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2018 Subaru Outback repairs by problem area
Engine (9%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (5%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (56%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)
Other (13%)
Chart based on 64 repairs.
2018 Subaru Outback other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (13%)
< $100 (88%)
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.
2018 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
256-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 100 mi | Corrected dealer installation of trailer hitch by adding wiring harness bracket. |
| 1250 mi | Rear drivers side passenger seat tilt adjustment broken. Dealer replaced parts and fixed problem |
| 6000 mi | Windows would not open. Had to spray silicone grease into tracks |
| 7000 mi | Radio head unit reprogrammed second time. Working much better now. Seat squeaks parts on order |
| 1000 mi | Passenger-side window would roll-down just fine, but when trying to raise the window, it would stop about 3/4 of the way up. I would have to pull the window up by hand. Dealer sprayed silicone in the tracks and this seems to have fixed the issue. |
2018 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 6000 mi | Infotainment system did not work properly. Software update was performed and solved problems. |
| 5000 mi | Deer whistle fell inside grill and disabled Eyesight. |
2018 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 19840 mi C $250 |
Windshield cracked overnight starting from the passenger edge without any projectile hitting the glass surface. Windshield had to be replaced. |
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