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2007 Subaru Outback repairs by problem area

Engine (38%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (25%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (10%)

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

Other (3%)

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2007 Subaru Outback brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (39%)

< $100 (22%)

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Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

140000 mi Routine wear-and-tear replacement of brake pads and rotors (front). 

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2007 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

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

101680 mi

C $350
Replaced 2 rusted brake lines. 
101680 mi

C $2500
Brakes, discs and calipers were all replaced. 
122140 mi

C $1053
Rotten brake lines and broken caliper 

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2007 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

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

86000 mi

US $180
Rear brake backing plates had rusted and swelled, causing scraping against the brake rotors. 
128000 mi

US $150
Also discovered leaking brake lines at right rear wheel. This vehicle has already undergone the recall repair for this item so the cost is mine. 
28000 mi

US $900
frozen rear brake caliper, replaced both sides, rear only, brakes and rotors 
103000 mi

US $250
Brakes done. 
70500 mi

US $83
brake line inspection--for corrosion 
106500 mi

US $1640
Worn rear rotors, pads and calipers, $940 
120000 mi sudden brake failure when brake line broke due to rust and fluid immediately drained. 
6200 mi Since the car was new the braking seemed to be subpar. It felt like there was no good gipping between pads and rotors. i had to press hard on the brake paddle for the car to slow down. The front rotors were warped. Dealer put new rotors. 
13020 mi

C $480
Warped front rotors again. Dealer blamed me for driving the car to hard and refused to change rotors. In reality i baby this car. I went to specialized tuning garage. The problem was the pads. New rotors and pads. Car stops ALOT better now. 
37200 mi

C $380
The rear brake started make grinding noise. Problem is uneven rotors wear. New rotors and pads. The car stops better now. 
53100 mi When the car rolls, i can hear rythmical scraping noise from the front right wheel. 
75840 mi

C $1500
Front brakes seized again.  
83700 mi

C $500
The brakes seized for the 4 or 5th time. The discs needed to be changed.  
89900 mi

C $500
the sliding pins in the brakes were bent. how did this happened i have no idea. I drive absolutely normally. The busing on the sway bar needed to be changed again because the bar was rattling. And one of the bolt joins needed tom be changed. 

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2007 Subaru Outback 4dr Sedan

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

97960 mi

C $350
Worn rear brake 

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2007 Subaru Outback Brake Problems

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