Boxer Diesel Crankshaft Failure
SeriousEngineThe EE20 diesel remains the BR Outback’s biggest financial risk, with crankshaft or bottom-end failure capable of wiping out the value of the car.
Est. Repair Cost: £3,000–£6,000
Reliability GuideCommon Problems with the
Common Problems with the
2014 Subaru Outback Mk4 (BR)
Final year of the BR Outback. The newest examples are now over 10 years old, so expect age-related wear on rubber components and suspension bushes.
What changed for 2014
- •Final production year before BS replacement
- •All models now equipped with EyeSight option
Common MOT watch-outs
- !Structural corrosion on high-mileage examples
- !CVT transmission issues on automatic models
- !Diesel engine failures on neglected examples
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All Known Issues
Electronic Parking Brake Actuator Failure
ModerateBrakesThe rear EPB motors and mechanisms can seize or fail electrically, causing MOT trouble and sometimes leaving the brake stuck on.
Est. Repair Cost: £400–£800
Front Control Arm Bushing Wear
ModerateSuspension & ChassisThe front lower arm rear bushes soften and split, leaving the big estate feeling vague and noisy on poor UK roads.
Est. Repair Cost: £250–£500
Buying Tips for 2014 Subaru Outback Mk4 (BR)
- ✓Look for a full service history
- ✓Check the CVT transmission for smooth operation
- ✓Test the EyeSight system if fitted