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2020 Subaru Outback repairs by problem area

Engine (5%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (5%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (43%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (29%)

Other (10%)

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2020 Subaru Outback electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (88%)

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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.

2020 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 260hp 2.4L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD

27000 mi Entertainment head unit does not function intermittently 

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2020 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

182-horsepower 2.5L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD

27306 mi

US $200
Battery needed replacing even after Subaru said it was good. 
3000 mi Amplifier failed. 
8000 mi On the third battery. 
7500 mi First, this is my wife's car, and she generally makes her own service appointments and takes the car in, so I am not on top of all of the details regarding the issues and frustrations with the touchscreen system, but there are some. She has had it in a few times for updates and diagnosis of bugs or issues. There were several updates that needed to be done to the touchscreen firmware. There are known bugs and issues, but her car has been relatively trouble free. A friend of ours has a '19 or '20 Outback Limited, and she has had several issues with her infotainment system. 
19000 mi Dealer performed head unit recall. Installed new module. System is still slow and glitchy. 
30000 mi Infotainment module was replaced under warranty due to malfunction. 
4526 mi computer hiccuped - they determined it was a bad battery & replaced under warranty 
620 mi Battery replaced by a more powerful one. Under warranty 

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2020 Subaru Outback Electrical Problems

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