2002 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 2002

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2002 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport repairs by problem area

Engine (54%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (3%)

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2002 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD

73000 mi

US $90
Plastic black door sill body cladding had top part tear and about 1 foot was dangling loose. Dealer cleaned and glued plastic trim back on. 

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2002 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Wagon

165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

169000 mi Complete front sub-frame rust out. Car totaled and sold as scrap 

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2002 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Wagon

165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD

73000 mi

US $200
drivers side floor mat slipping 

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2002 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD

96250 mi

US $160
Dealer found the water leak in trunk. One area of chassis weld has split apart. Dealer said unable to fix. I sealed the split weld line myself. 

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2002 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport Body Problems

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