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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%)
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 199 repairs.
2005 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (47%)
< $100 (36%)
Chart based on 36 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 39000 mi US $19 |
Fog light bulb needed to be replaced. |
| 75000 mi | Plastic idler pulley for air conditioner replaced. |
| 149000 mi US $100 |
AC switch behind HVAC panel not working. Switch replaced. |
| 126790 mi C $200 |
Leaking O-ring between highside hose and compressor replaced. AC system vacuumed and leak tested. R134a refill + pag oil. |
| 129890 mi C $1500 |
HVAC Blower motor would only work on higher settings. Replaced blower motor and cabin filter. Hvac fan replaced. |
| 132680 mi C $500 |
Alternator required replacement, would not charge battery (battery was good). |
| 124400 mi US $200 |
Starter did not consistent disengage in very cold weather (brief grinding after starting engine). |
| 107000 mi US $100 |
AC had stopped blowing cold. Diagnosed as low coolant, topped it up, good to go. |
| 136000 mi | Loose AC compressor belt. Re-tightened. |
| 36000 mi | A/C blows either very cold air or very hot when I was in very cold conditions (20F outside). Replaced under warranty. Have not checked the performance yet. |
2005 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 67000 mi US $200 |
Car bucks after warmup, A/C stops working Intermitently. Thought I heard muffled backfires. Dealer says everything is fine, a week afterward still same problem. |
| 82000 mi US $27 |
Left fog bulb |
| 196800 mi US $200 |
Replaced both fuel level sending units. |
2005 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 147600 mi US $40 |
2 side light bulbs replaced in headlight assemblies. |
| 186500 mi US $200 |
Heater blower motor failed. went to recycling yard and got working replacement for 35.00 |
| 60760 mi C $300 |
Fan setting #2 not working. Replaced fan blower resistor to correct. |
2005 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 93000 mi US $250 |
light switch not turning on parking lights. |
| 109700 mi US $30 |
replace headlight bulb |
2005 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
| 28000 mi | Remote keyless buzzer |
| 49000 mi US $100 |
Replaced buzzer. |
| 49000 mi US $430 |
Starter replaced. |
| 49200 mi US $7 |
Battery replaced under warrantee. Customer paid $7 for corroded bolts and fittings. |
| 54000 mi US $700 |
Ac hoses were leaking, replaced and recharged. |
| 47544 mi US $126 |
Replaced High pressure AC line because of a pinhole leak |
| 73000 mi US $175 |
Leak in o-ring on high-pressure outlet of A/C compressor. |
| 101000 mi US $150 |
Alternator failed |
| 128000 mi US $500 |
Replaced faulty reverse light switch |
| 101000 mi US $1040 |
A/C Compressor failed. A new compressor, dryer and condenser were installed. |
| 114000 mi US $365 |
AC hose had cracked and required a replacement piece plus a recharge and leakdown test. |
| 61000 mi | Fuse burned out. Used spare fuse housed in engine compartment. Fuse killed power windows, rear mirror, cig lighter. |
2005 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 145080 mi | Replace driver side window control panel |
2005 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 91000 mi | cruise control |
| 90000 mi US $1400 |
The starter was making scary noises. Starter replaced. |
| 48000 mi US $30 |
Passenger fog light. |
| 153000 mi US $300 |
DRL bulbs replaced. Took the technician more than an hour. Probably not familiar with Subaru Impreza's DRL. First said $10. After struggling a bit to take apart to take apart grille and fender then said $50 and settled for $30. |
| 174000 mi US $80 |
Front Passenger side turning light failed. Two mechanics worked on it, took more than an hour to replace. |
2005 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4-door
2-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 128960 mi $200 |
AC fan was replaced |
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