front strut. |
| 57000 mi US $595 |
Front sway bar and links. Rear wheel bearings. |
| 80300 mi US $460 |
Replaced left rear wheel bearing |
| 113000 mi US $136 |
Power steering pump failed. Replaced power steering pump. |
| 126000 mi US $498 |
Replaced rear shocks. |
| 141000 mi US $95 |
Power steerng pump failed. Replaced pump. |
| 78000 mi US $500 |
Replaced rear swaybar |
| 131000 mi US $452 |
replaced rear drivers wheel bearing |
| 115000 mi US $798 |
Replaced both front wheel bearings (worn). |
| 123000 mi | Replace ball joint Replaced loose sway bar bushing |
| 127100 mi US $385 |
Replaced rear wheel bearing - hub assembly and ABS sensor. |
| 133000 mi US $737 |
Trailing arm bushings were worn and separated from the metal arms. Replace bushings. |
| 149268 mi US $1224 |
Replaced right rear wheel bearing. |
| 83000 mi US $1200 |
right strut dead. |
2006 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 130000 mi US $200 |
replaced wheel bearing |
| 65700 mi US $150 |
Loose sway bar identified by shop performing oil change |
| 105000 mi US $200 |
Loud wobbling sound from tire. Worn wheel bearing/hub was determined to be the cause. |
| 113400 mi US $250 |
Passenger rear wheel bearing began making noise. Rotated wheels. Sound remained in the same location. Shop replaced wheel bearing |
| 123000 mi US $38 |
Driver-side wheel bearing needed to be replaced. |
| 150000 mi US $1200 |
Replace worn bushings |
| 170000 mi US $300 |
Bad wheel bearing |
| 244000 mi US $45 |
Bad growling coming from rear left bearing since bought,finally got around to replacing. Took 3.5 hours, used cheap ebay part with lifetime warranty so we will see how it goes. Not hard, just time consuming working around suspension. |
| 252000 mi US $20 |
Sway bar link on drivers side broke. Replaced |
| 114500 mi US $484 |
Replaced broken control arm. |
| 134800 mi US $55 |
Steering belt whining. Got worse and worse until power steering fluid overflowed from reservoir (air bubbles in reservoir). Replaced O-ring seal on top of power steering pump. Make sure to look for bubbles in reservoir before replacing pump. |
| 71000 mi US $80 |
REAR LINK KITS FRONT SWAY BAR BUSHINGS REAR LINK KITS FRONT SWAY BAR BUSHINGS |
| 42358 mi | Replaced both rear wheel bearings. No charge as work was under warranty. |
| 67500 mi US $807 |
New rear brake pads and rotors and replaced front lower control arm bushings. |
| 77000 mi US $20 |
Fluid leak and air introduced into fluid due to failed O-ring on top of power steering pump. Replace O-ring and replaced power steering fluid to eliminate air in system. |
| 97000 mi US $400 |
Replaced both rear wheel bearing assemblies |
| 98000 mi US $400 |
Replaced front and rear struts |
| 123000 mi US $150 |
Replaced front control arm bushings, sway bar links, sway bar bushings |
| 81300 mi | Both rear wheel bearings replaced |
| 166000 mi US $544 |
Replaced rear passenger side wheel bearing Driver's side Shocks |
| 25000 mi | Wheel hub replaced under warranty. |
| 91000 mi US $150 |
Sway bar links worn |
| 91000 mi US $500 |
Lower control arm bushing |
| 81700 mi US $600 |
replace both rear wheel bearings |
| 108000 mi US $139 |
Loose pass side trailing arm link tightened, 4 wheel alignment |
| 62620 mi C $300 |
replace rt rear sway bar link |
| 78410 mi C $1752 |
r&r rack & pinion// both outer tie rod ends//then alignment/ then safety certificate |
| 68000 mi US $1400 |
Steering rack leak. Entire Steering rack replaced |
| 39680 mi C $200 |
Clunking noise especially in potholes. Garage diagnosed worn front stabilizer bar links and replaced them. Now clunk is gone. |
| 46240 mi | Bumpy ride. Brought to shop and they re-replaced a part that failed. Part under warrenty |
| 54560 mi C $300 |
Noticed a noise. Girlfriend suspected wheel bearing. Dealer diagnosed rear right wheel bearing problem and replaced it. |
| 111600 mi C $2300 |
tie rod replaced |
| 161200 mi C $2000 |
Play in steering Replace rack and pinion Also replaced all front end bushings replaced front shocks and springs |
| 58000 mi US $100 |
Steering rack leaking fluid (ATF in a Subaru) into boot. Rack replaced with new. Covered under extended warranty. $100 deductible. First time issue with this otherwise very reliable car |
| 80000 mi US $309 |
Diagnosis of rotational noise as failing left rear wheel bearing. Replaced left rear wheel hub. |
2006 Subaru Outback 4dr Sedan
250-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 153800 mi US $720 |
Replaced RH lower ball joint. |
| 255000 mi US $368 |
upper control arm bushings |
| 263000 mi US $118 |
Remove and replace Rh lower tie rod. Replaced RH lower ball joint |
2006 Subaru Outback 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 61000 mi US $3199 |
At this time they also replaced to rear bushings. |
| 81000 mi US $129 |
Replaced the rear sway bar link. |
| 197500 mi US $100 |
Rack and bearing is going out |
2006 Subaru Outback 4-door
4-cylinder manual AWD
| 72000 mi US $600 |
steering pump had to be replaced |
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