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Do Subarus cost a lot to maintain?
Any given Subaru typically costs $267 to maintain during the first five years. These costs remain steady throughout the car’s lifespan, with a 10-year cost of $500. Many Subarus get great gas mileage, so you’ll save a lot of money in that regard. However, it’s still a lot of money compared to other non-luxury cars.
Is Subaru really that reliable?
According to our trusted folks at RepairPal, the Subaru brand has an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 and ranks 14th out of 32 car brands. Right off the bat, Subaru is more reliable than most car brands out there.
What are the most common problems with Subaru’s?
One of the most common issues Subaru owners have reported over the years is rough idle. While it is hard to tell exactly what could cause your engine to malfunction, we’ve noticed that it’s mainly related to the PCV valve. Most people can go years without realizing what a PCV valve is, which leads to severe problems over time.
Are Subarus too expensive to fix?
Subarus are probably no more expensive to fix than any other car, they are an import but so many parts can be had that are non-OEM. I think there are a few things that have plagued Subarus over the years:
How much does it cost to maintain a Subaru?
The good news is that not all models in a brand cost the same to maintain. On considering models with the highest maintenance costs only the Subaru Forester made it to the top 20 list, at # 10 with an average maintenance cost of $ 1,200 per year.
Are there any problems with the Subaru Outback CVT transmission?
Subaru had to extend warranties on cars built from 2012–2017 because of serious issues with the CVT transmission (in Outbacks). CVTs are mostly mature, but over the years these types of transmissions have had some maturation pains. CVT replacements are also very expensive, even more expensive than a head gasket engine repair. So again be aware.