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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%)
Chart based on 188 repairs.
2013 Subaru Outback engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (13%)
< $100 (70%)
Chart based on 46 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
| 4000 mi | Car will suddenly accelerate/lurch forward at slightest depression of gas pedal. Almost hit another car. Brought in 2x in 7 days. Sometimes no acceleration at all. Couldn't replicate either. Explanation:powerful engine. |
| 91000 mi US $600 |
Replaced snapped serpentine belt. |
| 120000 mi US $3500 |
major service - all belts, hoses, spark plugs, HT leads, replace wiring loom |
| 27980 mi | Consuming oil. Now monitoring as by 4 k have to add oil, one litre |
| 45880 mi C $12 |
Oil consumption. .5 to 1 litre oil per 5000 km( |
| 113000 mi US $130 |
Oil pan drain plug thread was stripped during a routine oil change. Oil pan was replaced. |
| 135000 mi US $400 |
Replaced accessory drive belt due to cracking |
| 170000 mi US $200 |
Failed serpentine belt fixed idler bearing. Replaced idler pulley assembly and serpentine belt. |
| 180000 mi US $820 |
Replaced plugs and filters |
2013 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 67000 mi | Oil pressure came on twice within two hours on June 25th. Technicians found it was short by about 1 quart of oil. The vehicle is currently undergoing an oil consumption test for the next 1200 miles. The test is no cost to me because it is covered under a class action suit against Subaru concerning certain vehicles have been found to consume oil excessively. If my vehicle fails the consumption test, then Subaru will replace the engine at no cost, and provide a free loaner. |
| 58280 mi | Complete engine replacement. |
| 85000 mi US $200 |
replace spark plugs |
| 52080 mi C $300 |
Engine oil pressure switch leaking, replaced |
| 170000 mi US $1400 |
Catalytic converters replaced |
| 60000 mi US $99 |
Told by dealer that the vehicle has a minor main seal leak. Confirmed by local, trusted mechanic. No engine oil on driveway or in garage. No work done as yet. |
| 65720 mi | Oil consumption test, 2nd reading, verdict to be confirmed |
| 66960 mi | short block replacement due to excessive oil consumption |
| 49000 mi US $5 |
Excessive oil consumption episode #4 1 quart oil mysteriously disappears. Random, unpredictable. |
| 149000 mi US $100 |
Replacement of wobbly idler pulley. |
| 31000 mi | replace serpinteen belt |
| 40000 mi US $550 |
A radiator seal was leaking. Radiator replaced. |
| 58000 mi | Oil level warning comes on and off. Dealer put the car on oil consumption testing by giving us a free oil change (Subaru pays for it). Will return there at 60k miles to check oil consumption. |
| 30000 mi | Oil consumption. Subaru would not warranty repair a car that burned 1 quart of oil less than every 3K miles. Additional issue with radio. |
| 23400 mi | Appeared to be burning 2 quarts of oil over the 7,000 mile oil change interval. However once the oil was changed I have since driven the vehicle for over 5,000 miles and the engine oil is about 2/3 of a quart low... Reasonable. |
| 15000 mi | Chirping noise from engine. Turned out to be bad idler pulley. The dealer replaced both idler pulleys and the serpentine belt. |
| 45000 mi | Engine light indicating low oil turns on. Oil change at 42K, low engine oil light turned on at 44K, 45K, 46K, 47K. Service advisor advises that TSB indicates Subaru is prone to burning oil, recommends oil change at 6K interval ILO 7.5K. |
| 109000 mi US $850 |
Replaced engine and transmission mounts |
| 32800 mi | Noticed excessive oil consumption similar to other reports by Subaru owners. The low oil level light came on after about 4000 miles since previous oil changed. Haven't had previous issues, but could be related to bad piston rings. |
| 59000 mi | Engine found to be leaking oil. Camshafts had to be resealed/repaired. Found by inspecting before 60K mile mark, so repair still covered by powertrain warranty. |
| 110000 mi US $800 |
Had another oil leak which was due to another o-ring failure- the same issue that was “fixed” at 59,000. Everything was out of pocket this time. |
| 12000 mi | Squeaky belt was replaced under warranty. Service manager said they had several 2013 with the same issue. Said they had to replace tensioners on some, but mine were still good. |
| 34500 mi | Oil consumption is awful. Between 1500 miles and 2500 miles I have had to add a quart of oil since car was new. Dealer says I have to come back periodically for Oil Consumption Test. In the end I COULD get a new engine. |
2013 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
| 120000 mi US $1900 |
Clutch replacement |
| 71000 mi | was waiting on outcome of subaru court settlement. car was burning 1 quart for every 700 miles. took to dealer for oil consumption test. dealer did not believe it was that much, went through test. new short block going in next month, yep. |
| 72200 mi | Typical oil consumption at a very high rate. Shortblock replaced in July. 4500 miles in Engine still has oil consumption issues going back for another round of OCT as burn rate qualify for another shorblock. |
| 78000 mi | Verified after 1200 mile run that car still burning in excess still. New now 3rd shortblock on order for replacement. |
| 43700 mi | Burning oil...about 1 quart per 4000 miles. Dealer indicated this was normal. Only a concern if burning a quart every 1200 miles or less. |
| 72000 mi | Conducted oil consumption test...results were within specs. |
| 46000 mi US $20 |
Purchased this Certified Pre-Owned 2013 Outback from Local Dealer. After 2-months the oil light came on - It was 1 quart low. Added 1 quart of oil 1/5/16. |
| 50000 mi US $5 |
We drove to Toronto 3/11/16 and checked oil before we left. Added just under 1 quart of oil. |
| 50700 mi US $5 |
Low oil alert came on again on 4/15/16 and had to add 1 quart of oil. This car is burning oil at a rate of one (1) quart every couple thousand miles. |
| 51700 mi US $1 |
Oil & Filter Change by Dealer - Discussed the excessive oil consumption and requested the dealer perform Excessive Oil Consumption Test. Came back after 1200 miles - it was 1/4 qrt low. Svc Mgr stated it passed test (less than 1/3 qrt) Check oil level after 740 miles and it was 1/4 quart low - added 1/4 quart of oil |
| 54000 mi US $2 |
Checked oil at 53913 miles (1,076 miles from last oil add)- added 1/2 Quart Oil |
| 54300 mi US $5 |
Oil Light came on at 54756 Miles - checked oil and it was 1 quart low Oil light came on and had to a 1 quart of oil |
| 62000 mi US $5 |
Oil light came on and owner added 1 quart of 0W-20 oil. |
| 64164 mi US $5 |
Oil light came on. Checked and added 1 quart |
| 66325 mi US $5 |
Checked oil.found it was 1 quart low. Added 1 quart of engine oil |
| 68200 mi US $5 |
Oil light came on. Checked and added 1 quart of oil |
| 74000 mi | Short block replacement |
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