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2012 Subaru Outback repairs by problem area

Engine (21%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)

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

Other (7%)

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2012 Subaru Outback repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (59%)

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Chart based on 131 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

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Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States Oct 2016 - Dec 2016
Dec 2016 86000 mi US $3500	Dropped a valve into the cylinder with only 86K miles and past the powertrain warranty.

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Subaru Outback in Arizona, United States Oct 2014 - Jun 2018
Feb 2015 19000 mi	Bad connection for engine fan; fan was not engaging; engine would start to heat up in stop and go traffic only; part cleaned up and connection made; problem fixed.

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Nov 2012 - Jan 2017
Apr 2013 21300 mi	There's a bump under leather on driver's seat, as if part of the heated seating element had moved. Service rep took photos and said they have to ask Subaru what to do. Update: it has now been over 1 year with no response.
Jul 2015 58000 mi US $130	Interior driver's seat L side plastic molding around electric controls broke. Dealer replaced broken part but said not covered by extended warranty. Called Subaru of America and they reimbursed me for cost. Subaru prior repair seat surface
Dec 2015 61000 mi	Battery died out of the blue on Christmas Eve. Received jump and then called AAA and their battery truck came out and replaced battery. After battery died navigation system lost all information, calls to 2 local Subaru dealers resulted in (1) no idea what to do call 800 # (2) make appointment bring car in. Called 800 # and rep gave directions on how to reset, system fixed!

Subaru Outback in Alaska, United States May 2013 - Mar 2014
Mar 2014 50000 mi US $50	Front bushing causing squeaks.

Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States Jun 2012 - Nov 2017
May 2017 58000 mi US $88	Front end alignment / tire replace / balance.

Subaru Outback in Quebec, Canada Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
Sep 2017 55180 mi C $250	replace front rotors and pads

Subaru Outback in California, United States May 2017 - Jun 2017
Jun 2017 46000 mi US $1600	Found oil leaks from timing chain cover and both side valve covers. Also determined that oil filter was damaged/leaky.

Subaru Outback in Quebec, Canada Mar 2012 - Apr 2016
Jul 2012 3720 mi	My Pioneer radio would skip to the next chanel without any request on my part. They had a service note to fix the problem. They installed a resistance at the back of the radio. Up to now no recurrence.
Aug 2013 16400 mi C $472	The problem with the radio when changing volume it changes the station I was listening to.
Apr 2014 22820 mi	Problem with the controls on steering wheel for control of the volume returned. Previously they add a resistor in the wiring of the volume. New service note ST.15.01.12R: remove old repair and add 2 resistors.

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2012 - Aug 2015
Dec 2012 14000 mi	low oil warning light- false alarm
Jan 2013 26700 mi	low oil light- dealership cannot reproduce the problem.
Mar 2013 15000 mi	low oil light- third time- car towed to dealer. could not duplicate. told there is no low oil level and oil light is normal. now working with subaru of america.
Sep 2014 41000 mi US $200	Drive belt replacement
Jan 2015 19700 mi	burned out headlight bulb. very involved to change- 2.5 hours for both; unable to access.
Apr 2015 48000 mi	diagnose and repair starter squeal

Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States Sep 2011 - Dec 2013
Nov 2011 300 mi	Driver's side headlight had condensation on the inside, dealer replaced headlight assembly. Driver's side headlight had condensation on the inside, dealer replaced headlight assembly.
Dec 2011 3000 mi	Was having a harsh downshift issue with the 3.6R engine. Found that there was a TSB issued for this. A new software was avaialble, went to the dealer, and they installed new software, problem fixed.

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Sep 2011 - Dec 2016
Mar 2016 52000 mi	Rear window was not rolling down reliably. They replaced the motor I think.

Subaru Outback in Georgia, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2014
Sep 2012 14000 mi	Rattle in headliner.

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2011 - May 2014
Sep 2013 18000 mi	Starter made squealing sound when running. Replaced under warranty.

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Mar 2012 - Jul 2015
Mar 2013 17360 mi	Driver side seat outside panel falling off. One of the new parts was wrong and the panel is still not staying on. Need to go back, but dealer far away.
Jun 2013 19840 mi	Seat trim item described above. Radio jumps stations spontaneously, still not repaired.

Subaru Outback in Indiana, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2013
Jul 2012 15800 mi	Black plastic trim piece on outside of driver side rear window had become detached on one side. Piece was replaced under warranty. Trim piece caused excess wind noise.

Subaru Outback in Arizona, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2018
Oct 2017 70000 mi	Oil leak. It turned out to be a leak in the head gasket near the front cover and the upper oil pan in the back.
Jan 2018 73000 mi US $25	Idler pulley failed taking out the alternator and power steering. Limped to the nearest town and was towed to the dealer. Idler pulley replaced. In my opinion this failure was due to damage or improper reassembly of the engine that occurred during the Oct '17 oil leak repair.

Subaru Outback in Georgia, United States Nov 2011 - Jul 2013
Jun 2012 6000 mi	Driver's seatbelt latch broke.

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Jan 2018 - Mar 2018
Feb 2018 63800 mi	Windshield Wiper Motor (Front): Subaru has had multiple problems with either the design, production quality (or lack thereof), &/or dependability since 2010-2015.

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States May 2016 - Mar 2023
Oct 2020 77000 mi US $700	Replaced condenser
May 2022 94000 mi US $500	Replaced rear wheel bearing which was making noise
Jan 2023 105000 mi US $750	Replaced power steering pump and idler pulley

Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Sep 2015 - Sep 2018
May 2018 120000 mi US $150	Ideal pulley

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Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States Feb 2012 - Apr 2014
Nov 2012 13000 mi	Bluetooth does not work with iPhones (4,4S and 5). You have to pair your iPhone every time you want to use it. There is no fix for this at this time.
Jan 2013 15500 mi	The Check Engine light came on along with Traction Control and Brake light. Dealer said it was a firmware glitch and updated firmware. Took 2 hours.

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2014
Jul 2012 4700 mi	Leaking seal on the gas cap tripped a check engine light. Gas cap needed replaced. 30 minute visit.
Dec 2012 12000 mi	Had a significant windshield whistling noise at highway speeds. Dealer isolated the problem to be air flow changes created by the factory front air deflector (accessory) that was channeling the air over the top of the glass.

Subaru Outback in Oklahoma, United States Mar 2012 - Mar 2015
Mar 2012 2900 mi	check engine light illuminated. took to dealer and found that the fuel cap was not tightened completely. dealer reset codes in ecm.
Apr 2012 3100 mi	sunroof would not close completely
Jul 2012 4800 mi	tire indicator illuminated during a trip
Jun 2013 21000 mi	Failure in xm radio antenna

Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States Feb 2012 - Sep 2021
Oct 2014 12000 mi	replaced battery

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2016
Jun 2014 65000 mi US $56	Rotating knob for the mirror adjustment broke off. We took the car to the dealership and they wanted over $200 for parts and labor. Instead we ordered the knob online and replaced it ourselves.

Subaru Outback in Arkansas, United States Apr 2012 - Nov 2013
Jul 2012 8000 mi	Check engine light, brake, traction control, and cruise lights all stayed on. Dealer told me was a false emissions leak code.
Aug 2012 9700 mi	Right front speaker grill was loose. Replaced under warranty at no charge.

Subaru Outback in Vermont, United States May 2018 - May 2018
May 2018 96000 mi US $100	This was second time recharging AC. It lasted less than two weeks and AC no longer works. Needs to be brought to the dealer for an estimate.

Subaru Outback in Florida, United States Jun 2012 - Mar 2014
Apr 2013 11700 mi	The brake, vehicle dynamic control, and check engine lights lit up.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Apr 2012 - Mar 2016
Oct 2015 55000 mi US $48	driver side headlight replacement. Tire fender had to be removed to reach headlight

Subaru Outback in Alabama, United States Apr 2012 - Jan 2017
Aug 2013 27900 mi	Passenger seat heater does not stay on.
Nov 2014 49900 mi US $50	Passenger seat heater would not stay on. Replaced bad relay.

Subaru Outback in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Feb 2012 - Mar 2020
Apr 2013 12380 mi	Bushings on stablized bar worn out.
Jul 2013 14660 mi	Body rusting on tailgate and window trim piece. Tailgate repainted. Window trim ordered not yet installed.
Aug 2013 15500 mi	Rusty trim piece replaced
Aug 2014 26660 mi	Rust bubble on roof. Warrant Claim submitted for repainting.
Sep 2014 27280 mi	Roof repainted
Apr 2015 32020 mi	Suspension Bushing worn and required replacement
Dec 2015 40300 mi C $400	Reverse Interrupt Switch failed. Car thought it was in reverse gear all the time and would not start.
Nov 2016 48980 mi	Transverse Link Bushing cracking
Nov 2017 60140 mi C $1000	rear calipers seizing. need to replace calipers, pads and rotors.
Jan 2018 60760 mi C $200	Repair one line in rear defroster. Plus fix lumber control in drivers seat.
Mar 2018 62620 mi	Brake caliper cleaning and lubrication
Jul 2018 65720 mi C $500	Leak in air conditioning condenser. Part ordered and system recharged.

Subaru Outback in Rhode Island, United States Mar 2012 - Oct 2016
Dec 2013 22000 mi	Electric sunroof would not close properly. New parts installed.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2016
Dec 2014 34000 mi	Led burnt out on 3rd brake light
Nov 2015 42000 mi US $100	Front control arm busines torn and needed to be replaced.

Subaru Outback in Tennessee, United States Feb 2012 - Jan 2022
Mar 2012 1000 mi	Moonroof leak. Drains cleaned and connected. Still leaks around rear seal.

Subaru Outback in Idaho, United States Oct 2017 - Oct 2017
Sep 2017 90000 mi US $750	brakes high pitch noise (wear sensors), took in to replace pads. Shop recommended replacing rotors rather than repair. Probably a little more expensive, but agreed. Replaced pads and rotors. Also had do the spark plugs as I skipped at 60k. Already had plugs, this was a separate cost.

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Aug 2011 - Feb 2022
May 2016 91300 mi US $100	Guide to the Gasket head moved 100/of an inch. Gasket head had to be repaired.
Apr 2017 108000 mi US $245	rear wheel bearings need to be replaced
Jul 2017 116000 mi US $82	Rotors were warped
Nov 2021 195000 mi US $300	Tailgate latch worn away

Subaru Outback in Hawaii, United States Aug 2012 - Jul 2022
Mar 2021 64 mi	Replaced Transmission and Drivetrain due to warranty. Warranty covered entirety of repairs/replacement. Particular symptoms were grinding during normal turns and stalling after stopping traffic lights. Stalling would occur upon acceleration from a stop and between 500-1000 RPM.

Subaru Outback in Missouri, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022 118000 mi US $900	Catalytic converter P0420 code came up. The catalytic converter is very expensive part to replace.

Subaru Outback in Rhode Island, United States Aug 2011 - Apr 2014
Oct 2011 3000 mi	OEM Remote Start stopped working two weeks after dealer installed. Dealer resolved this problem during first recommended LubeOilFilter change at 1,300 miles (Dealer believes first service should be at one month / 1,000 miles on their dime
Jan 2013 32000 mi	Flashing Brake & Cruise Lights, Check Engine Light on and AT temp light on. Dealer checked codes and ran diagnostics-this was charged to SofA $316. diagnosis fee and then reset the codes. Running fine all along. Software Glitch???
Nov 2013 55000 mi US $285	Navigation System started acting up with error message regarding DVD not installed, unable to go to saved way points. Service removed dvd & found a sticky substance- they cleaned disk & re-installed.
Apr 2014 63000 mi	During routine oil/filter change and snow tire switchover, Dealer found a stripped lug nut. They fixed it for free.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Aug 2011 - Apr 2014
Mar 2014 34000 mi	Battery run out. car didn't start. Subaru roadside assistance partner showed up after 2 hrs, to verify system, visited dealer. No problems detected

Subaru Outback in Idaho, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2016
Oct 2012 5500 mi	Sunroof sticking. They replaced structural components: rails, framework. But it still doesn't work correctly, and we must take it back again this Friday. Dealer could not fix sunroof. Finally, they sent it to a local body shop who did Sunroof was sticking. Removed and replaced.
Aug 2013 14000 mi	Moon roof leaks in commercial car wash. Both dealer and Subaru of America maintain that such leakage is "normal."
Mar 2014 22000 mi	Rearview mirror has auto dimming feature (that has never worked). Took in early March 2014, dealer agreed it did not work and ordered new mirror. Took car back in March 29 and dealer had ordered wrong mirror. Must re-order.
Apr 2014 22200 mi	Rearview mirror's autodim function will not work. Dealer says it's because of tinted rear window. This makes no sense because the tinted rear window is standard on all such Outbacks.
Nov 2014 25000 mi	Top of car near sunroof. Painted area size of a nickel was starting to rust. Entire roof needed to be repainted in the process of repairing rusted spot.

Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2022
Jun 2012 8000 mi	Repaired and reattached torn mudflap
Aug 2013 23000 mi	Rear driver side door weather stripping was incorrectly installed. Part adjusted.
Jan 2014 26200 mi	door trim readjusted. deformed again after a few days.
Jul 2014 29300 mi	door seal is misaligned.
Sep 2014 31000 mi	Door trim replaced
Dec 2014 33000 mi	Door trim again not sitting flush. Replacement part ordered. Moonroof would not open or close. Realignment.
Jan 2015 27700 mi	Installed replacement door trim Moonroof would not close properly. Hitting close button resulted in 3 inches of movement and then stop. Repeated close attempts required to close the moonroof. Lubricated. Failed again. Replaced entirely assembly.
May 2015 36000 mi	Wiper blades began operating without operator activation. Wiper switch replaced
Jun 2015 38000 mi	Engine leaking oil. Turned out to be a cracked crush washer. Washer replaced as part of oil change.
Aug 2016 57000 mi	Transmission intermittently feels like it is binding. Dealer was unable to replicate the issue.
Feb 2018 69000 mi US $70	Engine was stalling. Cleaned throttle body. Turning to wheel lock caused vehicle to jump. Steering pump replaced
Jul 2020 96000 mi US $70	replacement of headlights
Aug 2020 96000 mi	Headlight was installed misaligned (was improperly reseated, bulb was not pointed straight ahead). Repair was to correct alignment,
Dec 2021 105000 mi US $150	Windshield washer fluid tank replaced

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Aug 2012 - Mar 2022
Aug 2018 49000 mi	Oxygen sensor replaced
Apr 2021 73000 mi US $700	pads and rotors

Subaru Outback in Kentucky, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2022
Sep 2012 12000 mi	check engine light due to improper fit of gas cap
Jan 2013 37500 mi	check engine light periodically would come on. Turned out the be spider web in vent line. Found after two unsuccessful trips to dealer.
May 2018 88000 mi US $600	replaced brake pads

Subaru Outback in Oklahoma, United States Nov 2011 - Jan 2014
Feb 2012 3000 mi	Bluetooth sync and mileage computer both malfunctioned.
Mar 2013 15000 mi	Oil pan change bolt gasket replaced, was leaking.
Jul 2013 20800 mi	Gas cap issue, sensor causes dash display and cruise control to malfunction if gas cap is perceived to be incorrectly tightened.

Subaru Outback in Nebraska, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2022
Mar 2012 2000 mi	check engine code p0456. dealer reset code.

Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2018
Dec 2011 3000 mi	seatbelt latch was replaced
Mar 2013 29000 mi	Both headlights burned out. Service writer was not surprised and because less than 36,000 miles covered by warranty.
Apr 2015 63300 mi US $75	Second time replacing low beam head lamp. Needs to be done through wheel well. Appears to be very common with these cars.
Jun 2015 70000 mi US $75	Passenger side headlight burned out again. Replaced headlight access from wheel well after removing fender liner.
Mar 2016 85000 mi US $173	check engine light cruise control light and traction light came on. They suspected gas cap but still did code check then replaced gas cap and charged me $173
Dec 2016 100000 mi	Had 4 small bulbs burned out. Car has had a lot of bulb issues. They wanted over $150 to replace them. I refused.
Feb 2017 105000 mi US $1000	Replaced front pads and rotors at 105000 miles for the first time.
Nov 2017 119000 mi US $80	Driver side headlight burned out again

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2022
May 2012 2380 mi	Problem: Steering was stiff, requiring excessive effort to turn the whell even a small amount. Repair: Adjust steering wheel off-center Outcome: unsuccessful
Jun 2012 7000 mi	Steering was stiff, required excessive effort to turn the wheel even a small amount. Steering rack was replaced, wheels aligned and other adjustments.
Jul 2012 7300 mi	Problem: Steering wheel stiff to turn. Correction: Replace steering rack.
Dec 2012 11548 mi	Left rear door gasket around did not fully seal against body along a line just aft of the door window. Left rear door gasket did not fully seal against body along a line just aft of the door window. Door molding and gasket replaced.

Subaru Outback in Wisconsin, United States Oct 2011 - Mar 2015
Jan 2013 8000 mi	deformed mud flap causing noise when making a hard fast right hand turn

Subaru Outback in California, United States Apr 2016 - Dec 2016
Jul 2016 49700 mi US $100	Right front caliper noisy. Brakes disassembled, cleaned, regreased and reinstalled

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2016 - Aug 2016
Jul 2016 64000 mi US $121	Oil change, rotate and road force balance tires, change head light Change wiper blades and new air and fuel filter

Subaru Outback in California, United States Apr 2016 - Jul 2018
Apr 2016 86000 mi US $1800	Car was jerky when starting from idle. Replaced Torque Converter and Valve Body. Subaru USA assisted with $1,500, which was less than half of repair cost. Update, July 2017: Have been notified that Subaru is extending the CVT warranty on my model and I will be able to claim my repair costs from this repair.
Sep 2016 93000 mi US $8	Replaced passenger side parking light
Dec 2016 99000 mi US $2	Oil leaking. Replaced oil drain plug.
Feb 2017 104200 mi US $11	Driver Side headlight went out. Replaced both headlights.

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2018
Dec 2015 40000 mi	Belt making squeaking noises on cold engine start
Feb 2016 41700 mi US $210	Low Tire Pressure sensor failed.
Mar 2018 63000 mi US $200	Third break light enclosure started leaking. After any decent rain storm, rear cargo area would be awash.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Apr 2015 - Feb 2021
Sep 2015 84000 mi US $100	Replace cable harness positive terminal and battery.

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2018
Dec 2016 53000 mi US $265	Various warning lights on intermittently. Dealer claimed that two oil pressure sensors were bad. I doubt both. Also did a recall on the wipers.

Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States Sep 2011 - Jan 2022
Jan 2018 80000 mi	wiper motor replaced - Recall campaign

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2011 - Sep 2021
Dec 2017 55000 mi	Front and Rear pads and rotors

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Feb 2013 - May 2018
Mar 2017 70000 mi US $900	Replaced rear struts. We live 2 mi down a bumpy gravel road that eats rear shocks or struts readily, particularly with loads. Given this maintenance, the Outback drives generally like new.

Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States May 2012 - Sep 2018
Sep 2013 7000 mi	Sunroof would not open, rail part jam. Front rotors changed abnormal

Subaru Outback in Indiana, United States Feb 2017 - Nov 2017
Sep 2017 92000 mi US $150	Replaced Battery

Subaru Outback in California, United States Jan 2015 - Feb 2022
Sep 2017 81000 mi US $100	Serpentine belt replacement

Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States Oct 2011 - Nov 2019
Apr 2017 105000 mi US $350	Bad wiper switch had to be replaced.

Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2016
Mar 2012 500 mi	Front passenger window wouldn't roll all the way up and seal. Could hear wind noise. Sometimes it would "thunk" into place. They took apart door and greased power window parts, etc.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2022
Jan 2018 67433 mi US $100	Front lower control arm bushings

Subaru Outback in Indiana, United States Nov 2015 - Mar 2016
Nov 2015 87000 mi US $60	Front sway bar bushings
Mar 2016 94000 mi US $100	Rear wheel bearings replaced under warranty. $100 deductible paid.

Subaru Outback in Oklahoma, United States Jun 2012 - Aug 2017
Jun 2016 58000 mi	Drivers side front axle leaking, slinging grease. Replaced under warranty.

Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Apr 2018 - May 2018
Apr 2018 90500 mi US $100	Head gasket failure requiring new engine. Related problems continue. Head gasket failure requiring new intake.
May 2018 91000 mi	Oil sensor

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Jun 2012 - Jul 2015
Jun 2013 27000 mi	Sun glasses holder next to map lights retaining clip broke and would not stay closed.

Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States Dec 2012 - Sep 2016
Aug 2016 69100 mi	Third trip to the dealer for a "ratcheting" sensation after coming to a stop and turning left or right only. Previously, the driveline clutches and the transmission valve body was replaced. This trip, the transmission was replaced.

Subaru Outback in New Hampshire, United States Jun 2012 - Feb 2022
Feb 2015 27000 mi US $100	Rear window broken while clearing snow - replaced

Subaru Outback in Iowa, United States Feb 2013 - Oct 2021
Apr 2016 54300 mi US $99	Flashing BRAKE and CRUISE lights, check engine light on, stability control off
Dec 2016 59000 mi	Wiper blade motor potential failure-covered under recall
Mar 2018 75000 mi	brake lights - one burnt out, replaced both. more than 10 minutes due to how the bulb is accessed.

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Nov 2011 - Feb 2017
Aug 2016 55000 mi US $100	Replaced alternator Air flow sensor needed to be replaced

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Nov 2013 - Aug 2021
Dec 2013 34000 mi	Check antenna message on for XM radio
Dec 2017 76000 mi US $125	Battery died. Original battery was undersized and car always struggled to start in very cold weather. Old battery was 490 amps and new one is 875. Started without trouble first morning below 0 with new battery

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Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Sep 2011 - Jan 2022
Aug 2014 39000 mi US $189	The latch for the rear hatch stopped working. They replaced it but it isn't working again and it will go back to the shop on Friday
Oct 2014 41500 mi	When the mechanic at Shortline Subaru looked at the latch for the rear hatch, he couldn't replicate the problem which now seems to be intermittent.
Jul 2016 59500 mi US $50	Check Engine light came on and cruise control disconnected while on a long trip. Repair shop suspected loose gas cap or leak in evaoporative control system. Codes cleared, CE lite reset. No problems on return trip of over 550 miles.
Jan 2017 65000 mi US $210	USB port did not work and was replaced.
Mar 2018 72000 mi	Driver reported that engine was leaking oil. I examined it and it seemed that there was a crack in the oil filter causing the leak. I took it to Jiffy Lube where the previous oil change had been performed. They agreed the oil filter was cracked. They replaced the filter and topped up the oil and did not charge me.
Jul 2019 82000 mi US $1200	Clutch was slipping. Shop replaced clutch, pressure plate, and rear main seal. Check transmission oil

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Jul 2012 - Aug 2012
Aug 2012 1000 mi	Excessive noise from engine between 2800 to 4000 rpm. on manual transmission. This is an additional rattling sound that is throaty and quite annoying.

Subaru Outback in Alberta, Canada Oct 2015 - Aug 2021
Aug 2015 59520 mi C $275	Replace right side spark plug tube seal, new valve cover gasket as the plug boots are wet with oil.
Aug 2021 141360 mi	Radiator fluid overflow through the overflow reservoir resulting in low fluid and the car overheat light lit. This happened during the pro-long steep hill climb through the mountains with the engine under heavy load (not owing anything though; just 2 passengers and A/C on). Mechanic replaced thermostat, fuse for the radiator fan and one of the two radiator fans. Mechanic also did a pressure test to see if there is a leak on the head gasket. No issues with the pressure test. After the repair, the car overheated again while climbing up steep hills. Clutch make squealing sound when depressed. Burnted smell coming out from the car. This is after the trip where the car overheated the second time.

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Jan 2013 - Feb 2014
Aug 2013 17700 mi	gurgling noise from steering fluid when hot.

Subaru Outback in Nova Scotia, Canada Aug 2012 - Sep 2016
Sep 2014 22320 mi	Oil seal leaking. Dealer changed seal and replaced timing belt. Update: a week later oil pan still leaking a little..
Feb 2015 26040 mi	Engine oil seal and oil pcv valve
Apr 2015 29220 mi	Returning Oil leak
May 2016 48100 mi	There was an ongoing oil leak from the block somewhere. This has been ongoing for the last four years. They think its fixed and it starts leaking. This time they finally did a dye test, and found a a hairline crack in the casting of the oil filter holder.
Jun 2016 52080 mi C $526	Engine light fault indication. Scan code P0031, PO134. Problem faulty A/F sensor.

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Apr 2021 - Jan 2022
Jul 2021 79360 mi C $1700	Replaced clutch. Wore out after 128,000 km. Replaced 3rd brake light which was leaking when it rained.

Subaru Outback in Alberta, Canada Apr 2018 - Jul 2018
May 2018 62620 mi	Car overheated and check engine light came on. Towed to dealer for warranty work, they found the fuses for the cooling fans were blown but replaced the fans and regulater switch as well. Was in the shop for a while as they had to order Subaru parts
Jul 2018 63240 mi	Car was leaking oil, took to dealer and diagnosed as forward crank seal leak. Car had recently had timing belt replaced by same dealer, they used aftermarket seal originally which was the cause. Replaced seal with Subaru part this time

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2017
Jul 2014 32300 mi	water leaking AC
May 2016 56600 mi US $300	Pads,rotors and left caliper
Oct 2016 64200 mi US $300	Failure of 6 speed transmission clutch was OK

Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States Dec 2011 - Sep 2024
Feb 2015 29000 mi	The sunroof stuck halfway while closing. They had to remove the entire headliner and replace the complete sunroof track and motor I found a gear tooth stuck to the magnetic drain plug in the rear diff. Subaru replaced the differential assy at 80k, still under extended warranty.
Sep 2024 115000 mi US $400	Routine timing belt, pulleys, water pump and serpentine belt. Replaced a rusty muffler.

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Jan 2012 - Dec 2017
Oct 2017 65000 mi US $1000	Clutch/flywheel/throwout bearing early failure due to 1st gear/reverse ratio too high. Warranty covered throwout bearing only.

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Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Apr 2013 - Apr 2018
May 2013 21740 mi	The motor was incapable of closing the roof all the way. The problem stemmed from a clogged drainage port. I used a piece of fine wire to ream it out and all was good. I won't leave my sunroof open while parked under trees anymore!

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Subaru Outback in California, United States Jul 2010 - Sep 2010
Sep 2010 4000 mi	Vehicle bought back after repeated unsuccessful attempts to fix steering wheel shake, including TSBs 05-50-10 and 05-48-10. The 2nd TSB is the major one and was done twice.

Subaru Outback in Kansas, United States Aug 2012 - Sep 2012
Sep 2012 25000 mi	Leather seats are worn.

Subaru Outback in Arkansas, United States Jul 2011 - Aug 2011
Aug 2011 7000 mi	Transmision shifting problems from first day,new trans after 3 weeks of hassle,and one tow in and two times delivery by me.

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2010 - Dec 2010
Aug 2010	The engine cover was broken when I received the car
Sep 2010 1000 mi	Brake fluid contaminated from factory. Oily substance mixed in. Caused the brake fluid to darken to the point where it looked to have 20-30k of usage on it. Flushed the system and replaced the master cylinder. Persistent clink in the shift-interlock every time I came to a stop. Subaru's position was "normal noise, no problem". It drove me nuts in traffic. Needed the TSB for the rear view compass/backup camera mirror - the compass would lock-up. the TSB did fix the problem.
Oct 2010 1000 mi	Nasty vibration from torque converter going in and out of lock-up. Dealer had car several times unable to replicate. I took off from work to take service manager and tech for instrumented ride, had no problem recreating problem. Replaced valve body.
Dec 2010 1000 mi	Infamous steering wheel vibration/resonance problem. After 3 road force balances worse than when they started. Had approval for the major TSB, but dumped the car before that due to transmission. Valve body suffered major failure a month or so after replaced (lit up dash big-time), limp-home mode. The second valve body started acting up within a day or two, needed to be replaced when I traded it.

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Dec 2021 168000 mi US $2500	Wheel bearings tie rod and ball joints all replaced

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Subaru Outback in Norway Mar 2011 - Aug 2014
Jun 2012 26660 mi	Car intermittently refused to start. Finally brought in, but dealer found no fault. Replaced "starter module", will see if problem is fixed.
Aug 2012 28480 mi	Same problem, refusing to start. To shop for the third try. Outcome: how it's designed to work. The steering lock jams when the car is parked on a slope to protect an actuator. Just need to release the brake then wiggle the wheel, and the car will start.
May 2013 39060 mi	Slight noise when turning steering wheel. Adjusted connection from column.
Nov 2013 45260 mi	Glow plugs shorted. Fuses blown. Dealer reset error code and changed fuse. Warning light from last repair returned the following day. Took it in again, and they looked at it further. Found that they needed to replace glow plugs and scheduled a repair at a later date. Had to leave the car at the dealer for a full day to change glow plugs.

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Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Mar 2011 - Aug 2011
Aug 2011 8060 mi	Unfixable shaking at 100km/h

Subaru Outback in Georgia, United States - Nov 2011
Nov 2011 980 mi	Shaking issue. Could not reproduce at dealership. Front tires replaced for shaking at highway speeds. Back tires road forced balanced issue still exists Misfires on cyc 1 3 and 5. Dealer cleared codes only.

Subaru Outback in Alberta, Canada Jul 2010 - Sep 2015
Oct 2011 14260 mi	Sun roof was 'sticking' - when opened it would stick then 'thunk' as it pulled away -needed autobody realignment - took less than an hour
Dec 2013 43400 mi C $800	Bad Strut - Driver side front
Oct 2014 52040 mi	Leaking Oil pan (slight) fixed with Silicone

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Jul 2010 - Jul 2012
Aug 2010 3000 mi	Front end shaking. In earlier repair trip rebalanced tires. This tim installed stabilizer kit and new steering wheel, which fixed the problem. Front passenger window would not close -- new track installed. Compass mirror did not work -- new mirror installed.
May 2011 8000 mi	Oil sensor went on. Dealer said this was the third one they had to replace on other owner's cars.
May 2012 17400 mi	Transmission is slipping into passing gear going uphill at high speeds. Also, transmission is having a hard time going from 2nd to 3rd gear going uphill.

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
Apr 2017 64480 mi C $1600	New pads and rotors on all 4 wheels
Apr 2018 68820 mi C $120	Battery wore out. I had lots of advance warning. The battery was easy to replace.

Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States Jan 2011 - Dec 2014
Jul 2012 30200 mi	Seatbelt tensioner broke. Tensioner replaced.

Subaru Outback in Australian Capital Territory, Australia Mar 2014 - Jun 2018
Oct 2016 22320 mi	Factory recall for plastic on wiper housing.

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Sep 2012 - Mar 2013
Oct 2012 23500 mi	Driver seat squeaking Power adjustment switch broken

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Jun 2011 - Jul 2017
Jun 2016 27280 mi	Drivers side audio speaker malfunctioning

Subaru Outback in Missouri, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2017
Sep 2015 49000 mi US $100	Two lug nuts fell off; had them replaced.
May 2017 68000 mi	17V014000 recall to replace front passenger airbag

Subaru Outback in California, United States Jun 2010 - Sep 2014
Sep 2010 4000 mi	Car has pulled to the right since day one. Dealer said they adjusted tire pressure and problem was fixed, but it still pulls to the right. Returned again to have alignment checked. After having the car five hours they called to say that (a) their alignment tech didn't show up and (b) they sent it out to a vendor but the vendor's alignment rack was broken. Yes, I'm upset.
Oct 2011 24000 mi	Steering wheel shake at freeway speed. Said front wheels were out of balance; rebalanced and apparently rotated wheels. Problem is 90% better but not gone.

Subaru Outback in Nebraska, United States May 2010 - Apr 2014
Apr 2014 50000 mi	OEM battery was too small for the car; drains too quickly & often has trouble starting the car when car is exposed to frigid temperature. Subaru/dealer states battery is within design parameters.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Dec 2010 - Nov 2020
Feb 2011 1000 mi	Discovered oil leaking from engine. Quantity was about 2 tablespoons per day. Dealer determined it was a faulty seal on the oil pan so they simply replaced the seal. All good now.
Feb 2015 41000 mi	The torque converter was replaced due to severe vibration between 1500 and 2000 rpm under light loads.
Jun 2017 67000 mi	Takata airbag recall

Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States May 2012 - Jul 2012
Jun 2012 23000 mi	Check engine light on, diagnostic indicated cam sensor issue. Dealer replaced intake cam sensor, issue stopped for 24 hrs and returned. Dealer then replaced intake and exhaust cam sensors. Dealer says problem is fixed.

Subaru Outback in Alabama, United States May 2016 - Jun 2016
Jun 2016 32000 mi US $400	moonroof jammed ajar. a ton of water leaked in. dealer said tree pollen passes roof seal clogged drain caused roof to jam. water passed seal the water couldn't go out drain. flooded car. they said they cleaned drain cleaned track. still lek had get interior replaced due to mildew. next shop found moonroof still leaking found drain barely clean, tracks still filthy. headliner removed moonroof removed drain cleaned. had carpeting and driver seat replaced. 3rd outback.same problem

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2022
May 2022 78000 mi US $1400	Rattling AWD component replaced. Front speakers inoperative / scratchy sound. Dealer thought it was the amplifier but replacement did nothing to fix the problem.

Subaru Outback in Georgia, United States Oct 2011 - Jul 2022
Dec 2013 32000 mi	Both HID low beam headlights burned out within weeks of each other, and I've read that you have to pull back the fender liner to replace them. I believe their short life has to do with the Automatic headlights, which come on under bridges.
Jun 2021 73000 mi US $250	The fuel door release latch cable broke and needed to be replaced.

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Apr 2013 - Jun 2018
Sep 2014 27280 mi C $100	left headlight
Jul 2016 52280 mi C $175	left interior light on, killed battery, now won't hold charge. got 5 good years.
Jun 2017 59520 mi	Regular 96k maintenance
Jan 2018 62000 mi C $1000	Replaced brakes too soon. Backup camera intermittently failing. Dealer recommended complete replacement. Declined. Now working, mostly. I suspect a simple loose connection.

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Dec 2010 - Jul 2016
Mar 2013 42160 mi C $125	Gas tank cap had tear in seal - pressure leak - check engine light on.
Sep 2015 84320 mi	Upper brake light seal leaking

Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States Feb 2014 - Feb 2014
Feb 2014 40000 mi	Temperature gauge on 3.6 engine going off. Dealer indicated difference in one head to the other was causing problem, Known issue with Subaru per bulletin Check oil light coming on after beginning to use synthetic oil due to high mileage driving. When checking dipstick, oil level is OK but light comes on intermittently.

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Apr 2012 - Jun 2022
Apr 2015 70740 mi C $30	Replaced low beam headlight bulbs. This is the second set of replacements since new. Relatively difficult to replace (must be done from the wheel well).
Apr 2017 104780 mi C $700	Lock up clutch judder. Removed the torque converter and had it rebuilt with excellent results (at 25% of the price of a new one). The first repair other than consumables: pretty impressive!
Jan 2018 122760 mi C $95	New gas struts on the tailgate
Apr 2018 122760 mi C $200	Camshaft position sensors replaced.
May 2021 164300 mi C $50	Rebuilding the front calipers
Jun 2022 171120 mi C $900	Prop shaft u-joints were bad. Oil pan rusted through

Subaru Outback in Delaware, United States May 2011 - Nov 2014
Mar 2014 23000 mi	Battery went dead 3x. Dealer tested and replaced at n/c under warranty. Funny, our 2005 outback went 8 years before I replaced the battery not because of problems but out of caution.

Subaru Outback in Wisconsin, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2014
Jun 2013 26000 mi	Noisy wheel bearing replaced by dealer.

Subaru Outback in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2011 - Oct 2018
Sep 2013 29760 mi	Squeaky latch on seat belt receiver on passanger side when occupied
Mar 2014 34720 mi	Heat shields on exhaust vibrate loudly in gear until pipes expand to engine heat

Subaru Outback in Kentucky, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2017
Oct 2011 6000 mi	The sunroof was jamming when trying to open. Lived with problem for 2 months before taking in along with other sunroof recall.

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Apr 2011 - Apr 2020
Dec 2015 76000 mi US $100	2011 Outback - 5 marker bulbs out and needed replacing. Audio/nav system grounding wire frayed and needed replacing.
Jun 2017 99000 mi US $50	replaced daytime running light
Sep 2018 126000 mi US $9600	Front brake pads replaced and rotors milled; new rotors and brake pads on rear

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States May 2016 - Jul 2020
Jan 2018 94000 mi US $8	Driver-side low-beam bulb replaced. My first time replacing a bulb on this car, it took nearly an hour and required the removal of the driver-side front wheel. Future bulb replacements will probably take closer to a half-hour.
Jun 2018 96000 mi US $20	Replaced passenger side headlight. It took 30-40 minutes because access is through the wheel well and even that is tight.

Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States May 2011 - Aug 2016
Jun 2016 47000 mi US $65	Replacement of a burned out light bulb in the headlight.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Sep 2010 - Jan 2018
Jan 2018 102000 mi US $450	Corroded Idler Pulley and broken Drivebelt

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2011 - Jun 2018
Jan 2012 48200 mi	Navigation/Bluetooth/audio display screen freezes.
Jun 2012 24000 mi	Nav and audio screen constantly freezing. They finally replaced the entire system. It was fine for a month but now periodically when the audio is turned off when the car is started the nav screen will again freeze. Unlike prior issues...
Oct 2012 26500 mi	Check engine light and all dash lights came on while driving. Dealer reports deterioration on gas cap flange caused system to detect fuel leak. Dealer immed replaced gas cp. problem seems to have resolved.
Dec 2012 29000 mi	Once again as back in Oct engine light oil AT temp light and a myriad of dash lights cameon while driving. Called dealer. Brought it right in. They found only 2 brke light bulbs out. No other explanation for all warning lights coming on
Oct 2013 40300 mi US $200	Front headlights. One was out so I had both replaced. Quite the ordeal to replace these-involved removal of wheel! Later confirmed w dealer that this is proper protocol. Lights still do not align properly. I'm told by many that this is not ?
Apr 2015 57500 mi	Headlights-again! Don't know why so often or why these are so time consuming to replace. Also continued problems with navigation. Screen freezes so even phone calls can't be made until the car is shifted to park then back to drive.
Jun 2018 97000 mi US $550	Rear sway bar and bushings. Was told there was wear and would get worse. Did not notice any signs while driving.

Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States Apr 2011 - Mar 2012
Feb 2012 11000 mi	Engine was consuming oil at a rate of 1 quart every 3,000 miles.

Subaru Outback in Alberta, Canada Jul 2015 - Jun 2022
Apr 2016 103940 mi C $78	Replacement of serpentine/V-belt and noisy idler pulley - normal maintenance items.
May 2016 105640 mi C $486	Replaced all four struts and mounts due to normal wear.
Jul 2017 122760 mi C $100	Replaced rear door checkers since doors wouldn't stay open by themselves.
Jan 2022 155620 mi C $86	Extremely low outside temperatures (-30°C), engine block heater and battery warmer (new battery) plugged in all night. Drove short distance and parked. Upon engine restart, ATF temp warning light is flashing, as well as VDC and brake warning light. No trouble codes. While driving, transmission shifts into manual mode without gear lever being moved, had to move to manual position and back to drive to clear. Dealership failed to find cause. Replaced battery with good quality one, no more issues since. Turn signals stop working intermittently. Climate controls unresponsive intermittently. Dealer cannot replicate condition at time of inspection.
Jun 2022 156860 mi C $1064	Misfiring on cylinder #6, bad coil pack and fouled spark plugs. Coil pack and spark plugs replaced.

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Mar 2013 - Mar 2014
Jan 2014 C $1400	Valve sticking. Replaced.

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Subaru Outback in Montana, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2022
Mar 2013 78000 mi US $30	Chrck
Jun 2013 91000 mi	Transmission oil pan had a tiny leak. It didn't warrant repair as it wasnt dripping but I had the seal replaced to avoid future issues.
Feb 2015 182000 mi US $1942	Transmission valve body replaced. $900 part, 8q T fluid, 5 hr labor.
Jun 2015 200000 mi US $480	Replaced radiator for over heating. Didn't fix the problem. Replaced thermostat. Fixed problem. Was only partially opening. I recommend changing every 100k
Sep 2015 211000 mi US $400	Replace stabilizer bar and bushings
Jul 2016 249700 mi US $440	Resolved both right bearings Bushings

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Jun 2012 - Apr 2017
Jun 2015 90000 mi	E-Brake partially engaged, determined rear O2 sensor is faulty and replaced, problem solved.
Dec 2015 108000 mi	Replaced EGR valve.
Mar 2017 131000 mi	Overheated, replaced thermostat.
Apr 2017 132000 mi US $2400	Head gasket replacement. Started leaking after the engine overheated.

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Aug 2011 - May 2015
Jun 2012 10478 mi	The AM antenna was broken, so I had no AM radio reception. They sent out for parts. This is the 2nd time I have had it in. The AM antenna is broken, so I have no AM radio reception. They are sending out for parts. This is the 2nd time I have had it in. They hope to have it fixed next week.
Apr 2013 21480 mi	The body side molding was coming off. It was replaced with new ones under warranty

Subaru Outback in West Virginia, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2016
Jan 2012 7000 mi	Rear passenger window regulator malfunctioned and disabled the use of the window. The window would not seal or move up and/or down. The part was on order and this trip was to replace the broken regulator.
Jul 2012 16700 mi US $120	Vehicle was hesitating during startup. Throttle plate replaced due to carbon buildup.
Aug 2014 67000 mi US $635	Replace low beam headlights
Mar 2015 70000 mi US $80	Replaced low beam headlights

Subaru Outback in Quebec, Canada Aug 2011 - Jun 2018
Dec 2012 19840 mi	"Angry bees" syndrome (loud buzzing noise when Thule box on roof rack is installed at speeds above 60km/h) caused by loose seal on roof rack. Fixed with silicone by dealer at no cost.
Sep 2015 48360 mi	Rear bushings and link replaced under warranty

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Jul 2011 - Dec 2016
Nov 2015 55100 mi US $15	Replaced driver side low beam.

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Jun 2011 - Sep 2011
Sep 2011	CEL kept coming on. After a good bit of investigating, the Subaru people were able to determine that it was a very rare issue with the PZEV and manual transmission and the software glitch appears to be unfixable. Replaced with another Outback.

Subaru Outback in Wisconsin, United States Jul 2011 - Nov 2021
Sep 2011 2000 mi	I smell coolant when running the heater. They say there is no leak.
May 2014 36000 mi US $464	struts replaced. They were leaking.
Jan 2016 14700 mi US $22	Daytime driving light out. Lights on this are a pain to replace, let the dealer do it.
Jan 2017 61700 mi US $124	Hatch mounted 3rd tail light was leaking water into car. Replaced.
Jan 2018 79000 mi US $300	Both VVL pressure switches leaking oil. Both replaced.

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Nov 2012 - Feb 2019
Jan 2013 32000 mi	Moon roof would not open or seat properly. Dealer replaced under warranty. Plastic "metal" painted door trim vibrates whenever radio on. Dealer could not replicate issue.
Mar 2013 38000 mi	Front driver and passenger window would not close completely when car was being operated at highway speeds. Both window Gaskets/Tracks replaced under warranty. Some water would get in.
Dec 2014 88000 mi US $35	Two swollen lug nuts were locked on and had to be replaced.
Aug 2015 104300 mi US $236	During routine timing belt replacement Valve Cover Gasket was found to be leaking oil. Cost to repair was significantly lower due to engine already having been disassembled During routine timing belt replacement Valve Cover Gasket was found to be leaking oil. Cost to repair was significantly lower due to engine already having been disassembled
Oct 2015 108650 mi US $397	Front right wheel bearing was making a grinding noise. Noise began in December 2014 as a rubbing noise on curves. Within one week of repair grinding noises began front front right area. Entire assembly was replaced. Front right wheel bearing was making a grinding noise. Noise began in December 2014 as a rubbing noise on curves. Within one week of repair grinding noises began front front right area. Entire assembly was replaced.
Sep 2016 132000 mi US $18	I replaced the low beams on this vehicle. It is a pain. This is the 8th set of Low Beam headlight bulbs. Subaru has extended the warranty on 2010-11 models for free low beam headlight replacement and testing for 10 years/unlimited miles.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Jul 2011 - Jul 2022
Dec 2016 58000 mi	Low beam out, replaced under extended warranty.
Feb 2017 59000 mi	Low beam headlight went out again. Dealer replaced under warranty.
Feb 2021 113000 mi US $700	Been having intermittent issues with car failing to start and errors with warning lights. Dealer has been unable to diagnosis issue thus far.

Subaru Outback in Rhode Island, United States Aug 2011 - Jul 2017
Mar 2012 10000 mi	replacement of door trim rubber
Feb 2014 38000 mi US $100	Replacement of Windshield Wiper Switch

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2011 - Jan 2022
Dec 2015 127000 mi US $1550	Multiple indicator lights illuminated or blinking; trouble code P0743 Torque converter solenoid circuit low. Dealer diagnosis recommended replacement of valve body assembly.
Mar 2021 209000 mi US $1100	Camshaft seals were leaking - to repair, the timing belt needed to be removed. Replaced the following items: Camshaft seals Timing belt Water pump and tensioner Passenger headlamp

Subaru Outback in Montana, United States Dec 2011 - Apr 2012
Jan 2012 15000 mi	Rear hatch rattles.

Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012 29000 mi	two weeks before the wheel bearings, I made two separate trips to this dealer. first time they did a Road Force balance and alignment. This temporarily fixed the vibration, then it came back. They did a second RFB Vibration in steering wheel/tire. Dealer replaced two front wheel bearings

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2018
Jan 2014 17800 mi US $46	low beam light bulb replacement

Subaru Outback in Nova Scotia, Canada Jul 2011 - Jun 2014
Oct 2011 2360 mi	passenger side window rubber gasket not sealing, esp at highway speed, replaced by dealer on second visit after part ordered in

Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States Sep 2011 - May 2018
Sep 2016 76000 mi	Recall: replaced left low beam headlight
May 2018 93000 mi	Blew head gaskets and warped head beyond repair; required head replacement. Fortunately, still barely within the extended 7 yr/100k warranty period and Subaru honored the warranty without any fuss.

Subaru Outback in Indiana, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2022
Oct 2015 66800 mi US $100	Replaced 1 low beam headlight, passenger side.
Dec 2015 71000 mi US $100	Replaced 1 low beam headlight, driver side.

Subaru Outback in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2011 - Mar 2016
Aug 2015 27560 mi	Rear view camera distorted

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Nov 2019 - Nov 2022
Jun 2019 90000 mi US $260	Replace LF Brake Caliper and Hose
Mar 2020 100000 mi US $320	Replace LR Axle Nut in Wheel Bearing
Jan 2021 110000 mi US $565	Replace RR wheel bearing and RF inner tie rod end
Mar 2021 110000 mi US $100	Hard line on power steering rack was loose, leaking p/s fluid.
Jun 2021 116000 mi US $380	LF Caliper sticking, replace hose and caliper
Nov 2022 135000 mi US $250	Valve Body was replaced, $1,300 covered by service contract.

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Apr 2017 - Apr 2018
Aug 2017 105081 mi US $205	Driver side Window Motor/Assembly stopped working. I purchased the part from Subaru and installed it myself. The motor in the Window Assembly was worn out.
Oct 2017 106550 mi US $201	Front Wheel Bearing was making noise. Replaced by myself with Subaru OEM Wheel Bearing.
Apr 2018 115753 mi US $102	Rear Wheel Bearing was making noise. Replaced with BCA TNT bearing who manufactures Subaru bearings so it is the same as OEM. I did the replacement by myself.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2018
May 2018 201500 mi US $400	Replaced leaky valve cover gaskets and seals.
Jun 2018 204645 mi	CVT valve body was replaced under a special extended warranty from Subaru of America.

Subaru Outback in Alaska, United States Jul 2017 - Nov 2022
Mar 2018 43000 mi US $576	CV boot. Replace left front outer. 1. Recall WTK71. [wiper motor] cover assembly bottom. 2. 30,000 Mile Service

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Dec 2016 - Mar 2018
Oct 2017 83000 mi US $250	Both Oxygen sensors. Took 10 minutes, that includes locating them. Front one was hard to get out, otherwise it would have taken less.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Oct 2017 - Dec 2022
Feb 2018 78000 mi	Right headlight replaced free under warranty.
Jan 2021 125000 mi US $1880	Torque Converter replaced due to occasional stalling when braking.
Aug 2022 127000 mi US $100	Tail light replaced. Bulbs tend to go out often.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Sep 2013 - Sep 2017
Aug 2017 146000 mi US $800	Suspension (control arm?) bushings replaced

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2017 - Mar 2018
Mar 2018 85000 mi US $4500	cylinder #4 zero compression. Replaced engine, all gaskets including head gasket, timing belt, water pump,etc.

Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States Jan 2018 - Jun 2018
Feb 2018 93000 mi	Replaced both rear wheel bearings
Jun 2018 98000 mi US $600	Compressor

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Apr 2015 - Apr 2021
May 2018 146000 mi	CVT transmission pan was leaking VERY slowly. I brought it in to the dealer for an inspection, and they did not recommend any repair work due to how minor the leak was. Because my vehicle is covered by Subaru's extended CVT warranty that expires 08/2018, I insisted that the source of the leak be identified and addressed, because leaks do not tend to get better with time. They pulled off the pan and found minor corrosion to the transmission fluid pan seal, so they replaced the seal. Pan has not leaked since the repair.

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Apr 2018 - Jun 2022
Jul 2018 77500 mi	Water entering tailgate during storms. Rear upper brake light on tailgate was loose. Tightened bolts from inside. Radio and cd player stopped working for no obvious reason. Removed and confirmed fuse for radio (in engine bay) was good. Reinserted fuse and radio now works. What caused the problem remains a mystery.
Jan 2019 84320 mi	Heat shield rattle caused by heat shield making contact with exhaust. Problem seems to have been caused by accumulation of snow underneath car while highway driving during severe winter storm.
Nov 2019 99200 mi C $600	rear driver side wheel bearing replaced
Jun 2020 102300 mi C $76	rear sway bar bushings replaced cracked serpentine belt
Jul 2020 102300 mi C $560	replaced passenger side rear wheel bearing
Aug 2020 102300 mi C $669	this repair was for right and left rear upper control arms. Suspension repairs over previous 9 months total C$ 2000
Jun 2021 11160 mi C $500	Drive shaft
Apr 2022 117800 mi C $500	Muffler and rear pipe

Subaru Outback in California, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2021
Oct 2019 70000 mi US $1000	Control arms replaced.

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2022
Dec 2021 79000 mi US $50	Right headlight inoperative had it replaced

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2020 - Jun 2022
Nov 2021 151000 mi US $1000	Leaking cap Wheel bearing

Subaru Outback in Vermont, United States Jul 2011 - Oct 2014
Sep 2012 20000 mi	shifts hard out of park when on any incline. Dealer stated this was "normal." Nothing was done...

Subaru Outback in Tennessee, United States Jan 2011 - Jan 2022
Jul 2018 114000 mi US $900	Dealer replace both rear wheel bearings
Aug 2018 114000 mi US $2100	Transmission failure, car hauled to Dealer. Dealer replaced transmission valve assembly

Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2018
Apr 2018 125000 mi US $3400	head gasket replacement, radiator repair

Subaru Outback in Georgia, United States Apr 2012 - Apr 2022
Jun 2018 90000 mi US $300	This was the second time had to replace driver's seat panel. Plastic has broken twice now!
Apr 2022 136000 mi US $900	replaced wheel bearings at front

Subaru Outback in South Dakota, United States Feb 2018 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018 66000 mi US $500	rear and front brakes worn out and rotors

Subaru Outback in Florida, United States Sep 2016 - Mar 2018
Jan 2018 87000 mi US $250	Check engine light on. Subaru mechanic said nothing could be found that was critical. Outbacks have chronic CEL issues, sometimes a catalytic converter, sometimes faulty gas cap, these both checked fine. He said lots of time a ghost like problem with Outbacks. He is a Subaru only mechanic.

Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2022
Jan 2017 78000 mi US $50	headlight replaced
Mar 2022 122000 mi US $600	exhaust flanges and bolts replaced

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Aug 2014 - Oct 2019
Jul 2015 70680 mi	Leaking oil, replaced gasket
Jan 2017 68600 mi C $200	Mud guard noise

Subaru Outback in California, United States Jun 2015 - Apr 2016
Aug 2015 50400 mi US $400	Windshield wiper system switch had a defect that was known to Subaru. They "covered" it under warranty but the warranty was already expired when they announced it. So, in a word, it was NOT covered.
Sep 2015 52000 mi US $520	Coolant leak. I paid for diagnostics NOT REPAIR. This is a potentially catastrophic failure and I will never buy another Subaru because of it and how the company and its dealers handle situations like these.
Dec 2015 54000 mi US $1370	Cooling leak in the block. They are trying to deny it is a warranty issue. Coolant levels are going down again.

Subaru Outback in Indiana, United States Jul 2015 - May 2019
Sep 2015 75000 mi US $81	Left headlight went out. Repair included removing left front tire and lining of wheel well. Addendum, April 2017 -- Subaru had a factory recall to replace the headlight lamps free; reimbursed me in full for my repair!
Mar 2017 96000 mi US $11	On vacation, suddenly 3 lights came on: Check Engine, Vehicle Dynamics Control, and BRAKE. Called nearest Subaru, no opening for 3 days, drove to AdvanceAuto for free code reading. Solution: Only needed to replace the gas cap!
Sep 2018 107800 mi US $82	Right headlight (need for frequent headlight replacement is a known major problem in 2011 Outback)

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2014 - Jul 2018
Feb 2014 54700 mi	a bearing in the rights back wheel had to be changed
Mar 2016 85000 mi US $50	low beam was out. The car seem to have beams and bulbs go out too often
Oct 2016 89300 mi US $450	small muffler removed because it had a hole. Alternative was to install a whole new exhaust pipe

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Jan 2014 - Jun 2016
Feb 2014 56800 mi	Head gasket leaking internally. Dealer pulled engine, removed heads, sent to machine shop for resurfacing, replaced head gasket, replaced leaking TB tensioner, thermostat.
Aug 2014 72000 mi	Instrument panel started looking like a Christmas tree. Cruise and auto emerg. brake release not working. Error code indic. bad CVT valve and/or harness, but code cleared okay.

Subaru Outback in Missouri, United States Feb 2013 - Sep 2016
Jan 2015 30000 mi US $140	Headlight out

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2013 - Jun 2018
Oct 2015 48500 mi US $20	Replaced rusted bolt on exhaust heat shield to stop annoying rattle
Sep 2016 58000 mi US $100	Leaking at a bushing on compressor/condenser Front right wheel bearing replaced.
Jun 2017 67000 mi US $25	Loose rattling heat shield

Subaru Outback in California, United States Dec 2013 - Sep 2018
Mar 2014 39000 mi	Car randomly shudders front to back after coming to a full stop, like waiting at a light. Also riding very rough at times, like it is off-roading. Poor acceleration when need it most. No error codes, computer updated, still a problem.
May 2016 59400 mi	rough handling and shifting. It was checked during the maintenance of the car. it was riding rough, parts were replaced in the transfer case
Jul 2018 84000 mi	can't believe for a headlight replacement that one has to pull the front end/wheel well apart!? Who over-engineered this car? I was told it was the CVT going that many Subarus have. there is a roar coming from the unit, I have complained many times. Service managers just shrug their shoulders. the entire unit has to be replaced as "the box containing the CVT can't be opened for repair". Update: it turns out it was the serpentine belt(s) on the engine that were slipping and cracked at 84K and I am careful driving so it was a shock. Helps when you get a service person who actually knows something.

Subaru Outback in Tennessee, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2018
Dec 2016 67000 mi	Low beam bulbs replaced per recall after both failed. It was an interesting week before we could get over to the dealer...
Sep 2017 76000 mi US $15	Tail light replacement, probably took 15 minutes.
Dec 2017 78000 mi	Passenger side airbag replaced via recall
Jun 2018 80000 mi US $200	Aux input not working, replaced.

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Dec 2015 - Jul 2022
Jan 2016 69640 mi C $460	rear upper control arm

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2018
Apr 2017 122000 mi US $135	AC system was recharged and filled with due to look for a leak.
May 2017 125000 mi US $130	Tried to diagnose problem with A/C
Jul 2017 126000 mi US $135	Faulty gas cap. Cap was replaced Tried to diagnose ac problem. Recharged system.
May 2018 1000000000 mi US $200	Still trying to fix the ac problem

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2016 - Oct 2021
Apr 2017 118000 mi US $125	Determining location of a leak in the system
Jul 2018 127000 mi US $1400	Tie rod ends and front struts

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2017
Jun 2017 62000 mi US $145	Front and rear brake pads replaced. Rear rotors replaced. Front rotors looked good, no replacement necessary. Dealer quoted $660. I did repair for $145 (after discount) using CarQuest premium parts.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Mar 2011 - Dec 2017
Mar 2017 80000 mi US $80	Replaced both from stabilizer bar end links with moog replacements. Replaced malfunctioning/broken backup camera with new oem replacement

Subaru Outback in New York, United States - Sep 2010
Sep 2010 500 mi	Dealer botched reflashing of the software on the compass mirror, had to come back to install a working one.

Subaru Outback in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Aug 2016 - Nov 2017
Aug 2016 70060 mi C $700	heat shields underneath came loose Had the front left axle replaced as it had a rip in the CV boot Had to have the axle that was replaced...replaced again due to it being defective. Had to have this axle replaced a third time due to a problem with the replacement for the replacement...
Nov 2017 86800 mi C $1300	The propeller shaft had started to seize up causing the car to shake at high speeds and under hard excelleration

Subaru Outback in Iowa, United States May 2010 - Mar 2013
Oct 2010 2000 mi	Was getting spray/mist through the sun roof at car wash. They adjusted the sun roof, still sprays in at some car washes. Not sure problem is 100% fixed.
May 2011 11000 mi	Front differential fluid is BLACK. They do not know what is causing it, drained & replaced fluid now tracking at next oil change if it is turning black again.

Subaru Outback in Nova Scotia, Canada Dec 2012 - Dec 2017
Apr 2014 47120 mi C $115	Drivers side door - loose trim - fixed no charge
Oct 2014 55180 mi	Backup camera image became foggy
Mar 2015 62000 mi	Rear hatch was leaking
Jul 2015 79840 mi C $900	Electric Parking brake / hill holder started making grinding noise when applied. Was told I have to get a new parking brake motor ($900 + labour). Update: was replaced.
Jan 2017 66920 mi C $140	Replace battery
Apr 2017 104160 mi C $650	Oil return valve was sticking. Replacement of it and associated sensor required.
Aug 2017 108500 mi C $3200	Leaking oil pressure valve Both rear wheel bearings replaced
Dec 2017 117180 mi C $230	Stabilizer bar bushings replaced

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2011 - Sep 2018
Nov 2012 31600 mi	Reprogram transmission computer because car would shudder and nearly stall when climbing very steep hills at low speed (parking garage ramps) Passenger seatbelt latch makes squeaking noise occasionally. Drivers power window occasionally loud and forceful at upper stop, as if the window intends to keep going through the top of the door.
Sep 2014 72000 mi US $5	Both front corner marker lights burnt out. Dealer wanted $100 because repair involves going in through fender liners/wheelwell. I did them myself and it was miserable, tedious work. I had bulbs, but to buy them would have been about $5.

Subaru Outback in Quebec, Canada Dec 2010 - Feb 2022
Aug 2012 20440 mi	Steering wheel-mounted audio controls started to sporadically not work. Seemed to be worse when it got very hot outside and the car had been sitting out for long. They changed the whole part (all audio controls), it had bad contacts.
Jun 2015 55800 mi C $300	The oil pressure sensor failed in some sort of explosive way, and oil spilled all over the engine. They had to give it a shampoo (their expression), change the sensor and the oil.
Apr 2017 73780 mi C $200	One of the brakes got stuck. They pried the pieces apart and cleaned it up.
May 2017 74400 mi C $150	Had this repeating problem when winter turns to spring turns to summer where something in the suspension starts vibrating. They said it was a loose plate, just had to fix it in place.
Jul 2017 75640 mi C $100	Water starting leaking from the hatch's middle brake light (they call it the cyclops). Had to bring it twice, and additional insulation still hasn't done the trick, I need to replace the whole light.
Feb 2022 111600 mi	Replacement of the universal joint in the drive shaft to the rear wheels.

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Nov 2010 - Mar 2016
Feb 2013 23800 mi	Rear passenger side seat would not fold forward.
Jan 2016 30000 mi US $2300	Malfunction solenoid in transmission valve body. Needed new valve body and transmission fluid flush

Subaru Outback in Nebraska, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2011
Dec 2010 3000 mi	window seal causing air leak

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Dec 2010 - Jun 2022
Jun 2013 35000 mi	Repaired bad weld in exhaust after catalytic converter.
Aug 2017 106000 mi	Had water inside rear center brake light assembly. Dealer wanted to replace entire brake light assembly. I removed the trim and tightened two nuts, no water leaks for the last two months,
Mar 2018 112000 mi	Torque converter was slow to release. Replaced under warranty.
Jan 2021 135000 mi US $250	Replaced lower control arms and sway bar links. Worn out bushings causing noises going over bumps in the road.
Apr 2022 177000 mi US $200	Replaced thermostat

Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Jun 2010 - Aug 2014
Nov 2010 7500 mi	Satellite radio connection malfunctioned. Head unit replaced.
Aug 2012 42200 mi US $113	Sunroof drains clogged, leaking into interior. Drains cleaned, no leaks since.
Nov 2013 62000 mi US $399	Numerous dash lights, car was shifting harshly when engaging reverse or drive. Diagnosed as a faulty valve body which was replaced. Problem continued, transmission controller replaced, problem solved.

Subaru Outback in Kentucky, United States Dec 2010 - Jun 2022
May 2012 17300 mi	Replaced AM antennae amplifier. This was covered by warranty.

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
Jul 2010 1000 mi US $1	Slight steering wheel vibration at highway speed

Subaru Outback in New Hampshire, United States Dec 2010 - Mar 2011
Jan 2011 10000 mi	VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS
Feb 2011 10500 mi	vibration at highway speeds. replaced steering column and front control arms

Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States Nov 2010 - Feb 2022
Jan 2014 14300 mi	Front passenger wheel bearing was making a noise. Dealer replaced under warranty.

Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2018
Oct 2011 12000 mi US $23	Releasing brake pedal makes "popping" noise; told "they all do that."

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Sep 2010 - Jun 2013
Jul 2011 19840 mi	sunroof would not operate. Traced to poor electrical connection.
Dec 2012 53940 mi C $50	headlight replacement took 45 minutes!

Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States Aug 2010 - Sep 2012
Sep 2010 1000 mi	Noted smoke after extended drive and oil leak in driveway day after taking ownership. Damaged seal between engine block and - ? oil regulator? - caused severe leak. Towed to dealer and repaired.

Subaru Outback in Saskatchewan, Canada Aug 2010 - Feb 2017
Jul 2012 14140 mi	Started oil consumption test. Dealer states within normal parameters
Sep 2013 24180 mi	Replaced leaking strut. work done under warranty.
Sep 2014 31620 mi	Stayed oil consumption test. Dealer states within normal parameters.
Feb 2015 33340 mi C $120	Replaced power steering hose. Replaced leaking oil sending unit
Oct 2015 37400 mi	The lumbar support gave out. Had to replace an s-clip to remedy.

Subaru Outback in Tennessee, United States Aug 2010 - Apr 2012
Oct 2010 2000 mi	Have a metal clanking sound that appears to be coming from the transmission when slowing to a stop...dealer hasn't been able to fix it as they have not been able to replicate the sound.
Mar 2011 7000 mi	On going problem of metal rattling under transmission when slowing to a stop. Level of noise ranges from loud to soft and is intermittent. Dealer heard it once but then could not replicate the problem.
Mar 2012 21000 mi	Chrome accent piece came off of the driver side vent and was replaced under warranty.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2017
Oct 2012 13000 mi	Clicking/rattle sound at idle. Nothing broken, but distracting.

Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States Nov 2010 - Mar 2012
Feb 2011 6600 mi	Slight vibration in steering wheel and driver seat at speeds above 68 MPH. Wheel and Tires road force balaced and problem was temporarily resolved.
Apr 2011 11000 mi	Latest TSB performed for excessive steering wheel vibration. Problem is 95 percent fixed. Still some symptoms occassionally.
Mar 2012 37000 mi	Rattle from under the hood when driving over certain bumps. Dealer adjusted rubber bumper pad on the hood and all is well.

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Jul 2010 - Oct 2013
Aug 2012 22500 mi	issue with outside temperature sensor, replaced by dealer

Subaru Outback in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2010 - Jul 2022
Jan 2013 19800 mi	Fuel tank cover replaced.
Jun 2016 74000 mi US $350	Driver side electric window operator failure. Regulator replaced.

Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States Jan 2011 - Feb 2012
Apr 2011 2000 mi	Problem when delivered new: Passenger airbag activation unpredictable, off more than on when occupied by an adult. Passenger seat replaced - sensor and computer included.
Jul 2011 4400 mi	Front passenger airbags -This is a DESIGN DEFECT, the weight sensors do not work properly [several NTSA reports]. They fail to go 'ON' and default to 'OFF', suggested fix to Subaru, default to 'ON', simple SW fix, declined - The passenger airbag problem persists. Back from the dealer with the same problem. Notified Subaru of America that proplem is not fixed. Registered problem with NTSA. Told them how to fix MY problem, [default to alway ON]. waiting
Sep 2011 6000 mi	Dealer and Subaru won't fix. Multiple NHTSA reports of same problem on same model, no fix forthcoming A serious safety problem, needs to be recalled.
Feb 2012 9000 mi	Passenger air bag problem still unresolved

Subaru Outback in Vermont, United States Jan 2011 - Jan 2012
Jan 2012 12000 mi	the brake pedal made a funny noise,.. kind of a sticking noise

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States May 2011 - Jan 2018
May 2012 14300 mi	If the front passenger window was rolled down at highway speeds it would not close completely unless the vehicle was brought to a stop or much slower speed. The window would appear to be closed but a whistling noise could be heard.
Jul 2013 34700 mi	Air leak in front passenger window. Seal replaced for a second time. Front passenger airbag sensor and seat belt buckle sensor malfunctioned sporadically. Resulted in chime when no passenger or weight in the front passenger seat.
Dec 2017 90000 mi US $50	Fuel door spring wouldn't release door.

Subaru Outback in Vermont, United States Apr 2011 - Apr 2012
Jul 2011 8000 mi	ticking noise at 1200-1400rpm. compared with other 2011 Outbacks - normal noise.

Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States Apr 2011 - Sep 2011
May 2011 5000 mi	Car lurches and idle ramps up and down. Almost hit another car while pulling into a parking space when idle increased and car lurched forward. When stopped at light, engine idle decreased so much that the engine stalled.
Jun 2011 5500 mi	new software was installed Dealer reprogrammed the computer with new software from Subaru
Sep 2011 5500 mi	Subaru bought the car back and gave me a new 2011 Outback with a minor cash difference. Subaru stepped up to the plate!

Subaru Outback in Louisiana, United States May 2011 - Feb 2019
May 2012 26700 mi	Got Error code P050A. Look up came back as "Raw Selected Monitor Diag Code P050A, Cold Idle Air Control" - Reflashed ECM.
Oct 2015 66800 mi	Engine RPM would dip down to 400-500 from the normal idle around 700 rpm. The engine would shudder when this happened. Dealer updated the ECM and the issue is mitigated. RPM still goes down a bit but not as low as 400-500. Reflashed ECM and issue mostly went away.

Subaru Outback in California, United States May 2011 - Jan 2022
Dec 2012 33000 mi	rear hatch would not stay closed and locked.My local mechanic died and I was in sacramento and went to Maita Subaru, and they replaced the locking mechanism.
Feb 2015 73000 mi US $81	replaced battery and cleaned off corrosion off of holddown bracket, and painted bracket
Jan 2018 106000 mi US $9800	The car would slow down to almost stopping, and then would resume speed. The dealer determined that the CVT trans. was at fault. the CVT was back ordered and I had a free loaner car for about 32 days.

Subaru Outback in Iowa, United States Dec 2011 - Sep 2015
Sep 2015 65000 mi	Control arm bushing loose, replaced under warrantee

Subaru Outback in Maine, United States May 2011 - Mar 2018
Oct 2012 20700 mi	Bad headlight relay
Nov 2017 91000 mi US $127	Third center brake light on hatchback had a leaking weather seal.

Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2015
Jan 2012 12200 mi	Right drive door window seal had air leak. Rattle from right front speaker area in dashboard. Update: rattle not fixed at the time, later went away on its own.
Nov 2013 19000 mi	Air flow would default to defrost mode. A solenoid that controls this was changed.

Subaru Outback in Louisiana, United States Jul 2010 - Jul 2018
Dec 2010 6000 mi	Moon roof would not consistently open and occasionally stuck or squeeked with use. The system was re-aligned.
Dec 2014 48000 mi US $135	original battery died.
Dec 2016 67000 mi	Front driver side headlight was out. Covered by extended warranty
Dec 2017 78311 mi	Projector headlamp burned out. Part of extended warranty program due to difficulty to replace.

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2014
Mar 2013 15000 mi	Window trim was pulling away from sill. Dealer replaced under warranty.

Subaru Outback in Iowa, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2014
Sep 2012 33000 mi	The battery had a bad cel and was not capable of starting/running the car.

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Jan 2011 - Oct 2014
Jan 2013 17800 mi	The brake light on the dash flashes when the engine is warm and restarted. The dealer didn't find anything wrong; the brake light continues to flash.
Jul 2014 65000 mi US $298	Both low beam bulbs had to be replaced and the battery. This was the battery that came with the car.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2016
Nov 2013 27400 mi	Airbag light was steadily on after a long period of coming on intermittently for some time. The dealer stated the cause was using a inferior cell phone charger. I agreed to not use any of the 12 plugs. Returned to dealer after warning light came back on without using 12v plugs. The dealer replaced the passenger weight sensor.
Sep 2014 45000 mi US $12	Right Headlight not working
Mar 2015 50000 mi US $8	Drivers side headlight replaced
Sep 2015 62000 mi US $90	Windshield wiper switch failed electrically. It was replaced.
Mar 2016 67000 mi US $15	Yet another headlight bulb out. I replaced it. The Outback requires you to go in from the bottom by removing/loosening the wheel well liner. Maybe 15-20 minutes.

Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States Feb 2011 - Jan 2018
Feb 2016 88800 mi US $350	Replace rear axle bearing

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2020
Sep 2011 5000 mi	Very subtle vibration at highway speeds. They balanced the tires, but unfortunately it didn't fix the problem. I'll try again on the next oil change.

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Mar 2011 - Jun 2013
Jun 2011 3100 mi	A rear door was squeaking.

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States May 2010 - Mar 2016
Dec 2012 51000 mi	Engine would stall when coming from high speed to a stop. They replaced the entire transmission.

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Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Oct 2016 - Apr 2022
Jun 2018 50000 mi	wipers were falling off because their recall repair didn't properly tighten them down air bag light came on in the dash after the airbag recall work was done because the dealer left a cable unplugged

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Jun 2011 - Jul 2017
Feb 2014 76000 mi US $2000	New clutch. Throw out bearing .flywheel resurfaced and pilot bearing. Check engine light came on. Obdurate said that misfire on cylinder 3. Replaced coil pack and all of the spark plugs Rear driver side seat wouldn't release when tab was pulled. Found cable dislodged and now works.dealer had to take apart rest seat.
Dec 2016 145000 mi US $100	Intake was cleaned due to session light plus engine was misfiring
Feb 2017 149000 mi US $2300	Valve job..#3 cylinder valve was burnt

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Aug 2021 - Jul 2022
Jul 2022 250000 mi US $350	old age noise from front [replaced wheel bearing]

Subaru Outback in Utah, United States Jul 2013 - Aug 2014
May 2014 36100 mi	A flap in the HVAC system was malfunctioning causing a strange sound in driver compartment.
Jun 2014 37000 mi	Serpentine belt replacement that was causing a chirping sound in the engine bay upon start up of engine.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Feb 2011 - Jan 2012
Dec 2011 12000 mi	Both front struts were leaking. Both were replaced under warranty and a 4-wheel alignment was performed.

Subaru Outback in Georgia, United States Nov 2010 - Jan 2022
Dec 2015 62000 mi US $200	Timing Belt worn, replaced
Jun 2016 68000 mi US $70	Replace Headlight
May 2017 77000 mi US $80	Replaced headlight under warranty
Jul 2017 78000 mi US $1300	Replaced clutch throw-out bearing; while inside transmission, also replaced clutch pack and machined flywheel.
Feb 2018 93000 mi US $1000	Wheel bearings replace for both rear wheels
Jul 2020 125000 mi US $1000	Knocking sound while turning when car driven more than 20 minutes. Replaced steering control arms; did not fix sound.
Jan 2021 136000 mi US $800	Knocking when turning after driving 20+ minutes; replaced passenger front axle half. After picking up the vehicle, I drove it for 20 minutes, discovered the knocking, and returned to dealer. After another day of diagnosis, dealer stated transmission needed replacement and quoted $8000.

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2011 - Jul 2018
Oct 2011 21500 mi	driver side low beam was out and needed replaced.
Jan 2012 29000 mi	burnt out passenger low beam headlight replaced
Oct 2012 51200 mi US $30	LH low beam head light out for the 2nd time on same side
Jan 2013 58200 mi US $81	12 lightbulbs, 2.5 hrs of work to replace all of them.
Sep 2013 79000 mi US $7	clutch pedal cover worn out along top and was moving around and buckling up under my foot while trying to drive.
Nov 2013 83000 mi US $32	Headlight low lh side
Dec 2013 87000 mi	Headlight burnt out . Low beam RH
Mar 2014 93000 mi	unknown cause, water sloshing sound coming from dashboard for ~ a week so i made an early oil change appt so they could check sound out as well. they did not hear it & sent me on way. made another appt for this week. (april) in shop now.
Apr 2014 94200 mi US $63	left cooling fan failed, engine supposedly overheated but no lights ever indicated so and does not have a temp guage to know if ever ran hot. warped cylinder heads redone, fan replaced, head gaskets and all other gaskets replaced. warrenty
Dec 2014 116000 mi US $23	driver low beem and 1 marker light replacement
Sep 2015 135000 mi US $1300	replaced clutch. pedal stuck down at a stop light on way to work but was stilll in gear, allowed me to start out and switch between 1 and 2 on last mile to work.. could lift the pedal to up position but if touched, it went back to floor no tension.
Dec 2015 146000 mi US $70	passenger low beam replacement.
Feb 2016 151000 mi US $196	Worn right front inner tie rod end. Replaced, did not have to remove engine block as originally expected.
Mar 2016 156000 mi	back up camera no longer working check engine and cooresponding cruise, slippery when wet and flashing brake lights on. code read p0420 catalytic converter, but tech indicated car running rough and ck age of spark plugs. changed spark plugs and the catalytic converter code has been gone for over 2000 miles and has not returned. read in a forum the p0420 catalytic code is sometimes thrown when spark plugs are getting worn.
Jun 2016 164000 mi US $300	car throwing catalytic converter code again after 6000 miles, but rear oxygen sensor reading erratic, so opted to try to fix that first. code lights out for 600 miles, on a day and back out for 1200,
Jul 2016 165000 mi US $327	clutch fork failure just under 1 year after main clutch pressure plate and other pieces replacement. entire trans and stuff had to be removed again, was not happy about the labor recharge, garage negotiated a discount $18 part $600 labor.
Sep 2016 170000 mi	pulsing brakes, brakes checked - not replaced transaxle leaks not repaired tire tread low - not replaced
Feb 2017 183210 mi US $953	Cracking drive belt replaced Rear stabilizer bushings replaced Catalytic converter code. Converter replaced. Backordered so a couple weeks after the other repairs.
Feb 2018 207100 mi US $52	low driver beam out, passenger marker bulb out
Jul 2018 217000 mi US $20	Passenger low beam replaced

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Oct 2012 - Dec 2012
Nov 2012 67800 mi US $50	Starter was making a grinding noise at 69,000 miles and only below freezing. Replaced with new one. It turns over a lot quicker.

Subaru Outback in Kansas, United States Nov 2010 - Mar 2015
May 2011 7000 mi	Squeaking/rattling in several spots in the dash and doors.

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Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Jun 2014 - Mar 2015
Sep 2014 50220 mi C $200	Loose heat shields all the time. My dealership won't cut them off so they keep re-clamping them. Did it for free first couple of times, but charged me $100 last time. Will bring to local shop next time to get cut off. Electrical hum when iPhone attached to USB hub. The hum would become higher pitched as the engine revved higher. Ended up being a pinched cable in the wire harness, from a tie-wrap too tight. Took two trips to shop to recognize and fix.

Subaru Outback in Nova Scotia, Canada Oct 2020 - Apr 2024
Nov 2020 137024 mi C $24	Note: Not maintenance. Asked for quote on repair costs for - steering wheel radio volume button not working. -when rear defrost turned on then get no radio reception, just get static. *Quotes> replace lower half of steering wheel so have new radio volume button> cost: $322.88 >replace rear windshield, as antennae embedded in windshield is now damaged and thus affected by rear defroster. >cost: $1,459.33 Needless to say I had neither of these completed.
Dec 2020 137112 mi C $356	-New muffler installed. -Exhaust gasket replaced.
Jun 2021 132343 mi C $901	Both control arms w/ ball joint of the lower front suspension were replaced. Front sway bar link also replaced. -Rear brake pads replaced with ceramic pads. -Rear Brake rotors replaced. -Front Brake rotors replaced.
Jul 2021 139169 mi C $268	Parking brake shoes were replaced.
Aug 2021 139581 mi C $37	Replaced passenger side brake light bulb.
Dec 2021 140120 mi C $36	tire wall had separated from rim
Jul 2022 141980 mi C $900	Both control arms replaced at rear.

Subaru Outback in New South Wales, Australia Feb 2015 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018 93620 mi A $3500	Tranny fault P2762 TQ clutch pressure control solenoid circuit range/performance, cant purchase solenoid separately, valve pack $3300 aust 800US. rang three tranny specialists none would repair a CVT tranny. Subaru advised replace tranny at cost of $7500. Replaced tranny with a secondhand tranny from wreckers(65000kms). This is poor service from Subaru Australia, there is an obvious fault with this tranny when Subaru USA increased the tranny warranty from five years to TEN years 100000 miles. In Aust THREE years warranty.This is a very expensive failure on a non serviceable component that Subaru Australia should acknowledge and fix, Beware all Australians owners of Subarus with CVT transmissions.

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Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010 3000 mi	steering wheel vibrates, car wanders and doesn't track well

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Subaru Outback in Victoria, Australia Mar 2010 - Jun 2021
Sep 2011 16740 mi	LH rear wheel stud broken and other wheel nuts loose (possibly a result of faulty stud) reulting in thread damage to other 4 studs. Had all 5 studs replaced on LH rear wheel, and cheked all other studs and wheel nuts.
Oct 2012 38440 mi	Steering wheel had mild shakes at 90-115km/hr, getting progressively worse. "PAC file" was performed
Sep 2013 46500 mi A $100	Sun roof leaking/pouring water into cabin - sun roof drains were blocked
Mar 2017 105400 mi A $4100	Diesel particulate filter failed spectacularly following an air leak in the turbo air lines (difficult to say if the air leak became worse following the DPF failure, or caused it). DPF was replaced with a new unit. Leaking turbo air lines/seals were replaced.
Oct 2017 111600 mi A $2500	Replaced binding centre differential Sunroof drains cleared again (large amount of water leaking into passenger side cabin)
Apr 2018 114700 mi	Takata airbag recall work, general service and water leak

Subaru Outback in Victoria, Australia May 2010 - Jan 2012
Aug 2010 3040 mi	Carbon catchment filled and would not empty dy driving as described in the manual. Had to be taken to shop for manual emptying
Feb 2011 11780 mi	Key failed. Problem is circuit board disengages from buttons. Dealer reports at least 10 vehicles with same problem.
Jan 2012 25420 mi	ERC unit & DPF (Diesel Motor) replaced for second time.

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Subaru Outback in Oklahoma, United States Nov 2009 - Apr 2013
Nov 2012 35500 mi	Steering wheel was shaking at highway speed. There's a TSB to address issue. Before replacing any suspension parts the dealer said I must replace all four tires with new. I declined since tires still had plenty of tread.
Apr 2013 38000 mi	Never fixed intermittent vibration in steering wheel.

Subaru Outback in Maine, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2012
Apr 2010 900 mi	Sunroof leaked and was repaired by dealer under warranty.
Jun 2010 3000 mi	Leaking sunroof.
Sep 2010 4000 mi	The dealer had an after-market nav-audio system installed at time of purchase. The steering wheel volume control ceased to function and a private automobile company repaired it at the dealer's expense.
Dec 2010 7000 mi	Oil light on despite normal oil level. Turned off by mechanic. Problem has not recurred in the ensuing week.

Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Oct 2009 - Nov 2020
Feb 2015 77700 mi	Parking brake went on by itself while parking; mechanic tested and said it was releasing very slowing due to poor design and cold weather; suggested I not use parking brake during cold & let him know if problem continued in warm weather.
Jul 2018 121000 mi US $1075	Not exactly sure... wheel bearings were replaced in both rear wheels.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2022
Dec 2009 2000 mi	Hesitation on acceleration from slow speeds, then sudden power surge. Corrected original hesitation problem with reflash.
Apr 2011 15000 mi	Cigarette lighter will not work. They repaired it, but it stopped working as soon as I drove off the lot.
Aug 2011 17600 mi	lighter repaired again. Have not used it since, so I don't know if it is still working.
Jul 2015 45000 mi US $1	A/C stopped working
Dec 2016 51000 mi US $90	Remote keys stopped working. Still not resolved.

Subaru Outback in Florida, United States Jan 2010 - Apr 2017
Mar 2016 65000 mi	Puddle lights went out and the entire unit was replaced at no charge.
Dec 2016 70000 mi US $3	Power steering failed

Subaru Outback in New Hampshire, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2018
May 2016 87300 mi US $85	AC Blowing warm air. Low on refrigerant. No leak was detected. Added dye and refilled.
Jun 2016 89000 mi US $497	Slow Leak in condenser, located with dye. Replaced condenser, cleaned lines, recharged A/C.
Sep 2016 94000 mi US $140	Worn front lower control arm ball joint. Replaced.

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2019
Mar 2011 31000 mi	CE lamp AND BRAKE warning light illuminated. Shut itself off on the way to dealer. I pulled codes for all 6 cyl misfires. Dealer could not fathom the problem. Second time it's happened. I elevated complaint to SOA.
Jan 2012 92700 mi US $80	One headlight out. because of difficulty, decided to have dealer replace both bulbs.
Aug 2012 64200 mi US $275	Volume switch and radio mode switch on steering wheel failed. Required replacing BOTH sets of switches (an assembly with a single part number) and $275.
Dec 2016 115000 mi US $230	Serpentine belt idler bearing failed, belt popped
Mar 2019 132000 mi US $48	Headlights replaced

Subaru Outback in Arkansas, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2014
Jul 2013 41800 mi US $130	Passenger window stopped working - just after warranty! The dealership gave me 50% off parts and free labor to replace the window regulator.

Subaru Outback in New Hampshire, United States Oct 2011 - Nov 2011
Nov 2011 32000 mi US $450	Manual transmission failed to stay in "reverse" when needed. Transmission rebuilt with replacement gears and plastic fork, along with addition of shim material. Passenger seatbelt "buckle receptacle," when not used, made very noticeable vibration noise at both low and high road speeds.

Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States Sep 2012 - Apr 2015
Apr 2013 22300 mi	The trim on the driver seat needed to be replaced. Piece that was ordered prior was installed

Subaru Outback in Nevada, United States Jul 2011 - Sep 2012
Aug 2011 8000 mi	Car stalled at stop lights. No TSB or recall available. Reflashed transmission computer and released car. Problem not fixed.
Jun 2012 17000 mi	Transmission software TSB TSB, RPMs drop at low speed with A/C on

Subaru Outback in Quebec, Canada Jan 2010 - Jun 2018
Aug 2010 5580 mi	Leaky timing chain cover gasket
Aug 2011 14260 mi	Indentation on the armrest where I usually put my forearm while driving. Had it checked by dealer and part was ordered under warranty
Feb 2012 18600 mi	leak from the timing chain cover gasket. 2nd time in for this problem. repaired under warranty
Dec 2013 43400 mi C $85	Timing belt replacement
Jul 2015 59500 mi C $300	Changed the right front tie-rod end
May 2016 70060 mi	Replaced two wheel bearings
Nov 2016 76340 mi C $150	Changed the battery
Apr 2017 80600 mi C $800	changed bushings at front wheels rear brake piston
Dec 2017 90520 mi C $1700	Cooling hose replaced Replace rear brakes Changed the oil pan

Subaru Outback in Vermont, United States Feb 2010 - Sep 2016
Nov 2015 72900 mi US $110	New head light bulb

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Oct 2009 - May 2013
Mar 2011 24000 mi	Steering wheel buttons would not work or would work intermittently.

Subaru Outback in Arizona, United States Oct 2009 - Jan 2014
Apr 2010 6000 mi	Oil light intermittently came on, a sensor was "loose" as per technician
Sep 2010 9000 mi	Low oil light came on, car more than 2 qts low, but no leaking, refilled oil, but could not find/fix problem. Dealer states other dealer that did last oil change "underfilled" oil
Oct 2010 9500 mi	oil light turned on, car was almost 2 qts low with no sign of leakage. dealer stated possibly other dealer underfilled car at last oil change.
Mar 2011 13000 mi	Car had low oil warning again, 1 qt oil added. Low oil sensor replaced, oil change completed
Jan 2014 11000 mi	Water leaking into passenger side windshield No sound from speakers Sunroof quit operating

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Sep 2009 - Jul 2017
Nov 2009 1000 mi	The sunroof was incorrectly installed. One of the drainage holes was filled with white goo and caused rainwater to leak into the passenger section and it caused a bunch of damage. Subaru fixed it all and gave me some add'l warranty and Subaru bucks.
Apr 2010 4000 mi	plastic strip along exterior of driver's side of car running from front to back was missing a connecting pin, and so was falling off. Dealer replaced the missing clip and the problem was solved.
Jun 2010 5000 mi	The air conditioner had crinked tube and water flowed into the passenger section of the car. Lots of water, soaking with about an inch of water on floor of car.
Oct 2010 5300 mi	Once again this car had water flooding in the interior of the car. Subaru dealership said it was caused again by "spiders and webs" in the air conditioning hose. I don't believe it. They replaced the hose. This is getting to be a pain.
Oct 2011 11000 mi	Dealer called in manufacturer's field office. The explanation given to me, once again: "spiders" and spider webs in a/c lines causing blockage and water flooding. This is total BS.
Apr 2016 36200 mi	Was driving car and then it became difficult to use power steering (it died) and stalled out. Needed to be flatbedded out. The tensioner belt had snapped and rendered the power steering and alternator to be useless.
Oct 2016 37300 mi	Key not working

Subaru Outback in Georgia, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2012
Apr 2012 20000 mi	Faulty gas cap caused service engine light, cruise, traction control and brake lights to illuminate.

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Sep 2009 - Sep 2011
May 2011 24000 mi	During oil change coolant was observed leaking from weep hole on water pump. Subaru dealer agreed and ordered new pump. Waited a week for the part. Replacement took almost 2 days.

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States - Apr 2010
Apr 2010 1444 mi	1 day - Diagnosis steering wheel shake 2 days - RFB per SOA to eliminate wheels and tires as source of shake

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2010 - Jul 2022
Mar 2011 8000 mi	Weather strip on door replaced Replaced ill-fitting tweeter on dash near driver
Apr 2012 15000 mi	Driver's seat bottom was stained and frayed. it was replaced under warranty.
Jul 2022 65700 mi US $350	Exhaust system was leaking at gaskets.

Subaru Outback in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2010 - Mar 2015
Jun 2010 1860 mi	Satellite radio will only tune a few stations
Jul 2010 3100 mi	Replaced front module for Audio, CD, DVD Sat radio system
Mar 2011 8060 mi	Car surges forward when the steering wheel is turned. Especially when engine is in warm up cycle.

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Sep 2009 - Aug 2015
Jan 2010 3200 mi	Passenger door creaks in cold weather. Reflashed ECU to correct hesitation problem.
Jun 2010 7000 mi	Navigation system lockup
Mar 2011 17000 mi	Wheel shake
Sep 2012 26000 mi	Navigation system locks up.

Subaru Outback in Alberta, Canada Apr 2010 - Jul 2022
Dec 2012 37200 mi	Leaking strut replaced under warranty.
Sep 2021 129580 mi C $500	Ignition coil replaced
Jun 2022 130200 mi C $400	CV joint boot split. Whole passenger side axel replaced as a precaution.

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Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Mar 2010 - Nov 2014
Mar 2013 44000 mi	both front shocks leaking. covered under warranty. initially took car in for puddle light recall.

Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States Feb 2012 - Jul 2022
Mar 2021 119000 mi US $500	Radiator replacement

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2014
Aug 2010 9200 mi	Computer system update required. Paid in full by Subaru of America. Done while in for 7,500 mile maintenance (tire rotation, oil change, etc)
Jan 2014 US $400	Exterior door trim piece came loose. Retaining clips needed to be ordered and installed.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Mar 2010 - Sep 2013
Sep 2013 79000 mi US $300	fan motor broke / fuse blown / car overheated

Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2013
May 2013 85000 mi US $50	Check engine light reporting Cat Converter failure. Did not have work done, just diagnosed.

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Feb 2010 - Sep 2013
Feb 2013 40900 mi	Changed oil clogged oil nozzle under warranty.

Subaru Outback in Indiana, United States Feb 2010 - Dec 2011
Oct 2010 17000 mi	Took car in for maintenence service along with several issues including squeaking noise in passenger seat and scuff marks on steering wheel from previous dealer oil change. Dealer replaced passenger seat belt mechanism and steering wheel.
Mar 2011 28000 mi	Noise coming from passenger front seat (squeaks). First time replaced seat belt receptacle and it solved problem for a few weeks. Noise returned and this time replaced seat belt and receptacle. So far it has solved the noise issue.

Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States Mar 2010 - Mar 2021
Mar 2012 36000 mi	I have an unusual amount of paint chips in my hood. I understand this is normal w/hghwy travel, but it's just too much. Chips down to gray undercoat and several are rust spots
Jun 2015 97000 mi US $100	CVT converter needed to be replaced. Extended warranty covered
May 2018 150000 mi US $500	ABS assembly was diagnosed as bad by the dealer. Purchased part from another dealer (cheaper), and installed by myself

Subaru Outback in Kentucky, United States Mar 2010 - May 2016
May 2010 3200 mi	gas cap lid or body panel cover would not open, so couldn't get gas. tentative diagnosis: the rubber cord that holds the gas cap to the car body inside the lid got pinched in the lid, wedging it closed. dealer's gonna replace the cord-fastener.
Jun 2011 13000 mi	intermittent GPS/audio system problems: screen "auto" dimming doesn't work so sometimes bright at night, too dim during day; also bluetooth works erratically
Sep 2011 15000 mi	bluetooth controls not effective at answering or ending phone calls. dealer replaced steering wheel controls. Took three trips: first reported problem; second time reported problem and they ordered part; third trip was for install of part Tire loses 4-7 psi every 2-3 weeks. To tire dealer 3x, can't find leak, replaced valve stem, re-mounted tire to seal bead. Said cld be crack in wheel, see dealer. Dealer couldn't find leak in wheel or tire. Said see tire mfgr. I'm stuck.
Jul 2012 23500 mi	Car wouldn't start or come out of park. Couldn't lock doors. Dealer says bad elec key code sensor. Had to be flatbed-towed to dealer. Subaru roadside assist covered tow, but I had to wait 25 mins on hold just for them to answer my call). July visit described above turned out to be bad battery. Battery replaced under warranty.
Apr 2015 43200 mi	Bluetooth connectivity problems, steering wheel phone control problems. Wonky system. Solution tends to be non-intuitive commands.
Mar 2016 44000 mi US $50	Pulsing in steering wheel when turned. They flushed the steering fluid. Problem persists and will be returned. Update: turned out to be a bad tire.

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Feb 2010 - May 2011
Jun 2010 3720 mi	Steering wheel vibration at high speeds (>100 km/h). Replacement of steering system bushings, new tires
Aug 2010 6520 mi	The steering wheel was replaced with the modified one (as per TSB). The new steering wheel incorporates a dynamic vibration damper.
Feb 2011 14880 mi	Replaced lower steering arms, replaced steering column, replaced steering wheel, replaced various bushing including front stabilizer bar bushings
May 2011 17980 mi	Tires, one rim and drive axles replaced. Unsuccessful repair, sold car.

Subaru Outback in Georgia, United States Mar 2010 - Jan 2011
Dec 2010 12000 mi	Moonroof would operate intermittently, then stopped working in open position. Dealer adjusted and lubricated tracks

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2010 - Dec 2014
Aug 2010 9000 mi	Diagnosed with an engine block that was porous. A new short block was put into the car under warranty.
Jan 2011 15000 mi	Coolant was down to reservoir, so they topped it off. I was concerned about where it is going. They said to just watch it until oil change in several hundred miles.
Apr 2013 39300 mi US $100	Dash lights were out and electronic door opener were not working consistently

Subaru Outback in Quebec, Canada Feb 2010 - Dec 2016
Mar 2010 496 mi	between 20 and 30 degrees farenheit I had problems starting the car reprogram computer to solve start problem when cold
Aug 2014 64480 mi C $150	remove metal plates around catalyzer
Jun 2015 76260 mi C $500	Rear bearing change
Apr 2016 86260 mi C $250	Replace fuel system oxygen sensor Replace front wheel bearing + hub
Dec 2016 96100 mi C $350	after noisy start, replace starter

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2017
Nov 2010 14000 mi	Water leaking into interior. TSB#12-117-10R Map light area water leak repair.
Aug 2016 77000 mi US $400	Car would not start. Replaced crank sensor.

Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Sep 2009 - May 2016
Dec 2010 22000 mi	Headlight bulb - replaced by Dealer under warranty
Apr 2011 28500 mi	Rear tag lights - bulb replacement and/or connection repair. Rear Tag lights - bulb replacement and/or connection repair
Nov 2011 41200 mi US $50	Condensor-to-Evaporator line leaking - replaced line
Dec 2014 92000 mi US $50	Power Lock actuator failed - replaced. Seat lumbar support mechanism failed - fixed.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Sep 2009 - Mar 2010
Oct 2009	Subtle steering wheel shimmy/shaking at low speeds but greater shimmy/shaking at highway speeds
Nov 2009 1000 mi	Steering shake, vibration, shimmy at midrange speeds and severe at highway speeds.

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Oct 2009 - Jul 2018
Nov 2015 88000 mi	lumbar support failed
Jul 2018 118000 mi US $1000	both rear wheel hubs went bad

Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States Sep 2009 - May 2011
Oct 2009 1000 mi	engine hesitation going up steep driveway. Common problem but no fix yet.
Mar 2010 4000 mi	CVT transmission sometimes locks in 2nd, 3rd, or 4th. Will not automatically return to drive. Also, periodic low groan from right rear when making a left turn from a stop.

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2018
Oct 2009 1000 mi	When vehicle was purchased there was a slight popping noise coming from the rear speakers even with the radio off. The dealership tried new head unit and chasing wires. Still waiting to get fixed.
Aug 2010 7500 mi	Tire pressure monitoring light came on and would not go off even after checking tire pressure. Took to dealer who checked tire pressure again and turned off light with computer. Will wait and see if the problem recurrs or not.
Dec 2012 31000 mi	Took vehicle in for random drops in idle when coming to a stop. This also happens during slow speed maneuvering in parking lots. Due to the random nature of the problem, Dealer was unable to duplicate or pull any codes from the vehicle.
Dec 2014 47000 mi	Passenger airbag fails to detect weight of person less than 120 lbs or less. Was not an issue for first 4 years of ownership yet dealership and SOA says that the airbag sensor is working as designed and fail to repair under extended warrant
Mar 2018 77000 mi	Air bag replaced as part of major recall

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Sep 2009 - Mar 2010
Dec 2009 6200 mi	Vibration and shaking
Jan 2010 6300 mi	Replacement of the steering rack spring
Mar 2010 6820 mi	Vibration The car was replaced for the brand new one by manufacturer

Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2022
Mar 2010 14000 mi	Cold weather start bug
May 2010 16900 mi	updated firmware to address cold weather start issue, and cvt updated to use lower ratio in reverse
Mar 2017 117000 mi US $1400	some sensors, oil flush/change axle cv boot
Jun 2018 137000 mi US $550	Wheel bearing
Mar 2019 147000 mi	torque converter replaced under warranty. lot of stalling, etc starting from a stop

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Jul 2009 - Feb 2011
Dec 2009 7000 mi	Heat shield bent of exhaust pipe bent into the drive shaft from snow buildup. Heat shield was pushed back to shape. Shop foreman said he would report a bad design issue to Subaru.
Feb 2011 24000 mi	Steering wheel vibration, 2011 TSB performed

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Aug 2009 - Feb 2016
Sep 2009 620 mi	Sunroof failed to open. Repaired works fine now.
Aug 2011 17100 mi	Heater / AC fan bearing going. New one ordered, to be installed August 8.
Jul 2014 55580 mi C $700	Idler pully bearing failed on serpentine belt. Left front wheel bearing replaced
Dec 2015 77500 mi C $1500	Hanger bearing failed, needed new drive shaft. Brake line failed and leaked brake fluid. Also wheel bearing failed and was replaced.

Subaru Outback in Mississippi, United States Sep 2009 - Oct 2019
Oct 2009 2000 mi	Brake warning light started flashing after releasing the emergency brake. Initially duplicated at dealer, but then went away after restarting.
Oct 2010 13500 mi	dealer scratched steering wheel during repair of recall
Mar 2016 54000 mi	Dealer replaced headlights

Subaru Outback in California, United States Sep 2009 - Dec 2013
Aug 2010 10000 mi	Bad Drivers outside mirror was replaced, would not adjust from inside car.

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Oct 2009 - Mar 2012
Oct 2010 15000 mi	Steering column support bracket was loose. Repaired by retightening bolts.
Nov 2010 16500 mi	1. Something broke the engine cover underneath the car during a trip. This is the plastic shroud that runs from the bottom of the bumper to the front axle. 2. A trim piece on the rear door glass is loose. Parts ordered.
Feb 2011 21500 mi	Installed black plastic window trim on edge of rear door. Would have been replaced last month, but the part that came in was broken. Installed black plastic window trim on edge of rear door. Would have been replaced last month, but the part that came in was broken.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Mar 2010 - Jul 2017
Nov 2011 25000 mi	Vibration in front end. Not tire issue as thought. Right Front Axle needed replacement. Part Ordered. Right Front Axle replaced. Vibration issue fixed.
Nov 2015 64000 mi US $100	Replace Low Beam Headlight. Replace Brake Light on back door, water leak.

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Jan 2010 - Oct 2013
Mar 2010 6000 mi US $180	Have a harmon Kardon system, no Navigation. Noticed front driver side door speaker sounded blown (i.e. intermittent sound, lots of static, no bass), possibly from loose connection. Dealer replaced speaker under warranty.
Oct 2013 93000 mi US $90	The exhaust piping between the muffler and the mid-pipe flange rotted through right at the flange. A muffler shop welded a splice between broken pipe and the flange. Experiencing another exhaust leak/rattle before the Cat, location unknw.

Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States Jan 2010 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012 23000 mi	Air bag light stayed on. Reset module and hasn't been on since.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2012
Mar 2011 26000 mi	Power sunroof stopped working. Warranty repair included replacing parts.

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2018
Dec 2012 32000 mi US $45	Low bulb
Jul 2017 98000 mi US $800	Head gasket replacement
Apr 2018 109000 mi US $500	Oxygen sensor

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2009 - Apr 2016
Aug 2013 29500 mi US $150	Steering wheel shook at highway speed. Car did not feel stable. One strut found to be leaking; replaced both cost $150 per strut total bill estimated at $632 to fix. Update: Subaru later covered all but $150.

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Oct 2009 - Sep 2012
Sep 2011 39000 mi US $15	In the past month, the low beam, brake light and tail light all burned out at different times. I am hoping that this is not going to be an ongoing issue, but wanted others to be aware. To replace head light, the inner fender must be removed
Mar 2012 50000 mi US $34	Headlights again burned out. Was told to use less wattage bulbs. Lasted about 5000 miles. Had center section of dash lights and fans all go out until I started the car again and has been fine since. Steering wheel volume not always working.

Subaru Outback in North Dakota, United States Nov 2009 - Sep 2011
Dec 2010 20000 mi	The "low" setting on the driver's seat warmer did not always work. Looses wiring harness was corrected at no cost to us.

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Nov 2009 - Oct 2014
Nov 2013 41000 mi US $99	Water was leaking into car thru overhead console. Two of the drain holes were plugged. Also had brakes checked, stil have 70% of pads left at 41K. Also had partial drain & fill of CVT, took 6 qrts, cost $275. Very satisfied w car & service.
Aug 2014 48000 mi US $100	Sticky sunroof, needed adjustment & lube. Rather disappointing since it went into the dealer less than 6 months earlier to repair sunroof leak. At the same time the auto up feature of drivers window stopped working, possible detailing relatd

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States Mar 2010 - Sep 2014
Feb 2014 89300 mi US $200	200 dollars to replace the headlight bulbs, Ouch.

Subaru Outback in Tennessee, United States Feb 2010 - Oct 2012
May 2010 3000 mi	Steering wheel vibration, fixed after three trips. Finally replaced the steering rack spring then the bushings in the drivetrain. The real issue, in my opinion, was the new bushings. Subaru had you run a gauntlet to get the bushings.

Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States Nov 2016 - Sep 2023
Nov 2016 89000 mi	Passenger seat airbag sensor
Dec 2016 90000 mi	Passenger seat airbag sensor
Mar 2022 131000 mi US $150	Transmission slips in highest gear

Subaru Outback in Kentucky, United States Mar 2017 - Apr 2018
Feb 2018 104000 mi US $505	right rear wheel bearing wore out required replacement.

Subaru Outback in Alaska, United States Dec 2015 - Apr 2017
Mar 2016 93000 mi US $300	Crossover pipe leaking coolant
Apr 2016 94000 mi	Wheel bearing, brakes, and rotors replaced.

Subaru Outback in Missouri, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013 54000 mi	Passenger seat motor

Subaru Outback in Florida, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
May 2018 125000 mi US $500	Lower control arm bushings worn/cracked

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2017 - Mar 2017
Jan 2017 156000 mi US $600	both rear wheel bearings were bad slipping trans and not properly shifting. Would have to use paddles to down shift or upshift many times. Engine would lug along because of trans being in high gear. can't make it up steep inclines at low speeds, engines go to stall "no fix"

Subaru Outback in New York, United States Dec 2012 - Nov 2014
Nov 2014 55000 mi	rear power window straining and int failure, motor replaced under extended warranty

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Jun 2009 - Jul 2022
Dec 2012 36580 mi C $33	Fog light bulb replacement. $33 labor.
Jul 2013 40580 mi C $50	Headlight bulb replacement. Didn't realize we were supposed to report these. This is probably the 4th time I've had to get a lightbulb replaced in my headlight.
Dec 2013 46500 mi	Headlamp adjustment. Asked my local shop to fix a couple of times. Thought they'd forgotten (no better). This last time they remarked how low they were when we pointed it out. They fixed. No better. Broken? Dangerous. Will go back.
Dec 2014 55800 mi C $120	Replaced headlight bulb. Had a problem with the alignment of the lights (pointing too low). Mechanic billed $115 labour to adjust them. $5 for the bulb. We've had the "headlights pointing too low" problem before. Unclear what the prob is.
Jun 2015 60140 mi C $420	Faulty oil pressure switch
Oct 2015 64160 mi C $285	oil light came on. Had been leaking oil. Replaced a rusty leaking oil pan.
Feb 2017 74400 mi	The heat shields were making a horrible rattling noise. It was repaired with a $10 clamp.
Aug 2017 79360 mi C $40	Another heat shield began to rattle. The mechanic removed it rather than clamp it.
Nov 2017 81840 mi	drivers headlight bulb needed replacing
May 2018 84246 mi C $262	Passenger headlight brake light Exhaust was corroded on joint. A sleeve was welded over it to keep it from breaking apart A loud crunch sound could be heard in colder weather whenever I went over a bump. Mechanic could not duplicate sound. Hasn't appeared in warmer weather
Apr 2022 120900 mi C $500	Car stopped being able to accelerate under pressure (passing). Turned out to be the oil pressure sensor.
Jul 2022 124000 mi C $10000	Entire exhaust system from catalytic converter to muffler needs to be replaced. Quoted just under $10,000 parts and labour. Opted not to get the work done.

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2013 - Jun 2015
Mar 2015 60000 mi US $1500	Replace leaking front struts. Replaced leaking radiator assembly.

Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Dec 2013 - Mar 2016
Oct 2014 219800 mi US $373	Slight noise from left rear was bad rear wheel bearing which was failing. Replaced at independent shop for a lot less than dealer with twice the guarantee ( 2yrs./ 24000 miles. First failure of any kind on this car since new
Oct 2015 255200 mi US $600	At time of front rotor replacement, grease was noticed on inside of wheel. Further inspection showed small cut in outer CV boot. Part is too new to be supplied by aftermarket , so an OEM replacement was installed. No mechanical failure.

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2022
Jun 2014 82000 mi US $852	Leaking front struts and bouncy all around.
Sep 2015 97000 mi US $107	2010 original equipment battery wore out.
Jul 2017 109000 mi	Wiper motor bottom cap recall.

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2018
Dec 2014 43000 mi US $100	Passenger window would not seat properly when lowered and raised again. Window Motor actuator assy was replaced.
Oct 2015 55200 mi US $100	Noticed a hum coming from the front of the vehicle. Had scheduled service at deales and explained problem had them check it out. They concluded that the right front wheel bearing was bad. Replaced under Subaru extended warranty

Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2022
May 2018 136600 mi US $2400	Water pump and belt replacement. Water pump had been replaced at 99k. Car had overheating issues days before pump replacement. Item began overheating 2 weeks after the water pump was replaced. This time it was the head gaskets. HG were replaced, cleaned up. New thermo, gaskets, front and rear seals, belts, etc. Also did placed some generic parts (for cost only) such a couple of bulbs.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Mar 2015 - Jan 2022
Mar 2016 50000 mi US $600	Front struts
May 2017 63000 mi US $250	Pads and rotors

Subaru Outback in Quebec, Canada Feb 2014 - Sep 2016
Apr 2014 61780 mi	Right rear door would not open from interior. Door mechanism changed on warranty.
Jun 2015 96720 mi C $2000	Head gasket leak and 2 pistons damaged.
Aug 2015 99760 mi C $500	AC not cold. Pump cyclying on off. Left rear wheel bearing failure. Wheel loose.
Mar 2016 115320 mi C $100	Clunking noise when driving over bumps. Sway bar bushings front and rear need to be replaced. The mechanic simply added shims for now saying it should do the trick for some time.
Jun 2016 122760 mi C $50	A/C sealant and recharge

Subaru Outback in California, United States Jul 2014 - Jan 2022
Jun 2018 85900 mi US $1300	Timing belt water pump thermostat and change coolant... tensioner bearings...

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Nov 2015 - Dec 2015
Dec 2015 85000 mi US $3000	Headgaskets blown

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2015 - Mar 2016
Sep 2015 60000 mi US $1000	Had to replace both Alternator and Battery. Had to replace the lumbar support clip
Feb 2016 64900 mi US $1000	battery drained, checked battery condition was perfect. Dealer said the output from the alternator is not consistent and recommended changing battery and alternator. Which I did.

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2022
Jun 2015 67000 mi US $50	Valve cover and spark plug tube gaskets
Oct 2017 98000 mi US $500	Replace all 4 shocks / struts
Jan 2018 99000 mi	Reprogramming of TCU to fix 1-2 flare / harsh shift.
Jun 2022 112000 mi	Sunroof drains regularly clog and result in significant water entry

Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States Feb 2012 - Sep 2012
Mar 2012 65000 mi	shudder at 1200-1500 rpm, at 20-30-40 mph, is when problem can be experienced always mechanic and shop can feel shuddering but will not acknowledge----they do not know what is causing shuddering,therefore they feel problem is normal--problem can not be reproduced in same vehicle with same engine,trans,and year

Subaru Outback in California, United States Dec 2015 - Jul 2018
Apr 2018 130000 mi US $600	Window motor dead

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Jun 2010 - Jun 2012
Sep 2010 1860 mi	The car still has steering wheel vibration at highway speed. The dealer ordered a kit per TSB
Oct 2010 2480 mi	TSB performed. Installed bushings, new wheel etc. Problem still exist. Now the vibrations can be felt through the body of the car. Going next week for another service.
Nov 2010 3720 mi	Car was test driven by the service manager. He observed steering wheel vibration at highway speed. Contacted Subaru Canada and they are sending a rep to test drive the car. The test drive is scheduled for Dec 10th.
Dec 2010 4340 mi	The car was test driven by Subaru rep. Observed the vibration at highway speed. He thinks this is a road feel or normal performance of the CVT transmition. Very frustrating experience. Will not recommend this model to any potential buyers.
Apr 2011 6700 mi	Steering wheel vibration problem.

Subaru Outback in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2010 - Jan 2022
May 2013 56200 mi	Engine light started blinking and car stalled in traffic. Able to restart after 10 minutes (light stayed on) Garage found error message about camshaft timing. Mechanic reset computer and have not had a problem since.
Jan 2014 65000 mi US $40	Oil filter seal failed - all oil spilled into driveway. Apparently the problem is the seal broke in sub-zero weather. Mechanic said numerous Subarus had same problem during cold snap.
Dec 2015 88000 mi US $700	Manifold gasket and oil sensors.
May 2016 93000 mi US $350	High pressure power steering hose needed replacement. Also right front headlight.
Sep 2016 96000 mi US $144	Needed to reattach heat shield because of rattle.
Mar 2017 100000 mi US $1500	tighten the heat shield to stop rattling, replaced rusting oil pan
Oct 2017 109000 mi US $1100	Warped rotors
Jan 2018 111000 mi US $1000	Sudden drop in mileage (from 26 to 18 mpg) cleaned injectors replaced plugs.

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Jun 2011 - Jun 2022
Aug 2013 41580 mi C $50	Headlight replacement
Jun 2018 102920 mi C $900	Noise [from wheel bearing]
Jun 2021 137640 mi C $500	Fuel line rust and leaking fuel

Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States Jul 2017 - Jun 2018
Mar 2018 141000 mi	Recall repair for passenger airbag

Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States Jun 2017 - Nov 2020
Oct 2017 130000 mi US $2100	Timing belt

Subaru Outback in Nova Scotia, Canada Apr 2010 - Jun 2018
May 2012 32000 mi	Puddle light shorted out. Part of a string of 14 electrical components wired to a single fuse. The dealer removed the faulty light and ordered a replacement. Unfortunately, the replacement was the wrong bulb, and we are still awaiting the correct one.
Sep 2017 117180 mi	power passenger seat works intermittently power passenger seat control worked intermittently cruise control switch on steering wheel worked intermittently
Jun 2018 128340 mi C $1300	cracked subframe

Subaru Outback in Alberta, Canada Feb 2013 - Aug 2018
Mar 2018 117800 mi C $20	Passenger side headlight bulb replacement
Aug 2018 124620 mi C $1440	replace front and rear brake rotors, pads Replace rear sway bar bushings

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States May 2010 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010 1960 mi	Car has vibration. Wheels balanced 3 times from dealer & 3 times by independent tire store, not fixed. Factory amits problems exists, no solution to fix. Was told POSSIBLE solution coming in mid July. Not happy with new car. Tried for the 2nd time to balence wheels to address vibration in saet and stearing wheel at 60+ MPH. Could not fix. Tech called Subaru "Help Line" and was told they are awere of problem and do not have fix.
Jul 2010 2660 mi	Subaru finally found "fix" to vibration and fix my Outback. No issues since and I'm now happy with my car.

Subaru Outback in Idaho, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2011
Dec 2011 26000 mi US $30	Clear plastic film in front of rear fenders was scaling and had to be replaced on both sides.

Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Jul 2010 - Oct 2013
Sep 2010 10000 mi	Noise when accelerating. Was coming from heat shield. Dealer adjusted it twice before, but would come back after one month. Replaced.

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States May 2011 - Jun 2015
Jul 2011 14000 mi	Car would sometimes report that rear hatch wasn't closed all of the way. The dealer adjusted the rubber bumpers. ECU was also reprogrammed for long-start condition at high-altitudes in cold conditions.

Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States Jun 2010 - Jul 2015
Jun 2014 105000 mi US $1800	Stereo logic not working with ipod

Subaru Outback in South Carolina, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2011
Jan 2010 166 mi	On day of purchase check engine light was on; reported to me that the oil sensor was not plugged in correctly and once that fitting was tightened all was OK - Car drives like a dream.

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2017
Dec 2015 142000 mi US $1000	Head gasket

Subaru Outback in South Carolina, United States - Nov 2009
Nov 2009 848 mi	had brakes checked. pedal makes a click on release-told wnl

Subaru Outback in Wyoming, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2018
May 2015 47900 mi US $200	remote starter quit working. Nav quit working. Audio quit working. DIC quit working. Puddle lights quit working.
Oct 2015 50800 mi US $1200	the nav audio headlights dome lights and puddle lights went out. Now the key receptacle ring flashes red. Claimed the computer went out.

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2022
Oct 2015 21200 mi US $30	Left side hood strut failed

Subaru Outback in Montana, United States Nov 2010 - Apr 2015
Apr 2015 51000 mi US $250	Wheel speed sensor on right, front wheel replaced.

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Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2016
Jun 2016 63000 mi US $250	Front Caliper froze and needed to be replaced.

Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States Jul 2015 - Sep 2015
Aug 2015 75000 mi US $171	Steering wheel controls stopped working. They had to order a special under-dash module to correct the issue, $170 for the part and two hours of labor. Thankfully I still had the CPO extended warranty. Also needed an alignment.

Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2010
Jan 2010	Misaligned door - they were able to fix it so the door shut properly, but is still not perfectly aligned. It appears the door itself may not be shaped correctly. I'm not thrilled, but I didn't buy a Lexus so I may be expecting too much.

Subaru Outback in California, United States Dec 2012 - May 2015
Nov 2014 89700 mi US $2100	Clutch and throw out bearing replacement. This is a 6 spd manual transmission
Mar 2015 99000 mi US $675	Head Gasket replaced.

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Jun 2021 - Jul 2022
May 2022 141980 mi C $1200	Front subframe rusted severely, replaced, as a result control arm is broken too

Subaru Outback in Yukon Territory, Canada Feb 2010 - Jun 2018
Mar 2014 29760 mi C $650	loud whining engine noise because of leak in steering fluid hose; dealer did not have part, so replaced fluid for free three times over the course of a week to avoid pump damage left headlight blew at about 46,000 km, was replaced during maintenance hose replaced a week later; problem fixed right headlight died in the week after routine maintenance, fixed the day the steering fluid hose was replaced.
May 2014 30380 mi C $85	Associated with the PZEV feature? An oxygen sensor somewhere triggers the check engine light, parking brake and traction lights. No apparent effect on performance, but means no cruise control or auto-disengage on parking brake.
Apr 2015 38020 mi C $200	Headlights both burned out
Feb 2016 49640 mi	Manual transmission was sticking and resisting going into reverse. Car was just out of warranty, but dealer advocated and transmission was basically rebuilt (four synchros replaced) at manufacturer expense.
Jun 2018 71300 mi C $180	Both main headlights were blown (even though they were long-life, and replaced in 2015), so we just replaced with regular this time, and resigned ourselves to this car being mysteriously tough on light bulbs.

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States Mar 2010 - Oct 2015
Aug 2012 33000 mi	E-Brake Motor failed, replaced under warranty.
Aug 2014 55700 mi US $50	Headlights out

Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States Feb 2010 - Dec 2015
Mar 2010 3900 mi US $35	Vehicle sent in for stalling at idle, dealer reprogrammed ECM. Also first oil change.
Apr 2011 16000 mi	Clip broken for driver's seat lumbar support. Brake light burned out and replaced. Trim ring on shift knob delaminated and clips failing letting ring fall down repeatedly.
Mar 2013 51000 mi	Car vibrated and shook upon low speed turns such as parking. Replaced front center differential.

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2011
Aug 2010 10000 mi	Engine stalls when A/C is turned on. Electrical connector in steering column replaced. ABS cover cracked. Upgraded rubber floor mats worn out. Rattle under car.

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States Nov 2013 - Dec 2013
Dec 2013 51000 mi US $67	center electronic board shorted out in the snow. AC and Radio and clock not working.

Subaru Outback in Florida, United States Apr 2014 - Jan 2022
Apr 2014 40000 mi	Small vibration in the front end when cruising on the expressway. After time it got worse and would hear a clicking in the front from a acceleration from a stop. It was a front impeller shaft. Returned 2-3 weeks later.
Sep 2015 51000 mi	Had a whining noise. Ended up getting a new transmission.
Jan 2022 191000 mi US $400	Front wheel bearings

Subaru Outback in North Carolina, United States Apr 2010 - Apr 2011
Jul 2010 3000 mi	A/C not as cool as it should be. R-134 added. Car dies sometimes when the clutch is engaged. Mechanic stated Subaru aware and ecu reflash is needed, but his computer has not been updated.
Aug 2010 4000 mi	Dealership got the download to update the ecm. The ecm was reflashed the third week of August, and the car no longer dies when the clutch is engaged. The car drives much better.

Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2012
Apr 2010 7000 mi	Steering wheel shake at highway speeds. Dealer performed alignment and tire balance, but problem persists.
Nov 2010 16700 mi US $150	Slight steering wheel shimmy at highway speeds persists. Dealer just keeps giving the car wheel balance and alignments. Wind noise through driver's side window. Mechanic apparently could not hear it on initial drive, Everyone else who drives in the car can hear it, but I have to re-schedule a "drive-along" with the dealer's mechanic next appointment. Car intermittently stalled at idle when clutch was depressed. Dealer flashed ECU update. Appears to be OK.
Mar 2011 25000 mi	Excessive wind noise coming through driver's side window at highway speeds.

Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States Oct 2009 - Apr 2010
Apr 2010 7000 mi	The Outback has a vibration/shake in the steering wheel. Dealer tried numerous fixes, including numerous road force balances of the tires. Installed a heavier spring in the steering column. Did not solve the issue, SOA bought back the Outback.

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada Dec 2013 - Jun 2018
Feb 2015 69440 mi C $100	Had to change drivers side headlight bulb. Labourious process.
Jun 2016 76880 mi C $500	Leak in AC pipe repaired + recharge/refill Oil pressure switch failed causing slow oil leak. Replaced OPS.
Mar 2018 94240 mi C $500	Left front wheel bearing worn out, had to be replaced

Subaru Outback in Oklahoma, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
May 2010 16000 mi	Replaced sub-frame for drivers seat due to excessive squeaking; took 2 days, one to analyze, then a separate trip back after the ordered part came in; covered by warranty. replaced something else in the drivers seat to fix excessive squeaking; again it took 2 days, one to analyze, then a separate trip back after the ordered part came in; warranty covered.
Jun 2010 17000 mi	replaced entire seat assembly due to excessive squeaking; warranty covered; 1 1/2 days lost;
Jul 2010 17500 mi	Missing bolt in drivers seat frame and damaged plastic part was replaced; replaced a missing bolt in the driver seat frame assembly that permitted the seat to collapse under acceleration pressure; had a loaner for 3 days while parts were awaited; warranty covered.
Oct 2010 29000 mi	squeaky seat had a redesigned frame installed to repair driver seat squeak.

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Subaru Outback in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2013 - Sep 2017
Mar 2016 79360 mi C $1400	Replaced seized bearings on both sides in the rear axle

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Subaru Outback in New Jersey, United States Sep 2016 - Sep 2017
Sep 2017 131000 mi	CVT replaced

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Subaru Outback in New South Wales, Australia Jan 2015 - Jul 2015
Jan 2015 74400 mi A $380	Diesel particulate filter blocked, required manual regeneration
Mar 2015 77500 mi A $470	Split coolant hose causing DPF error. Coolant hose replace, manual DPF regen performed

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