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2010 Subaru Outback repairs by problem area

Engine (25%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)

Other (6%)

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2010 Subaru Outback brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (21%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (21%)

< $100 (43%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

77700 mi Parking brake went on by itself while parking; mechanic tested and said it was releasing very slowing due to poor design and cold weather; suggested I not use parking brake during cold & let him know if problem continued in warm weather. 
80600 mi

C $800
rear brake piston 
90520 mi

C $1700
Replace rear brakes 

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2010 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

848 mi had brakes checked. pedal makes a click on release-told wnl 
63000 mi

US $250
Pads and rotors 
77500 mi

C $1500
Brake line failed and leaked brake fluid. 
150000 mi

US $500
ABS assembly was diagnosed as bad by the dealer. Purchased part from another dealer (cheaper), and installed by myself 
2000 mi Brake warning light started flashing after releasing the emergency brake. Initially duplicated at dealer, but then went away after restarting. 
124620 mi

C $1400
replace front and rear brake rotors, pads 
109000 mi

US $1100
Warped rotors 
51000 mi

US $250
Wheel speed sensor on right, front wheel replaced. 

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2010 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD

63000 mi

US $250
Front Caliper froze and needed to be replaced. 
10000 mi ABS cover cracked. 
33000 mi E-Brake Motor failed, replaced under warranty. 

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2010 Subaru Outback Brake Problems

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