I just was told that I have to get the 2 front wheel bearings and a right rear wheel bearing replaced due to them failing on my 2018 Outback. From what I know in my experience in owning multiple cars, 2 of which were at 170k mi and 2 other over 100k mi I have never had to replace even 1 wheel bearing. Subaru of America told me that I should have bought a gold extended warranty. They also said if it fell within the warranty period they would have replaced them but due to Covid I didn't drive much so I missed out on getting them replaced by SOA (Although not their fault). Also she said that since there were no other issues that were brought up in the past about the bearings that they wouldn't be able to help. I'm not sure but I don't think wheel bearings give warning signs of failing to be able to bring it to the dealership to have it noted on the official records.
The dealership told me that this is not a abnormal occurrence and they see wheel bearing replacements with this low mileage and even with less mileage. Not sure if they are blowing smoke up my rear to make me feel better or get me to service the car there.
Can anyone let me know if this is normal, or is it only normal for Subarus? The quote to get the three wheel bearings replaced and get an alignment was $1539.50 for both front bearings; $914.75 for one rear bearing; $159.95 for alignment.
Thats almost 10% of the cost of the car when I bought it new, and I should expect to do this again in another 44k mi?
The dealership told me that this is not a abnormal occurrence and they see wheel bearing replacements with this low mileage and even with less mileage. Not sure if they are blowing smoke up my rear to make me feel better or get me to service the car there.
Can anyone let me know if this is normal, or is it only normal for Subarus? The quote to get the three wheel bearings replaced and get an alignment was $1539.50 for both front bearings; $914.75 for one rear bearing; $159.95 for alignment.
Thats almost 10% of the cost of the car when I bought it new, and I should expect to do this again in another 44k mi?
