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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 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (18%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (16%)
Chart based on 61 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
| 61700 mi US $1591 |
Had the car inspected prior to buying, several things came up. Had them fixed after I purchased the car. Needed new CV joint, |
| 86300 mi US $360 |
The passenger side CV joint was broken. This required a new CV joint and axle replacement and alignment. |
| 67000 mi US $582 |
Brakes and CV joint boots |
| 72800 mi | Throw out bearing and clutch replacement |
| 135000 mi | Replaced front driver side CV Boot |
| 71000 mi US $5285 |
Replace damaged CV Joint boots with new boots |
2006 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 85100 mi | Adjustment to improve drivability of recently installed clutch |
| 89000 mi | Leaking inner front CV boot. Replaced boot. |
| 91000 mi US $600 |
Replaced other front inner CV boot. |
| 89000 mi US $1100 |
Clutch again. Lining wore out within about 30k miles. I think there was something wrong to cause such rapid wear (shuddered a lot even when new), but mechanic couldn't find an obvious cause. Clutch fork was cracked but they didn't think that did it. |
2006 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
250-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 52700 mi A $140 |
Cracked LHS inner CV boot expelled grease all over LHS catalytic converter and LHS exhaust pipe. |
| 62000 mi A $130 |
RH Front inner CV boot leaking. Replaced with after market brand. |
| 70060 mi A $120 |
Transmission vibration for a few seconds or short rough shudder of transmission mostly in a straight ahead direction. ATF oil changed at 100,000km to Dexron 111. This had to be swapped to Castrol ATF 'J' to stop the problem. |
| 71920 mi | Shudder continues in transmission even with new Castrol J fluid. ATF fluid changed to Idemitsu ATF-HP 8-litres on recomendation of independent long term Subaru repair shop. |
| 83700 mi A $338 |
Drive system variable vibration under load problem for over a year. Thought it was transmission. But solved with replacement of LHF CV joint shaft assembly with new genuine Subaru (NTN) unit. Old unit had worn inner CV only from lack of grease due to garage fitting wrong boot at 85,000km. RHF CV is fine and had genuine boot change at 100,000km not loosing any grease.. |
2006 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 117000 mi US $4800 |
Transmission stuck in 5th gear (even when shifter was in neutral). Used transmission replaced the damaged one. |
| 89500 mi US $369 |
Replace axle |
| 96000 mi US $1863 |
Replace center differential bearings and transfer case |
| 66700 mi US $690 |
left side CV joint boots cracked and leaking grease. Replaced left side drive shaft, CV joints, and boots. |
| 70000 mi US $300 |
Right side CV joint boots cracked and leaking grease. Replaced right side drive shaft, CV joints, and boots. |
| 75000 mi US $185 |
Replaced right front axle seal |
| 88000 mi US $720 |
Left and right front CV joints, half shafts, and boots replaced with new new Subaru parts. 3 years ago the same work was performed at a Subaru dealer using remanufactured parts.They began to fail a year ago. |
| 940775 mi US $240 |
replace RF axle shaft |
| 116560 mi $200 |
CV boot torn to pieces. Boot replaced. |
| 106000 mi US $697 |
also had passenger CV boot replaced. |
| 142000 mi US $301 |
I had the driver's side half shaft replaced. The CV boot was torn. |
| 67200 mi US $355 |
inner cv boots almost worn through |
| 81000 mi US $875 |
Clutch fluid bled and flushed. |
| 78000 mi US $500 |
replaced front transaxles |
| 83000 mi US $1200 |
inner right half shaft boot |
2006 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 55100 mi US $2000 |
60K Service done including passenger side CV booth leak repair. |
| 78410 mi C $1752 |
right front drive shaft |
| 123000 mi US $38 |
Driver-side driveshaft needed to be replaced. |
| 85000 mi US $480 |
CV joints/boots leaking grease onto exhaust. |
| 111600 mi C $2300 |
transmission fluid pan dinged and very rusty. was changing transmission fluid so replaced pan. |
| 105026 mi US $81 |
Replaced Front Passenger CV shaft. |
| 114500 mi US $636 |
Replaced both front CV shafts |
| 69000 mi US $140 |
Ripped DOJ boot. |
| 61000 mi US $325 |
Axle Both front DOJ Boots replaced. |
| 79700 mi US $300 |
Replaced torn right front inner axle boot. |
| 103000 mi US $2300 |
Axle replaced |
| 110400 mi US $300 |
replaced rear brake pads and installed new rear cv boot |
| 114300 mi US $136 |
Replaced front right CV boot |
| 127700 mi US $180 |
Clicking noise when car was making turns. Replaced right front axle. |
| 169000 mi US $2300 |
transmission failed to engage anything above 2nd gear. suffered hesitation and jerking for 1 week prior to trans failure. |
| 117000 mi US $3000 |
Both CV joint boots damaged. Remaining grease contaminated. |
| 59520 mi C $310 |
cracked CV boot resulted in replacing CV joint and axle assembly ($160 parts, $150 labor) |
| 72000 mi US $850 |
Burnt oil smell after long drives. Replaced axle and boot to stop burnt oil smell (original boot was torn and spraying oil). |
| 93200 mi US $2500 |
CV boot. Recall check on bearings. |
| 78000 mi US $200 |
Passenger-side inner CV joint boot torn, grease lost, replaced drive axle with high-quality rebuilt unit. |
| 85000 mi US $190 |
Replaced front driver's side axle due to damaged inner CV joint boot. |
| 114000 mi US $382 |
Replaced driveshaft to fix bad carrier bearing (mid-driveshaft support bearing) |
| 67000 mi US $500 |
Replaced Front passenger side axle due to leaking CV Boot |
| 91000 mi | transmission oil filter leaking |
| 92200 mi | transmission oil filter leaking again |
| 68000 mi US $1400 |
One front CV joint damaged. Replaced damaged, and replaced other side as preventive maintenance. |
| 61000 mi US $1040 |
Replace front axles. Also replace battery (8yo) and light bulb. Also wiper blades and oil change. |
| 14000 mi US $107 |
Shifting bushing replaced. Car wouldn't start because sensor didn't know it was in Park. Paid extended warranty deductible. Again, dealer said the problem was because I don't drive the car enough! This is my 4th Subaru, this is BS. |
| 82000 mi US $520 |
Inner pass side boot split. Had both pass and driver side boot replaced. DS was about to split also. |
2006 Subaru Outback 4dr Sedan
250-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 179700 mi US $720 |
Removed and replaced both front axles. |
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