Subaru Maintenance Costs by Model
3 models tracked · Brand average $801/yr · ACI model estimates
Subaru vehicles cost an average of $801 a year to maintain across the 3 models tracked by AutoCostIndex, ranging from the Crosstrek at $761 to the Outback at $838. Figures are modeled estimates at 12,000 miles a year with independent-shop labor, covering scheduled maintenance and expected repairs but not fuel, insurance, or depreciation.
Known for standard AWD without the maintenance premium rivals charge for it. Worth watching: shorter 6,000-mile oil intervals add a service visit per year. Every Subaru we track, ranked cheapest-first by average annual maintenance cost.
| Model | Avg annual | 10-yr total | Overall rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subaru Crosstrek | $761 | $7,610 | #20 of 52 |
| Subaru Forester | $803 | $8,030 | #25 of 52 |
| Subaru Outback | $838 | $8,375 | #33 of 52 |
About these figures
Averages cover vehicle ages 1–10 at 12,000 miles a year with independent-shop pricing, from the ACI maintenance model. Open any model page for the cost-by-age curve, common service pricing, and a calculator that adapts the numbers to your driving. Full detail on the methodology page.