Subaru Repair Costs
24 repair prices for Subaru in Australia (AUD)
| Repair | Total |
|---|---|
| Wheel Alignment | $86-$173 |
| Spark Plug Replacement | $108-$324 |
| Air Conditioning Regas | $120-$250 |
| Tyre Replacement (per tyre) | $120-$300 |
| Rear Brake Pad Replacement | $140-$405 |
| rear-brake-pad-replacement | $150-$500 |
| Car Battery Replacement | $162-$432 |
| Engine Oil & Filter Change | $162-$324 |
| Transmission Fluid Change | $162-$432 |
| front-brake-pad-replacement | $200-$500 |
| Front Brake Pad Replacement | $216-$540 |
| Windscreen Replacement | $216-$648 |
| Shock Absorber Replacement | $324-$756 |
| Water Pump Replacement | $324-$777 |
| Radiator Replacement | $324-$972 |
| Rear Brake Pads & Rotors | $351-$567 |
| Alternator Replacement | $432-$972 |
| Strut Replacement (per strut) | $460-$920 |
| Front Brake Pads & Rotors | $540-$756 |
| Timing Belt Replacement | $648-$1296 |
| Clutch Replacement | $864-$1620 |
| Timing Chain Replacement | $1950-$3900 |
| CVT Transmission Repair | $2400-$6000 |
| Head Gasket Replacement | $2500-$4500 |
Common Repairs for Subaru
Mechanic's Verdict: Subaru
AWD and safety are class-leading, but the CVT is the Achilles heel after 100,000 km — a replacement is $4,000+. On-time CVT fluid changes buy you life.
Rating: cost-to-own after 100,000 km, Australia independent-shop pricing.
Subaru ownership & common problems
What is Subaru's warranty in Australia?
5 years / unlimited km from MY22 (applies to Forester, Outback, XV); previously 3 years. Confirm the exact model-year transition with the dealer.
How much does Subaru service cost?
5-year capped-price servicing on 12-month / 15,000 km intervals (some models 6-month / 12,500 km). Boxer-engine labour is higher than typical 4-cylinder work — spark plugs and valve-cover gaskets often need the subframe dropped.
What are the most common Subaru repairs?
Lineartronic CVT failure is the big one — Outback and Forester owners report failure after ~150,000 km (shudder, slip, whine). A known mode is front-differential seal failure leaking fluid into the transmission; Australian Consumer Guarantee disputes are ongoing. Boxer engines leak from valve-cover and cam-seal gaskets; O2 and knock-sensor faults. Older Forester had AC compressor and battery-drain issues.