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Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2017 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
256-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
17000 mi
Driver's window did not function properly. Dealer replaced switch which solved problem.
5000 mi
The DSM lost connection to Starlink and had to be replaced. The first indication was receiving an email of the lost connection and the need to schedule service.
15000 mi
Dealer found defective A/C pressure line, replaced under warranty
29000 mi
Driver memory seat function stopped working. Dealership replaced control module.
90000 mi
US $200
Battery needed to be replaced as one that had only been bought a little over a year ago from Virginia Tire and Auto would not hold a charge-but it was drained the night before as I was replacing the battery on the key FOB this resulted in opening the back hatch halfway which left interior lights on -and I was not aware of it being open until our next door neighbor notified me
1600 mi
One of my key fobs had to be replaced due to a "short" in the fob. It would open my rear tailgate without me pressing an open button on the fob.
Battery died after 2 years and 9 months around 36k miles Power windows switch quit working and soon after another one.
7000 mi
Replaced the audio and nav system under warranty.
10339 mi
firmwear update NU9508 to fix audio and navigation issues.
5000 mi
Battery failed at night on a 4 month old car. Called warranty's road service company (rather than AAA). They jumped car and we brought car to dealership. Dealership informed us that they have seen/heard of some issues with newer cars and batteries. Replaced battery under warranty at no charge to us.
82000 mi
US $1744
Replaced battery. The battery on this car has had to be replaced annually. I suspect a spotware problem requiring this frequency of change, but the service advisory says the batteries the dealer has to use are lower quality. I'll provide my own battery next year.
24000 mi
needed software update that had not been done by our normal dealer/service. the battery would drain and go flat if the car was not driven for a period of more than 3 days. the new dealer/service centre replaced the battery and installed software that they said should have been installed some time ago. problem solved- no troubles since this fix.
30000 mi
US $150
Battery died. Original battery from factory.
7500 mi
Battery died. It is possible that rear dome light was left on, or vehicle though trunk was open which also leaves rear dome light on. Vehicle has no protection over lights left on.
12300 mi
Head unit had latest firmware updated due to radio intermittently locking up.
20000 mi
Dead battery
20000 mi
Battery replaced
14000 mi
GPS locks up, and entertainment system no longer responds to commands.
Only solution is to stop and restart car.
7000 mi
During cold weather fan froze and made terrible noise. Could not explain. There was some minor debris in the filter, but no other explanation could be found. HVAC system was cleaned and 6000 mile maintenance was performed.
24000 mi
Radio (AM/FM/Serius) had problems Stations would change automatically or would not change at all Nav would lock up. Dealer reloaded the software for the radio. After 10 days it is working correctly.
26000 mi
Radio in for software refresh. Radio continues to lock up and prevent station changes
1000 mi
Battery died. Replaced battery with stronger battery
10844 mi
battery was defective
9000 mi
Airbag sensor was present on the dashboard.
Airbag plug in the driver seat was damaged, due to an object under the seat. The seat is powered and has memory to change between two different drivers. The seat repeatedly hit the same object until the connector for the airbag cable broke. The Subaru dealer replaced the plug for free.
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