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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%)
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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 280 repairs.
2009 Subaru Outback electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (58%)
Chart based on 57 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 | The Hazard Light button was not connected. |
| 9000 mi | Outside temperature gauge needed to be replaced, and rattle in steering column fixed by realignment. |
| 35000 mi | Had trouble unlocking the car. Remote lock system was reset. |
2009 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 55000 mi | Alternator failed |
| 58000 mi US $169 |
AC recharge |
2009 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 148hp 2.0L H4 Diesel 5-speed manual AWD
| 107000 mi £106 |
Leaks found on joints to condenser and recharge |
2009 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 95000 mi US $160 |
A/C stopped working. Recharge fixed the problem |
2009 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 189000 mi | Voltage regulator on alternator failed. Alternator had already been replaced once and was still under warranty, so no cost and easy replacement. |
| 37500 mi US $162 |
center console electrical circuit failed. AC fan and console lights. |
| 18000 mi | A/C drain line was clogged and leaking into passenger footwell area. Dealear repaired @ no cost. |
| 41700 mi US $40 |
Both low-beam headlights burned out simultaneously, had electrical system checked for fault. No fault found, both bulbs replaced. |
| 70500 mi US $40 |
Aux output in front and rear did not work. Two fuses were blown after the GPS had been plugged in. Fuses replaced, electric diagnosed and was good. Have to see what happens when the GPS is plugged in again. |
| 114100 mi US $160 |
Replaced the alternator |
| 122800 mi US $600 |
Replaced the air bag assembly. Air bag light was on at first intermittent then constantly. |
| 138000 mi US $16 |
Headlight, passenger side |
| 155000 mi US $15 |
Left headlight, low beam |
| 159600 mi US $15 |
Left headlight - highbeam |
| 171000 mi US $25 |
Passenger side headlight, lowbeam |
| 181000 mi US $17 |
Right high and low beam. |
| 184000 mi | Harness to the hatch door started to break/come loose. Soldered broken wires together. |
| 194200 mi US $50 |
Replaced both sides low beam headlights |
| 88000 mi US $300 |
Changed headlight bulbs. |
2009 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 119000 mi | Headlight |
| 124000 mi | Right front low beam bulb burned out, replaced bulb. |
| 127000 mi US $10 |
Left rear tail light bulb failed. Replaced left rear tail light bulb. Took about 15 minutes, including remembering how to access it and gathering tools. |
| 200000 mi US $250 |
Replaced left and right fog light bulbs. Took about 15 minutes because I don't do it every day and had to remove some covers to gain access. |
| 236000 mi US $200 |
Car would not start, had to tap on the starter solenoid repeatedly and it finally started. Replaced starter assembly. |
| 240000 mi US $120 |
Symptoms, engine would not start. Starter would not engage until solenoid was taped on. Replaced starter. |
| 91000 mi US $393 |
A new airbag sensor and airbag sensor in map light assembly had to be replaced. Had to purchase the whole map light assembly. |
| 92000 mi US $49 |
Replacement of the right lower headlight bulb. |
| 105000 mi US $250 |
CD player crapped out, is being replaced by a refurbished by Subaru, CD unit Subaru replaced the CD/Radio. It is an exchange with a Subaru Refurbished unit. Cost was $240.00 + tax |
| 127000 mi US $350 |
New wiring harness for the tailgate and rear interior lights |
| 104000 mi US $350 |
Blower motor issue. Blower motor replaced and it worked for 1 month then problem returned. Currently blower not working. |
| 106200 mi | Blower stopped working again. Had the resistor replaced. This solved the problem but just for 2 months. There must be an underlying electrical problem that is burning out the resistor. Not sure I will pursue repair - cost/benefit decision. |
| 99200 mi US $400 |
Airbag warning light - bad connection in overhead console. |
| 84500 mi US $150 |
Replaced OEM battery |
| 62000 mi US $250 |
Replaced battery (5 years old) |
| 75000 mi | Fuse powering clock, dome lights, and audio blew while going over a speed hump. Fearing the worst that the hump caused jostling that caused a wire somewhere to go to ground, I nevertheless changed the fuse only to have it blow again the next day on the highway, this time going over an expansion joint. Just "dealt" with it for a couple of months then tried replacing the fuse again and so far so good. It's been about three weeks. I fear this is a costly repair eventually though. Finding shorts is a real hassle and way beyond my skills. |
| 41000 mi US $840 |
Replace overhead console b/c intermittent open circuit in the overhead console--this was making the airbag light illuminate. |
| 17720 mi C $415 |
Driver's door ajar indicator lit up on dash even though door was latched. Indicator light flashed on and off along with interior lights |
| 20000 mi | nav DVD drive needed replacing as well as some connections |
| 36700 mi US $160 |
Replaced battery and burned out headlight bulb. |
| 1000 mi | The floor heating vents are undersized for the Subaru. On cold days (I live in Wisconsin), the cabin can be warm but my feet and legs are cold. I was told that the low air flow from the floor vents is due to the design. The floor does warm up eventually. |
| 32000 mi | Outside temperature gauge "sticks". New sensor ordered. |
| 32300 mi | The outside temperature indicator was replaced. |
| 32000 mi | Front passenger door switch failed - wouldn't stay in place on the frame and would lose contact when the door was closed, leaving the door open light on even though the door was closed. |
| 44000 mi US $149 |
Replaced Battery |
| 46000 mi US $70 |
Rattling sound on startup in cold weather -- Catalytic converter heat shield was clamped but did not fix, appears to be from alternator. |
| 57100 mi | Starter was making grinding noise on very cold starts. Diagnosis - sticking. Replaced. |
| 9400 mi | a/c not very cold. Drained .3KG, added dye and .43KG. Temp went from 60F before to 42F after. A/C still not very cold, but "that's as good as they get". |
| 32984 mi C $350 |
Replaced dying 3 year old Subaru battery with Optima Yellow top Replaced failing battery with Optima Yellow-top |
| 38440 mi C $84 |
Following a flat battery and AA boost, both tail lights were blown (not stop lights, just tail lights). Dealer replaced bulbs. Took about 10 minutes (or less) per side. Pull 3 screws, pull the assembly free of the body, change the bulb, reverse. |
| 40000 mi | The starter motor solenoid is starting to drag: sometimes it chatters after starting. Update: this problem later faded away. |
| 33700 mi | Not sure what to check above. Car would not turn over or start one morning. Later, was able to start after several attempts. Manuf. couldn't find anything wrong & so far, problem has not recurred. |
| 70000 mi US $170 |
Hard starting caused by old battery and very cold temperatures Replaced failed low beam bulbs |
| 48000 mi | AC UNIT COMPLETE FALURE |
| 55000 mi US $40 |
Condenser leak |
| 108300 mi US $130 |
change the battery |
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