Subaru Outback (2003–2009) vs Subaru Forester (2019–2024)
Maintenance cost, schedule and reliability comparison between these two models.
Subaru Outback
3rd generation (2003-2009)
3
Available Engines
4
Average costs
4
Maintenance schedule
Available Engines
- 2.5i
- 3.0R
- 2.0D
Average costs
- Oil service
- 120-280 €
- Front brakes
- 320-750 €
- Major service
- 450-950 €
- Gearbox service
- 350-750 €
Maintenance schedule
- 15 000 km1 year
- 30 000 km2 years
- 60 000 km4 years
- 120 000 km8 years
Subaru Forester
5th generation (2019-2024)
1
Available Engines
4
Average costs
4
Maintenance schedule
Available Engines
- 2.0i e-Boxer
Average costs
- Oil service
- 120-280 €
- Front brakes
- 320-750 €
- Major service
- 450-950 €
- Gearbox service
- 350-750 €
Maintenance schedule
- 15 000 km1 year
- 30 000 km2 years
- 60 000 km4 years
- 120 000 km8 years
Average costs
Subaru Outback
- Oil service
- 120-280 €
- Front brakes
- 320-750 €
- Major service
- 450-950 €
- Gearbox service
- 350-750 €
Subaru Forester
- Oil service
- 120-280 €
- Front brakes
- 320-750 €
- Major service
- 450-950 €
- Gearbox service
- 350-750 €
Maintenance schedule
Subaru Outback
- 01
15 000 km
1 year
Engine oil and filter according to version, diagnostics, brake, tyre and fluid-level checks
- 02
30 000 km
2 years
Air and cabin filters, brake fluid and running-gear check
- 03
60 000 km
4 years
Spark plugs or fuel filter depending on engine, belts, transmission and cooling
- 04
120 000 km
8 years
Extended service, timing system depending on engine, transmission fluids and chassis check
Subaru Forester
- 01
15 000 km
1 year
Engine oil and filter according to version, diagnostics, brake, tyre and fluid-level checks
- 02
30 000 km
2 years
Air and cabin filters, brake fluid and running-gear check
- 03
60 000 km
4 years
Spark plugs and fluids according to version, transmission, hybrid-battery and cooling checks
- 04
120 000 km
8 years
Extended service, timing system depending on engine, transmission fluids and chassis check
Points to watch
Subaru Outback
Check the service history, transmission fluids, cooling, brakes, tyres and suspension. Follow the schedule for the exact engine and model year.
Subaru Forester
Check the service history, transmission fluids, cooling, brakes, tyres and suspension. Follow the schedule for the exact engine and model year.
Subaru Outback (2003–2009) vs Subaru Forester (2019–2024)
Maintenance cost, schedule and reliability comparison between these two models.