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2014 Subaru Outback repairs by problem area
Engine (28%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (12%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 99 repairs.
2014 Subaru Outback engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (13%)
< $100 (83%)
Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2014 Subaru Outback
Engine not specified
| 24000 mi | Replaced squeaky belt for recall. |
2014 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 18000 mi | The car would not start after a good rain. Dealer needed to change the transmission wiring harness. |
2014 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 13000 mi | short block engine replaced after oil leak. |
| 22000 mi | Short block engine replaced for second time with the re-designed short block after oil light had come on and car failed oil consumption test. Oil light came on. Car failed oil consumption test. Short block engine to be replaced. |
| 43000 mi | Oil light sensor came on. Consumption test ordered. Car failed. Subaru to replace Short block for 3rd time. |
| 58000 mi | Warning lights indicate emissions system problem. Codes show loose gas cap is likely the problem. Tried three new gas caps including one OEM. Warning lights go away for a period of from 10-100 miles then return. The gas cap can't be tightened the three clicks as specified, only one. It gets loose over time. No repair done. Fixed? Several attempts. The trouble lights would come back on after 10 minutes or sometimes after 100 miles. It seems to be triggered by the gas cap. But 3 gas caps later, and the problem persisted until last Saturday, about two months after I last made an attempt to fix it by cleaning the area around the filler opening. The trouble lights mysteriously disappeared and have not returned. I'm not sure what to make of it. It's an annoyance more than anything. It's a commonly reported problem on OB and other Subie forums. |
| 45260 mi C $418 |
Serpentine belt was showing small cracks. Replaced. |
| 50000 mi | Check engine light came on as well as brake light flashing. This was likely due to turning key forward to aux too soon after shutting down engine, causing misfire. Dealer cleared codes and light has not turned back on yet. |
| 74000 mi US $120 |
Hard cranking in cold. Already replaced battery with one with higher cold cranking amps. Dealership suspects fuel pump. |
| 26000 mi | Serpentine belt was squealing and turns out a tsb was issued that corrected the problem with a new belt. |
| 116000 mi US $40 |
gas cap not sealing causing warnings |
| 126000 mi US $40 |
P0420 error. Changed plugs cleaned MAF sensor |
| 89000 mi US $175 |
Replace main belt |
| 7000 mi | Cooling system. Radiator seam leaking. Dealer replaced radiator. |
| 12000 mi | Bad serpentine belt caused chirping noise. Subaru replace belt with new improved part/belt to eliminate noise. |
| 8100 mi | Accessory belt was defective (known issue, TSB out for replacement) causing it to chirp. Replaced with revised belt and issue fixed completely. |
| 16000 mi | Software reflash for lurching and surging, usually when cold and usually at low speeds such as driving around neighborhood. |
| 12000 mi | Engine belt was loose, creating a chirping noise. Dealer service manager informed that this is a known issue and that Subaru had since changed to a smaller belt. |
| 93000 mi US $1300 |
Leaking timing chain cover |
2014 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
| 9500 mi | Serpentine belt was chirping. |
| 17500 mi | A loud squealing belt noise on engine start up and occasionally aconstant chirping noise while driving. Service department installed new belt as per an existing TSB from Subaru. |
| 21000 mi | Replaced faulty oil level sensor. |
| 36000 mi | Oil consumption test. (Passed) |
2014 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 17400 mi | Replacement of serpentine belt |
| 3100 mi | engine cranked slowly in first cold weather of the season - so the computer was re-calibrated. Improved but still cranks more that previous models |
| 119660 mi C $345 |
small leak above fuel tank - giving an odour when completely filled tank ONLY. The result was to leave the situation as is due to high cost of repair, and no safety issues without a repair. |
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