Subaru Outback Maintenance Costs
A Subaru Outback will cost about $8,037 for maintenance and repairs during its first 10 years of service.
This beats the industry average for popular SUV models by $1,096. There is also a 23.97% chance that an Outback will require a major repair during that time. This is 2.47% worse 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 Maintenance Costs
| Year | Major Repair Probability | Annual Costs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.47% | $278 |
| 2 | 4.10% | $325 |
| 3 | 4.60% | $399 |
| 4 | 8.13% | $518 |
| 5 | 11.64% | $617 |
| 6 | 13.10% | $772 |
| 7 | 14.13% | $1,087 |
| 8 | 18.26% | $1,212 |
| 9 | 20.18% | $1,328 |
| 10 | 23.97% | $1,501 |
| 11 | 37.14% | $1,524 |
| 12 | 46.20% | $1,709 |
Subaru Outback Maintenance Schedule
| Mileage | Recommended Maintenance |
|---|---|
| 7,500 | Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires |
| 15,000 | Rotate Tires, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter |
| 22,500 | Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires |
| 30,000 | Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires, Fuel Filter Replacement, Brake System Flush, Spark Plugs Replacement, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Cooling System Flush |
| 37,500 | Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires |
| 45,000 | Rotate Tires, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter |
| 52,500 | Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires |
| 60,000 | Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires, Fuel Filter Replacement, Brake System Flush, Spark Plugs Replacement, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Cooling System Flush |
| 67,500 | Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires |
| 75,000 | Rotate Tires, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter |
| 82,500 | Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires |
| 90,000 | Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires, Fuel Filter Replacement, Brake System Flush, Spark Plugs Replacement, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Cooling System Flush |
| 97,500 | Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires |
| 105,000 | Rotate Tires, Replace Timing Belt, Water Pump Replacement, Valve Clearance Adjustment, Serpentine/Drive Belt Replacement, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter |
| 112,500 | Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires |
| 120,000 | Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires, Fuel Filter Replacement, Brake System Flush, Spark Plugs Replacement, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Cooling System Flush |
| 127,500 | Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires |
| 135,000 | Rotate Tires, Cooling System Flush, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter |
| 142,500 | Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires |
| 150,000 | Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires, Fuel Filter Replacement, Brake System Flush, Spark Plugs Replacement, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Cooling System Flush |
What About Subaru Outback Insurance Costs?
The average cost to insure a Subaru Outback is about $1,418 per year. This adds up to around $7,090 after 5 years of vehicle ownership. Unlike regular maintenance, this expense can often be lowered by shopping around for lower insurance premiums. Comparing quotes will ensure that you are not overpaying if you already own a Subaru Outback. Or, if you are just researching, then it would be money-wise to know this cost before buying. Try our Competitive Quote Tool or the form below to get free quotes. Advertising Disclosure
Subaru Outback Maintenance Rankings
We've ranked over 200 models from best to worst for Maintenance. See where the Subaru Outback ranks for Maintenance compared to other vehicles. Also check out how the Outback stacks up in our rankings for Depreciation, Insurance and Overall Costs.
Other Subaru Outback Costs of Ownership
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