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2012 Subaru Outback repairs by problem area
Engine (21%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (19%)
Other (7%)
Chart based on 195 repairs.
2012 Subaru Outback other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (62%)
Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 21300 mi | There's a bump under leather on driver's seat, as if part of the heated seating element had moved. Service rep took photos and said they have to ask Subaru what to do. Update: it has now been over 1 year with no response. |
| 3720 mi | My Pioneer radio would skip to the next chanel without any request on my part. They had a service note to fix the problem. They installed a resistance at the back of the radio. Up to now no recurrence. |
| 300 mi | Driver's side headlight had condensation on the inside, dealer replaced headlight assembly. |
2012 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 500 mi | Front passenger window wouldn't roll all the way up and seal. Could hear wind noise. Sometimes it would "thunk" into place. They took apart door and greased power window parts, etc. |
| 60760 mi C $200 |
Plus fix lumber control in drivers seat. |
| 105000 mi US $150 |
Windshield washer fluid tank replaced |
| 195000 mi US $300 |
Tailgate latch worn away |
| 5500 mi | Sunroof was sticking. Removed and replaced. |
| 2900 mi | check engine light illuminated. took to dealer and found that the fuel cap was not tightened completely. dealer reset codes in ecm. |
| 27000 mi US $100 |
Rear window broken while clearing snow - replaced |
| 63000 mi | During routine oil/filter change and snow tire switchover, Dealer found a stripped lug nut. They fixed it for free. |
| 12000 mi | Left rear door gasket around did not fully seal against body along a line just aft of the door window. |
2012 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
| 39000 mi US $189 |
The latch for the rear hatch stopped working. They replaced it but it isn't working again and it will go back to the shop on Friday |
| 41500 mi | When the mechanic at Shortline Subaru looked at the latch for the rear hatch, he couldn't replicate the problem which now seems to be intermittent. |
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