[thegrinch911]

2015 Outback with 62,000 miles and the left rear wheel bearing went bad. Initially sounded like a flat spotted tire. Then at slow speeds when warm but mostly when cold, there was a popping and a crackling coming from the left rear. When jacked up and the wheel spun there was the "tinkling" like sound of something "spindly". Dealer wanted $490 but call to Subaru and replaced by same dealer at no cost. Just a heads up for people! :surprise:

 

[JeffinVA]

Dealer wanted $490 but call to Subaru and replaced by same dealer at no cost.

Can you please expand on this? What exactly happened between dealer, Subaru and you? Assume you were out of warranty?

 

[fraugher]

Same mileage same boat... thing is I heard this a long time ago and always assumed it was their crappy tires, got new tires and then noticed it was still there...