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2005 Subaru Outback Reliability Rating
Category
Rating
Comments
Engine
Occasional problems on this vehicle are failure of the Catalytic Converter and failure of the Oxygen Sensor. The Catalytic Converter is under warranty from Subaru for 8 years or 80,000 miles. The cost to repair the Catalytic Converter is estimated at $605.00 for parts and $65.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Oxygen Sensor is estimated at $139.95 for parts and $97.50 for parts. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales 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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Moderate Problems
