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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 231 repairs.
2002 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (38%)
Chart based on 29 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2002 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport
Engine not specified
| Also a slight leak in a rubber seal on the transmission. It was minor enough that mechanic recommended just waiting until the clutch needed replacing and regularly checking transmission fluid levels. |
2002 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 86900 mi | Driver side front axle replaced. |
| 187100 mi US $300 |
replaced center differential with used unit. |
| 90800 mi US $270 |
Ruptured inboard CV boot on passenger side front driveshaft, was depositing grease on exhaust/cat. Driveshaft replaced. |
| 119000 mi US $400 |
busted boot, drivers side axle replace |
| 164000 mi US $120 |
CV joints getting loose, clunking. Boots busted on both front shafts. |
| 33480 mi | Transmission syncho 2-3 went, as new trannys were unavailable (lots of demand) they rebuilt it. Put in a new clutch at my request |
| 52080 mi | Whining sound from 3rd gear at steady speed or on deceleration. Replaced transmission under warranty. |
| 74400 mi C $1200 |
Clutch replaced with Exedy competition Stage I as the stock clutch which was replaced at 54,000 kms was slipping. |
| 101000 mi | cv boot torn replaced |
| 112000 mi US $1900 |
leaking tranny fluid, seals replaced |
| 90000 mi US $306 |
Replaced left front axle shaft. CV boot was spewing grease. Car was in for 90,000 mile service. |
| 105300 mi US $75 |
Manual shift lever came out of plastic socket |
| 161000 mi US $140 |
Gear shifter had major side-to-side slop. Replaced shifter linkage. |
| 188000 mi US $150 |
Replaced center differential bearings |
2002 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 143000 mi US $250 |
Clutch release bearing failure. Changed clutch also just because it was apart. |
| 113000 mi US $3000 |
Needed a new CV joint |
| 136000 mi | There was a smell coming from the engine near the front driver's side wheel. The shop took apart part of the drive shaft and replaces a broken piece. However, because they were uncertain if it had been broken or if it broke from being taken apart there was no charge |
| 92000 mi | Loose stay in drive train. |
| 104000 mi | Stuck in gear |
2002 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 146000 mi US $1000 |
replaced CV joints as they were clicking when turning. Needed to try 2 different brands as 1st installed set cause lots of vibration at stop lights. Also had transmission pan drop, new front brake pads and capilers |
| 103100 mi | Had to replace the front pass cv joint. |
| 138300 mi US $750 |
replaced left axle and cv joint |
| 140000 mi US $245 |
Replaced right front cv joint.axle |
| 149000 mi | Transmission slipping added Lucas anti-leak and needed fluid which seems to have worked |
| 204000 mi US $100 |
Front universal joint on the rear driveshaft was worn out. |
2002 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 69000 mi US $1400 |
Prior problem as selected above: After the car warms up (30+ mins of driving), the car clunks when performing low-speed turning. |
| 12000 mi | Clutch shudder at cold start. Whole clutch/disc assembly replaced under warranty. |
| 106000 mi | Throwout bearing was making noise for about a year, dealer confirmed diagnosis at the 105k service and recommended clutch replacement. |
| 170000 mi US $290 |
CV Boot torn. |
2002 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 99000 mi US $700 |
Replace drive axle |
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