2003 Subaru Outback Transmission Problems and Repair Histories
2003 Subaru Outback Transmission and Drivetrain problems reported via the Car Repair History and Car Reliability Surveys
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2003 Subaru Outbacks for which no Transmission and Drivetrain problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2003 Subaru Outback problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car Transmission problem frequency.
For 2003 Subaru Outback Transmission problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2003 Subaru Outback Transmission and Drivetrain problems and repair histories that follow it.
Subaru Outback Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2003 | Subaru Outback | 29 Outbacks, 8.6 months of data per Outback, average 134600 miles 73 |
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2003 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
212-horsepower 3.0L H6 4-speed automatic AWD
| Subaru Outback in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 137000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 139000 | 350 | Rear axle differential needed replaced (replace complete axle). |
| Apr | 2013 | 179000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Outback in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 118000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 119000 | 63 | Leaking transmission fluid |
| Jun | 2012 | 122000 | 200 | CV joint failed. Was replaced |
| Jan | 2013 | 128000 | 200 | Axle and CV joint replaced. 3rd time. |
| Mar | 2013 | 129000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Outback in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 42000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 42500 | 800 | had to replace 2 cv joints. |
| Dec | 2012 | 48000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Outback in Vermont, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 133000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 150000 | 600 | c/v joint boot replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 204000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Outback in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 127000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 129000 | 600 | Frozen pulley |
| Oct | 2011 | 139000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Outback in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 173000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 177000 | 270 | Shaking continued after last trip to shop. Noticed axle boot was torn. Took car back to shop, and they replaced right axle. |
| Subaru Outback in Nova Scotia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 68200 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 82460 | 40 | Right front cv boot started to leak grease, found boots starting to crack, installed new cv boot kits on right front axle. |
| Jan | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Subaru Outback in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 138000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 152000 | 200 | Front CV boot leaking throwing grease up under the car causing burning grease smell. CV Boot replaced and car underbody cleaned. |
| Jan | 2013 | 186300 | 0 | Left front outer CV boot is also damaged, recommended to replace entire front axle due to play in wheels. |
| Mar | 2013 | 187000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 101000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 151000 | 65 | Right front CV joint boot deteriorated due to heat from nearby cat converter Poor design. |
| Mar | 2013 | 171000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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