2011 Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2011

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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%)

Chart based on 397 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2011 Subaru Outback.

2011 Subaru Outback other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (18%)

< $100 (77%)

Worried about potential repair costs? An extended warranty can provide peace of mind.

Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Subaru Outback

Engine not specified

The engine cover was broken when I received the car 
1000 mi Persistent clink in the shift-interlock every time I came to a stop. Subaru's position was "normal noise, no problem". It drove me nuts in traffic. 

Return to top

2011 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

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

700 mi Front tires replaced for shaking at highway speeds. Back tires road forced balanced issue still exists  
22320 mi Factory recall for plastic on wiper housing. 
122760 mi

C $100
Replaced rear door checkers since doors wouldn't stay open by themselves. 
73000 mi

US $250
The fuel door release latch cable broke and needed to be replaced. 
122760 mi

C $95
New gas struts on the tailgate 
3000 mi Front passenger window would not close -- new track installed. 
49000 mi

US $100
Two lug nuts fell off; had them replaced. 
30200 mi Seatbelt tensioner broke. Tensioner replaced. 

Return to top

2011 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

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

90000 mi

US $50
Fuel door spring wouldn't release door. 
37400 mi The lumbar support gave out. Had to replace an s-clip to remedy. 
23800 mi Rear passenger side seat would not fold forward. 
10478 mi The AM antenna is broken, so I have no AM radio reception. They are sending out for parts. This is the 2nd time I have had it in. They hope to have it fixed next week. 
33000 mi rear hatch would not stay closed and locked.My local mechanic died and I was in sacramento and went to Maita Subaru, and they replaced the locking mechanism. 
5000 mi Very subtle vibration at highway speeds. They balanced the tires, but unfortunately it didn't fix the problem. I'll try again on the next oil change. 
4400 mi The passenger airbag problem persists. Back from the dealer with the same problem. Notified Subaru of America that proplem is not fixed. Registered problem with NTSA. Told them how to fix MY problem, [default to alway ON]. waiting  

Return to top

2011 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD

50000 mi wipers were falling off because their recall repair didn't properly tighten them down 
83000 mi

US $32
Headlight low lh side 
87000 mi Headlight burnt out . Low beam RH 
156000 mi

US $110
back up camera no longer working 
76000 mi

US $2000
Rear driver side seat wouldn't release when tab was pulled. Found cable dislodged and now works.dealer had to take apart rest seat. 

Return to top

2011 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

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

140120 mi

C $36
tire wall had separated from rim 

Return to top

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all Subaru models.

2011 Subaru Outback Other Problems

See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. To see how frequently 2011 Subaru Outback problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.