2017 Subaru Outback Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2017 Subaru Outback applies to a year with seven wagon trims, the 2.5i, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Limited and 2.5i Touring plus the 3.6R Premium, 3.6R Limited and 3.6R Touring. It is a 4-door wagon throughout. Gasoline powers both engines, a 152 cu in 2.5L flat-four and a 3.6L H6, both naturally aspirated with double overhead camshafts. For the engine, transmission, drivetrain, brakes, suspension, steering and electrical system the manual supplies procedures and specifications.

Engines covered

• 2.5L flat-four (152 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 3.6L H6 — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door wagon

Trims covered

• 2.5i
• 2.5i Limited
• 2.5i Premium
• 2.5i Touring
• 3.6R Limited
• 3.6R Premium
• 3.6R Touring

Known issues on the 2017 Outback. The 2017 Outback drew 917 owner complaints, most often about the electrical system (391) and visibility and wipers (205); 32 complaints reported a crash, 3 a fire and 17 an injury. Its 4 recalls include certain 2017 Outback vehicles from a short build period whose front brake caliper, wheel hub and right stabilizer clamp bolts may not have been torqued properly, risking loose parts and weaker braking; that campaign covered 99 vehicles. Certain cars built in another window may have a steering column machined incorrectly, leaving the steering wheel unable to turn the front wheels, and owners were told not to drive them until repaired. Brake, suspension, steering and electrical procedures, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics are covered.