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2011 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport repairs by problem area
Engine (27%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (7%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (19%)
Other (7%)
Chart based on 162 repairs.
2011 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (19%)
< $100 (59%)
Chart based on 37 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
| 18000 mi | power loss during hard acceloration |
| 22000 mi | Still having power loss under hard acceleration. Reflashing the computer fixes it for a month or so. |
| 17000 mi US $1000 |
Cracked ring land on the number four cylinder. Subaru found Youtube vide of me at an autocross event and denied warranty. Replaced on a good faith with a $1000 deductible. This was after two months in the shop. Never buy a Subaru again! |
| 75000 mi | Cracked radiatoir |
2011 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 40000 mi | bad gas cap |
| 20000 mi | Exhaust leak |
| 23000 mi | Exhaust gasket replaced. |
| 48360 mi C $2000 |
Car slipping in all gears. Clutch replaced |
2011 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 60000 mi US $200 |
Exhaust rattle noise fixed on time/material |
| 93000 mi US $650 |
Replace front and rear catalytic converters due to rust through |
2011 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
| 54000 mi US $2400 |
secondary air pump recall https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/jaxrs/download/doc/UCM546139/RCRIT-16V738-2254.pdf |
| 21000 mi | Took car in for Turbo Boost Problem and running rough - No trouble found, couldn't duplicate Took car in for Turbo Boost Problem and running rough - No trouble found, couldn't duplicate |
| 26000 mi | After 3 trips to one dealer and a Subaru Engineer telling me there was nothing wrong with my car I finally took it in and another engineer said I had a cracked ring land and Subaru would not fix it under warranty! |
| 26500 mi | Subaru claimed car was modified which caused cracked ring land and after 3rd party and another Subaru dealer verified it was not modified Subaru still refused warranty work - Either rebuild the engine myself or sell the car! |
| 28000 mi | Engine rebuild out of my pocket ($8000) because Subaru has a design flaw in the piston that causes the ring lands to crack. This will happen even if you have not modified your STI so beware. Engine shop said this was VERY common in STI's. |
2011 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 110000 mi US $500 |
Thermostat replacement Head gasket and turbo replacement. |
| 19900 mi | Took car in days after software reflash. Check engine light was on, car vibrated upon ignition. Took it in to deal. Mechanics left dome light on causing dead battery. Codes were lost. Couldn't find problem after battery died. Lost all codes. |
| 28000 mi | car had been misfiring at low load and idle. soldered a ground in the wiring harness based on something I read on a forum. Misfires are gone. |
| 30000 mi | Engine light on along with traction control |
| 50300 mi US $1600 |
Clutch going out, just worn out at 50,000 miles. |
| 54000 mi | Engine light, traction control light on. Was cleared and i was told cylinder misfire for unknown reason |
| 57000 mi US $130 |
Cracked power steering belt found when i went for oil change Belt repair prior installed incorrectly resulting in both belts failing and the original dealer not reimbursing in TX. The belt that was originally repaired that started all this had piece missing that was not caught by dealer visit thus necessitating another trip for repair |
| 11000 mi | Hesitation under part-throttle. Dealer unable to reproduce; suspected bad gas. Dealer re-flashed ECU. Dealer noted oil was low; changed oil. |
| 11500 mi | Second trip to dealer for hesitation/surging. Dealer able to reproduce. Faulty #1 oxygen sensor replaced under warranty. |
| 47000 mi | Timing belt tensioner replaced, as well as timing belt and tensioner pulley. |
| 35000 mi US $67 |
Hose from intercooler to throttle body became cracked. Dealer said it's a common problem with this car. |
| 23000 mi | cylinder #1 overheated and went out of round. replaced engine. Turbo had leak in cool side. Replaced turbo. |
| 12000 mi | Clamp holding hose to cool turbo fell off causing the car to buck. Common problem according to better half. |
| 24000 mi | Replaced Clutch |
2011 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 88700 mi US $1072 |
Hole developed in a very rusted muffler and muffler and tailpipe from cat and back had to be replaced |
2011 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 44000 mi US $100 |
Head gaskets were leaking heavily and needed to be changed. |
| 59000 mi US $100 |
Heat shield for catalytic converter came loose and needed to be repaired and refastened. Replaced two serpentine belts |
| 71000 mi US $525 |
While inspecting car during brake repair tech noticed leaking head gasket. This was the 2nd time in the past year the gasket failed. |
| 45800 mi US $125 |
Exhaust heat shield rusted and disconnected. Repaired by weld. No noise since. |
| 26020 mi C $60 |
Exhaust system |
| 6200 mi | Update computer for gas ignition. |
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