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2020 Subaru Outback repairs by problem area

Engine (5%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (5%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (45%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (30%)

Other (10%)

Chart based on 20 repairs.
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2020 Subaru Outback repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (7%)

< $100 (93%)

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Chart based on 14 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

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States
Jan 2021 - Jul 2022
Feb 2022

24000 mi

US $95
Fuel pump replaced as part of recall 
Subaru Outback in Florida, United States
Dec 2020 - Jul 2022
Apr 2022

24000 mi
All hub bearings had to be replaced Front rotors warped 
Jul 2022

27000 mi
Entertainment head unit does not function intermittently 
Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022

5580 mi
Roof rack was 'wavy' on trim attached to roof. Known issue and replaced under warranty when owner complained. 

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2020 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

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

Subaru Outback in Tennessee, United States
Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022

27306 mi

US $200
Battery needed replacing even after Subaru said it was good. 
Subaru Outback in Missouri, United States
Aug 2020 - Jun 2022
Aug 2020

3000 mi
Amplifier failed. 
Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States
Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Mar 2022

8000 mi
On the third battery. 
Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States
Oct 2020 - Feb 2022
Aug 2021

7000 mi
This is the approximate time that the Driver's seat cover was replaced for the first time. It tore along a seam and was coming apart. 
Sep 2021

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. 
Jan 2022

12000 mi
Replaced the Driver's leather seat cover. This was the second time. It was torn on one of the seams. The work was done at the dealer, in the body shop. 
Subaru Outback in Indiana, United States
Dec 2019 - Jun 2022
Dec 2019

100 mi
Fuse box latch was cracked not allowing fuse box to seal all the way. Dealer installed new fuse box. Dash has rattle. Dealer attempted fix but still rattling. 
May 2021

19000 mi
Dash rattles. Dealer attempted repair but still rattles. Dealer performed head unit recall. Installed new module. System is still slow and glitchy. 
Jun 2022

30000 mi
Infotainment module was replaced under warranty due to malfunction. driver door wind noise. Dealer replaced door seal. problem solved. 
Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Feb 2022

4526 mi
computer hiccuped - they determined it was a bad battery & replaced under warranty 
Subaru Outback in Quebec, Canada
Oct 2020 - Jun 2022
Nov 2020

620 mi
Battery replaced by a more powerful one. Under warranty 
Subaru Outback in British Columbia, Canada
May 2021 - Jun 2022
Oct 2021

6200 mi
SInce the purchase of car the rubber sealant on front doors particular from driver's door keeps keeps coming loose. from the frame of the door. Under warranty, the seal has been replaced and adjusted three times. . 

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