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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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2013 Subaru Outback brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (25%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (19%)

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Chart based on 16 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

110360 mi

C $1000
Replacement of rotors and cleaning of calipers 
120500 mi

US $450
Replaced rear brake pads. Resurfaced rear brake rotors. 
94000 mi

US $300
Sensor for electronic parking brake. 

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2013 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

173-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

30000 mi

US $100
the suspension holding break calipers front left front wheel was loose and making noise the problem that Subaru dealer was NOT able/ willing to discover/correct - bad dealer - but independent mechanic pinpoint the defect and corrected it for total of 100 dollars 
111000 mi

US $945
rr front and rear brake pads and rotors'..four new tires and alignment 
65720 mi

C $1200
Rear brake rotors, $300 
119000 mi

US $800
Brakes started to squeak and the rotors were also bad. Front only, kind of pricey but we were in a pinch. 
99200 mi

C $1200
4 discs replaced + pads 
84000 mi

US $300
The brakes started to feel shaky when I braked at high speeds. The rotors were warped. 
52700 mi

C $525
Replace front brake pads 
68200 mi Sounded like a bearing but turned out to be a brake shield that was a little bent and rubbing. Fixed at no charge. 
83000 mi

US $300
rear pads and rotors 
149000 mi

US $1900
New front brake pads 
54000 mi There was a service bulletin for the brake calipers (I think that's what it was). They had to be removed and reattached. They found it when I asked about pad wear. Once found they deemed my car unsafe to drive. Cost of repair was covered by Subaru. 
85000 mi

US $200
frozen caliper replaced 
37700 mi replaced v belt 
83000 mi

US $700
Standard brake repair from years of use 

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2013 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

173-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD

90000 mi

US $30
Replaced rear brake pads. 

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2013 Subaru Outback Brake Problems

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