AUTOCOSTINDEX EST. 2026

Subaru Maintenance Costs by Model

3 models tracked · Brand average $515/yr · ACI model estimates

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.

Subaru models by average annual maintenance cost
Model Avg annual 10-yr total Overall rank
Subaru Crosstrek $490 $4,900 #15 of 52
Subaru Forester $516 $5,155 #24 of 52
Subaru Outback $540 $5,395 #27 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.