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Chart based on 51 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
The problem with the radio when changing volume it changes the station I was listening to.
22820 mi
Problem with the controls on steering wheel for control of the volume returned. Previously they add a resistor in the wiring of the volume. New service note ST.15.01.12R: remove old repair and add 2 resistors.
61000 mi
Battery died out of the blue on Christmas Eve. Received jump and then called AAA and their battery truck came out and replaced battery. After battery died navigation system lost all information, calls to 2 local Subaru dealers resulted in (1) no idea what to do call 800 # (2) make appointment bring car in. Called 800 # and rep gave directions on how to reset, system fixed!
63800 mi
Windshield Wiper Motor (Front): Subaru has had multiple problems with either the design, production quality (or lack thereof), &/or dependability since 2010-2015.
77000 mi
US $700
Replaced condenser
19840 mi
Radio jumps stations spontaneously, still not repaired.
32200 mi
burned out headlight bulb. very involved to change- 2.5 hours for both; unable to access.
48000 mi
diagnose and repair starter squeal
52000 mi
Rear window was not rolling down reliably. They replaced the motor I think.
18000 mi
Starter made squealing sound when running. Replaced under warranty.
Driver Side headlight went out. Replaced both headlights.
64000 mi
US $121
Oil change, rotate and road force balance tires, change head light
Change wiper blades and new air and fuel filter
41700 mi
US $210
Low Tire Pressure sensor failed.
34000 mi
Check antenna message on for XM radio
76000 mi
US $125
Battery died. Original battery was undersized and car always struggled to start in very cold weather. Old battery was 490 amps and new one is 875. Started without trouble first morning below 0 with new battery
105000 mi
US $350
Bad wiper switch had to be replaced.
84000 mi
US $100
Replace cable harness positive terminal and battery.
60760 mi
C $200
Repair one line in rear defroster.
65720 mi
C $500
Leak in air conditioning condenser. Part ordered and system recharged.
34000 mi
Battery run out. car didn't start. Subaru roadside assistance partner showed up after 2 hrs, to verify system, visited dealer. No problems detected
96000 mi
US $100
This was second time recharging AC. It lasted less than two weeks and AC no longer works. Needs to be brought to the dealer for an estimate.
80000 mi
wiper motor replaced - Recall campaign
59000 mi
Wiper blade motor potential failure-covered under recall
75000 mi
brake lights - one burnt out, replaced both. more than 10 minutes due to how the bulb is accessed.
92000 mi
US $150
Replaced Battery
22000 mi
Rearview mirror has auto dimming feature (that has never worked). Took in early March 2014, dealer agreed it did not work and ordered new mirror. Took car back in March 29 and dealer had ordered wrong mirror. Must re-order.
13000 mi
Bluetooth does not work with iPhones (4,4S and 5). You have to pair your iPhone every time you want to use it. There is no fix for this at this time.
34000 mi
Led burnt out on 3rd brake light
3000 mi
Bluetooth sync and mileage computer both malfunctioned.
20800 mi
Gas cap issue, sensor causes dash display and cruise control to malfunction if gas cap is perceived to be incorrectly tightened.
4800 mi
tire indicator illuminated during a trip
21000 mi
Failure in xm radio antenna
65000 mi
US $56
Rotating knob for the mirror adjustment broke off. We took the car to the dealership and they wanted over $200 for parts and labor. Instead we ordered the knob online and replaced it ourselves.
3000 mi
seatbelt latch was replaced
29000 mi
Both headlights burned out. Service writer was not surprised and because less than 36,000 miles covered by warranty.
63300 mi
US $75
Second time replacing low beam head lamp. Needs to be done through wheel well. Appears to be very common with these cars.
70000 mi
US $75
Passenger side headlight burned out again. Replaced headlight access from wheel well after removing fender liner.
100000 mi
Had 4 small bulbs burned out. Car has had a lot of bulb issues. They wanted over $150 to replace them. I refused.
119000 mi
US $80
Driver side headlight burned out again
27900 mi
Passenger seat heater does not stay on.
49900 mi
US $50
Passenger seat heater would not stay on. Replaced bad relay.
55000 mi
US $100
Replaced alternator
36000 mi
Wiper blades began operating without operator activation. Wiper switch replaced
96000 mi
US $70
replacement of headlights
96000 mi
Headlight was installed misaligned (was improperly reseated, bulb was not pointed straight ahead). Repair was to correct alignment,
3000 mi
OEM Remote Start stopped working two weeks after dealer installed. Dealer resolved this problem during first recommended LubeOilFilter change at 1,300 miles (Dealer believes first service should be at one month / 1,000 miles on their dime
32000 mi
Flashing Brake & Cruise Lights, Check Engine Light on and AT temp light on. Dealer checked codes and ran diagnostics-this was charged to SofA $316. diagnosis fee and then reset the codes. Running fine all along. Software Glitch???
55000 mi
US $285
Navigation System started acting up with error message regarding DVD not installed, unable to go to saved way points. Service removed dvd & found a sticky substance- they cleaned disk & re-installed.
55000 mi
US $48
driver side headlight replacement. Tire fender had to be removed to reach headlight
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