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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2014 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
20000 mi
Dash rattle on front right side near speaker. Dealer added felt tape to resolve.
22700 mi
US $5
Dash/visor rattles. 1/2" round foam weather stripping placed between dash and windshield. One sided sticky velcro on the windshield side of the slide out on the visor. small foam pad under metal piece that runs through firewall.
41000 mi
US $300
Replaced windshield
71000 mi
US $65
Gasket in the third brake light failed, and water came into the cargo area. Purchased a new third brake light for about $60, and replaced it. Problem solved.
6000 mi
Rattle coming from panel underneath the steering wheel. Foam padding was added to reduce the rattle, but rattle still exists.
9000 mi
Rattle looked at again, fixed this time as I had diagnosed where it was coming from. Foam padding added to panel under steering wheel.
30000 mi
Sunglass holder would not stay closed. Holder was replaced under warranty.
4000 mi
Squeaky drivers seat back, replacement seat damaged in shipping. Given loaner while awaiting new seat to be shipped.
8000 mi
Replaced roof rack - buzzing nose when cargo box was on top of the car at high speeds.
18000 mi
Water leaking in from top trim piece on tailgate. Dealer noted seal on 3rd brake bad/deformed. Dealer replaced 3rd brake light under warranty. Leak fixed.
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