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2005 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport repairs by problem area

Engine (44%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (4%)

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2005 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (39%)

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Chart based on 33 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

114000 mi US $220	Replaced power steering fluid hose
114000 mi US $869	New power steering pump. Tighten accessory belt.

102000 mi

US $240

cv boot burst. driver side boot replaced and greased.

122450 mi C $332	Steering was very stiff, replaced power steering pump
129890 mi C $1500	right rear shock was making creaking sounds over uneven ground. This is due to poor design of the shock housing and losing it's lubrication Rear shock housings removed and lubed.

78300 mi US $40	Rebuilt power steering pump due to external leak
121000 mi US $50	Replaced two [power steering] hoses (to and from reservoir). Hoses were seeping where they connect to said reservoir. Note these are not pressurized. Likely just wore out due to heat and age.

107000 mi

US $100

Steering pump needed replacement.

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194000 mi US $278	One ball joint was slightly loose, so both were replaced.
241000 mi US $400	All shocks were absolutely dead, replaced at home with quick struts.

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89800 mi

US $250

Tie rod end rubber bushings had to be replaced, both sides.

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110900 mi

Rust on the wheel hub was causing brake issues, rust had to be cleaned out

99900 mi

US $200

power steering pump replaced, excessive leaking/intermittent loss of steering

52216 mi

Low speed "clunk" from rear strut. Removing strut and regreasing the bump stop seems to fix it.

43000 mi

Rear struts leaking, make clunking noise during low speed driving.

28000 mi	Rear strut "clunk"
49000 mi	Lubed rear strut mounts.

113000 mi

US $200

Very strong vibration in steering during certain conditions. Air in power steering lines was the cause, which is semi-common among WRX/STIs. Requires rebuild or replacement of power steering pump to correct leaking seals.

31000 mi

US $150

Front swaybar connection broke on passenger side.

55000 mi US $9	Lubricate rear struts to eliminate squeak every other tire rotation. Subaru's solution is to replace the struts.
73500 mi US $650	Car made loud whoo-whoo'ing noise from rear of car. Rear wheel bearing replaced.
92000 mi US $130	The o-ring on the suction side of the power steering was embrittled over time and allowed air to be sucked into the power steering pump. This caused a groaning noise. The o-ring was replaced along with all the power steering hose clamps.
101000 mi US $50	Power steering pump leak
109000 mi US $1200	R&R passenger rear wheel bearing
81700 mi US $10	Air entering power steering pump.
128000 mi US $500	Rebuilt power steering rack - replaced all internal seals.

89000 mi US $185	R&R front passenger wheel hub/bearing.
96500 mi US $484	Driver's side wheel bearing. Passenger side was replaced 12 months ago.
99000 mi US $92	Power steering seals were completely shot with power steering fluid leaking from the pump housing. A rebuilt pump replaced the original and all is perfect again.
120000 mi US $550	Feal Fixed Perch Struts replaced worn out factory KYB units. New rear backing plates for rear rotor, new rear wheel bearings as a precaution since the originals had 120K on them.