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2017 Subaru Outback repairs by problem area

Engine (9%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (39%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (19%)

Other (14%)

Chart based on 69 repairs.
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2017 Subaru Outback engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (80%)

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Chart based on 5 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

10250 mi Took car in to replace bad fog light assembly (dealer messed something up when upgrading the bulbs to LEDs for me earlier). Found leaking water pump, bad news took over a week to replace part. Good news dealer provided replacement car free during repairs. 
O2 sensor replacement 

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2017 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

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

82000 mi

US $1744
Replaced cam carrier seal. Engine had to be removed to do the work. 
47120 mi

C $289
Belt tensioner and idler pulley 
9216 mi Complaint about engine noise at 3,000 rpm. Sounds like marbles in a tin can. WAS TOLD IT WAS A NORMAL SOUND. I have my doubts. 
3300 mi Car stalled driving uphill with 1/8 tank of gas remaining. Subaru sent engineers who replicated stall, identified as problem with fuel pump siphon between sides of gas tank. Dealer replaced fuel tank, fuel pump and siphon, filter, etc. 

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2017 Subaru Outback Engine Problems

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