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2013 Subaru Outback repairs by problem area
Engine (27%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (10%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)
Other (7%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 188 repairs.
2013 Subaru Outback body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (14%)
< $100 (86%)
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.
2013 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 30000 mi | Replace black trim at rear of window on driver side rear passenger door. Adhesive had come loose. No rattles. Only noticed when I washed the car. |
| 14000 mi | The power sunroof was having difficulty closing. Dealer performed adjustment and lube which did not solve the problem. They followed up by replacing the entire sunroof assembly and the problem is now resolved. |
| 31000 mi | Sunroof was leaking not only when it rained, but also while using the car wash. Dealer mechanic cleaned out drain holes, but this didn't even remotely fix the problem. drivers inner door panel dented. New panel ordered under warranty. |
| 31800 mi US $10 |
License plate light covers cracked and fell off because where the screws attached, it shattered the lense. 2 new covers ordered. Installed by owner. |
| 50000 mi | The leather on the driver's seat split. The car is only 4 years old, and this shouldn't have happened. It didn't split on the seam either. Subaru of America replaced it as a "one time good will" repair. It would have cost a little over $500 otherwise. |
| 33500 mi | Tailgate creak, multiple trips to repair. It was actually just needing lubrication on the latch after each car wash. |
2013 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 76260 mi C $150 |
Middle brake light was leaking into trunk. Lighting housing replaced. |
| 44000 mi | Upon opening tailgate after a heavy rain, water poured out of the door from two seams at the top of the door - which was pointing down of course at the time. The dealer originally thought that the brake light at the top of the door was leaking but it was not that. They kept the car overnight because their window person was due there the next day. They resealed the window and all has been fine. The dealer did replace the brake light up top "just in case." This was all under my warranty. They also did a courtesy replacement of some dead bulbs and windshield wipers at no cost. |
| 45000 mi US $3 |
Occasional water leak into rear cargo area. Found that 3rd brake light assembly may be leaking water into rear hatch and into rear cargo area. Bought $3 waterproof clear caulk and smeared around the edge (between brake light lens and rear hatch). No leaks since. |
| 82000 mi US $10 |
The sunglasses holder was remaining open, due to a broken ball bearing in the clip that attaches the unit to the overhead light. |
| 110000 mi US $250 |
Water leaking in from tail lamp area on rear door. |
| 60000 mi US $99 |
Wind noise due to driver side window that would not roll all the way up. |
| 53940 mi C $5 |
Known issue: sealing around 3rd stop light leaky |
| 48000 mi US $85 |
Replaced 3rd brake lite seal leaking water in tailgate. |
| 22000 mi | Squeak from under rear of car. Exhaust pipe hanger not properly aligned. |
| 17200 mi | Overhead light cover buzzed on rough roads. |
| 11000 mi | Rear hatch door latch issue causing rattles when driving over bumps and turns. |
| 48600 mi US $200 |
Seal for third brake light was allowing water into the top panel of the read door which would leak into the car. |
| 61000 mi | Seal for the third brake light went bad. |
| 24000 mi | Rattle when driving over small bumps. Dealer found Subaru TSR addressed this issue, and performed TSR procedure. TSR 12-147-13R. |
| 26200 mi | Overhead console door started failing to latch closed, or started popping open while driving. Dealer ordered console, and replaced it after arrival. |
| 34300 mi | Rear 3rd eye brake light gasket on rear hatch defective-allowed water to enter vehicle. |
| 14000 mi | The lock of the tailgate in a wrong position. So it makes a lot of noises |
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