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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%)
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Chart based on 195 repairs.
2012 Subaru Outback suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (72%)
Chart based on 18 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
| 58000 mi US $88 |
Front end alignment / tire replace / balance. |
| 94000 mi US $500 |
Replaced rear wheel bearing which was making noise |
| 105000 mi US $750 |
Replaced power steering pump and idler pulley |
| 50000 mi US $50 |
Front bushing causing squeaks. |
2012 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 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. |
| 67433 mi US $100 |
Front lower control arm bushings |
| 69000 mi US $70 |
Turning to wheel lock caused vehicle to jump. Steering pump replaced |
| 87000 mi US $60 |
Front sway bar bushings |
| 94000 mi US $100 |
Rear wheel bearings replaced under warranty. $100 deductible paid. |
| 42000 mi US $100 |
Front control arm busines torn and needed to be replaced. |
| 108000 mi US $245 |
rear wheel bearings need to be replaced |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 7300 mi | Problem: Steering wheel stiff to turn. Correction: Replace steering rack. |
| 12380 mi | Bushings on stablized bar worn out. |
| 32020 mi | Suspension Bushing worn and required replacement |
| 48980 mi | Transverse Link Bushing cracking |
2012 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
| 17700 mi | gurgling noise from steering fluid when hot. |
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