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2009 Subaru Outback repairs by problem area
Engine (21%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (5%)
Select a problem area
- 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 280 repairs.
2009 Subaru Outback body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (12%)
< $100 (80%)
Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 1000 mi | Right lower A Pillar replaced. |
| 9000 mi | Plate around gearshift. |
| 11000 mi | A follow up repair after the engine block replacement - after the replacement, something in the transmission system was misaligned, which caused a rattling noise in the engine compartment. |
2009 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 93700 mi US $200 |
Had cracked left seat bolster replaced at upholstery shop |
| 18000 mi | Center console came apart Trunk cover screen replaced because plastic part snapped off Plastic trim on rear passenger side running board loose. Parts ordered were not the correct parts; re-order necessary. |
| 37500 mi US $800 |
Sunroof gasket came off |
2009 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 34000 mi | Worn weather strip in drivers side door. Worn Weather stripping in driver's side door. Replaced with part ordered earlier. |
2009 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 112000 mi | Rear view mirror fell off - probably due to poor adhesive after windshield replacement |
| 125000 mi US $30 |
Mirror fell off the window on a cold day. Dealer re-glued it. |
| 155000 mi | Dashed replaced under recall for sun light and heat degradation. Dash was soft and sticky before replacement. Now the drivers left side air vent does not provide any air flow...car needs to go back for repair of the improper dash installation. |
| 100000 mi | Weatherstrip on inside of sunroof came loose. I replaced it back into it's place. |
| 77000 mi US $150 |
Purchased driver side sun visor and center console cover |
| 31405 mi | Replaced drivers side visor. Original visor would not stay in place and "flopped" down. Replaced drivers side visor, which would "flop" and not stay positioned. |
| 50000 mi US $30 |
Heat shield rattle fixed by tightening |
| 12000 mi | Rattle in dash |
| 46200 mi | Plastic seat base housing the power seat device kept popping out - the clip to hold it in place failed and had to be replaced. |
| 18000 mi | A piece of paint bubbled up and chipped off the left side protective door trim molding (not from being hit or from a rock, etc.). The strip was replaced under manuf. warranty. |
| 20000 mi | Sounds like pipes rattling in the roof when the car is driving in excess of 40 mph and there is a cross wind. Subaru dealer placed sound dampners in roof per TSB, but it did not help. |
| 83700 mi US $325 |
Issues with front facia and headlight |
| 6510 mi | driver's door latch misaligned - dealer adjusted |
| 13640 mi | Driver's side sun visor strap tore at one end. Part ordered by dealer after quick inspection - took about 2 weeks to arrive, 1.5 hours to change and change from winter to summer tires (both mounted already) |
| 13840 mi | Armrest cover latch broken - replaced cover |
| 15500 mi | fender molding (plastic) clip broken leaving gap between molding and body. Part ordered for replacement next week. wheel arch molding clip came loose. Bumper and fender cover had to be removed to re-attach clip. Dealer covered cost as only just out of warranty |
| 25532 mi C $54 |
Adjusted hood bumpers to correct position. Adjusted hood bumpers to correct position. |
| 28520 mi C $640 |
Driver's seat back bolster had a hole in it. Classed as "normal wear". Seat back cover replaced with discount from dealer. |
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