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Chart based on 6 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
29000 mi
Clunking noise in front suspension when traversing rough roads. Dealer says its normal, but its getting worse. Rattling noise when traversing rough roads from front driver side. Dealer replaced worn front strut mount. Noise continues.
3000 mi
grinding noise sounded like wheel bearing failure
13000 mi
suspected wheel bearing failure dealer could not find issue at this time
70000 mi
US $107
Right front wheel bearing.
37000 mi
US $50
Right rear strut leaking. Strut replaced under extended warranty.
A front-end noise was verified to be coming from the steering tension spring (TSB #04-17-17R) which was then replaced in December, 2017. That didn't eliminate the noise, so Subaru replaced the steering rack under warranty.
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