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Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States Oct 2016 - Dec 2016 | |||
Dec 2016 86000 mi US $3500 |
Dropped a valve into the cylinder with only 86K miles and past the powertrain warranty. |
256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Outback in Quebec, Canada Aug 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
Sep 2017 55180 mi C $250 |
replace front rotors and pads |
Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Nov 2012 - Jan 2017 | |||
Apr 2013 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. | ||
Jul 2015 58000 mi US $130 |
Interior driver's seat L side plastic molding around electric controls broke. Dealer replaced broken part but said not covered by extended warranty. Called Subaru of America and they reimbursed me for cost. Subaru prior repair seat surface | ||
Dec 2015 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! |
Subaru Outback in Arizona, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
Oct 2017 70000 mi |
Oil leak. It turned out to be a leak in the head gasket near the front cover and the upper oil pan in the back. | ||
Jan 2018 73000 mi US $25 |
Idler pulley failed taking out the alternator and power steering. Limped to the nearest town and was towed to the dealer. Idler pulley replaced. In my opinion this failure was due to damage or improper reassembly of the engine that occurred during the Oct '17 oil leak repair. |
Subaru Outback in Indiana, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
Jul 2012 15800 mi |
Black plastic trim piece on outside of driver side rear window had become detached on one side. Piece was replaced under warranty. Trim piece caused excess wind noise. |
Subaru Outback in California, United States May 2017 - Jun 2017 | |||
Jun 2017 46000 mi US $1600 |
Found oil leaks from timing chain cover and both side valve covers. Also determined that oil filter was damaged/leaky. |
Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States Jun 2012 - Nov 2017 | |||
May 2017 58000 mi US $88 |
Front end alignment / tire replace / balance. |
Subaru Outback in Arizona, United States Oct 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
Feb 2015 19000 mi |
Bad connection for engine fan; fan was not engaging; engine would start to heat up in stop and go traffic only; part cleaned up and connection made; problem fixed. |
Subaru Outback in Quebec, Canada Mar 2012 - Apr 2016 | |||
Jul 2012 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. | ||
Aug 2013 16400 mi C $472 |
The problem with the radio when changing volume it changes the station I was listening to. | ||
Apr 2014 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. |
Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2012 - Aug 2015 | |||
Dec 2012 14000 mi |
low oil warning light- false alarm | ||
Jan 2013 26700 mi |
low oil light- dealership cannot reproduce the problem. | ||
Mar 2013 15000 mi |
low oil light- third time- car towed to dealer. could not duplicate. told there is no low oil level and oil light is normal. now working with subaru of america. | ||
Sep 2014 41000 mi US $200 |
Drive belt replacement | ||
Jan 2015 19700 mi |
burned out headlight bulb. very involved to change- 2.5 hours for both; unable to access. | ||
Apr 2015 48000 mi |
diagnose and repair starter squeal |
Subaru Outback in Georgia, United States Nov 2011 - Jul 2013 | |||
Jun 2012 6000 mi |
Driver's seatbelt latch broke. |
Subaru Outback in Alaska, United States May 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
Mar 2014 50000 mi US $50 |
Front bushing causing squeaks. |
Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Mar 2012 - Jul 2015 | |||
Mar 2013 17360 mi |
Driver side seat outside panel falling off. One of the new parts was wrong and the panel is still not staying on. Need to go back, but dealer far away. | ||
Jun 2013 19840 mi |
Seat trim item described above. Radio jumps stations spontaneously, still not repaired. |
Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Sep 2015 - Sep 2018 | |||
May 2018 120000 mi US $150 |
Ideal pulley |
Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Sep 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
Mar 2016 52000 mi |
Rear window was not rolling down reliably. They replaced the motor I think. |
Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2011 - May 2014 | |||
Sep 2013 18000 mi |
Starter made squealing sound when running. Replaced under warranty. |
Subaru Outback in Georgia, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2014 | |||
Sep 2012 14000 mi |
Rattle in headliner. |
Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States May 2016 - Mar 2023 | |||
Oct 2020 77000 mi US $700 |
Replaced condenser | ||
May 2022 94000 mi US $500 |
Replaced rear wheel bearing which was making noise | ||
Jan 2023 105000 mi US $750 |
Replaced power steering pump and idler pulley |
Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States Sep 2011 - Dec 2013 | |||
Nov 2011 300 mi |
Driver's side headlight had condensation on the inside, dealer replaced headlight assembly. Driver's side headlight had condensation on the inside, dealer replaced headlight assembly. | ||
Dec 2011 3000 mi |
Was having a harsh downshift issue with the 3.6R engine. Found that there was a TSB issued for this. A new software was avaialble, went to the dealer, and they installed new software, problem fixed. |
Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Jan 2018 - Mar 2018 | |||
Feb 2018 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. |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Subaru Outback in Indiana, United States Nov 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
Nov 2015 87000 mi US $60 |
Front sway bar bushings | ||
Mar 2016 94000 mi US $100 |
Rear wheel bearings replaced under warranty. $100 deductible paid. |
Subaru Outback in Hawaii, United States Aug 2012 - Jul 2022 | |||
Mar 2021 64 mi |
Replaced Transmission and Drivetrain due to warranty. Warranty covered entirety of repairs/replacement. Particular symptoms were grinding during normal turns and stalling after stopping traffic lights. Stalling would occur upon acceleration from a stop and between 500-1000 RPM. |
Subaru Outback in California, United States Apr 2016 - Jul 2018 | |||
Apr 2016 86000 mi US $1800 |
Car was jerky when starting from idle. Replaced Torque Converter and Valve Body. Subaru USA assisted with $1,500, which was less than half of repair cost. Update, July 2017: Have been notified that Subaru is extending the CVT warranty on my model and I will be able to claim my repair costs from this repair. | ||
Sep 2016 93000 mi US $8 |
Replaced passenger side parking light | ||
Dec 2016 99000 mi US $2 |
Oil leaking. Replaced oil drain plug. | ||
Feb 2017 104200 mi US $11 |
Driver Side headlight went out. Replaced both headlights. |
Subaru Outback in California, United States Apr 2015 - Feb 2021 | |||
Sep 2015 84000 mi US $100 |
Replace cable harness positive terminal and battery. |
Subaru Outback in Iowa, United States Feb 2013 - Oct 2021 | |||
Apr 2016 54300 mi US $99 |
Flashing BRAKE and CRUISE lights, check engine light on, stability control off | ||
Dec 2016 59000 mi |
Wiper blade motor potential failure-covered under recall | ||
Mar 2018 75000 mi |
brake lights - one burnt out, replaced both. more than 10 minutes due to how the bulb is accessed. |
Subaru Outback in Oklahoma, United States Jun 2012 - Aug 2017 | |||
Jun 2016 58000 mi |
Drivers side front axle leaking, slinging grease. Replaced under warranty. |
Subaru Outback in Missouri, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 2022 118000 mi US $900 |
Catalytic converter P0420 code came up. The catalytic converter is very expensive part to replace. |
Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Nov 2013 - Aug 2021 | |||
Dec 2013 34000 mi |
Check antenna message on for XM radio | ||
Dec 2017 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 |
Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
Dec 2016 53000 mi US $265 |
Various warning lights on intermittently. Dealer claimed that two oil pressure sensors were bad. I doubt both. Also did a recall on the wipers. |
Subaru Outback in California, United States Apr 2016 - Dec 2016 | |||
Jul 2016 49700 mi US $100 |
Right front caliper noisy. Brakes disassembled, cleaned, regreased and reinstalled |
Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
Dec 2015 40000 mi |
Belt making squeaking noises on cold engine start | ||
Feb 2016 41700 mi US $210 |
Low Tire Pressure sensor failed. | ||
Mar 2018 63000 mi US $200 |
Third break light enclosure started leaking. After any decent rain storm, rear cargo area would be awash. |
Subaru Outback in New York, United States Aug 2012 - Mar 2022 | |||
Aug 2018 49000 mi |
Oxygen sensor replaced | ||
Apr 2021 73000 mi US $700 |
pads and rotors |
Subaru Outback in California, United States Jan 2015 - Feb 2022 | |||
Sep 2017 81000 mi US $100 |
Serpentine belt replacement |
Subaru Outback in Idaho, United States Oct 2017 - Oct 2017 | |||
Sep 2017 90000 mi US $750 |
brakes high pitch noise (wear sensors), took in to replace pads. Shop recommended replacing rotors rather than repair. Probably a little more expensive, but agreed. Replaced pads and rotors. Also had do the spark plugs as I skipped at 60k. Already had plugs, this was a separate cost. |
Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2011 - Sep 2021 | |||
Dec 2017 55000 mi |
Front and Rear pads and rotors |
Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Apr 2018 - May 2018 | |||
Apr 2018 90500 mi US $100 |
Head gasket failure requiring new engine. Related problems continue. Head gasket failure requiring new intake. | ||
May 2018 91000 mi |
Oil sensor |
Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States Sep 2011 - Jan 2022 | |||
Jan 2018 80000 mi |
wiper motor replaced - Recall campaign |
Subaru Outback in Vermont, United States May 2018 - May 2018 | |||
May 2018 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. |
Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Feb 2013 - May 2018 | |||
Mar 2017 70000 mi US $900 |
Replaced rear struts. We live 2 mi down a bumpy gravel road that eats rear shocks or struts readily, particularly with loads. Given this maintenance, the Outback drives generally like new. |
Subaru Outback in California, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jan 2018 67433 mi US $100 |
Front lower control arm bushings |
Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States Oct 2011 - Nov 2019 | |||
Apr 2017 105000 mi US $350 |
Bad wiper switch had to be replaced. |
Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2016 | |||
Mar 2012 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. |
Subaru Outback in Indiana, United States Feb 2017 - Nov 2017 | |||
Sep 2017 92000 mi US $150 |
Replaced Battery |
Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2016 - Aug 2016 | |||
Jul 2016 64000 mi US $121 |
Oil change, rotate and road force balance tires, change head light Change wiper blades and new air and fuel filter |
Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Jun 2012 - Jul 2015 | |||
Jun 2013 27000 mi |
Sun glasses holder next to map lights retaining clip broke and would not stay closed. |
Subaru Outback in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Feb 2012 - Mar 2020 | |||
Apr 2013 12380 mi |
Bushings on stablized bar worn out. | ||
Jul 2013 14660 mi |
Body rusting on tailgate and window trim piece. Tailgate repainted. Window trim ordered not yet installed. | ||
Aug 2013 15500 mi |
Rusty trim piece replaced | ||
Aug 2014 26660 mi |
Rust bubble on roof. Warrant Claim submitted for repainting. | ||
Sep 2014 27280 mi |
Roof repainted | ||
Apr 2015 32020 mi |
Suspension Bushing worn and required replacement | ||
Dec 2015 40300 mi C $400 |
Reverse Interrupt Switch failed. Car thought it was in reverse gear all the time and would not start. | ||
Nov 2016 48980 mi |
Transverse Link Bushing cracking | ||
Nov 2017 60140 mi C $1000 |
rear calipers seizing. need to replace calipers, pads and rotors. | ||
Jan 2018 60760 mi C $200 |
Repair one line in rear defroster. Plus fix lumber control in drivers seat. | ||
Mar 2018 62620 mi |
Brake caliper cleaning and lubrication | ||
Jul 2018 65720 mi C $500 |
Leak in air conditioning condenser. Part ordered and system recharged. |
Subaru Outback in Tennessee, United States Feb 2012 - Jan 2022 | |||
Mar 2012 1000 mi |
Moonroof leak. Drains cleaned and connected. Still leaks around rear seal. |
Subaru Outback in Kentucky, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
Sep 2012 12000 mi |
check engine light due to improper fit of gas cap | ||
Jan 2013 | check engine light periodically would come on. Turned out the be spider web in vent line. Found after two unsuccessful trips to dealer. | ||
May 2018 88000 mi US $600 |
replaced brake pads |
Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States Feb 2012 - Sep 2021 | |||
Oct 2014 12000 mi |
replaced battery |
Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2016 | |||
Jun 2014 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. |
Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States Dec 2012 - Sep 2016 | |||
Aug 2016 69100 mi |
Third trip to the dealer for a "ratcheting" sensation after coming to a stop and turning left or right only. Previously, the driveline clutches and the transmission valve body was replaced. This trip, the transmission was replaced. |
Subaru Outback in Oklahoma, United States Mar 2012 - Mar 2015 | |||
Mar 2012 2900 mi |
check engine light illuminated. took to dealer and found that the fuel cap was not tightened completely. dealer reset codes in ecm. | ||
Apr 2012 3100 mi |
sunroof would not close completely | ||
Jul 2012 4800 mi |
tire indicator illuminated during a trip | ||
Jun 2013 21000 mi |
Failure in xm radio antenna |
Subaru Outback in Oklahoma, United States Nov 2011 - Jan 2014 | |||
Feb 2012 3000 mi |
Bluetooth sync and mileage computer both malfunctioned. | ||
Mar 2013 15000 mi |
Oil pan change bolt gasket replaced, was leaking. | ||
Jul 2013 20800 mi |
Gas cap issue, sensor causes dash display and cruise control to malfunction if gas cap is perceived to be incorrectly tightened. |
Subaru Outback in Nebraska, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
Mar 2012 2000 mi |
check engine code p0456. dealer reset code. |
Subaru Outback in Wisconsin, United States Oct 2011 - Mar 2015 | |||
Jan 2013 8000 mi |
deformed mud flap causing noise when making a hard fast right hand turn |
Subaru Outback in New York, United States Aug 2011 - Apr 2014 | |||
Mar 2014 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 |
Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Aug 2011 - Feb 2022 | |||
May 2016 91300 mi US $100 |
Guide to the Gasket head moved 100/of an inch. Gasket head had to be repaired. | ||
Apr 2017 108000 mi US $245 |
rear wheel bearings need to be replaced | ||
Jul 2017 116000 mi US $82 |
Rotors were warped | ||
Nov 2021 195000 mi US $300 |
Tailgate latch worn away |
Subaru Outback in Idaho, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
Oct 2012 5500 mi |
Sunroof sticking. They replaced structural components: rails, framework. But it still doesn't work correctly, and we must take it back again this Friday. Dealer could not fix sunroof. Finally, they sent it to a local body shop who did Sunroof was sticking. Removed and replaced. | ||
Aug 2013 14000 mi |
Moon roof leaks in commercial car wash. Both dealer and Subaru of America maintain that such leakage is "normal." | ||
Mar 2014 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. | ||
Apr 2014 22200 mi |
Rearview mirror's autodim function will not work. Dealer says it's because of tinted rear window. This makes no sense because the tinted rear window is standard on all such Outbacks. | ||
Nov 2014 25000 mi |
Top of car near sunroof. Painted area size of a nickel was starting to rust. Entire roof needed to be repainted in the process of repairing rusted spot. |
Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
Dec 2011 3000 mi |
seatbelt latch was replaced | ||
Mar 2013 29000 mi |
Both headlights burned out. Service writer was not surprised and because less than 36,000 miles covered by warranty. | ||
Apr 2015 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. | ||
Jun 2015 70000 mi US $75 |
Passenger side headlight burned out again. Replaced headlight access from wheel well after removing fender liner. | ||
Mar 2016 85000 mi US $173 |
check engine light cruise control light and traction light came on. They suspected gas cap but still did code check then replaced gas cap and charged me $173 | ||
Dec 2016 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. | ||
Feb 2017 105000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced front pads and rotors at 105000 miles for the first time. | ||
Nov 2017 119000 mi US $80 |
Driver side headlight burned out again |
Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 2012 8000 mi |
Repaired and reattached torn mudflap | ||
Aug 2013 23000 mi |
Rear driver side door weather stripping was incorrectly installed. Part adjusted. | ||
Jan 2014 32000 mi |
door trim readjusted. deformed again after a few days. | ||
Jul 2014 29300 mi |
door seal is misaligned. | ||
Sep 2014 31000 mi |
Door trim replaced | ||
Dec 2014 33000 mi |
Door trim again not sitting flush. Replacement part ordered. Moonroof would not open or close. Realignment. | ||
Jan 2015 27700 mi |
Installed replacement door trim Moonroof would not close properly. Hitting close button resulted in 3 inches of movement and then stop. Repeated close attempts required to close the moonroof. Lubricated. Failed again. Replaced entirely assembly. | ||
May 2015 36000 mi |
Wiper blades began operating without operator activation. Wiper switch replaced | ||
Jun 2015 38000 mi |
Engine leaking oil. Turned out to be a cracked crush washer. Washer replaced as part of oil change. | ||
Aug 2016 57000 mi |
Transmission intermittently feels like it is binding. Dealer was unable to replicate the issue. | ||
Feb 2018 69000 mi US $70 |
Engine was stalling. Cleaned throttle body. Turning to wheel lock caused vehicle to jump. Steering pump replaced | ||
Jul 2020 96000 mi US $70 |
replacement of headlights | ||
Aug 2020 96000 mi |
Headlight was installed misaligned (was improperly reseated, bulb was not pointed straight ahead). Repair was to correct alignment, | ||
Dec 2021 105000 mi US $150 |
Windshield washer fluid tank replaced |
Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States Feb 2012 - Apr 2014 | |||
Nov 2012 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. | ||
Jan 2013 15500 mi |
The Check Engine light came on along with Traction Control and Brake light. Dealer said it was a firmware glitch and updated firmware. Took 2 hours. |
Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2014 | |||
Jul 2012 4700 mi |
Leaking seal on the gas cap tripped a check engine light. Gas cap needed replaced. 30 minute visit. | ||
Dec 2012 12000 mi |
Had a significant windshield whistling noise at highway speeds. Dealer isolated the problem to be air flow changes created by the factory front air deflector (accessory) that was channeling the air over the top of the glass. |
Subaru Outback in Florida, United States Jun 2012 - Mar 2014 | |||
Apr 2013 11700 mi |
The brake, vehicle dynamic control, and check engine lights lit up. |
Subaru Outback in New Hampshire, United States Jun 2012 - Feb 2022 | |||
Feb 2015 27000 mi US $100 |
Rear window broken while clearing snow - replaced |
Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Nov 2011 - Feb 2017 | |||
Aug 2016 55000 mi US $100 |
Replaced alternator Air flow sensor needed to be replaced |
Subaru Outback in Rhode Island, United States Aug 2011 - Apr 2014 | |||
Oct 2011 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 | ||
Jan 2013 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??? | ||
Nov 2013 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. | ||
Apr 2014 63000 mi |
During routine oil/filter change and snow tire switchover, Dealer found a stripped lug nut. They fixed it for free. |
Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
May 2012 2380 mi |
Problem: Steering was stiff, requiring excessive effort to turn the whell even a small amount. Repair: Adjust steering wheel off-center Outcome: unsuccessful | ||
Jun 2012 7000 mi |
Steering was stiff, required excessive effort to turn the wheel even a small amount. Steering rack was replaced, wheels aligned and other adjustments. | ||
Jul 2012 7300 mi |
Problem: Steering wheel stiff to turn. Correction: Replace steering rack. | ||
Dec 2012 11548 mi |
Left rear door gasket around did not fully seal against body along a line just aft of the door window. Left rear door gasket did not fully seal against body along a line just aft of the door window. Door molding and gasket replaced. |
Subaru Outback in New York, United States Apr 2012 - Mar 2016 | |||
Oct 2015 55000 mi US $48 |
driver side headlight replacement. Tire fender had to be removed to reach headlight |
Subaru Outback in Alabama, United States Apr 2012 - Jan 2017 | |||
Aug 2013 27900 mi |
Passenger seat heater does not stay on. | ||
Nov 2014 49900 mi US $50 |
Passenger seat heater would not stay on. Replaced bad relay. |
Subaru Outback in California, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2016 | |||
Dec 2014 34000 mi |
Led burnt out on 3rd brake light | ||
Nov 2015 42000 mi US $100 |
Front control arm busines torn and needed to be replaced. |
Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States May 2012 - Sep 2018 | |||
Sep 2013 7000 mi |
Sunroof would not open, rail part jam. Front rotors changed abnormal |
Subaru Outback in Arkansas, United States Apr 2012 - Nov 2013 | |||
Jul 2012 8000 mi |
Check engine light, brake, traction control, and cruise lights all stayed on. Dealer told me was a false emissions leak code. | ||
Aug 2012 9700 mi |
Right front speaker grill was loose. Replaced under warranty at no charge. |
Subaru Outback in Rhode Island, United States Mar 2012 - Oct 2016 | |||
Dec 2013 22000 mi |
Electric sunroof would not close properly. New parts installed. |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
Subaru Outback in Alberta, Canada Apr 2018 - Jul 2018 | |||
May 2018 62620 mi |
Car overheated and check engine light came on. Towed to dealer for warranty work, they found the fuses for the cooling fans were blown but replaced the fans and regulater switch as well. Was in the shop for a while as they had to order Subaru parts | ||
Jul 2018 63240 mi |
Car was leaking oil, took to dealer and diagnosed as forward crank seal leak. Car had recently had timing belt replaced by same dealer, they used aftermarket seal originally which was the cause. Replaced seal with Subaru part this time |
Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Sep 2011 - Jan 2022 | |||
Aug 2014 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 | ||
Oct 2014 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. | ||
Jul 2016 59500 mi US $50 |
Check Engine light came on and cruise control disconnected while on a long trip. Repair shop suspected loose gas cap or leak in evaoporative control system. Codes cleared, CE lite reset. No problems on return trip of over 550 miles. | ||
Jan 2017 65000 mi US $210 |
USB port did not work and was replaced. | ||
Mar 2018 72000 mi |
Driver reported that engine was leaking oil. I examined it and it seemed that there was a crack in the oil filter causing the leak. I took it to Jiffy Lube where the previous oil change had been performed. They agreed the oil filter was cracked. They replaced the filter and topped up the oil and did not charge me. | ||
Jul 2019 82000 mi US $1200 |
Clutch was slipping. Shop replaced clutch, pressure plate, and rear main seal. Check transmission oil |
Subaru Outback in Nova Scotia, Canada Aug 2012 - Sep 2016 | |||
Sep 2014 22320 mi |
Oil seal leaking. Dealer changed seal and replaced timing belt. Update: a week later oil pan still leaking a little.. | ||
Feb 2015 26040 mi |
Engine oil seal and oil pcv valve | ||
Apr 2015 29220 mi |
Returning Oil leak | ||
May 2016 48100 mi |
There was an ongoing oil leak from the block somewhere. This has been ongoing for the last four years. They think its fixed and it starts leaking. This time they finally did a dye test, and found a a hairline crack in the casting of the oil filter holder. | ||
Jun 2016 52080 mi C $526 |
Engine light fault indication. Scan code P0031, PO134. Problem faulty A/F sensor. |
Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Apr 2021 - Jan 2022 | |||
Jul 2021 79360 mi C $1700 |
Replaced clutch. Wore out after 128,000 km. Replaced 3rd brake light which was leaking when it rained. |
Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States Dec 2011 - Sep 2024 | |||
Feb 2015 29000 mi |
The sunroof stuck halfway while closing. They had to remove the entire headliner and replace the complete sunroof track and motor I found a gear tooth stuck to the magnetic drain plug in the rear diff. Subaru replaced the differential assy at 80k, still under extended warranty. | ||
Sep 2024 115000 mi US $400 |
Routine timing belt, pulleys, water pump and serpentine belt. Replaced a rusty muffler. |
Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Jan 2013 - Feb 2014 | |||
Aug 2013 17700 mi |
gurgling noise from steering fluid when hot. |
Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Jan 2012 - Dec 2017 | |||
Oct 2017 65000 mi US $1000 |
Clutch/flywheel/throwout bearing early failure due to 1st gear/reverse ratio too high. Warranty covered throwout bearing only. |
Subaru Outback in New York, United States Jul 2012 - Aug 2012 | |||
Aug 2012 1000 mi |
Excessive noise from engine between 2800 to 4000 rpm. on manual transmission. This is an additional rattling sound that is throaty and quite annoying. |
Subaru Outback in New York, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2017 | |||
Jul 2014 32300 mi |
water leaking AC | ||
May 2016 56600 mi US $300 |
Pads,rotors and left caliper | ||
Oct 2016 64200 mi US $300 |
Failure of 6 speed transmission clutch was OK |
Subaru Outback in Alberta, Canada Oct 2015 - Aug 2021 | |||
Aug 2015 59520 mi C $275 |
Replace right side spark plug tube seal, new valve cover gasket as the plug boots are wet with oil. | ||
Aug 2021 141360 mi |
Radiator fluid overflow through the overflow reservoir resulting in low fluid and the car overheat light lit. This happened during the pro-long steep hill climb through the mountains with the engine under heavy load (not owing anything though; just 2 passengers and A/C on). Mechanic replaced thermostat, fuse for the radiator fan and one of the two radiator fans. Mechanic also did a pressure test to see if there is a leak on the head gasket. No issues with the pressure test. After the repair, the car overheated again while climbing up steep hills. Clutch make squealing sound when depressed. Burnted smell coming out from the car. This is after the trip where the car overheated the second time. |
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Apr 2013 - Apr 2018 | |||
May 2013 21740 mi |
The motor was incapable of closing the roof all the way. The problem stemmed from a clogged drainage port. I used a piece of fine wire to ream it out and all was good. I won't leave my sunroof open while parked under trees anymore! |