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2004 Subaru Outback Reliability Rating
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Minimal Problems
Moderate Problems
Significant Problems
Category
Rating
Comments
Engine
An occational problem with this vehicle is the Oxygen Sensor. A problem with the Oxygen Sensor can cause the Service Engine Soon light to come on and the vehicle to fail emissions. The cost to repair the Oxygen Sensor is estimated to be $139.95 for parts and $97.50 for parts. This estimate is based upon $65.00 per flate rate hour and does not enlcuding any diagnostic time or tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Steering & Suspension
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Brakes
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Starting & Charging
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Accessories
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Overall
5 out of 5
*Repair costs are based on a flat rate of $65.00 per hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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Minimal Problems
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Significant Problems
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