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2008 Subaru Outback repairs by problem area
Engine (32%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (26%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (3%)
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Chart based on 377 repairs.
2008 Subaru Outback suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (22%)
$500 - $999 (29%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (17%)
Chart based on 87 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 104160 mi C $500 |
Replaced all four struts with new KYB models. Used 2004 model for rear suspension to counter possible ghost walking as recommended on Subaru Outback forums. Squeaking noise when going over speed bumps, replaced stabilizer end links front and rear, also due to wear |
2008 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 77500 mi C $760 |
changes trailer arms+control arms bushings |
| 118300 mi C $2 |
right front wheel bearing replaced |
| 151280 mi C $500 |
rear left wheel bearing replaced |
2008 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 148hp 2.0L H4 Diesel 5-speed manual AWD
| 132000 mi £500 |
Drop links replaced. There was knocking and play in them, so they needed replacing, but not an actual failure. |
2008 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 82000 mi US $1419 |
Leak from steering rack and pinion boot. Replaced with new rack and pinion. |
| 122000 mi US $2500 |
Front struts replaced |
| 99000 mi US $600 |
Right front wheel bearing was making a noise. Wheel bearing was worn out. Installed a new hub assembly. |
| 128000 mi US $100 |
Both front wheel bearings making noise. Both wheel bearings replaced. |
| 109500 mi US $900 |
Replaced all of the wheel hub/bearing assemblies. |
| 43000 mi US $100 |
wheel bearing and front CV boot |
| 99700 mi US $340 |
Humming noise at 55mph, gone over 65mph. No change with road surface, no change with coasting. Suspect rear wheel bearing. Took to dealer, road test and put on lift confirm RR wheel bearing. Replaced, road test noise gone |
| 105000 mi US $282 |
Left rear wheel bearing was replaced. The right was done a few months ago. Kind of figured this would happen. OEM parts are expensive. $149 for the OEM bearing about $90 for a Timken. Going to start doing my own repairs and maintenance. |
| 112000 mi US $245 |
replace sway bar bushings |
2008 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 81220 mi C $450 |
Sixth wheel bearing failure on this car. Replaced part non Subaru product. $450 for this repair which seems high but after six replacement, this appears to be the going rate. |
| 121700 mi US $800 |
Both rear wheel bearings replaced |
| 191000 mi US $550 |
Replaced wheel bearing |
| 91460 mi A $400 |
Replacement of front LH wheel bearing. |
| 125000 mi US $775 |
Sway bar replaced. |
| 120000 mi | Front wheel bearings needed to be replaced |
| 135000 mi US $200 |
Replace rusted ball joint |
| 141000 mi US $301 |
Replacing wheel bearing assembly |
| 110000 mi US $450 |
Front right wheel bearing failure (second bearing in this corner). Replaced at an independent shop using a USA-made bearing with 1-year warranty for less than dealer quote on OEM bearing. |
| 122000 mi US $1023 |
Simultaneous wheel bearing failure (front left and right rear). |
| 122800 mi US $525 |
Ordered Moog sway bar end links with grease fittings online to replace failed OEM links, $45 Replaced all four worn-out struts and strut mounts, $480. |
| 107000 mi US $1200 |
I heard noise that sounded like a wheel bearing that got louder as time progressed. Upon closer checking it was found that both a front and rear bearing were damaged. |
| 119000 mi US $2100 |
Left front wheel bearing failing. Replaced. Also, had the front struts replaced. |
| 129200 mi US $1600 |
Control arm bushings, right front lower ball joint, brake pads and rotors all around |
| 105000 mi US $650 |
replaced wheel bearings - AGAIN! |
| 71000 mi | Loud noise on tight turns, esp when starting up. Dealer tightened my after market belts, told me they were not the correct size and tried to sell me new ones but much less expensive adjustment worked fine. $60 (survey won't let me add $) |
| 78000 mi US $2200 |
new control arm bushings needed |
| 84000 mi US $650 |
Power steering fluid pump leaking. Installed new pump. |
| 4000 mi | Rattle, something loose in the rear suspension. |
| 34400 mi C $1500 |
Rods, stabilisers. |
| 40300 mi C $800 |
front driver-side wheel bearing replaced for safety certification |
2008 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 89060 mi | Right front balljoint with free play movement. |
| 90200 mi | Both control arm bushings were badly torn. stabilizer bar bushings broke apart when removed. Replaced both. |
| 91760 mi | Both sides rear Trailing arm bushings |
| 102920 mi C $180 |
Rear driver side wheel bearing humming noise. Replaced wheel bearing assembly. |
| 107260 mi | Replaced both front strut assembly |
| 109740 mi | Replaced front left wheel bearing hub assembly Humming noise coming from left side |
| 97000 mi US $1000 |
Front right wheel bearing needed to be replaced. |
| 112000 mi US $600 |
Front ball joint replaced. |
| 125020 mi US $491 |
Left front wheel bearing replacement |
| 136723 mi US $1021 |
Left front inner tie rod Left front/rear sway bar links Alignment with all other parts replaced |
| 99000 mi US $450 |
power steering hose leaking |
| 97420 mi C $520 |
Wheel alignment and all new rubbers on sway bars. |
| 63000 mi US $315 |
Had to replace the rear bushings on the front control arms and the swaybar end links. (Drove over massive speed bumps for 3 years...) |
| 79000 mi | FR & FL Axle Assembly Shafts, possibly caused by other dealer(which also suggested $3,500 in unnecessary repairs). Control Arm Bushing Front Rearward, worn but done now because axle being done. |
| 100117 mi US $407 |
Body creaking noises. Replaced front sway bar end links; lubed front & rear sway bar bushings LF wheel bearings noisy. Replaced LF wheel bearing/hub assembly. |
| 106614 mi US $270 |
Replaced RR Shock & upper mount |
| 115897 mi US $253 |
Replaced RR wheel bearing/hub & axle nut |
| 125462 mi US $1405 |
Rear hub replacement. |
| 163000 mi US $300 |
[wheel bearing] Worn part replaced |
| 155000 mi US $300 |
[wheel bearing] Parts worn, required replacement |
| 167000 mi US $300 |
[wheel bearing] Worn part replaced |
| 172000 mi US $450 |
Shocks worn, replaced |
| 104000 mi US $700 |
replaced both rear wheel bearings |
| 128000 mi | rear stabilizer bars replaced |
| 105000 mi US $610 |
and a wheel bearing |
| 148000 mi US $1100 |
Rack replacement |
| 30380 mi | Left rear wheel bearing shot. |
| 86000 mi US $600 |
replaced 1st of 2 wheel bearings |
| 86300 mi US $600 |
replaced 2nd of 2 wheel bearings |
| 122000 mi US $2190 |
Replaced all 4 struts, stabilizer linke, etc. Had alignment done also. Factory original parts had finally worn out. $1,275. |
| 51300 mi US $600 |
Power steering pump leaking and changed out. |
| 96000 mi US $1100 |
back left wheelbearing replacd |
| 93000 mi US $1776 |
Replace rear wheel bearings. |
| 30000 mi US $22 |
Passenger side rear strut is weeping oil around seal. Dealer has ordered two rear struts and will replace under warranty. Discovered front struts were leaking, had them on hand, and replaced them. |
| 30000 mi | Replaced rear struts. |
| 62000 mi US $750 |
Replaced rear struts and springs |
| 93000 mi US $600 |
Replaced rear passenger side bearing |
| 102000 mi | Replaced driver side rear bearing. Loud hum from rear |
| 127000 mi US $600 |
Front Struts. Front Lower Control Arms. Rear Shocks. Very worn / leaking. Replaced. Rear bearing making lots of noise. Fine after repair. |
| 127000 mi US $600 |
Broken rear strut |
| 72700 mi | Replaced left & right front lower control arm rear bushings. Replaced sway bar link. |
| 76000 mi US $1000 |
Replace rear struts with only 76k miles on the car. |
| 95000 mi US $1059 |
REAR SWAY BAR links replaced |
| 72200 mi US $2000 |
Drive belt and power steering pump Bushing |
| 63500 mi US $300 |
Front and rear wheel bearings |
| 108000 mi US $1500 |
105k maintenance, worn ball joints, end links. |
| 55180 mi C $370 |
Replaced struts and springs but original strut top was bad. The bearings were worn. I am now waiting for parts because the other side needs replacing also. |
| 55800 mi C $100 |
Other strut tower replaced. An after market transmission cooler was also installed. We live in a mountainous region and travel with big loads. |
| 70740 mi C $1100 |
Rear wheel bearing replaced |
| 83980 mi C $300 |
Rear wheel bearing failure |
| 100620 mi C $475 |
Replace front left and right wheel bearings for the second time. |
| 112220 mi C $1200 |
Struts and hats replaced. Rear hats rusted tbrough. |
| 142600 mi C $570 |
wheel bearing replaced, 4-wheel alignment Front pads replaced because they fell apart |
2008 Subaru Outback 4-door
4-cylinder manual AWD
| 58000 mi US $350 |
Wheel bearing replaced passenger side front. Also replaced sway bar links and busings. |
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