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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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- 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 346 repairs.
2010 Subaru Outback electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (63%)
Chart based on 73 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
turbocharged 148hp 2.0L H4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| 114700 mi | Takata airbag recall work, general service and water leak |
| 11780 mi | Key failed. Problem is circuit board disengages from buttons. Dealer reports at least 10 vehicles with same problem. |
2010 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 76340 mi C $150 |
Changed the battery |
| 1860 mi | Satellite radio will only tune a few stations |
| 3100 mi | Replaced front module for Audio, CD, DVD Sat radio system |
| 105200 mi US $80 |
One headlight out. because of difficulty, decided to have dealer replace both bulbs. |
| 64200 mi US $275 |
Volume switch and radio mode switch on steering wheel failed. Required replacing BOTH sets of switches (an assembly with a single part number) and $275. |
| 132000 mi US $48 |
Headlights replaced |
| 65000 mi | Puddle lights went out and the entire unit was replaced at no charge. |
| 41800 mi US $130 |
Passenger window stopped working - just after warranty! The dealership gave me 50% off parts and free labor to replace the window regulator. |
| 4000 mi | The dealer had an after-market nav-audio system installed at time of purchase. The steering wheel volume control ceased to function and a private automobile company repaired it at the dealer's expense. |
| 7000 mi | Oil light on despite normal oil level. Turned off by mechanic. Problem has not recurred in the ensuing week. |
| 15000 mi | Cigarette lighter will not work. They repaired it, but it stopped working as soon as I drove off the lot. |
| 17600 mi | lighter repaired again. Have not used it since, so I don't know if it is still working. |
| 45000 mi US $1 |
A/C stopped working |
| 51000 mi US $90 |
Remote keys stopped working. Still not resolved. |
| 72900 mi US $110 |
New head light bulb |
| 87300 mi US $85 |
AC Blowing warm air. Low on refrigerant. No leak was detected. Added dye and refilled. |
| 89000 mi US $497 |
Slow Leak in condenser, located with dye. Replaced condenser, cleaned lines, recharged A/C. |
| 24000 mi | Steering wheel buttons would not work or would work intermittently. |
| 37300 mi | Key not working |
| 35000 mi | No sound from speakers |
| 7000 mi | Navigation system lockup |
| 26000 mi | Navigation system locks up. |
2010 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 105000 mi US $1800 |
Stereo logic not working with ipod |
| 55000 mi | rear power window straining and int failure, motor replaced under extended warranty |
| 117800 mi C $20 |
Passenger side headlight bulb replacement |
| 93000 mi US $350 |
Also right front headlight. |
| 47900 mi US $200 |
remote starter quit working. Nav quit working. Audio quit working. DIC quit working. Puddle lights quit working. |
| 50800 mi US $1200 |
the nav audio headlights dome lights and puddle lights went out. Now the key receptacle ring flashes red. Claimed the computer went out. |
| 41580 mi C $50 |
Headlight replacement |
| 54000 mi | Passenger seat motor |
| 60000 mi US $1000 |
Had to replace both Alternator and Battery. |
| 64900 mi US $1000 |
battery drained, checked battery condition was perfect. Dealer said the output from the alternator is not consistent and recommended changing battery and alternator. Which I did. |
| 54000 mi | Dealer replaced headlights |
| 130000 mi US $600 |
Window motor dead |
| 97000 mi US $107 |
2010 original equipment battery wore out. |
| 89000 mi | Passenger seat airbag sensor |
| 90000 mi | Passenger seat airbag sensor |
| 99760 mi C $800 |
AC not cold. Pump cyclying on off. |
| 122760 mi C $50 |
A/C sealant and recharge |
| 141000 mi | Recall repair for passenger airbag |
| 39300 mi US $100 |
Dash lights were out and electronic door opener were not working consistently |
| 39000 mi US $15 |
In the past month, the low beam, brake light and tail light all burned out at different times. I am hoping that this is not going to be an ongoing issue, but wanted others to be aware. To replace head light, the inner fender must be removed |
| 50000 mi US $34 |
Headlights again burned out. Was told to use less wattage bulbs. Lasted about 5000 miles. Had center section of dash lights and fans all go out until I started the car again and has been fine since. Steering wheel volume not always working. |
| 22000 mi | Headlight bulb - replaced by Dealer under warranty |
| 28500 mi | Rear tag lights - bulb replacement and/or connection repair. Rear Tag lights - bulb replacement and/or connection repair |
| 41200 mi US $50 |
Condensor-to-Evaporator line leaking - replaced line |
| 92000 mi US $50 |
Power Lock actuator failed - replaced. |
| 89300 mi US $200 |
200 dollars to replace the headlight bulbs, Ouch. |
| 23000 mi | Air bag light stayed on. Reset module and hasn't been on since. |
| 20000 mi | The "low" setting on the driver's seat warmer did not always work. Looses wiring harness was corrected at no cost to us. |
| 6000 mi US $180 |
Have a harmon Kardon system, no Navigation. Noticed front driver side door speaker sounded blown (i.e. intermittent sound, lots of static, no bass), possibly from loose connection. Dealer replaced speaker under warranty. |
| 32000 mi US $45 |
Low bulb |
| 1000 mi | When vehicle was purchased there was a slight popping noise coming from the rear speakers even with the radio off. The dealership tried new head unit and chasing wires. Still waiting to get fixed. |
| 7500 mi | Tire pressure monitoring light came on and would not go off even after checking tire pressure. Took to dealer who checked tire pressure again and turned off light with computer. Will wait and see if the problem recurrs or not. |
| 47000 mi | Passenger airbag fails to detect weight of person less than 120 lbs or less. Was not an issue for first 4 years of ownership yet dealership and SOA says that the airbag sensor is working as designed and fail to repair under extended warrant |
| 77000 mi | Air bag replaced as part of major recall |
| 17100 mi | Heater / AC fan bearing going. New one ordered, to be installed August 8. |
| 32000 mi | Puddle light shorted out. Part of a string of 14 electrical components wired to a single fuse. The dealer removed the faulty light and ordered a replacement. Unfortunately, the replacement was the wrong bulb, and we are still awaiting the correct one. |
| 117180 mi | power passenger seat works intermittently power passenger seat control worked intermittently cruise control switch on steering wheel worked intermittently |
| 64000 mi US $100 |
Replace Low Beam Headlight. |
| 13000 mi | intermittent GPS/audio system problems: screen "auto" dimming doesn't work so sometimes bright at night, too dim during day; also bluetooth works erratically |
| 15000 mi | bluetooth controls not effective at answering or ending phone calls. dealer replaced steering wheel controls. Took three trips: first reported problem; second time reported problem and they ordered part; third trip was for install of part |
| 23500 mi | Car wouldn't start or come out of park. Couldn't lock doors. Dealer says bad elec key code sensor. Had to be flatbed-towed to dealer. Subaru roadside assist covered tow, but I had to wait 25 mins on hold just for them to answer my call). July visit described above turned out to be bad battery. Battery replaced under warranty. |
| 43200 mi | Bluetooth connectivity problems, steering wheel phone control problems. Wonky system. Solution tends to be non-intuitive commands. |
| 96100 mi C $350 |
after noisy start, replace starter |
| 36580 mi C $33 |
Fog light bulb replacement. $33 labor. |
| 40580 mi C $50 |
Headlight bulb replacement. Didn't realize we were supposed to report these. This is probably the 4th time I've had to get a lightbulb replaced in my headlight. |
| 81840 mi | drivers headlight bulb needed replacing |
| 84246 mi C $97 |
Passenger headlight brake light |
2010 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
| 10000 mi | Electrical connector in steering column replaced. |
| 69440 mi C $100 |
Had to change drivers side headlight bulb. Labourious process. |
| 76880 mi C $500 |
Leak in AC pipe repaired + recharge/refill |
| 55700 mi US $50 |
Headlights out |
| 16000 mi | Brake light burned out and replaced. |
| 29760 mi C $650 |
left headlight blew at about 46,000 km, was replaced during maintenance right headlight died in the week after routine maintenance, fixed the day the steering fluid hose was replaced. |
| 38020 mi C $200 |
Headlights both burned out |
| 71300 mi C $180 |
Both main headlights were blown (even though they were long-life, and replaced in 2015), so we just replaced with regular this time, and resigned ourselves to this car being mysteriously tough on light bulbs. |
| 51000 mi US $67 |
center electronic board shorted out in the snow. AC and Radio and clock not working. |
| 3000 mi | A/C not as cool as it should be. R-134 added. |
| 75000 mi US $171 |
Steering wheel controls stopped working. They had to order a special under-dash module to correct the issue, $170 for the part and two hours of labor. Thankfully I still had the CPO extended warranty. Also needed an alignment. |
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