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2011 Subaru Outback repairs by problem area

Engine (22%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (6%)

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2011 Subaru Outback brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (47%)

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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Subaru Outback

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1000 mi Brake fluid contaminated from factory. Oily substance mixed in. Caused the brake fluid to darken to the point where it looked to have 20-30k of usage on it. Flushed the system and replaced the master cylinder. 

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2011 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

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

64480 mi

C $1600
New pads and rotors on all 4 wheels 
126000 mi

US $9600
Front brake pads replaced and rotors milled; new rotors and brake pads on rear 
62000 mi

C $1000
Replaced brakes too soon. 
164300 mi

C $50
Rebuilding the front calipers 

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2011 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

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

66000 mi

US $500
rear and front brakes worn out and rotors 
90000 mi

US $260
Replace LF Brake Caliper and Hose 
116000 mi

US $380
LF Caliper sticking, replace hose and caliper 
62000 mi

US $145
Front and rear brake pads replaced. Rear rotors replaced. Front rotors looked good, no replacement necessary. Dealer quoted $660. I did repair for $145 (after discount) using CarQuest premium parts. 
19000 mi The brake light on the dash flashes when the engine is warm and restarted. The dealer didn't find anything wrong; the brake light continues to flash. 
12000 mi

US $23
Releasing brake pedal makes "popping" noise; told "they all do that." 
73780 mi

C $200
One of the brakes got stuck. They pried the pieces apart and cleaned it up. 
12000 mi the brake pedal made a funny noise,.. kind of a sticking noise 

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2011 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

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

132343 mi

C $216
-Rear brake pads replaced with ceramic pads. -Rear Brake rotors replaced. -Front Brake rotors replaced. 
139169 mi

C $268
Parking brake shoes were replaced. 

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2011 Subaru Outback Brake Problems

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