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Subaru Outback· Maintenance & Repair Outlook

Subaru Outback Maintenance Costs

An Subaru Outback will cost about $8,633 for maintenance and repairs during its first 10 years of service. This beats the industry average for suv models by $121. There is also a 24.76% chance that an Outback will require a major repair during that time. This is 0.79% better than similar vehicles in this segment. The chart below illustrates how these costs and repair probabilities will increase over time.

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Subaru Outback Costs & Repair Probability

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0%5%10%15%20%25%30%$357$411$516$656$790$1,032$1,142$1,195$1,244$1,29012345678910Vehicle Age in YearsMajor Repair Probability (%)Estimated Annual Costs ($)
Warranty Outlook

Subaru Outback warranty outlook

An extended warranty is optional.

$2,730

Cost of maintenance & repairs in the first five years.

This is less than the suv average by $1,100.

11.58%

Chance this car will need a major repair in its first five years.

This is 0.4% better than similar vehicles in this segment.
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Year-by-Year Detail

Subaru Outback Maintenance Costs

YearMajor Repair ProbabilityAnnual Cost
12.45%$357
24.03%$411
34.56%$516
48.07%$656
511.58%$790
613.08%$1,032
714.04%$1,142
818.52%$1,195
920.07%$1,244
1024.76%$1,290
YearProbabilityAnnual Cost
12.45%$357
24.03%$411
34.56%$516
48.07%$656
511.58%$790
613.08%$1,032
714.04%$1,142
818.52%$1,195
920.07%$1,244
1024.76%$1,290
Service Schedule

Subaru Outback maintenance milestones

A look at what to expect from new through 150,000 miles. Routine oil-and-tire visits repeat through the entire schedule; the cards below highlight the milestones where bigger services come due.

RoutineFilterFluidMajor

Every 7,500 miles

Oil & Filter Change · Tire Rotation

These two services repeat at every interval below — assume them anywhere you don’t see another category called out.

  1. Milestone

    30,000mi

    Major
    • Replace Air Filter
    • Spark Plugs Replacement
    • Cooling System Flush
    Est. cost$277–$1,037
  2. Milestone

    60,000mi

    Major
    • Replace Air Filter
    • Spark Plugs Replacement
    • Cooling System Flush
    Est. cost$684–$1,254
  3. Milestone

    90,000mi

    Major
    • Replace Air Filter
    • Spark Plugs Replacement
    • Cooling System Flush
    Est. cost$383–$1,052
  4. Milestone

    105,000mi

    Major
    • Replace Timing Belt
    • Water Pump Replacement
    • Valve Clearance Adjustment
    Est. cost$189–$1,333
  5. Milestone

    120,000mi

    Major
    • Replace Air Filter
    • Spark Plugs Replacement
    • Cooling System Flush
    Est. cost$684–$1,254
  6. Milestone

    150,000mi

    Major
    • Replace Air Filter
    • Spark Plugs Replacement
    • Cooling System Flush
    Est. cost$277–$946
Insurance

What about Subaru Outback insurance costs?

The average cost to insure an Subaru Outback is about $1,964 per year. That adds up to around $9,820 after 5 years of ownership. Unlike regular maintenance, this expense can often be lowered by shopping around for lower premiums — comparing quotes makes sure you’re not overpaying. If you’re still researching, it’s worth knowing the cost before buying. See full insurance breakdown →

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Rankings

Subaru Outback maintenance rankings

We’ve ranked over 300 models from best to worst for maintenance. See where the Subaru Outbackstacks up — or compare it across other cost categories.

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Cost of Ownership

Other Subaru Outback costs of ownership

Saving on maintenance is important, but it’s also worth looking at the bigger picture — the full Subaru Outback cost picture to find the best value at the lowest cost. Explore the other ownership expenses below:

  • Subaru Outback DepreciationHow much resale value will decline over time
  • Subaru Outback InsuranceEstimated insurance costs by driver & location
  • Subaru Outback FinancingMonthly payments & loan expenses
  • All Subaru Outback CostsAll costs of ownership for the next 5 years
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Methodology

“Major Repairs” and Methodology

What is a Major Repair?

We consider anything that exceeds $500, including parts and labor, to be a “Major Repair”.

We aggregate and analyze millions of automotive data points from a variety of the industry's leading data providers. The insights and information on this page represent the overall averages of the combined costs of vehicle ownership. This information should be used as a general guide, as your individual results may vary significantly from that which is shown. Our mission is to provide car buyers with the resources they need to make informed purchase decisions. To learn more, see our FAQs.

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