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2007 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport repairs by problem area

Engine (37%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

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

Other (4%)

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2007 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (19%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (37%)

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Subaru WRX STI in Ontario, Canada - Aug 2008
Aug 2008 9300 mi	Driver side rear wheel bearing replaced under warranty.

Subaru WRX STI in West Virginia, United States Jan 2014 - Aug 2018
Apr 2014 98300 mi	First catalytic converter crumbled and clogged the second converter. Replaced down-pipe with performance catted down-pipe from Invidia, then install a Cobb "OTS stage 2" ecu tune.
Dec 2014 107000 mi US $5	bolt broke on alternator tensioner Re-greased the rear struts
Apr 2015 112700 mi US $40	creaking ball joint, was replaced
Oct 2015 119500 mi US $3000	cracked ring-lands caused by bad turbo inlet
May 2016 129000 mi US $250	Blew a rear strut
Jan 2017 140000 mi US $70	Ac belt tensioner failed Speed sensor failed in the transmission, replaced sensor
Mar 2017 143000 mi US $150	o-ring was leaking on AC compressor, also replaced condenser, was not needed for repair
Jan 2018 155000 mi US $15	Replaced aftermarket radiator hose, that was leaking in below 20F weather.
Jun 2018 165000 mi US $500	Symptoms of a bad head gasket, overheating and bubbles in overflow bottle, there is a crack in a cylinder wall, head gaskets were fine. Will require a new engine block to resolve

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Subaru WRX in Minnesota, United States Dec 2008 - Sep 2017
Sep 2015 66000 mi US $250	Secondary air injection valves failed. Replaced.

Subaru WRX in Alberta, Canada Dec 2014 - Dec 2016
Sep 2016 102920 mi C $250	Torn boot at CV joint caused axle to need replacement

Subaru WRX in California, United States Jan 2014 - Jul 2014
Mar 2014 103000 mi US $500	Broken hose replacement and system recharge
Jul 2014 106000 mi US $5000	Engine lost oil pressure and needed complete rebuild

Subaru WRX in New Hampshire, United States May 2014 - Mar 2015
Jul 2014 160700 mi US $5085	Developed cyl #1 misfire just prior to clutch overhaul appointment. Found burnt valve and then bilateral cracked cylinder heads.
Oct 2014 164500 mi US $140	Replaced right front drive axle,
Dec 2014 167000 mi US $70	HVAC blower failed and required replacement. Motor is not removable from housing and must be replaced as complete unit. As OEM part is multiple hundreds of $$$ and car is high mileage, opted for used replacement part.

Subaru WRX in Texas, United States Apr 2015 - May 2018
Jul 2015 97700 mi US $1320	Secondary air pump valves failed. $1320 was dealer quote to fix system.
Nov 2015 103600 mi US $800	Replaced transfer case bearings following failure
Dec 2015 105000 mi	Broken exhaust midpipe. Replaced with aftermarket catback.
Aug 2016 114700 mi US $50	Brake light switch failed
Dec 2016 119000 mi US $650	Radiator cracked, was replaced by shop along with upper and lower rad hoses.
Jan 2017 108200 mi US $230	Valve cover gaskets leaking oil, replaced gaskets on both sides

Subaru WRX in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2011 - Dec 2015
Apr 2012 105000 mi US $50	Struts were replaced. At the time, aftermarket springs were also fitted. Brake caliper was incorrectly installed by shop during previous repair (previous repair was all wear items). Cost is for labor to reassemble and relube brake caliper assembly.
Aug 2012 116300 mi US $1400	Turbocharger had worn out oil seals, causing oil and smoke in exhaust.
Sep 2013 136000 mi US $300	AC idler pulley let go and crashed into timing cover. Cover and pulley were replaced.
May 2014 142000 mi US $25	Oil cooler was leaking oil, changed out gasket to attempt to stop leak. Also changed oil and flushed coolant, price of maintenance not included.
May 2015 153000 mi US $150	Radiator blew after coolant leak detected. Likely end tank separation. Air conditioner had o-ring leak, was fixed along with a recharge.

Subaru WRX in North Carolina, United States Oct 2010 - Jan 2012
Dec 2011 45000 mi	CEL on, computer showed problem with gas re-circulation system. Tests showed no problem, so my mechanic simply reset the CEL.

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Subaru WRX in Florida, United States May 2010 - Nov 2011
Jul 2011 43200 mi US $770	check engine light (A0456), leak in emissions system, required "smoke test", required removal of gas tank to replace valves. rattle by the p/s front door (no parts, reassembly only). leaking hose at washer fluid (no parts)

Subaru WRX in New York, United States Sep 2008 - May 2013
Mar 2011 27000 mi US $15	Driver side main/low headlight bulb burnt out, had to remove the battery for access to replace the bulb.

Subaru WRX in Texas, United States Nov 2013 - Aug 2015
Jul 2014 88893 mi US $2500	Replaced Clutch and Flywheel. My 17 year old son finished off the clutch which evidently was already at its wear limits. repaired CV Joint Replaced Clutch and Flywheel; repaired CV Joint
Aug 2015 97000 mi US $100	Replaced O2 Sensor

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Subaru Impreza in North Carolina, United States Jul 2008 - Mar 2010
Aug 2008 10000 mi	Faulty rear hatch latching mechanism.

Subaru Impreza in New Jersey, United States Apr 2008 - Mar 2010
May 2008 24000 mi	Brake light switch melted the housing causing the contacts to not connect any more.

Subaru Impreza in Quebec, Canada Mar 2010 - Aug 2017
Mar 2015 79360 mi C $600	Rusted down-pipe and spring clamps needed to be replaced to solve an exhaust leak. Front stab links replaced. Oil temp sensor seal failed, leaking oil which resulted in smell/light smoke.
Jun 2017 97960 mi C $500	Rear shocks replaced.

Subaru Impreza in Ontario, Canada Jun 2008 - Jul 2013
Apr 2009 8060 mi	rear window defrost button not working

Subaru Impreza in Oregon, United States Dec 2011 - Aug 2015
Dec 2013 89000 mi US $40	Replaced both low beam headlights after one burned out.
Mar 2014 92000 mi	Excessive corrosion required replacement of exhaust resonator and welding repair of an exhaust hanger. Additional exhaust clamps were required to fix heat shield rattles as well.
May 2014 93000 mi US $378	rear left wheel bearing started to fail (drove car with moderately bent wheel). Shop removed faulty bearing and replaced.
Jul 2015 105000 mi US $200	Rattling exhaust resonator (noise issue) likely due to corrosion. The muffler shop removed the resonator and straight-piped the section. Exhaust was not noticeably louder after the fix and the rattle was gone!

Subaru Impreza in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2014 - Apr 2018
Jun 2014 79000 mi US $1300	Catalytic converter inefficiency fault code. Converter replaced at no charge under state emissions warranty. Repair necessitated replacement of rusted exhaust mid pipe and muffler. Engine accessory belts & rusted idler pulley also replaced.
Jan 2015 89800 mi US $415	Valve cover gaskets leaking oil into spark plug tubes and external motor components.
Aug 2016 129000 mi US $875	AC was blowing warm air. Condenser was found leaking and was ordered. It was replaced on a return visit along with recharging the system. The high pressure line was found heavily corroded and was also replaced.
Nov 2016 135100 mi US $25	The 2nd headlight burned out before the 1st headlight was replaced. Both were low beams only and both bulbs were replaced.
Feb 2017 141000 mi US $1675	Upon service inspection the alternator and idle pulley were found to be nearing failure and were replaced. Replaced rear wheel bearings.
May 2017 146500 mi US $1700	The throw out bearing was getting noisy and needed to be replaced. While the transmission was being serviced, the original clutch assembly was also removed and replaced. The driver side inner CV axle boot was found to be leaking grease and was replaced.
Jul 2017 150700 mi US $100	While in for scheduled maintenance, the dealer found the passenger side inner CV boot to be leaking grease. The boot was replaced. The car was later found to be leaking fluid and was returned to the dealer to correct a leaking axle seal.
Aug 2017 152700 mi	The car was brought in because of leaking fluid. The dealer found that the axle boot that was replaced during the last service trip had a leaking seal and was replaced at no charge.
Nov 2017 157900 mi US $2037	Right front lower ball joint was detached. The right front inner and outer tie rod ends, right front axle, transmission speed sensor, and right front fender liner were replaced. The ABS light was illuminated on the dashboard. The right rear ABS sensor was replaced.

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Subaru Impreza in New York, United States May 2009 - Mar 2012
Mar 2010 44000 mi	Rear passenger weatherstripping glued up/re-attached.
May 2010 48000 mi US $15	Passenger low beam headlight replaced.
Sep 2010 53000 mi US $80	#2 Fan Speed turned off fan rather than set speed. Resistor replaced.
Nov 2010 55000 mi	Rear Weatherstripping glued on on Drivers side.
Apr 2011 60700 mi US $106	Metallic rattle from under car. Repair shop removed heat shields, but could not remove some and they rattle worse, could not stop noise.
May 2011 62000 mi US $60	Shop cut off rest of heat shield. Fan speed selector would only blow air on speed 4. Part ordered.
Jun 2011 64000 mi US $500	Part replaced for fan speed selector. Fan speed selector problem came back - blower motor and blower motor resistor replaced.
Mar 2012 75000 mi US $414	Intake O2 sensor replaced

Subaru Impreza in California, United States Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
Feb 2017 75000 mi US $750	Evap system, replaced the charcoal canister but check engine light ended up coming back on and being related to larger issues.
Aug 2017 79000 mi US $1300	Evap system leak, don't recall what all was replaced but it was a lot of parts. Subaru gave me coverage due to low miles even though the car was out of warranty, otherwise repairs would have exceeded value of the car.

Subaru Impreza in New York, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2012
Jun 2012 63000 mi US $300	Some bushing dried out and cracked and was leaking. Dealer claimed that the car was currently fine but that this leak would lead to a part drying out and breaking over time and be very expensive to repair then. Fixed leak now for 300$

Subaru Impreza in Alberta, Canada Mar 2010 - Dec 2015
Jun 2011 31000 mi C $400	Brittle Serpentine belt squeaky - replaced and paid for by customer. Bad oil pan leaking onto spark plugs - replaced and paid for by customer. Total $400 not covered by warranty - wear and tear at 48,000 service.
Mar 2014 47740 mi	Passenger side H7 Lightbulb replaced in November 2013 and burnt out March 2014. Dealership agreed to replace H7 bulb for free and monitor car in profile for potential electrical issues.
Jun 2015 59520 mi C $100	Needed to replace stop brake light. Gear selector would not shift from PARK as stop brake switch no longer working. This caused interlocking safety feature which disabled changing gears aside from manual override with interlock release.

Subaru Impreza in Manitoba, Canada Feb 2008 - Jun 2015
Sep 2011 27900 mi C $120	Oil pressure switch had a small oil leak. New part installed.
Aug 2013 39060 mi C $450	Replace oxygen sensor.

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Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Colorado, United States Aug 2014 - Sep 2014
Aug 2014 92000 mi US $2000	Head gasket leaking- gasket replaced on both sides, heads planed

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Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Ontario, Canada Aug 2014 - Oct 2015
Apr 2015 87420 mi C $39	VVL Oil pressure switch failed on the Driver side (trouble code P0028)

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2018
Jan 2016 US $980	Routine clutch replacement

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Washington, United States Mar 2009 - Aug 2011
Dec 2010 70000 mi US $614	check engine light was a fuel system error due to a gas cap that wouldn't lock. Corrected with new OEM gas cap during routine 60,000 mile service.
Apr 2011 74000 mi US $275	Check engine light related to fuel system leak. Independent shop diagnosed the problem as a crimped gasket in the fuel tank access---owner suspects that this was probably introduced by the dealer during a recall trip in Dec 2009.
Jul 2011 77000 mi US $1800	High pitched whining from trans at 50 mph and higher. Diagnosed as viscous coupling bearing in front differential.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Oregon, United States Oct 2014 - Aug 2016
Feb 2015 140300 mi US $1140	Replaced head gaskets, decked heads, replaced water pump, plug wires, etc
Nov 2015 148000 mi US $317	Replace steering pump, reservoir, and return hose.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Missouri, United States Jul 2009 - Jul 2010
Mar 2010 38000 mi	Squeaky clutch slave cylinder.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Virginia, United States Sep 2014 - Aug 2019
Oct 2014 132000 mi	Spark Plug Tube Seals were worn out, allowing oil to seep into the spark plugs. Dealer replaced tubes, plugs, wires and valve cover gasket under 30-Day warranty.
Jun 2016 152000 mi US $1600	New clutch, flywheel and snout kit for transmission. Also needed leaky CV Boot replaced.
May 2017 165000 mi US $150	Bearing in A/C motor was bad. Replaced with part from junkyard.
May 2018 179000 mi US $200	Idler pulley replaced. O-ring replaced and system recharged.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in California, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2013
Jan 2012 US $950	Dreaded Head gasket leak -driver side. Mechanic said that he's repaired a few Subaru 2.5 engines for gasket leaks. He thinks it's caused by inferior head gaskets.
Jan 2013 59000 mi US $9	Temp gauge went to red during 3hr trip. Coolant spill all over engine. Added coolant on the way home. Shop did pressure test, found no leaks. Performed tests and could not replicate engine overheat.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Colorado, United States Dec 2010 - Nov 2016
Jan 2011 69000 mi US $280	left rear strut continuing to 'weep' or leak - problem with this element has existed since apx 55k - both struts must be replaced according to two dealers, will delay replmnt until noticeable performance failure. independent shop estimates
Feb 2011 69800 mi US $80	headlight element access abnormally difficult/attachment hdwe flimsy, broken easily. normal? license plate lite r/r
May 2011 72000 mi US $500	left rear strut began leaking apx 55k - driver's side strut began leaking apx 63k - dealer indifferent to condition. handling became so problematical we decided to replace both at our independent local mechanic. whilst r/r tires, tire dealer noted that'3x as many subaru headlamps are replaced than all othere makes' i am replacing interior light regularly, and headlamps are burning out with distressing frequency - now three in the past two months -

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Quebec, Canada Jan 2016 - Sep 2016
Feb 2016 94240 mi C $800	Muffler and timing belt change

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Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Indiana, United States May 2009 - Sep 2013
Apr 2009 2000 mi	Right rear rubber door sealant around window came loose. Took two tries to get this properly corrected, dealer eventually used glue to get it in place. Repair was covered under warranty.
Dec 2009 30000 mi US $26	Left low beam blew out. Needed to be changed at the dealership because the light is blocked by the battery.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Ontario, Canada Mar 2012 - Feb 2014
Nov 2013 69520 mi C $300	gasket replacement

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Minnesota, United States Oct 2012 - May 2013
Mar 2013 60000 mi US $30	PCV Valve was stuck open.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Rhode Island, United States Jul 2010 - Jul 2018
Nov 2010 41302 mi US $357	Replace left front tie rod Replace cylinder head gaskets and all related gaskets Replace bank 1 oxygen sensor
Jan 2012 48900 mi US $890	Replace front and rear brake rotors and brake pads -corrosion
Jan 2013 56976 mi US $440	Replace ignition coil, spark plugs, ignition cables
Jan 2014 62748 mi US $189	Battery replaced
Aug 2014 67104 mi US $1020	Replace water pump, thermostat, timing & drive belts, coolant
Aug 2015 79000 mi US $76	Gearshift cable and pivot frozen - Clean and lube Remove exhaust heat shield - rattle noise, Weld cracked exhaust pipe
Oct 2015 81856 mi US $780	Replace ignition coil, spark plugs, ignition cables - CEL - 2nd repair in 24K mis Gearshift cable and pivot stiff - relube - 2nd repair Gearshift cable and pivot stiff - relube 2nd repair Replace ignition coil, spark plugs, ignition cables - CEL. 2nd failure in 24K mis.
Jan 2016 84000 mi US $79	Replace LH Mirror Glass 91039FC050 - Stress fractured
Jun 2016 87000 mi US $12	Primary hood catch didn't function
Nov 2016 95030 mi US $743	Replace drive belts (V-belt and A/C) Replaced fan blower motor resistor Replaced oil sender switch - leaking
May 2017 103298 mi US $891	Replace drive shaft axle Replace gearshift selector cable, nut and connector selector. Damaged by corrosion and repeated repair attempts.
Dec 2017 111000 mi US $987	Windshield spontaneously cracked
Jun 2018 119000 mi US $310	Alternator replaced Frozen slide pins on front calipers. Replaced slide pins.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in California, United States Jan 2012 - Jun 2012
Apr 2012 252200 mi US $500	replaced driver side rear wheel bearings replaced driver side cv boot on front

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Alabama, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2014
Jun 2014 134000 mi US $2800	Replaced failed turbocharger. This occurred due to clogged filters.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in California, United States Jul 2010 - Mar 2020
Mar 2011 36000 mi	Natural gas like smell coming from the vents. Mechanic took out the filters and sprayed bleach in there, to kill any mildew or mold. That did the trick.
Feb 2013 48300 mi US $480	squealing noise on start up when turning the wheel. It was a failing Power Steering Pump. If not replaced, it could have led to much bigger problems. Glad I brought it in when I did
Jul 2013 50200 mi US $250	Rattle in the A/C turned out to be bad compressor.
Dec 2013 53000 mi US $150	headlight out again after replacing 1 month ago. Needed new wiring Vents blowing hot air when AC is not on. Blowing Hot air when it is set for air from outside and it's the middle of the night.
Apr 2014 56300 mi US $100	Battery replaced
May 2014 56900 mi US $500	Was getting a burning smell, something broke above the right front tire axle and was leaking grease onto the brakes
Sep 2016 78000 mi US $450	Head Gasket AC Blowing Hot AIr
Apr 2017 78000 mi US $80	Alignment Head gaskets both needed to be replaced. Significant oil leaking
Oct 2017 81000 mi US $150	Hesitation and fluttering noise on acceleration from stop. Very dirty Throttle body. Partially fixed the issue by cleaning , but not completely. Still unclear what is causing the hesitation and fluttering noise
Feb 2018 83000 mi US $300	wiring replaced to both headlights, had been eroded by battery. Also replaced bulbs with higher quality bulbs. The light bulb on both left and right front headlights have been burning out intermittently for 4-5 years, so I figured it was a short of some kind.
Jul 2018 86000 mi US $800	Whistling and hesitation from muffler and starting from dead stop. Tried a 3rd mechanic who fix the hesitation very easily (cleaned a very filty air intake valve I believe). The whistle he determined to be simple a small hole inside the muffler, so we just replaced it and the problem is all fixed!

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Subaru WRX in Great Britain Mar 2010 - Nov 2012
Jun 2010 15000 mi	Rear diff oil seal replaced as it was leaking Air con compressor causing revs to increase dramatically (2000+rpm) when compressor kicked in
Jul 2010 16000 mi	Rear diff oil leak ongoing, oil leaking from breather. Exact cause unknown, may require rebuild or replacement diff. Front anti-roll bar bushes replaced under warranty, normal at this age.
Sep 2010 16000 mi	Rear tailgate intermittently not unlocking fully; opened only onto 1st catch. Lock replaced, problem persists; further investigation to be done.
Dec 2010 19000 mi	Problem solved after adjustment
Apr 2011 23000 mi	Diagnosis of cold start engine noise, possibly pistons or main bearing, awaiting warranty decision before strip down.
Sep 2011 28000 mi	Cold start noise traced to the cambelt tensioner, item replaced, no recurrence to date

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Subaru WRX in Trinidad and Tobago Jul 2011 - Jul 2013
Aug 2011 52700 mi $650	Left side low headlight beam blown. Upgraded all headlights to HID system.
May 2013 76220 mi $300	Radiator Fan Not Working

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Subaru WRX STI in Texas, United States Oct 2008 - Jun 2022
Dec 2012 22000 mi	Threw a P0422 CEL. I couldn't find anything so I reset it but it kept coming back so it went to the dealer. They couldn't find anything either so they did a full diagnostic and reset it. Hasn't come on again.
Dec 2015 34000 mi US $1030	Both fuel cut valves in the gas tank cracked due to age and turned on P0442 CEL. It did not affect drivability. This is a labor intensive repair - 86% of the cost was labor.

Subaru WRX STI in South Africa Oct 2007 - Feb 2010
Mar 2007 18600 mi	Replace clutch plate Replace motor sub-assembly Repairs covered by motorplan
Dec 2007 38440 mi	Replace motor sub-assembly (coverd by motorplan)
Sep 2008 57040 mi R 66000	overall motor (blown), replace turbo, replace clutch plate
Jan 2009 58900 mi R 33000	Overall motor
Sep 2009 62000 mi R 15000	Repair turbo, replace clutch kit
Nov 2009 63240 mi R 3000	Turbo broke down immediately after leaving the repair shop Repair turbo, repair waste gate, repair oil leak, replace radiator hoses, replace turbo hosing
Dec 2009 63860 mi R 8000	Radiator hose also perished.
Feb 2010 63860 mi R 15000	Car still breathing oil from vent. Vent routed to ground.

Subaru WRX STI in New York, United States Apr 2010 - May 2011
May 2011 24000 mi US $75	Battery losing charge. Replaced. Died again when car left alone. Still unsure of cause of power drain.

Subaru WRX STI in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2013
Apr 2011 49000 mi	Three 8mm bolts on cam gear that secures on a plate came loose. The plate is part of the variable valve timing system which uses oil pressure to control the timing so as the bolts came loose oil was leaking past the plate.
Jun 2011 52000 mi US $300	Intake pipe developed a vaccum leak from a rip that went about halfway around it where it attaches 2 the turbo. Replaced the oem plastic pipe with an aftermarket metal one which was a mistake because the fitment was horrible.
Jul 2012 64700 mi	Turbocharger had an external oil leak on a non-serviceable seal and also a whine associated with the part failing internally. Replaced turbocharger to correct the concern.
Aug 2012 65700 mi US $400	Radiator started to develop a slow leak at the top. Also cooling hoses started leaking slightly where they attach to the thermostat housing and at the other end of the motor due to corrosion
Dec 2012 70000 mi US $10	Both license plate bulbs burnt out at about the same time. Replaced both bulbs and the lights now work again

Subaru WRX STI in Colorado, United States May 2012 - Nov 2016
Dec 2015 98000 mi US $200	Radiator blew at 103,000 miles. Could drive home but definitely needed a replacement.
Nov 2016 113000 mi US $108	Lower radiator return hose clamp got loose and started leaking coolant. Replaced both upper and lower radiator hoses. Should have replaced them when I replaced the radiator 10k miles ago.

Subaru WRX STI in Texas, United States Oct 2008 - Dec 2013
Mar 2013 90000 mi US $200	One of the o-rings had gone bad causing leaking of AC charge. Part was replaced and system was recharged.

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Subaru WRX in Colorado, United States Jun 2008 - Jan 2012
Oct 2010 97000 mi US $100	In for 90k service with clutch replace. Trans snout worn - tech installed "Speedy Sleeve" and new throw out bearing. In for 90k service with clutch replace. Found shift shaft seal leaking - replaced. In for 90k service with clutch replace. Found left/front inner CV boot leaking - replaced boot.
Jan 2011 100000 mi US $30	Replaced squeaking A/C idler pulley

Subaru WRX in New Jersey, United States Apr 2012 - Oct 2013
May 2012 85000 mi	Oxygen pump, an emissions related issue had 7 codes stored in the ECU. Diagnosed and correct parts are in order... The previous oxygen sensor issue was resolved with the correct parts
Nov 2012 94000 mi US $289	Alternator bracket cracked, replaced with parts I bought online from other subaru dealer Than one visited for repair and labor charged.

Subaru WRX in Colorado, United States Jul 2011 - Dec 2014
Nov 2013 71000 mi US $75	Leaking steering pump seals replaced
Nov 2014 83000 mi US $1500	Timing chain, tensioner, water pump, thermostat, belts

Subaru WRX in New York, United States Mar 2008 - Jun 2011
Apr 2008 55000 mi US $380	The driver's side secondary air combi valve failed in the open position. As a result exhaust was leaking via the air pump, and the CEL light came on. The part was $380 retail from Subaru. I did the troubleshooting, servicing and mechanical work myself.

Subaru WRX in Maryland, United States Oct 2008 - Jun 2015
Jan 2009 42000 mi US $65	CEL at 42,856. Mechanic says OBD - fuel cap loose. Mechanic tightened fuel cap, problem went away.
Mar 2011 57000 mi US $147	Timing belt snapped from age. Battery dead.
Mar 2012 66000 mi US $400	Mechanic found transmission leak. Blown fuse caused the power mirrors to stop working.
Jan 2015 66700 mi US $1146	Replaced 2 IMR control valve. Repaired cose P2009. Intake Manifold Running control circuits low both banks.

Subaru WRX in Washington, United States Oct 2006 - May 2019
Aug 2012 41900 mi US $300	Turbo wastegate was not moving freely, boost was not being controlled properly. Sometimes overboosting and sometimes under boosting. Replaced turbo exhaust housing from a used turbo.
Jun 2015 55000 mi US $145	Noisy front left wheel bearing. Replaced wheel bearing. Front right inner axle boot leaking grease. Replaced grease, boot and clip.
Sep 2016 60000 mi US $100	CEL due to stuck air valve. Air pump also noisy. Replaced air pump and air valve with used parts. Old valve was badly corroded and full of water.
Mar 2018 69000 mi US $150	Crack in radiator causing coolant loss. Radiator replaced.

Subaru WRX in Alberta, Canada Feb 2010 - Nov 2013
Jun 2013 58280 mi C $50	Emissions air pump valve had failed from corrosion. Replaced with block-off plate, tune updated to ignore resulting emissions codes.

Subaru WRX in California, United States Oct 2006 - Nov 2016
Sep 2012 56000 mi US $900	A valve in the air intake system failed.

Subaru WRX in North Carolina, United States Aug 2010 - Mar 2018
Feb 2015 122600 mi US $450	Replaced both (left & right) front axle boots.
Mar 2015 124000 mi US $100	Leaks in A/C system. Replaced seal & recharged. Power steering pump was whining. Replaced fluid eliminated whining. Right rear wheel bearing had to be replaced. Bolts holding in place were frozen and head snapped off -- had to be heated to break loosed. Heating up required replacing several bushings in additional to replacing bolt & wheel bearing.
Jul 2017 145000 mi US $700	Replaced radiator
Aug 2017 145000 mi US $75	Bearings in one of the idler arm pulley went and had to be replaced

Subaru WRX in Utah, United States Mar 2011 - Dec 2016
May 2014 75000 mi US $430	Front CV boots cracked and leaking. Replaced prior to CV failure.
Dec 2014 85000 mi	Air pump solenoid failed. System disabled, car passes emissions fine without it. Common WRX problem.
Sep 2015 100000 mi US $2000	Clutch and flywheel replacement. The lining wore out. Engagement was getting higher/harder to achieve smooth transitions, and was replaced prior to failing. Car gave plenty of warning to the end of life for the clutch.

Subaru WRX in California, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2017
May 2017 128000 mi US $1200	A/C compressor needed replacement and the condenser was damaged by a stone.

Subaru WRX in Arizona, United States Nov 2006 - Sep 2014
Jul 2010 100000 mi US $95	Recharge AC and check for leaks
May 2012 146500 mi US $201	Leaky radiator hose led to coolant levels being too low to circulate.
Sep 2012 149000 mi US $470	Radiator leaking
Oct 2012 150000 mi US $120	Power steering pump seized Ac compressor clutch became unable to stay engaged. No need to fix given time of year.
Nov 2012 152400 mi US $1100	Replaced clutch, release bearing wore out. Then had to bring the car back the next week because they did not firmly attach the prop-shaft hangers (thus the 2 days). They did not charge for the second repair, as it was their fault.
Mar 2014	Head gasket went. Extracted engine myself, had heads rebuilt. Update: later discovered it was just a very hard to locate hose was spraying coolant. I took the opportunity to do a rebuild regardless. Replaced the AC compressor with one I bought for $100 from the junkyard myself.
Sep 2014 170000 mi US $6000	Cost 6k all in for labor to reassemble the drivetrain and replace the short block (cylinder walls were corroded by coolant from head gasket failure). Had I not tried to fix it myself it would've been more like $3,500.

Subaru WRX in California, United States Dec 2016 - Jul 2019
Apr 2017 82000 mi US $700	new rear struts

Subaru WRX in Oregon, United States Jul 2006 - Jun 2022
Jun 2006 3300 mi	Replaced outside temperature sensor under warranty.
May 2010 29000 mi US $4	Water leaked into driver's foglight and misted lens. Replaced sealing gasket and realigned housing
Mar 2017 68000 mi US $85	Inner Right CV Boot cracked - due to turbo heat. Replaced BOTH axles to be safe.
Jun 2017 68500 mi US $1050	Clutch, pressure plate, engine rear oil seal (possibly seeping a little), throwout bearing, clutch fork and pivot.
Oct 2021 78500 mi US $150	Radiator had a pinhole leak in top plastic cap. Replaced radiator, refilled coolant.
Jan 2022 79700 mi US $175	Power Steering pump got noisy and unchanged PS fluid was probably part of the problem. Replaced PS pump, and fluid.

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Subaru WRX in Oregon, United States Aug 2011 - Nov 2011
Sep 2011 56000 mi	Loud clock spring that dealer quoted $300 to replace. Forget it.
Nov 2011 58000 mi	Loud clock spring when sold.

Subaru WRX in Texas, United States Sep 2007 - Jun 2016
Feb 2013 95000 mi US $400	Leak in high pressure side of A/C. O-rings and high side hose replaced. System refilled with refrigerant and oil to OEM spec.
Nov 2015 132000 mi US $2000	Engine failure

Subaru WRX in Ohio, United States Oct 2006 - Jul 2018

Subaru WRX in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2009 - Jul 2011
Nov 2010 64000 mi US $425	Heard warbling noise (wom-wom-wom) at speed. Suspected wheel bearings. Shop replaced front wheel bearings, which did reduce some noise while turning, but did not fix the initial problem.
Jan 2011 66000 mi US $25	Had both front wheel bearings re-replaced, since original replacements failed during January. Now, a week later, noise is back. Suspect hubs. Will return to shop this month.
Apr 2011 68500 mi US $1000	Wheel bearings were still making noise. Brought car to different shop, replaced front bearings + hubs, problem solved. Front-right tie rod end was leaking grease, causing loose steering. Replaced part, steering tightness restored.

Subaru WRX in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2006 - Mar 2010
Dec 2006 8060 mi	First and second gear teeth were damaged so that the transmission would not shift into either gear. Dealership said it was caused by abuse and therefore would not cover it under warranty. Subaru has an issue with their transimssions that they won't admit Driveshaft hanger bracket was installed incorrectly and is now hitting the exhaust.

Subaru WRX in California, United States Jun 2014 - Jul 2015
Sep 2014 110000 mi US $950	Throwout bearing seized. Had to replace clutch, throwout, pilot, and clutch master cylinder Crack in radiator necessitated replacement

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Subaru WRX in Illinois, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2013
Jun 2013 118000 mi US $3000	Cylinder #2 intake valve sleeve caused valve to be sticky in closing and thus causing damage to other valves in cylinder - bent one, caused valve seat insert to be dislodged slightly. Misfire CEL, low compression and leak-down.

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Subaru Impreza in New Brunswick, Canada Feb 2015 - Sep 2017
Apr 2015 63240 mi C $1000	Replace front calipers. Exhaust replacement.

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Subaru Impreza in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2008 - Jun 2018
Jan 2015 31200 mi US $100	Alternator replaced.

Subaru Impreza in Virginia, United States Oct 2006 - Jan 2015
Feb 2011 67000 mi US $235	Replace leaking valve cover gaskets.
Aug 2011 72000 mi US $40	Check engine light came on, then cleared itself after 1 day. Shop determined error code was "no start condition". Problem has not reappeared.
Feb 2013 85700 mi US $140	belt was slipping, was replaces
Jun 2014 96000 mi US $140	Idler pulley squealing
Jan 2015 84000 mi	Intermittent code for converter low efficiency

Subaru Impreza in Maryland, United States Sep 2007 - Sep 2013
Jun 2007 40000 mi US $150	Front Windshield Crack replaced

Subaru Impreza in Arkansas, United States May 2016 - Nov 2019
Sep 2017 131000 mi US $10	Clip holding the throw-out bearing snapped and cause bearing to rub on pressure plate in clutch. Full clutch failure in 4 days. Had to purchase a new clutch kit, throw-out bearing clips and gasket for exhaust. Took about 8 hours to replace. Replaced driver side headlight.
Feb 2018 138000 mi US $500	Cylinders random misfire due to old and corroding parts. Changed spark plugs, wiring, and coil packs.

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Subaru Impreza in Ontario, Canada Sep 2014 - Nov 2014
Sep 2014 186000 mi C $900	Replaced all the wiring. Car kept stalling and wires were brittle. Oil pan rusted through. Replaced pan.

Subaru Impreza in Illinois, United States Apr 2012 - Mar 2017
Jun 2012 100000 mi US $1700	Right around 100,000 miles I needed the head gaskets replaced and went ahead and changed out the whole lower end at the same time. Water Pump, timing chain ect... Cost $1700
Jul 2014 125000 mi US $250	Around 125,000 miles I needed the front left Wheel bearing replaced. No big deal. Cost $250
Nov 2016 186100 mi US $240	Miss fire in Cylinder 1. New plugs and wires as well as a new Main Drive Belt to stop the squealing.

Subaru Impreza in Tennessee, United States Aug 2016 - Jun 2018
Oct 2017 148780 mi	Cleaned throttle body. The car wasn't idling correctly and kept setting off the check engine light with low idle codes, and cleaning that fixed it.
Feb 2018 156000 mi US $350	Passenger side Wheel bearing was making a rumbling noise. I had the wheel bearing and all of the seals replaced.
Jun 2018 159500 mi US $40	Replaced both power steering reservoir hoses, they had become old and hardened.

Subaru Impreza in Ontario, Canada Mar 2008 - Mar 2010
Oct 2008 44640 mi	Blinking check engine light. They could never replicate it nor found it from ECU. It goes on usually after cold start; then went away after 5 to 10 mins of slow driving.

Subaru Impreza in Barbados Feb 2008 - Mar 2009
Feb 2008	Replacement of Driver side power window motor.

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Subaru WRX in Vermont, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010 23000 mi	valve timing sensor replaced.

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Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2014 - May 2015
Jul 2014 67300 mi	One rear strut leaking; recommend replacing both and rebalance. Not addressing right now; may replace this car in early 2015.
May 2015 72000 mi	Car used oil between oil change intervals from the beginning. Sometimes the oil got lower than it should have before owner added oil. Piston rod bearing eventually deteriorated and a new short block was recommended.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2011 - Jul 2018
Apr 2012 107800 mi US $600	Ignition coil cracked at wire connections. Replaced coil wires and plugs.
Dec 2013 141000 mi	The car needed two quarts of oil on our trip to South Carolina- approximately 1400 miles round trip. We thought we saw an oil leakage. The shop couldn't determine the cause, saw no evidence either. Was told the headgasket was leaking oil.
May 2014 149400 mi	Headlight bulb. Very difficult to access, but at least it wasn't the headlamp on the driver's side which requires one to take out the battery.
Jun 2014 151000 mi US $673	left front ball joint loose; tech replaced it right front corner marker bulb out; tech replaced the bulb
Nov 2014 155000 mi US $1200	I had a leaking head gasket on the passenger side. Had both replaced. They also replaced the timing belt and kit (?). Radiator hoses replaced. Also, o -rings on oil dipstick (?). Had to take it back for this a week later. No charge.
May 2015 165000 mi US $800	The front catalytic converter was replaced. My check engine light had been going on and off for well over two years. I finally decided to get the repairs done.
Jul 2018 221000 mi US $500	One rear strut was leaking. Both struts were replaced. I noticed a noise in the rear. It was the heat shield above the muffler rattling around. The mechanic removed it and said I could replace it if I wanted to at a later time. He also found a rusted hole in the center pipe, so the pipe and the muffler were replaced with aftermarket parts.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Ohio, United States Oct 2014 - Oct 2021
May 2017 113000 mi US $1000	Battery and lead replacement

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Alberta, Canada Sep 2014 - Oct 2015
Oct 2015 77500 mi C $450	Blower motor failed. Cannot just swap out the motor so I had to replace the entire Blower assembly.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Ohio, United States Aug 2006 - Sep 2016
Oct 2006 12000 mi	Minor hesitation off idle solved with ECU (engine computer) software update.
Dec 2010 68000 mi US $150	Shifter was extremely stiff/slow when cold (manual transmission). Difficult to shift into reverse. Lubed and adjusted shift linkage, replaced transmission oil with synthetic. Problem resolved.
Mar 2012 86000 mi	Diagnose rattle/resonance from rear of car at 65 mph. Noise traced to very rusty, loose exhaust system. Driveability/reliability not affected. Elected to replace at later date. Was not charged for diagnosis.
Jul 2013 102300 mi	Attempt to locate rattle under car. Unable to locate and not charged.
Aug 2013 102900 mi US $50	Diagnose exhaust rattle. Located broken weld. Referred to other shop with welding capability. Welded exhaust to fix rattle. Was diagnosed but not repaired by dealership.
Oct 2013 104200 mi US $200	Shifter became immobile and engine would stall whenever clutch was released. Flatbed towed to dealership. Problem could not be duplicated once the car was at the dealer. Still unresolved.
Aug 2014 110400 mi US $600	Replace both front inner CV boots. Diagnose multiple odd noises. Whistling/squealing diagnosed as pinhole exhaust leak. Noise from bell housing diagnosed as failing throwout bearing.
Sep 2014 112000 mi	Follow up from previous visit (noise from throwout bearing). Removed transmission and installed clutch kit. Also discovered leaking transmission seal inside bell housing. Approximately one week after previous repair, car began shaking violently upon clutch engagement. Returned to dealer, problem diagnosed as defective replacement clutch. Repaired free of charge.
Oct 2014 113000 mi	Noticed extensive transmission oil leakage. Returned to dealer. Axle seal improperly installed during previous repair trip. Fixed free of charge
Apr 2015 117300 mi US $132	Tailgate latch failed. Unable to open tailgate. Replaced exterior handle.
Jul 2015 121500 mi US $250	Replace muffler and other exhaust components to address previously diagnosed exhaust leak.
Jan 2016 125000 mi	Little to no assist from power steering immediately after cold start on days below freezing. Also noticed excessive whine from power steering pump. Shop unable to duplicate problem (warmer day). Elected not to pay for further teardown.
Aug 2016 127000 mi US $200	ABS light on. Multiple whees speed sensor codes. Tried cleaning sensors and connections. Unable to resolve problem.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Washington, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2022
Jan 2012 79500 mi	Adjust frameless windows to reduce wind noise. Used subaru forums to get basic understanding of adjustment. Partially successful, but not entirely.
Aug 2013 67000 mi	Compass in mirror backlight failure, no longer can be read in daylight
Mar 2014 71000 mi	Slight seepage around head gaskets. Not fixed yet. Left inner axle boot seeping at outer clamp. Not fixed yet.
Aug 2014 76000 mi US $50	Broken wheel stud on right rear corner, replaced. Wheel felt funny, found they were all loose, one snapped off when tightened.
Jul 2015 79700 mi US $2800	Replace head gaskets, resurface heads Clutch shudder, flywheel surface worn prematurely. clutch still had 50% life. Clutch and flywheel replaced.
Oct 2016 87300 mi US $270	Muffler whistles, rear muffler replaced (broken baffles)
Mar 2017 90000 mi US $63	Overheat at sustained high speed, cooling escaping. Replaced Radiator, thermostat, and cap. Broken Wheel Stud replaced.

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Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Nova Scotia, Canada Apr 2018 - May 2019
May 2018 76880 mi C $300	Replaced all 4 wheels brake pads and front rotors Wheel bearing noise from rear of car, Replaced both rear wheel bearings and seals. CEL was On and fault code indicated O2 sensor before cat., replaced sensor and checked connections and took voltage readings. All checked out ok but CEL came back, am stumped.
Apr 2019	CEL turned out to be a bad pin connection in the main engine harness.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2011 - Oct 2012
Oct 2012 130000 mi US $400	Needed new throttle body. Transmission gasket failure, leaking fluid.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Tennessee, United States Apr 2013 - Jul 2013
May 2013 91000 mi US $300	Bad wheel bearings
Jul 2013 91000 mi US $200	Bad rear end bearing. Rebuilt the rear-end. Throttle body dirty, causing check engine light to engage. $115 to diagnose and $85 to spend 15 min. cleaning the part.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Ohio, United States May 2012 - Jun 2012
Jun 2012 110000 mi US $800	Alternator replaced Fuel injectors cleaned Oil change

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2008 - Aug 2011
Jan 2010 68820 mi C $420	Left rear wheel bearing worn/failed - replaced.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Connecticut, United States Jan 2014 - Mar 2017
Aug 2014 88100 mi US $300	wheel bearing needed replaced
Dec 2014 91000 mi US $2000	Head gaskets needed replacing. oil and antifreeze leaking everywhere

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in North Dakota, United States Feb 2012 - Apr 2013
Dec 2012 85000 mi US $289	electric window failed to work properly

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Subaru WRX STI in Illinois, United States Dec 2006 - Oct 2017
Jun 2006 11000 mi	valve spring
Dec 2009 31000 mi US $150	Front swaybar connection broke on passenger side.
Feb 2012 47000 mi US $215	Faulty/erratic Rear diff temp sensor. Part+labor $215
Jun 2013 61000 mi	Fuse burned out. Used spare fuse housed in engine compartment. Fuse killed power windows, rear mirror, cig lighter.
Apr 2016 84000 mi US $180	R. DIFF sensor flickering. Replaced again.
Jun 2017 84000 mi US $230	2 small rocks hit windshield on way to work. 2' long crack across windshield before I got home. Gerber Glass replaced windshield in my driveway.

Subaru WRX STI in California, United States Jan 2009 - Mar 2010
Feb 2009 54000 mi	Seized water pump - blown radiator resulted in severe heat. This CAR IS AN STI AN STI AN STI overheating 247 degrees

Subaru WRX STI in Ontario, Canada Oct 2009 - Apr 2014
Sep 2010 25420 mi C $30	Wheel liner broke, ordered new one and replaced.
Jan 2013 29920 mi C $500	Radiator has small leak, replaced(upgraded) with Koyo Al racing one

Subaru WRX STI in Minnesota, United States May 2008 - Sep 2012
Mar 2009 44000 mi	Whining noise in engine heard inside vehicle. Most likely one of the belt idlers or tensioner. Could not determine which one was faulty.
Jul 2010 55000 mi US $125	Engine whine noise. Mechanic says it's either a valve or valves that need adjustment, or it's something in the timing-belt mechanism. Will pursue a repair in the not-too-distant future. Clutch squeak mentioned to shop, but shop didn't fix while car was in for service. I later repaired the squeak myself by lubricating part of the clutch mechanism.

Subaru WRX STI in Minnesota, United States Nov 2014 - Feb 2016
Dec 2014 104000 mi US $3500	Burned exhaust valve in cyl 4
Aug 2015 110900 mi	Rust on the wheel hub was causing brake issues, rust had to be cleaned out
Nov 2015 111600 mi US $850	replace radiator, thermostat

Subaru WRX STI in Nebraska, United States Jun 2007 - Mar 2010
Jun 2007 2300 mi	Trim repair by SOA
Sep 2007 28000 mi	Rear strut "clunk" Remote keyless buzzer
Aug 2008 49000 mi	Replaced buzzer. Lubed rear strut mounts.

Subaru WRX STI in Texas, United States May 2009 - Jul 2022
Jun 2009 55000 mi US $9	Lubricate rear struts to eliminate squeak every other tire rotation. Subaru's solution is to replace the struts.
Sep 2010 73000 mi US $175	Leak in o-ring on high-pressure outlet of A/C compressor.
Oct 2010 73500 mi US $650	Car made loud whoo-whoo'ing noise from rear of car. Rear wheel bearing replaced.
Oct 2011 92000 mi US $130	Radiator plastic end-tank developed a hairline crack which required the complete replacement of the radiator. 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.
Jun 2012 101000 mi US $95	Alternator failed Power steering pump leak Upstream wide-band O2 sensor started to fail
Aug 2012 103200 mi US $45	Upper radiator hose developed a large tear. Replaced hose, refilled coolant.
Nov 2012 104200 mi US $550	Passenger side, inner CV boot failed. Passenger side valve cover gasket leak
Dec 2013 109000 mi US $1200	R&R passenger rear wheel bearing
Jan 2014 105000 mi US $10	Oil filler neck gasket replacement. Air entering power steering pump.
Jun 2014 112000 mi US $30	Evap recirculation purge value failed
Jun 2016 124000 mi US $50	Radiator cap gasket failed after reinstalling once coolant flush was completed.
Dec 2016 128000 mi US $500	Replaced faulty reverse light switch Repaired leaky oil pan Rebuilt power steering rack - replaced all internal seals. Replaced front, passenger outer CV boot Replaced engine PCV and breather hoses, vacuum lines, etc. Many were glass hard and very brittle. Replaced PCV valve as some blow by was noticed.

Subaru WRX STI in New York, United States Apr 2007 - Jul 2012
Mar 2008 43000 mi	Rear struts leaking, make clunking noise during low speed driving.
Oct 2009 46000 mi US $400	Differential temperature sensor replaced after false alerts on dashboard. add forums for Impreza WRX STi iwsti.com nasioc.com
May 2010 49000 mi US $430	Starter replaced.
Jul 2010 49200 mi US $7	Battery replaced under warrantee. Customer paid $7 for corroded bolts and fittings.
Jul 2012 54000 mi US $700	Ac hoses were leaking, replaced and recharged.

Subaru WRX STI in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2011 - Apr 2011
Mar 2011 110000 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. Replaced power steering pump

Subaru WRX STI in Nebraska, United States May 2012 - Jun 2021
Dec 2014 89000 mi US $185	R&R front passenger wheel hub/bearing.
Feb 2015 89000 mi US $95	Oil feed line from from block, to AVCS port to turbo started leaking.
Oct 2015 96500 mi US $484	Driver's side wheel bearing. Passenger side was replaced 12 months ago.
Nov 2015 97400 mi US $322	Passenger side cam cover gaskets were leaking. Indy replaced both sides.
Dec 2015 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.
Mar 2016 101000 mi US $1040	A/C Compressor failed. A new compressor, dryer and condenser were installed.
May 2017 114000 mi US $365	AC hose had cracked and required a replacement piece plus a recharge and leakdown test.
Jun 2017 115000 mi US $190	I thought the rear wheel bearing were going out. Instead it turned out to be a rusty pgr side rear brake shield rubbing on the back of the rotor. The shield was modded to work but will be replaced when the rear bearings get changed some day. The rotor was "trued" in case the shield caused any unusual wear.
Jan 2018 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. New sparkplugs for the 120K service.

Subaru WRX STI in Virginia, United States Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
Dec 2013 100000 mi US $6500	Piston and rings needed replacement along with the head. No compression cylinder 4. Entire bottom end replaced.

Subaru WRX STI in California, United States Oct 2010 - Jul 2011
Dec 2010 103000 mi US $50	replaced undercover, which had started to come off and was making noise replaced undercover, which had started to come off and was making noise

Subaru WRX STI in Alabama, United States - Feb 2010
Feb 2010 23000 mi	Radiator began leaking on the top seam. Warranty covered 100% of the bill.

Subaru WRX STI in Texas, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2011
Oct 2008 47544 mi US $126	Replaced High pressure AC line because of a pinhole leak
Dec 2008 50210 mi US $229	Replaced windshield.
Jan 2009 52216 mi	Low speed "clunk" from rear strut. Removing strut and regreasing the bump stop seems to fix it.

Subaru WRX STI in Florida, United States Apr 2016 - Jul 2018
Dec 2017 99000 mi US $20	Valve cover gasket replacement, passenger side
Jan 2018 99900 mi US $200	power steering pump replaced, excessive leaking/intermittent loss of steering

Subaru WRX STI in California, United States Nov 2011 - Feb 2014
Aug 2012 73000 mi US $30	Power steering/alternator belt broke while driving on the freeway. Was able to change it myself at a gas station.
Feb 2013 80000 mi US $45	The ac belt broke and I replaced it.
Feb 2014 89000 mi US $60	Had to replace window trim

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Subaru WRX in Maryland, United States Apr 2008 - Feb 2014
Oct 2011 107000 mi US $100	AC had stopped blowing cold. Diagnosed as low coolant, topped it up, good to go.
Dec 2012 124000 mi US $250	Foggy/oxidized headlight lenses. Had to refurbish to pass inspection.
Sep 2013 136000 mi	Loose AC compressor belt. Re-tightened.
Feb 2014 140000 mi	Coolant smell in cabin on occasion; apparent small leak above intake manifold (turbo?). No significant coolant loss.

Subaru WRX in Ontario, Canada Jun 2013 - Nov 2013
Jan 2013 122450 mi C $332	Steering was very stiff, replaced power steering pump
May 2013 125860 mi C $150	replaced inner front right cv boot.
Jun 2013 126790 mi C $200	Leaking O-ring between highside hose and compressor replaced. AC system vacuumed and leak tested. R134a refill + pag oil.
Aug 2013 129890 mi C $1500	Radiator cracked and was leaking. Replaced radiator plus coolant flush/replacement HVAC Blower motor would only work on higher settings. Replaced blower motor and cabin filter. 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 Hvac fan replaced. Rear shock housings removed and lubed. Radiator cracked and was leaking. Replaced radiator plus coolant flush/replacement
Sep 2013 132680 mi C $60	Replace tensioner pulley. It was chirping.
Oct 2013 132680 mi C $500	Alternator required replacement, would not charge battery (battery was good).

Subaru WRX in California, United States Oct 2008 - Mar 2010
Jan 2008 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.
May 2009 45000 mi	Squeaky clutch pedal. still there after repair, but somewhat intermittent. no functional problem

Subaru WRX in Illinois, United States May 2008 - Jul 2022
Jun 2009 75000 mi	Plastic idler pulley for air conditioner replaced.
Jun 2011 109000 mi US $350	Axle CV boot cracked. Needed to be dismantled, cleaned, repacked with grease and a new rubber boot fitted.
Jan 2013 136700 mi US $23	The bearings went bad on the tension pulley for the belt driving the AC compressor. It made a loud screeching sound at all rpms. Replaced with similar sealed bearing pulley from an auto parts store.
Jun 2015 149000 mi US $100	AC switch behind HVAC panel not working. Switch replaced.

Subaru WRX in New York, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2010
Apr 2008 39000 mi US $19	Fog light bulb needed to be replaced.

Subaru WRX in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2014 - Mar 2018
Nov 2014 98000 mi US $2500	Original engine spun a bearing so I replaced it with a JDM replacement with AVCS. Didn't go to a shop, I did the swap myself. Not including any the price of mods

Subaru WRX in Michigan, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2018
Jun 2016 114000 mi US $220	Replaced lower coolant hose Secured heat shields Replaced power steering fluid hose
Feb 2017 114000 mi US $869	New power steering pump. Tighten accessory belt.
Mar 2018 120000 mi US $140	Replaced corroded rear brake lines Front O2 sensor

Subaru WRX in California, United States Apr 2012 - Feb 2021
May 2012 78300 mi US $40	Rebuilt power steering pump due to external leak
Jul 2012 79200 mi US $60	Replaced torn CV boot, front passenger side inner.
Apr 2013 84000 mi US $20	Leaking seal between transmission and axle shaft
Mar 2015 99000 mi US $700	Replaced leaking radiator.
Jun 2018 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.

Subaru WRX in Ohio, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2015
Feb 2014 124400 mi US $200	Starter did not consistent disengage in very cold weather (brief grinding after starting engine).

Subaru WRX in Indiana, United States May 2007 - Feb 2011
Sep 2008 97000 mi US $422	Non-OEM spark plugs failed. Caused one of the coil packs to also fail.
Apr 2009 107000 mi US $100	Steering pump needed replacement.
Jun 2009 110000 mi US $1200	A couple bearings and input shaft needed replacing after day at the track.

Subaru WRX in California, United States Jan 2013 - Jan 2015
Aug 2013 98000 mi US $25	upper radiator hose burst and was replaced. coolant refilled.
Oct 2014 102000 mi US $240	cv boot burst. driver side boot replaced and greased.

Subaru WRX in California, United States Dec 2009 - Sep 2018
Jul 2013 88200 mi US $196	Radiator hose leak

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Subaru WRX in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2007 - Feb 2016
Jun 2007 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.
Dec 2007 82000 mi US $27	Left fog bulb
Apr 2009 118000 mi US $88	AC idler pulley broke. Pulley put hole in timing belt cover. On seperate trip, ran over debris in road and destroyed tire. Took car into shop to have alignment and inspection done on running gear.
Jun 2010 148000 mi US $420	Replaced fuel/air sensor
Jan 2011 165000 mi US $450	Radiator replaced Top of radiator cracked, radiator replaced
Jan 2012 192000 mi US $727	Replace timing belt and waterpump with idlers. Timing belt was damaged when AC idler pully broke.
Jan 2013 196000 mi US $200	Replaced both fuel level sending units.
Nov 2013 197000 mi US $110	fROZEN RIGHT CALIPER

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Subaru WRX in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2009 - Mar 2010
Jun 2009 43000 mi US $80	Steering column shaft was bent causing steering issues. Friend with shop replaced with part from salvage yard. Only charged for alignment.
Dec 2009 50000 mi US $80	Replaced front driver side axle. Boot was cut and slinging grease.

Subaru WRX in California, United States Feb 2009 - Jan 2012
Nov 2009 64000 mi US $15	Fixed a pinhole leak in upper radiator hose.
Dec 2009 65000 mi US $5000	Spun rod bearing in engine, replaced with new OEM engine. The engine was actually replaced before but they did a bad job of cleaning up the metal fragments so over the year I owned the car the metal shavings continued to circulate throughout my engine.
Jan 2012 78000 mi US $220	right front cv axle tore and needed replacing

Subaru WRX in Ontario, Canada Feb 2009 - Oct 2012
Feb 2012 145080 mi	Replace driver side window control panel

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Subaru Impreza in New Jersey, United States Jun 2012 - Jan 2017
Jun 2012 13800 mi US $435	Replaced front ball joints, and stabilizer links
Sep 2012 144000 mi US $350	Front CV boot failed, requiring axle replacement
Jul 2013 156300 mi US $525	Clutch master cylinder failed requiring replacement. Replaced slave cylinder and hoses as a precautionary measure.
Oct 2015 176000 mi US $300	New pads and rotors all around. New rear calipers
Jan 2017 181000 mi US $50	Timing belt failed resulting in catastrophic engine damage. Cost is for diagnosis only. Car donated to charity.

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Subaru Impreza in New York, United States Jun 2007 - Mar 2015
Dec 2013 91000 mi	cruise control
Mar 2015 92000 mi	Gasket blew out between oil and coolant system.

Subaru Impreza in North Carolina, United States Oct 2011 - Dec 2012
Dec 2011 153000 mi US $300	Car has sharp turning noise at parking. Torque binding is a common problem with Subaru 4eat Automatic transmissions if not regularly drained and filled. Drained and filled transmission twice (2 x $68). 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. Touch-up and rust prevention oiled and painted ($50). Minor rust bubbling on the hood and near the exhaust. Surface rust in engine bay.
Dec 2012 174000 mi US $80	Turning noise when making all the way to left or right. Front Passenger side turning light failed. Two mechanics worked on it, took more than an hour to replace.

Subaru Impreza in Colorado, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2017
Jan 2016	Before buying this car the used car company replaced the head gaskets (smelled burning oil during test drive) plus as preventive water pump, thermostat, timing belt, and spark plugs.
Mar 2016 119000 mi US $140	Replaced CV axle
Apr 2016 119300 mi US $82	Replaced leaking oil pan gasket.

Subaru Impreza in Maine, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2013
Jan 2012 72000 mi US $170	2005 Impreza 4EAT with the dreaded drivetrain binding on low speed turns. In this case the problem was resolved with a complete transmission flush and the addition of Ford Friction Modifier. To date, no binding; transmission seems reborn.
Sep 2012 78000 mi US $2100	Head gaskets, timing belt, water pump. Shop detected head gaskets starting to fail through test, not detectable otherwise.
Apr 2013 84300 mi US $200	Stopgap measures taken to stabilize an exhaust system needing replacement.
Sep 2013 90000 mi US $1400	The starter was making scary noises. Starter replaced. Exhaust pipe covers were jangling, then falling off. Then pipes as well seemed about to fail. Entire system following cat converter redone.

Subaru Impreza in Michigan, United States Jan 2009 - Nov 2016
Feb 2009 48000 mi US $30	Passenger fog light.
Dec 2009 55000 mi	Strong smell of raw fuel inside car. Needed to tighten fuel lines clamps on front of engine.
Apr 2015 117500 mi US $1500	Head Gasket
Oct 2015 129300 mi	Cam seal was leaking covered under warranty from the earlier head gasket repair
Nov 2016 138000 mi	Timing belt broke and took out engine. Scraping the car

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Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Virginia, United States Dec 2011 - Apr 2014
Mar 2012 146034 mi US $292	Engine was misfiring due to oil leaking onto spark plugs. Replaced spark plug gaskets, valve cover gaskets, valve cover washers, ignition wires, and plugs. Replaced valve cover and spark plug gaskets to remedy misfires due to oil on plugs. Also replaced plugs.
Sep 2013 164000 mi US $435	Both inner CV boots in the front were torn. Shop replaced both front axles with remanufactured axles.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Alberta, Canada Mar 2007 - Jun 2013
Dec 2007 25420 mi	radiator cap failed
Dec 2010 50840 mi C $1650	Replaced head gasket to fix intermittent overheating problem. Problem may still exist though, but not to previous extent.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Alberta, Canada Dec 2007 - Jun 2011
Nov 2008 48360 mi C $100	Diagnosis for over-heating on highway was leaking left bank head gasket. Diagnosis for CEL was sticking EGR valve. Parts ordered.
Dec 2008 48980 mi	Replaced left bank head gasket and EGR valve. Still waiting on new knock sensor to fix continuing CEL.
Feb 2009 50220 mi	Replaced knock sensor. Still received CEL after a few days, so had all connections checked. So far, so good.
Dec 2010 60760 mi C $300	Car overheated on highway. Stuck thermostat replaced. Fan setting #2 not working. Replaced fan blower resistor to correct.
Jun 2011 63860 mi C $100	Radiator cap failed, replaced to repair.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Quebec, Canada Oct 2012 - Mar 2015
May 2014 108440 mi C $2200	Oil leak, change the motor gasket and due change of timing belt.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Ohio, United States Jul 2010 - May 2017
Aug 2010 126000 mi US $800	Cracked inner boots on front axles. Replaced axles and did a 4 wheel alignment.
Jan 2011 136000 mi US $18	Corrosion on wheel caused tire to lose pressure.
Nov 2011 157000 mi US $900	Replaced water pump and timing belt, and tensioner
Oct 2012 174000 mi US $2800	Replaced head gaskets Replaced plugs and ignition wires Replaced clutch. Engine was out for gaskets. clutch was very worn.
Oct 2013 186500 mi US $200	Heater blower motor failed. went to recycling yard and got working replacement for 35.00
Apr 2015 201000 mi US $12	Check engine light came on. Went to AutoZone, had code read. Misfire on cylinder 2. Bought and used fuel system cleaner. Code cleared.
May 2017 208000 mi US $300	Leaking radiator, replaced radiator, water pump, timing belt, acc. belts pct valve, trans axle gear oil, neutral safety switch and cabin air filter.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Vermont, United States Feb 2011 - Sep 2019
Feb 2013 147600 mi US $40	2 side light bulbs replaced in headlight assemblies.
Jul 2014 166200 mi US $223	CEL on, misfires. Replaced air filter, plugs and wires. Also changed oil and filter.
Feb 2015 174000 mi US $1500	Head gaskets. Also replaced during repair: valve cover gasket, plugs, timing belt, water pump, A/C and alternator belts. Plus exhaust repair.
Mar 2016 194000 mi US $278	One ball joint was slightly loose, so both were replaced.
Jun 2017 221000 mi US $1200	Head gaskets we're starting to leak, so a friend pulled apart the engine and did a complete rebuild, including all gaskets, water pump, oil pump, timing belt, plugs, wires, clutch, flywheel.
Jul 2017 221000 mi US $80	Was time for a new exhaust.
Jan 2018 230000 mi US $30	Cable to open the gas filler door was weak and stretched -- handle wouldn't spring back when door opened. Cable replaced.
Apr 2018 236000 mi US $277	New pads, caliper on passenger front Changed power steering belt - was squealing
May 2018 241000 mi US $400	All shocks were absolutely dead, replaced at home with quick struts.

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Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2011 - May 2015
Mar 2014 93000 mi US $250	light switch not turning on parking lights.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in New Hampshire, United States Jul 2013 - Jun 2017
Feb 2015 83500 mi US $200	A portion of the exhaust pipe was replaced for excessive rust. It may have to be completely replaced before Summer is over. Plus 80,000 mile check-up. Window track mechanism.
Apr 2016 89800 mi US $250	Tie rod end rubber bushings had to be replaced, both sides.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in New Hampshire, United States Feb 2012 - Mar 2017
Jan 2013 109000 mi US $38	Rear wiper arm broken during snow removal
Feb 2013 109700 mi US $30	replace headlight bulb
Aug 2013 114000 mi US $40	Heat shield loose.
Mar 2015 135000 mi US $400	Rusting flanges on exhaust pipe. pipe replaced.
Mar 2017 156000 mi	Fault in throttle position sensor

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Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Tennessee, United States Mar 2013 - May 2013
Apr 2013 97000 mi US $1400	Went in for a recall item and noisy air conditioner, was told the head gasket was leaking. Tightened belt for air conditioner, completed recall (SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM)
May 2013 97000 mi	Traded when head gasket started to fail. I already replaced it in 2009, and decided I wasn't going down that expensive road again!

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Subaru WRX STI in Kenya Jan 2012 - Mar 2018
Dec 2017 128960 mi $200	AC fan was replaced

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Subaru WRX STI in Washington, United States Sep 2015 - Sep 2016
Sep 2015 110000 mi US $6000	Spun a rod bearing, requiring full engine rebuild. The engine had previously been replaced at 104k miles, and was a crate smallblock from Subaru.
Mar 2016 113000 mi US $600	Worn out Turbo, required replacement
Apr 2016 113300 mi	radiator fan cut into radiator hose, causing a leak and requiring replacement. The problem was caused by a faulty installation.
Jul 2016 115000 mi US $150	Transmission refused to go into gear. Strangely, the problem was fixed by putting the car onto the flat-bed tow truck.

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Subaru WRX STI in Utah, United States Oct 2016 - Jun 2018
Jul 2017 149000 mi US $50	General maintenece, changed engine oil and filter, also changed transmission fluid
Aug 2017 149000 mi US $9000	Replaced entire drivetrain including transmission, axels, and diffs as well as suspention, rotors and pads.
Oct 2017 150000 mi US $4500	Replaced the turbo. Replaced fuel injectors and fuel rails.

Subaru WRX STI in New Jersey, United States Nov 2010 - Jul 2017
Mar 2011 111000 mi US $270	Steering was shaky at low speed turns. Owner checked power steering fluid. Noticed it was low. Refilled. Low again the next day. Took to shop. Shop determined that power steering pump was faulty. Replaced w/OEM Subaru pump.
Sep 2011 118000 mi US $200	STI. Caliper bolts seized on front Brembos - common problems discussed on Internet. Shop had to use retap threads, install Helicoil and new caliper bolts. Shop stated they often do this for STI owners.
Mar 2013 134000 mi US $450	Both valve cover gaskets leaking badly. Oil cooler leaking oil due to Sears Auto overtightening oil filter. Cooler was crushed and out of shape. Check engine light code P0457. Evap system is faulty. Replaced charcoal vapor canister + gas cap, but check engine light still returned.

Subaru WRX STI in Michigan, United States Aug 2008 - Dec 2012
Sep 2008 70000 mi US $85	Front Passenger Outer CV boot had a hole in it, which sprayed grease inside the wheel well. Replaced with a new half shaft.

Subaru WRX STI in California, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2011
Apr 2011 81000 mi US $4500	Rear transmission bearing blew up. Metal particles found on tranny magnet indicate metal traveled throughout transmission. Rebuild cost prohibitive. New tranny $4.5k +1k labor on West Coast. Steering pump leaking. Dealer quote $700 for part + $200 labor. Air conditioning leaking coolant. Replaced old oring.

Subaru WRX STI in California, United States Dec 2010 - Jan 2011
Jan 2011 69000 mi US $100	CEL P0011 P0021 - changed oil, removed pre-avcs filter screens, problem went away.

Subaru WRX STI in West Virginia, United States Jan 2008 - May 2009
May 2008 93000 mi US $50	Rear wheel bearing replaced.

Subaru WRX STI in Texas, United States Oct 2009 - Feb 2010
Feb 2010 84000 mi	Sold with clunking struts, known issue.

Subaru WRX STI in Florida, United States Feb 2011 - Jan 2014
Jul 2011 64000 mi US $300	Radiator fan came into contact with upper radiator hose and wore a hole into the hose. Happens somewhat frequently based on reports on nasioc.com. Replaced hose. Also replaced radiator due to signs of leakage between core and end tanks.
Jan 2013 US $110	Leaking valve cover gasket on driver's side. Replaced both valve cover gaskets.

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Subaru WRX in Missouri, United States Feb 2006 - Sep 2012
Feb 2006 38000 mi	Replace radiator
Sep 2011 90000 mi US $1	A/C drive pulley locked up and ruined belt- replace belt and pulley

Subaru WRX in New Hampshire, United States Feb 2011 - Aug 2012
Dec 2011 138000 mi US $155	Passenger side ball joint needed to be replaced.

Subaru WRX in New Hampshire, United States Sep 2004 - Mar 2010
Jun 2004 220 mi	Replaced front axles due to excessive vibration. It helped a bit.
Mar 2009 59000 mi US $180	CV boot was leaking grease due to tear so it was replaced.

Subaru WRX in California, United States Oct 2007 - Jul 2010
Feb 2010 88000 mi US $600	Alternator died on me with little warning.
Jun 2010 93000 mi US $200	Power steering line leak.
Jul 2010 93000 mi US $260	Blown radiator. Car was perfect until 88k and then started falling apart so I sold it. Oh well.

Subaru WRX in California, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2018
Dec 2008 75000 mi US $650	Reverse gear broke. I was warming it up and let out the clutch with the hand brake on and I heard a loud bang and the shifter was stuck in reverse. I freed the shifter, but it wouldn't back up after the incident.
Dec 2013 130000 mi US $150	Inner C/V boots replaced Top of plastic radiator tank split
Apr 2016 163800 mi US $10	Power steering pump leak fixed. Disassemble and replace oring reals.

Subaru WRX in Michigan, United States Mar 2008 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010 55000 mi US $100	Just had to have adjustment made so check engine light wouldn't come on

Subaru WRX in Arkansas, United States Dec 2008 - Jan 2014
Aug 2010 95000 mi US $50	left front inner fender came loose and was torn from vehicle.

Subaru WRX in California, United States Aug 2009 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010 110000 mi	First replacement timing belt was squealing and then snapped. Mechanic put new one on no charge and it has worked without problems.

Subaru WRX in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2010 - Jul 2011
Jul 2011 64480 mi C $600	clunk in the rear suspension, replaced strut

Subaru WRX in Michigan, United States Jan 2014 - Mar 2014
Jan 2014 164000 mi US $450	Engine ran too rich due to me switching sparkplug wires, catalytic converter ran hot and damaged turbo

Subaru WRX in New Jersey, United States Nov 2011 - Mar 2018
Jun 2011 125000 mi US $30	CV boot was replaced.
Jun 2012 135000 mi US $60	Ball joint replaced.
Dec 2014 127000 mi US $46	Ac idler pulley was replaced
Sep 2015 135000 mi US $80	replaced front brake caliper
Jun 2016 140000 mi US $350	Tie rod replaced. Alignment completed.
Sep 2017 146000 mi US $130	Replace power steering pump
Nov 2017 148000 mi US $120	Radiator and thermostat replaced
Dec 2017 148000 mi US $150	Replaced valve cover gaskets. Both sides.

Subaru WRX in South Carolina, United States Feb 2015 - Feb 2016
May 2015 155300 mi US $200	Leak in AC was noticed, had to replace high pressure AC hose. Then recharge
Aug 2015 155300 mi US $300	Major wheel bearing failure. Replaced both front wheel bearings, 1x axle, 1x hub, 1x abs sensor.

Subaru WRX in California, United States Sep 2005 - Jul 2013
Jan 2005 38000 mi US $500	Radiator leaked at the plastic top seam. Replaced with a Koyo all aluminum radiator.
Jul 2013 104000 mi	Driver's seat felt loose and it was due to a loose bolt on the driver's side track. Tightened it back up and all is fine.

Subaru WRX in Colorado, United States Sep 2010 - Aug 2015
Oct 2010 92000 mi US $985	Thermostat failed;cracked radiator. Bill $1,050 including tax.
Aug 2013 115000 mi US $35	Replaced A/C compressor pulley. Neighbor diagnosed problem and repair. Unsure how much labor would be at shop $35 for part.
Dec 2013 119000 mi US $1100	Starter sticking. Replaced with remanufactured unit Raw fuel leak faulty hose common problem up to 2009 models
Aug 2015 124000 mi	Clutch slipping

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Subaru WRX in South Carolina, United States Jun 2017 - Oct 2021
May 2021 38000 mi	Cvt leaking at seal. Repaired with power train 5 year warranty.

Subaru WRX in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2015 - Jan 2016
Jan 2016 US $200	Cylinder 3 misfire due to bad coil pack. The same coil pack had been replaced approximately 20 months ago for the same issue.

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Subaru WRX in Quebec, Canada Jan 2008 - Jun 2011
Jan 2010 C $400	fuel lines leak during very cold weather, cause a smell of gasoline in the cabine
Apr 2010 114700 mi C $30	Gasket from the turbo to the downpipe

Subaru WRX in Colorado, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2022
Jan 2016 US $480	clamps on fuel lines not holding hoses on and gas was leaking.clamps were placed at earlier visit 2 years ago when hoses had worn out and were leaking coolant hoses leaking/loose
Apr 2016 139000 mi	minor leak from power steering pump with 139,000 miles on it. pump itself still working fine, no issues other than leak. chose no repair for now.
Oct 2017 146000 mi US $1200	new clutch and flywheel after 146,000 miles. stock clutch lasted 10 years beyond turbo upgrade, 340 lb/ft at the crank new power steering pump. original one was cracked and leaking after ~ 139,000 miles
Dec 2017 148000 mi US $60	bottom radiator hose separated from radiator. coolant left radiator. reattached hose, added new coolant and Subaru coolant conditioner
Jan 2018 148000 mi US $50	failed CO emissions. changed downpipe PCV valve old. put new PCV valve in.
Feb 2018 150000 mi US $120	I've done a shit ton of work this winter on the Subaru. Did these in my garage: New brake fluid, took apart all brakes and regreased, added subframe rear bolts, added stiffer differential mount bushings, steering bushings, changed oil, new gear oil. In addition, I paid a mechanic to install a new clutch and flywheel. adjusted leaking fuel injectors/fuel rail driver's side, new fuel filter. transmission mount bushings were shot.
May 2022 185000 mi US $100	replaced valve cover gaskets

Subaru WRX in New Mexico, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2010
Jan 2008 61000 mi US $380	Inner front DOJ boots were torn and spraying grease under car.
Feb 2008 62000 mi	Mechanic for January 2008 DoJ repair tore the inner, driver's side DoJ while replacing the axle. Shop fixed free of charge.
Apr 2008 63000 mi US $110	Refrigerant leaks sufficiently to activate low pressure switch in about 8-12 months. Has occurred twice over the last two years. Leak is too small to identify -- two shops have tried.

Subaru WRX in Texas, United States Jul 2008 - Jun 2013
Jul 2010 57000 mi US $900	Been hearing occasional squeak. While in for an oil change, mechanic identified it as one of the belts. Since timing belts were about due, got all the belts and tensioners changed. A radiator hose was also changed.
Jan 2013 88700 mi US $600	Crack in top tank of radiator. Replaced radiator, coolant hoses, thermostat.

Subaru WRX in Ohio, United States Aug 2007 - Jul 2014
Mar 2010 80000 mi US $450	O2 sensor failure
Jan 2012 98700 mi US $500	New starter needed, belts needed adjustment.
Nov 2013 103900 mi	Check engine light on, cause unknown.
Jul 2014 106000 mi	Broken connecting rod

Subaru WRX in Virginia, United States Oct 2005 - Oct 2009
Jan 2005 35000 mi	New flywheel to fix "shuddering" problem. Known TSB. If outside 36k mile warranty it will not be covered under warranty.
Oct 2009 79000 mi US $1300	Replaced A/C compressor, condenser, evaporator. AC would blow cold for 20 seconds then hot.

Subaru WRX in Colorado, United States Feb 2014 - Apr 2014
Feb 2014 119000 mi US $220	The AC pulley went bad and started making a very loud whining noise.

Subaru WRX in Idaho, United States - Dec 2010
Aug 2010 69000 mi US $100	Head Gasket - covered under extended warranty
Dec 2010 80000 mi US $250	Transmission and drivetrain, except computers and sensors, repair

Subaru WRX in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2011
Oct 2010 102000 mi US $1600	100k on OEM Struts, finally showed signs in need of repairs 2 months after having my struts replaced my second gear failed

Subaru WRX in Illinois, United States Dec 2012 - Apr 2017
Aug 2016 133000 mi US $1800	Clutch replacement
Mar 2017 143000 mi US $303	Leaking defective radiator which was replaced with a new aftermarket radiator

Subaru WRX in Texas, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010 50000 mi	Replaced fog lights. Took about 30-45 minutes. Bought replacement bulbs and took care of it myself.

Subaru WRX in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2008 - Sep 2013
Jul 2008 89000 mi US $6000	hot day. accelerated up a slight hill. heard severe engine knock. Cam bearing failure. Engine toasted. Was told by friend who races cars that they had lost a few engines due to lightweight synthetic oil problems during very hot weather.
Nov 2011 156100 mi US $400	misfire on cylinders 1,2,3,4. replaced coil packs. Still misfire on cylinder 2. Cylinder 2 compression down compared to 1,3,4. Most probable cause is a bad exhaust valve. Able to coax car to an emission test pass. Drives well. car stalled. alternator replaced.
Jul 2012 170300 mi US $700	oxygen sensors replaced repair of exhaust leaks

Subaru WRX in Michigan, United States Apr 2010 - May 2013
Sep 2010 97000 mi US $250	Plastic end tank on stock radiator cracked and leaking coolant. Replaced with new aftermarket radiator with aluminum end tanks (less expensive than new OEM plastic/aluminum radiator). Installed radiator and replaced coolant.
Aug 2011 106500 mi US $85	Leaking turbo oil feed line. OEM hard line was cracked.
Apr 2012 112000 mi US $100	O2 sensor failed. Replaced.

Subaru WRX in Tennessee, United States Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
May 2018 172000 mi US $650	Map Sensor IAT Sensor

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Subaru WRX in Illinois, United States Dec 2012 - Sep 2016
Sep 2013 184000 mi US $270	The rack and pinion rubber bushings were worn allowing some play. rubber OEM pieces were replaced with poly-urethane bushings.
Apr 2014 195200 mi US $506	Passenger side rear caliper/caliper bracket worn and required replacement. Both rear brake pads and rotors replaced at the same time. Parking brake cleaned/adjusted.
Aug 2014 201000 mi US $350	Turn signals work intermittently. Turn signal switch & relay replaced by owner. Didn't correct issue. Dealer confirmed short in harness & offered 2 options: Install a new harness or use jumper power lead to fuse box. Jumper lead performed
Sep 2014 204000 mi US $40	Replaced passenger window switch.
Nov 2014 205000 mi US $1800	Water pump leaking. Also replaced all timing components + belt. Replaced hydraulic tensioner and all four idler pulleys while in there. All had various amounts of play. Oil pump/seal was also leaking and oil pump had to be replaced.
Jan 2015 194500 mi US $160	Drivers side front caliper sticking. Both front calipers, front rotors and pads all replaced.
Aug 2015 215000 mi US $639	Replaced rotors, replaced calipers age pads Cv joint seal blown. Replaced drivers side CV joint
Jan 2016 208300 mi US $237	#3 coil failed causing misfire and flashing CEL.
Jun 2016 221000 mi US $300	#3 cylinder coil failed again causing #3 cylinder misfire. #3 coil was replaced as we're all 4 spark plugs.

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Subaru Impreza in Connecticut, United States Jun 2013 - Jan 2014
Dec 2013 126000 mi US $200	one cylinder lost compression completely.

Subaru Impreza in Quebec, Canada Sep 2009 - Jan 2011
Jun 2010 54560 mi C $100	Heat shield had to be repaired was rattling.
Nov 2010 57040 mi C $210	Replace sway bar bushings

Subaru Impreza in California, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2011
Sep 2009 102000 mi US $2000	Replaced transmission (purchased used for $1100) + clutch/flywheel, master, slave cylinders ($600) + labor ($300)

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Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Ontario, Canada - Feb 2007
Feb 2007 43400 mi	Top end rebuild to alleviate piston slap

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Ohio, United States May 2011 - Aug 2012
Jul 2011 135000 mi US $44	blower only working on setting 4. defective blower resistor was the failed part. replaced resistor in 5 minutes. 2 screws left of blower motor disconnect & connect. problem fixed.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Ontario, Canada Aug 2016 - Feb 2018
May 2017 128340 mi C $120	ball joint
Nov 2017 130200 mi C $340	Replaced front axle. Boot on inner CV was torn and was making lots of noise

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Ontario, Canada Aug 2007 - Jun 2011
Apr 2009 60760 mi	Piston and gasket head replaced in engine to correct engine knock.

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Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Iowa, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2013
Jan 2010 154900 mi US $2500	Replace leaking head gaskets.
Apr 2010 126000 mi US $500	Replace wheel bearing
Jun 2010 128000 mi	Sticky transmission safety interlock ... cleaned and lubed.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Virginia, United States Aug 2009 - Aug 2020
Apr 2010 89700 mi US $150	a botched transmission service some time in the car's past led to severe ATF leak requiring immediate service
Dec 2012 122000 mi US $200	noticed a tear in the outer CV boot on the passenger side, decided to replace the whole axle, bought a re-manufactured axle assembly at a parts store and had my usual shop install it
Dec 2013 134000 mi US $200	small piece of rubber fuel line leading to passenger side injectors was leaking fuel power steering belt was squealing and was replaced
Sep 2015 148000 mi US $150	tore inner cv boot on driver's side, replaced entire axle with new
Oct 2016 159000 mi US $255	CV axle that was replaced last year failed; had a new, higher quality one installed.
Jan 2018 169000 mi US $50	idler pulley for the A/C seized which destroyed the belt; replaced with upgraded pulley, also replaced the pulley mounting hardware
Apr 2020 18000 mi US $2100	replaced rear hubs and bearings

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in New Jersey, United States May 2008 - Jun 2016
Sep 2012 95000 mi US $500	Replaced head gaskets as preventative measure after they were found to be leaking oil.
Aug 2013 102000 mi US $1500	Replaced rusted exhaust components including new catalytic converter & O2 sensor.
Jan 2014 112000 mi US $500	Raw fuel smell when very cold out (less than 15F)

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Alberta, Canada Feb 2009 - Jun 2017
Dec 2009 44640 mi C $316	Car stalling during cold start
Mar 2010 45880 mi	noise front end when hitting bumps...stabilizer bar bushings are worn...have not repaired yet. Update: later determined to be a loose brake caliper mount.
Dec 2012 60760 mi C $90	original battery replaced... driver side heated seat not functioning
Apr 2013 61060 mi	smell of raw fuel within cabin when car started in cold weather. It goes away once car is warmed up. Apparently, a common problem according to the forums; due to crack injection lines under the manifold
Aug 2013 62620 mi	Hole in exhaust at mounting bracket
May 2014 65844 mi C $820	Replaced rear struts Repaired exhaust at centre mount; cut out corroded section and bracket and installed new section and new bracket. Replaced rear struts Repaired exhaust at centre mount; cut out corroded section and bracket and installed new section and new bracket

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in New York, United States Nov 2009 - Nov 2016
Apr 2010 106000 mi US $484	Fuel-filler lid did not always open--technician successfully repaired; Bearings in rear, driver-side wheel were deteriorating--technician ordered parts including new hub since this was third time in 14 months car suffered similar problem Original hub was scored so hub assembly, bearings, and seals were replaced.
Jun 2011 126000 mi US $27	Loose heat shield was spot welded together
Aug 2011 129000 mi	Heat shield loosened again but in multiple places this time. Shop personnel spot welded heat shield and added a couple of retaining brackets for support. All work done at no cost.
Oct 2011 132000 mi US $922	The passenger-side rear strut was damaged severely, and I had both rear strut assemblies replaced.
Jan 2012 135000 mi US $45	Engine overheating was result of faulty thermostat. Thermostat was replaced.
Apr 2012 137000 mi US $43	I had ongoing problem with unwanted vibration because of loose heat shields. After failing to repair successfully, I had them removed. Left high beam is not properly leveled. It turns out the headlight assembly (a small piece of supporting plastic) is broken and requires complete replacement.
Dec 2012 148000 mi US $505	Check Engine light was on for over two weeks. Diagnostic test indicated oxygen sensor malfunction. Replacement of the sensor was necessary.
Jan 2013 149000 mi US $845	My exhaust pipe rusted completely through between the 2nd & 3rd catalytic converters. I needed to replace 2/3 of my exhaust system, and since the cost was about the same as for OEM parts, I replaced it with a Flowmaster cat-back system.
May 2013 156000 mi US $600	In March 2012 I learned that my left headlight cluster required replacement because of a broken element. I postponed replacing the headlight assembly until now. Head gaskets leaking externally, possible damage to cylinder heads; also, faint clanking sound emanating from engine suggestive of damaged bearings A faint clacking or knocking sound from the rear when I turn. Most noticeable when I accelerate into either a sharp turn or a wide sweeping turn. It is more noticeable upon turning left than right, but intermittent. Technician could not detect it.
Jun 2013 157000 mi	Car serviced for same recall notice twice. Recall (NHTSA Receipt Date 9/06/2011): problem with front lower control arms. Work performed first time by dealer (12/2011) was poor. Mechanic noticed corrosion. Subaru America approved replacement 6/2013.
Jul 2013 157800 mi US $1200	Head gasket & oil pan leak and shifter cable frayed All parts were replaced including belts, water pump, seals, bushings, and related fluids. I am unable to separate these costs. Routine work performed at same time that I did not include. Shifter cable frayed.
Aug 2013 159000 mi US $325	During replacement of brake rotors and pads, the technicians noticed that the rear calipers were malfunctioning and recommended their replacement. I complied.
Nov 2013 162000 mi US $600	Front passenger-side CV boot ruptured. Boot, axle shaft including joint, front wheel bearing assembly, and inner and outer bearing seals were all replaced.
Jan 2014 151000 mi US $33	A leak from the power-steering-fluid reservoir was cleaned, new clamps fitted to fluid lines, and fluid reservoir refilled. Cause was not determined.
Mar 2014 166000 mi US $81	Power-steering fluid continues to leak although amount lost is minuscule so far. Leak appears to originate from steering rack itself. Update: later found that the fluid was not steering fluid.
Dec 2014 177000 mi US $120	The evap canister drain valve failed and needed replacement. Two electronic codes--P0457 and especially P1443--led to this diagnosis. The canister evap vent valve was replaced with new unit.
Oct 2015 189800 mi US $108	A/C belt drive idler pulley assembly contained damaged/worn bearings. Drive belt idler pulley was replaced.
Feb 2016 194000 mi US $618	External coolant leak in rusted metal bypass tube from water pump to heater hose resulted in damaged head gaskets and blown seals. All damaged parts plus water pump, thermostat, and timing kit were replaced. Front passenger-side wheel bearing assembly damaged.
Jun 2016 199000 mi US $918	One rear caliper seized effectively destroying pad and rotor on that brake assembly. Both rear calipers, rotors, and pads were replaced.
Aug 2016 201000 mi US $285	The driver-side axle-shaft boot was rotted, cracked, and leaking oil, and the entire assembly was replaced.
Sep 2016 202000 mi US $497	My car had a faulty ignition coil and ignition wire leading from coil to cylinder 2. Both coil and wire replaced.
Nov 2016 202000 mi	Significant signs of rust damage. Sporadic CEL related to the evap system or fuel system something-or-other.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Indiana, United States Nov 2017 - Dec 2017
Nov 2017 127000 mi US $800	Caliper replaced. front rotors and pads and rear pads and rotors

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Indiana, United States Feb 2016 - Jul 2018
Feb 2017 91000 mi US $130	O2 sensor failed and replaced.
Jul 2018 121000 mi US $400	The wagons (not sedans) of this generation have a leak that allows water to collect around the rear strut towers, causing rust. If not attended to, rear suspension can detach from the body. Rear interior carpet removed, cut out rust, and welded new metal to replace rust.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Connecticut, United States Jan 2017 - Feb 2019
Aug 2017 87000 mi US $450	Heard knocking. Replaced an wheel bearing. Was told another would need replacing soon.
Sep 2017 91000 mi US $450	Second wheel bearing started making noise a few weeks later, had it replaced.
Jan 2018 92000 mi US $20	Heat shield breaking off. Re-attached the shield.
May 2018 94000 mi US $250	P0030 code - Check Engine light went on kept coming back on even after resetting. O2 sensor in Bank 1 had to be replaced.
Feb 2019 100000 mi US $65	collapsed radiator hose, hole blowing steam in it. Hose replaced, no other issue found.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Ontario, Canada Oct 2015 - Apr 2018
Sep 2016 89280 mi C $200	Got a Check Engine Light P0442 which is evaporative system (small leak). Have not solved it yet, but garages seem to want $100 just for a smoke test then unknown amount for determining and fixing the leak. Not too happy.
Apr 2018 93620 mi C $250	High pressure metal line attached to steering rack leaked. Subaru wanted to replace whole rack at a cost of approx 1500. Mechanic fabricated a replacement line.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Ontario, Canada Dec 2011 - Jul 2013
Jan 2012 C $850	2) Electrical short causing passenger side headlight to prematurely burn out (still not fixed) 3) gas fumes during winter months when gas lines leak into the air vents (can only fix via recirculating int air)
Sep 2012 68200 mi C $200	Check engine light, and error codes pointed to the Emissions controls. Checked fuel cap, hoses. Reset the computer code, light went quiet for 1 week and is back on.
Dec 2012 71300 mi C $5000	Manifold gasket leak / replaced. EVAP repaired
Jan 2013 62760 mi	Timing belt, water pump, ignition system, head gastkets Electrical short causing headlights to prematurely fail.
Jul 2013 73780 mi	Fuel smell in the cabin at -5Celcius or below Electrical short never fixed.

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Subaru WRX in California, United States May 2010 - Jun 2017
Jan 2011 106000 mi US $300	Original radiator developed leak in plastic top. Replaced with OEM style radiator.
Nov 2011 114000 mi US $120	Replaced exhaust gasket on exhaust side of turbo.
Feb 2012 117000 mi US $150	Torn CV Boot necessitated a change Oil return gasket on turbo failed leaking oil down the outside of the return hose onto the underside of the vehicle.

Subaru WRX in Virginia, United States Jan 2013 - Mar 2015
Jul 2013 79300 mi US $3000	Turbo seals were bad, new wheel bearings needed new axle bad a/c compressor

Subaru WRX in Iowa, United States Jul 2010 - Feb 2014
Aug 2010 100000 mi US $160	radiator started leaking, replaced with aftermarket unit
Jan 2012 125000 mi US $25	Hose broke
Jan 2014 148000 mi US $40	Lose belt

Subaru WRX in California, United States Aug 2008 - Jul 2018
Dec 2015 151000 mi US $500	Cracked/leaky radiator removed & replaced. Installed Koyo radiator, upper & lower radiator hoses, reservior tank cap, radiator cap, and coolant hard pipe. Pressure test performed on radiator/cooling system.
Sep 2017 168000 mi US $8	CEL P0171 Fuel System Too Lean; I cleaned Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor with MAF sensor cleaning spray. During removal of MAF sensor, I also noticed that the housing for the air cleaner looked slightly misaligned, so I reseated the air filter and realigned the housing and clips. If there indeed was a misalignment, the air "leak" could have caused the CEL, which occurred during one of the hottest days of the summer.

Subaru WRX in California, United States Jun 2010 - Jul 2014
Mar 2012 77000 mi US $350	Radiator crack and leak. Replaced.
Jan 2013 85000 mi US $300	LEAKING EXHAUST DOWNPIPE GASKET

Subaru WRX in California, United States Nov 2017 - Jun 2018
Dec 2017 92071 mi US $150	CEL on. Cat Converter. Mechanic said "don't touch it", runs fine.
Jan 2018 94000 mi US $521	clutch pedal sticking at bottom of travel. clutch hose replaced a/c not getting cold. O ring replaced and system recharged changed out headlight bulbs

Subaru WRX in Virginia, United States Aug 2008 - Jul 2013
Aug 2010 58000 mi US $100	A/C squeaking. Aux belts, A/C belt pulley and hardware replaced by owner.

Subaru WRX in Virginia, United States May 2015 - Aug 2017
Oct 2015 182200 mi US $6500	burnt valve on no 4 cylinder. completely rebuilt motor while it was out

Subaru WRX in Washington, United States May 2011 - Apr 2015
Jan 2013 65800 mi	Wheel bearing and hub was replaced. It had been problematic for the past few months.
Jun 2013 69000 mi US $300	Wiper arms
Jan 2015 67200 mi US $1000	Leaking radiator replaced.

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Subaru WRX in Virginia, United States Feb 2011 - Oct 2012
Oct 2012 175000 mi US $1200	Check Engine Light with code P0420. Further computer report showed no presence of a front catalytic converter. Replaced front catalytic converter.

Subaru WRX in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2010 - Aug 2012
Aug 2011 102400 mi US $1400	Front axles replaced. Boots had been damaged and grease leaked.
Nov 2011 106700 mi US $1100	Oxygen sensor replacement Timing belt replacement
Jul 2012 114000 mi US $120	Replace dead battery

Subaru WRX in Texas, United States Aug 2007 - Jun 2015
Jun 2007 50000 mi US $180	Tint in auto-dimming mirror melted off the mirror. Had to be replaced Parts and labor were $180.
Jun 2008 61971 mi US $513	While replacing the timing belt, the tech discovered that the timing belt tensioner and 2 idlers were making noise. Parts $297.65. Labor $216.13. Total $513.78.
Aug 2011 86000 mi US $200	A/C wasn't working. An O-ring burst, leaking all of the refrigerant. The passenger sub-fan blew a fuse and wasn't working, causing the refrigerant pressure to rise, which caused the o-ring to fail, leaking the refrigerant.
Dec 2011 91000 mi US $347	Both the left and right CV boots were torn and needed to be replaced.
Jul 2012 96200 mi US $30	Upper radiator hose developed a leak. I went to Advanced Auto Parts and bought a new hose for $15, and some coolant for $15. Took me about an hour to replace the hose.

Subaru WRX in Slovak Republic Aug 2008 - Jan 2011
Sep 2008 72540 mi €20	Problem with leaking lubricant from front left CV joint
Oct 2008 73780 mi €50

Subaru WRX in South Dakota, United States Feb 2010 - Feb 2011
Jul 2010 138000 mi US $264	blower motor making noise
Nov 2010 142000 mi US $400	Hole in radiator, replaced.

Subaru WRX in California, United States Aug 2008 - Dec 2010
Aug 2008 75000 mi	REPLACE FAN BELT
Oct 2008 79000 mi US $80	NO START - EVERYTHING WORKS EXCEPT THE STARTER - STARTS INTERMITTANTLY AFTER PUSH START - AND AFTER INITIAL NOSTART AT DEALER, STARTS EVERY TIME. NO FAULT FOUND
Oct 2009 93000 mi US $530	TIMING BELT & ASSOC NORMAL WEAR PARTS - DRIVE BELTS, SPARK PLUGS, LOF FRONT AXLE BOOT SPLIT REPLACED THERMOSTAT

Subaru WRX in Illinois, United States Sep 2008 - Jan 2010

Subaru WRX in North Carolina, United States Aug 2011 - Jul 2012
Sep 2011 174000 mi US $94	#1 O2 sensor failed and was replaced.
Nov 2011 180000 mi US $1615	Timing belt tensioner was failing. Mechanic replaced timing belt, tensioner, rollers, water pump, crank seal and cam seals while the car was being serviced.

Subaru WRX in Michigan, United States Oct 2012 - Apr 2014
Jul 2013 106300 mi US $785	Right front suspension collapsed. Replace bearing, mounting brackets, brake caliper, hub mount, and some other parts I can't quite remember.

Subaru WRX in California, United States Nov 2014 - Sep 2015
Feb 2015 159000 mi US $775	PCV valve was clogged and causing oil to leak from the engine.

Subaru WRX in New Jersey, United States - Sep 2005
Sep 2005 26000 mi US $200	intercooler hose

Subaru WRX in Michigan, United States Oct 2011 - Jul 2018
Mar 2012 135000 mi US $6	Hood was popping into the secondary latch position at speed and scaring the heck out of me. Cleaning the latch and lubricating it seems to have solved the problem. Might be related to the wreck in January and subsequent body work.
May 2012 136400 mi US $200	AC was leaking badly when I bought the car. With summer coming I had the system checked for leaks and repaired and charged. No biggie. Also had oil changed.
Nov 2012 143300 mi US $318	Front axles replaced after torn boots had occurred and let the grease out. As labor was the main expense, I replaced the axles along with the boots so I won't have to worry about them for a very long time.
Dec 2012 145000 mi US $506	Small leak from radiator noticed during oil change. Replaced radiator one week later after symptoms of cooling system failure began to show up and didn't want to risk further problems.
Mar 2013 150000 mi US $500	Front end links replaced to reconnect the front stabilizer to the suspension. Slight seepage from valve cover gaskets noted. Time to replace them before oil seeps onto some electrical components nearby and cause more problems later.
Aug 2013 158000 mi US $1100	Rust remediation/repainting roof, rear driver side door, and a couple spots on front. Standard midwest preventive maintenance to prevent stone chip corrosion from killing a great car over time. New windshield to replace original pitted one.
Jan 2014 148800 mi US $1300	Factory struts needed replacing and I had OAKOS replace them with KYB AGX adjustables. It's like having a new car!
Aug 2014 174900 mi US $350	Replaced the worn out and catalytic converter that also had a hole in it with down pipe and cat from another WRX whose owner had upgraded the factory exhaust and sold the original parts to me.
Jan 2015 166000 mi US $4200	Timing belt pulley seized, taking the engine with it. OAKOS is replacing the top halves of the engine and we're doing other things while in there like an STI oil pump, Killer B oil pickup, and replace the clutch. Bad luck!
Jun 2015 185000 mi	I've visited several independent shops trying to find one that will work on what I think are bearings going bad in the differential, but people want to pull the trans to even begin troubleshooting. I can't afford that.
Sep 2015 185000 mi	Had the fluid in the transmission and differentials replaced with Redline synthetic as per the suggestion that modern super fluid might reduce some of the worn transmission noises and allow me to save up for the eventual rebuild.
Dec 2015 186000 mi US $3100	Rebuilt the manual transmission.
Dec 2016 198000 mi US $100	The belts that had been new after the engine rebuild had loosened with use such that they were starting to squeal on cold mornings. So I had them tightened and they are fine.
Feb 2018 206000 mi US $400	Radiator replaced.
Jun 2018 206000 mi US $800	My Grimmspeed ceramic catless up pipe developed leaks in the flex pipe portion of it. A perfectly rebuilt engine sounded like crap and I had to buy a new up pipe and have it installed. Rotten luck for an otherwise well built up pipe to fail me just as I'm about to put the car for sale.

Subaru WRX in Tennessee, United States Mar 2014 - Jul 2022
Nov 2014 152100 mi	Timing belt jumped. Replaced timing belt, water pump, and thermostat.
Mar 2015 155000 mi US $80	Both lower ball joints had torn boots. Replaced both lower ball joints.
May 2016 159400 mi US $20	Recharged AC system, and also tightened belt to prevent it from slipping on the AC compressor.
Jul 2016 159800 mi US $100	Manual transmission was grinding on the 3rd-4th shift on hot days. Replaced main transmission and rear differential oil with Motul Gear 300 75w90. This seems to have solved the problem. Found the broken tips of two teeth in the rear diff.
Oct 2016 163804 mi US $30	Car gave check engine light for small fuel system vacuum leak. Replaced fuel cap, but did not solve problem.
Jul 2021 210477 mi US $300	Clutch worn. Replaced clutch, and flywheel. Transmission mount and right intercooler mount were found damaged and replaced also.
Jul 2022 218089 mi US $80	Car is not producing power at high RPM/high load conditions. Suspected failing fuel pump and replaced it, but no improvement.

Subaru WRX in Michigan, United States - Mar 2007
Mar 2007 42000 mi	Replaced/rebuilt 1st and reverse gears.

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Subaru WRX in Oklahoma, United States Jan 2011 - Mar 2011
Feb 2011 114000 mi US $475	The radiator cracked and was leaking severely...dealer replaced the radiator. Charging system failed...no instrumentation, 4EAT transmission would not shift. Shop replaced the alternator and battery. Problem solved.

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Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Colorado, United States Apr 2015 - Dec 2016
Jun 2015 160000 mi US $100	Replace 2 steering rack boots. Both repairs listed totaled approximately $600.00.
Jul 2016 164200 mi US $770	Front strut replacement

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2012
Sep 2011 201000 mi US $756	car was overheating. Radiator replaced.
Feb 2012 210000 mi US $800	ball joint misfire

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Quebec, Canada Sep 2013 - Sep 2016
Oct 2014 195800 mi C $1000	fuel tank changed change front left calliper
Sep 2016 204600 mi C $300	Caliper jam

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Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2016 - Oct 2016
Jul 2016 139300 mi US $100	Driver rear strut needed replacing. All fluid had leaked from the strut and would not damp

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in New York, United States Mar 2011 - Sep 2012
Apr 2012 97000 mi US $400	Exhaust noisy. Replaced catback pipe and muffler due to rust perforation

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Florida, United States Aug 2013 - Jan 2017
Sep 2013 123000 mi US $1800	Noise in transmission, bearing worn out.
Dec 2015 145000 mi US $700	Replaced steering rack.
Jan 2017 145000 mi US $120	Idler arm pulley bearing fried, replaced idler arm pulley for AC.

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Subaru WRX in Oregon, United States Jul 2011 - Jan 2012
Aug 2011 126000 mi US $4400	A rod bearing clicking between 2500-3500. Waiting for a failure of the bearing could have damaged the heads. The short block (engine block with pistons etc. already installed) was replaced. Valves were adjusted. Car had been protuned:+30%HP

Subaru WRX in New York, United States Mar 2010 - Aug 2011
Aug 2010 86900 mi	Driver side front axle replaced.

Subaru WRX in New Jersey, United States Aug 2007 - Apr 2011
Sep 2007 78000 mi US $270	O2 sensor
Feb 2010 90800 mi US $270	Ruptured inboard CV boot on passenger side front driveshaft, was depositing grease on exhaust/cat. Driveshaft replaced.
May 2010 93000 mi US $500	Ruptured turbo inlet hose caused poor running, but vehicle still drivable. Factory inlet replaced with flexible silicone aftermarket (Samco) one. Primarily because it is easier than using factory part (intake manifold can stay on)
Apr 2011 95000 mi US $191	A/C found to be not working (the day before I had someone lined up to buy the car). O ring on AC Compressor found to be leaking by garage. Replaced. Car sold hours later.

Subaru WRX in California, United States Jan 2011 - Apr 2012
Sep 2011 107000 mi US $881	Timing belt was old and slipping so produced a burning rubber smell on long drives. A replacement corrected the problem.

Subaru WRX in New York, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2018
Dec 2012 86000 mi US $160	Replaced alternator belt, ac/power steering belt, idler pulley. I broke and replaced plastic piece that was part of ac belt tensioner. Idler pulley was preventative maintenance. One of the two radiator fan had a broken fan blade. I believe it was my fault and was a by-product of my previous belt install.
Aug 2013 90000 mi US $306	Replaced left front axle shaft. CV boot was spewing grease. Car was in for 90,000 mile service.
Nov 2013 93000 mi US $800	Replaced rear catalytic converter and midpipe. Preventative maintenance: replaced rear O2 sensor.
Oct 2014 98000 mi US $300	Replaced passenger-side external rear-view mirror.
Nov 2016 105300 mi US $75	Manual shift lever came out of plastic socket

Subaru WRX in California, United States Oct 2010 - Jan 2017
Jul 2016 114300 mi US $900	major overhaul of AC system
Jan 2017 110000 mi	heater controls didn't work

Subaru WRX in Washington, United States Jan 2012 - Aug 2013
Sep 2012 173000 mi US $80	Vacuum lines became brittle. Replaced all with new t-joints and clips.
May 2013 187100 mi US $300	replaced center differential with used unit.
Aug 2013 195000 mi US $150	Seized waterpump - this caused failure of timing belt. Engine is now inoperative. Update: sold car without this fixed in March.

Subaru WRX in West Virginia, United States May 2011 - Mar 2012
Aug 2011 179700 mi US $85	replaced the knock sensor
Oct 2011 186000 mi US $630	timing belt tensioner pulley failed, which prompted a complete timing belt job.

Subaru WRX in California, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2015
Jun 2015 170000 mi US $400	Clunking when turning, replaced tie rod

Subaru WRX in Illinois, United States Sep 2007 - Jun 2022
Oct 2007 37000 mi	replaced self dimming mirror
Jan 2008 38000 mi	Fuel line leak.
Dec 2011 65000 mi US $200	neutral interlock shift replaced
Mar 2013 75000 mi US $300	caliper frozen
Dec 2013 88000 mi US $150	alternator belt pulley loose from rusting replaced
Aug 2014 93300 mi	rusted parking brake, caliper pin boot broken
Feb 2015 94000 mi US $1400	clutch wore out, 13 yrs old, they replaced the pressure plate, clutch disc, bearing
Sep 2015 99000 mi US $420	o2 sensor replaced
Dec 2015 101000 mi US $180	cv boot torn replaced oil pump sensor repalced
Feb 2016 101900 mi	Catalytic converter replaced.
Mar 2016 102000 mi	wiper assembly replaced
May 2017 112000 mi US $1900	leaking tranny fluid, seals replaced
Dec 2021 125000 mi US $2600	rear struts front control arm subframe

Subaru WRX in Illinois, United States Aug 2004 - Jul 2022
Jul 2004 10000 mi	Replaced defective rear view mirror/compass
Nov 2010 55300 mi US $2000	A/C Belt Tensioner replaced on 1st trip. Probably not the real problem due to "discovery" of bad timing belt tensioner. Dealer gave me free parts to compensate. Timing Belt Tensioner leak/rattle
Aug 2013 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.
May 2014 75000 mi US $2200	Replaced clutch. Was still working but slipped when doing extreme acceleration ; ) Abuse related repair : p. Not Subaru's fault. Known 2002 wrx plastic radiator issue. Very slow micro leak at seam. Holds up during 1 hr pressure test but randomly leaks and makes a little stink while driving when engine is hot. Was sufficiently annoyed to finally change it.

Subaru WRX in California, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2013
Jan 2013 US $2000	Wiring harness was modified by previous owner and is now requires complete replacement.

Subaru WRX in Wisconsin, United States Aug 2008 - Jun 2011
Mar 2009 100000 mi US $400	Whine/whistle upon acceleration; AC not functioning. New AC line and belt installed.

Subaru WRX in North Carolina, United States Jul 2007 - Jun 2011
Oct 2007	new radiator
Aug 2009 122000 mi US $840	shop overtorqued a number of items on timing belt/water pump repair. Per dealer, had to replace multiple bearings, pulley tensioner, etc. After previous visit to aftermarket shop not noting noise from engine, will only use for performance add-ons
Jan 2010 133000 mi US $600	Return trip - smell of burning oil in cabin. Gaskets (head? valve cover?) were leaking and needed replacing. AC compressor declared dead... it was just repaired /recharged 2-3 months ago? Now dead...in winter, car has been sitting in driveway after purchase of new car. Dealer wants $8-900, I refused.

Subaru WRX in Arkansas, United States Feb 2010 - Feb 2013
Sep 2010 143000 mi US $90	Motor mounts worn out. They had nearly completely separated. Bought used Sti ones for $40, took 5 hrs. Did trans mount as well for $60,
Dec 2010 148000 mi US $20	Replaced the a/c belt tensioner pulley. It was squeaking and I was certain of immanent failure.
Jan 2011 149000 mi US $30	Lower radiator hose and thermostat gasket due to coolant leak.
Feb 2011 150000 mi US $50	Blower motor due to failure of the motor. Motor and ductwork replaced as unit. Bought used hvac unit with cores for $50. Took an hour to change out.
Nov 2011 159800 mi	Fuel smell on cold days, replaced fuel rail under extended warranty from Subaru.
Mar 2012 164000 mi US $120	CV joints getting loose, clunking. Boots busted on both front shafts.
Sep 2012 169000 mi US $70	Replaced rear differential mounts.

Subaru WRX in Colorado, United States Oct 2008 - Sep 2011
Oct 2010 104700 mi US $150	Leaking radiator, replaced radiator and hoses.

Subaru WRX in California, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010 71000 mi US $170	Door lock cylinder came loose and fell into door. Repair shop removed door panel and reattached lock cylinder. Repair shop damaged timing belt idler pulley while replacing timing belt. Problem was noticed after taking car on 100 mile trip. Repair shop replaced defective unit at no labor cost to owner. Owner paid for new idler pulley. A/C inoperative. Repair shop replaced o-rings and seals and recharged A/C.

Subaru WRX in Texas, United States Apr 2014 - Sep 2014
Sep 2014 135000 mi US $500	Replace brake calipers

Subaru WRX in California, United States Jan 2014 - Jan 2014
Jan 2014 119000 mi US $400	busted boot, drivers side axle replace

Subaru WRX in Missouri, United States Apr 2017 - Jul 2022
Jun 2017 161000 mi US $140	Gear shifter had major side-to-side slop. Replaced shifter linkage. While it was apart worn transmission mount was replaced.
Jul 2021 188000 mi US $150	Replaced center differential bearings
Jan 2022 192000 mi US $160	Sticking caliper

Subaru WRX in North Carolina, United States Jul 2017 - Jun 2018
Sep 2017 219000 mi US $200	Power steering was inconsistent. Pump was replaced and system bled.
Nov 2017 224000 mi US $50	Replaced wiper motor and assembly.
Jan 2018 224000 mi US $100	Replaced several dry and cracked vacuum crankcase lines.
Mar 2018 227000 mi US $50	Replaced turbo coolant supply line. Coolant flushed.
Apr 2018 227000 mi US $200	Replaced turbo oil return line. Including exhaust gaskets for: manifold, collector, up pipe, turbo, down pipe.
May 2018 230000 mi US $200	Replaced radiator.
Jun 2018 230000 mi US $140	Trip Check. Fluids topped off, tires rotated, brakes checked. Ready for blue ridge.

Subaru WRX in Ontario, Canada Sep 2004 - Mar 2010
Dec 2004 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
May 2006 52080 mi	Whining sound from 3rd gear at steady speed or on deceleration. Replaced transmission under warranty.
Feb 2007 74400 mi C $1200	Clutch replaced with Exedy competition Stage I as the stock clutch which was replaced at 54,000 kms was slipping.

Subaru WRX in California, United States Aug 2007 - Feb 2012
Nov 2010 75000 mi US $450	Ignition coil on #2 cylinder was failing, causing misfires, rough running & loss of power, as well as the Check Engine light to flash. Replaced ignition coil and it fixed the problem.

Subaru WRX in Alberta, Canada Sep 2013 - Mar 2014
Nov 2013 127580 mi C $1000	Both head and valve gaskets.

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Subaru WRX in California, United States Dec 2010 - Apr 2017
Mar 2011 66000 mi US $137	Refrigerant leak in AC--replaced. Small leak that will cost $1000 for permanent fix.
Apr 2014 79200 mi US $174	Replaced high side Schrader valve. Compressor shaft shows signs of seeping. Performed full AC service.

Subaru WRX in California, United States Aug 2009 - Apr 2014
Apr 2009 51500 mi US $900	valve leak, axle oil, fuel injection
Oct 2011 67500 mi US $730	Cracked radiator Replaced cracked radiator.
Jan 2013 80000 mi US $113	Check Engine light came on. Dealer determined it was because intake boot wasn't properly secured, causing unmetered air to enter intake. NOTE: this was not the problem as the Check Engine light came on again 9 days later! Motor oil cooler gasket not sealing, causing engine oil leak. Replaced left side valve cover gasket. This repair was an additional $393.
Feb 2013 80500 mi US $525	Air intake sensor intermittently giving incorrect reading, causing computer to think fuel was running too lean. Check Engine light on. First trip shop said intake not secured properly. Second replaced sensor.

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Subaru WRX in California, United States Dec 2003 - Jun 2014
Feb 2003 12000 mi	Clutch shudder at cold start. Whole clutch/disc assembly replaced under warranty.
Jul 2006 30000 mi	Check engine light. ECU reflashed by manufacturer under warranty.
Nov 2009 57000 mi US $185	Coolant hoses leak Coolant hoses leak. Replaced.
Jan 2011 67000 mi US $135	Subaru recall # WVK-21. Strong fuel smell under the hood during cold morning startups, lasting more than 5 minutes. Two gaskets on engine replaced; as recommended by dealer service manager. Replaced two engine gaskets. Subaru recall # WVK-21. Strong fuel smell under the hood during cold morning startups, lasting more than 5 minutes. Fixed under warranty.
Jun 2011 71000 mi US $1200	Mechanic misdiagnosed crank sensor problem and replaced clutch system first instead. Mechanic misdiagnosed crank sensor problem and replaced clutch system first instead.
Apr 2014 96250 mi US $160	Radiator leak. Need to add coolant every month. Replaced corroded battery tie-down with aftermarket aluminum one. 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.
Jun 2014 96250 mi	Radiator leak. Buyer replaced it.

Subaru WRX in Quebec, Canada Oct 2008 - Jun 2013
May 2009 74400 mi C $150	The prestone reservoir started leaking too much (it was leaking before) and I had it replaced. The replacement was plastic instead of metal, which efectively solves the corrosion problem the older one had.
Jun 2009 75640 mi C $300	I had to replace the whole window linkage and electric motor on the passengers side window.
Aug 2009 76260 mi C $240	Gas odor inside the car which happens at low temperatures was fixed, will have to wait until low temps to see if problem comes again.
Sep 2009 76880 mi C $300	Had hesitation when giving gas. Diagnosis was a bad MAF, which I ordered seperately and installed myself. MAF replaced, runs like new.
Feb 2010 83080 mi C $40	Replaced upper radiator hose which was worn on radiator fan. Replaced uppipe that was cracked (bad used part)
Jun 2010 88040 mi C $160	IAC gunked up and needed cleaning. Was causing misfires.
Aug 2010 90520 mi C $100	Blown radiator, replaced radiator.
Dec 2010 96100 mi C $600	Battery was constantly dead, alternator was replaced with a used unit as the old one was'nt outputtiong enough voltage. All connectors from the alternator to the battery were cleaned. Oil return tube was slightly leaking but the oil entered and fouled a coil pack. Coil pack had to be replaced with a new unit and oil return tube replaced.
Apr 2011 99400 mi C $300	Radiator leaking, replaced with all aluminum radiator. A/C compressor strap went straight through timing belt cover. Will have to replace timing belt cover, A/C strap and pulley.
Jun 2011 100440 mi C $300	Replaced AC belt and timing belt covers.
Oct 2011 102900 mi C $40	Voltage drop problems when using A/C, defrost, etc. Tried improving grounding and cleaning connections, did not work.
Sep 2012 111600 mi C $30	Vibration in steering wheel. Replaced an engine mount bolt that was missing, probably from some previous repair. Eliminated a squeaking noise, but vibration in steering still present.
Mar 2013 115320 mi C $600	Rear left suspension top mount was worn and doing clunking noise. Replaced top mount.

Subaru WRX in Ohio, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2011
Aug 2010 122000 mi US $100	Connection between pipes broke and needed to be re-welded.

Subaru WRX in Delaware, United States Oct 2010 - May 2011
Nov 2010 106000 mi	Throwout bearing was making noise for about a year, dealer confirmed diagnosis at the 105k service and recommended clutch replacement. Squealing from AC compressor. Dealer advised AC clutch/bearing failing. Waiting until warmer weather to repair (belt removed).
Apr 2011 108000 mi	AC compressor replaced due to failing bearing. DTC PO031, O2 Sensor replaced

Subaru WRX in North Dakota, United States - Sep 2007
Sep 2007 50000 mi US $200	windshield replacement with non-OEM glass

Subaru WRX in Ohio, United States Sep 2009 - Apr 2011
Dec 2010 83000 mi US $30	Broken sway bar end link. Simply installed a new one.

Subaru WRX in Michigan, United States Dec 2009 - Jan 2011
Jan 2010 130000 mi US $310	Radiator replaced due to a crack in the top.

Subaru WRX in Colorado, United States Dec 2008 - Apr 2012
Mar 2009 170000 mi US $290	CV Boot torn.
Aug 2009 177000 mi US $32	Leaking radiator hose.
Oct 2010 193000 mi US $30	AC repair. Air conditioning and ventilation, repair
Dec 2011 212000 mi US $1500	Burnt valve. Replaced all valves.

Subaru WRX in Ontario, Canada Jan 2010 - Sep 2014
Feb 2010 102300 mi C $850	Passenger side brake caliper was seized

Subaru WRX in New York, United States Aug 2007 - Oct 2009
Nov 2008 68000 mi	After the car warms up (30+ mins of driving), the car clunks when performing low-speed turning.
Dec 2008 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.
Sep 2009 74000 mi US $50	Leaking radiator; radiator was repaired a little over a year ago by auto insurance company's repair shop after a front end collision. Because defective part was originally repaired, it was covered under insurance company's warranty.

Subaru WRX in New York, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2018
Sep 2016 65000 mi US $45	Leaky valve cover on the passenger side caused smoke when the oil leaked on the up pipe. Replaced gasket and resealed but still seeping a small amount of oil.
Jan 2017 US $15	Oil leaking from passenger side valve cover. Replaced gasket again.
Mar 2018 69000 mi US $700	Rear end squeaked over bumps. Shocks we're due for replacement. Installed new tokico d spec adjustable dampers with springs from a 2004 WRX STI. Also replaced all 4 struts mounts. The fronts were cracked. Not sure if this counts as a repair or just maintenance.

Subaru WRX in Maryland, United States Dec 2010 - Jul 2011
Jan 2011 105000 mi	Strong fuel smell coming from engine compartment. Fuel rail fixed by dealer, covered by Subaru.

Subaru WRX in Colorado, United States Dec 2012 - Mar 2013
Feb 2013 128800 mi US $900	Timing belt kit, thermostat, aftermarket catless up-pipe (factory catted one can break and kill the turbo), LWCP.

Subaru WRX in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2011 - May 2012
Feb 2012 108100 mi US $1100	Timing belt, water pump, seals and gaskets
Mar 2012 110000 mi US $950	struts replaced

Subaru WRX in Utah, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2014
Jun 2014 186000 mi US $4800	Whole Engine Replaced because of cracked piston. Also rack and pinion replaced clutch assembly and thermostat.

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Subaru WRX in New Jersey, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2014
Jun 2014 149000 mi US $500	Cracked radiator

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Subaru Impreza in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2007 - Mar 2012
Oct 2007 130000 mi US $300	Head gasket failure. Replaced oil pump, water pump and headgaskets while disassembled.
Feb 2009 166000 mi US $85	Replaced faulty knock sensor after error indicated by check engine light.

Subaru Impreza in Massachusetts, United States May 2009 - Apr 2011
Mar 2009 56016 mi US $1980	Head gaskets replaced under warranty. Timing belt, brake rotors and pads, plugs, all fluids replaced, suspension pin.

Subaru Impreza in New Jersey, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2010
May 2008 97000 mi US $500	Replace wheel bearings on passenger rear .
Feb 2009 99000 mi US $700	Replace drive axle
Jul 2009 120150 mi US $2500	Replace Headgaskets & rebuilt heads.

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Subaru Impreza in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2012 - Jun 2022
Jan 2016 39720 mi C $2500	head gasket

Subaru Impreza in Missouri, United States Jan 2008 - Apr 2012
Jun 2008 100000 mi US $500	Had to get air conditioner replaced. Condenser went out, along with belt and everything else.
Mar 2010 147000 mi US $500	Replace head gaskets
Oct 2010 155000 mi US $600	Wheel bearings
Dec 2010 155000 mi US $600	Left wheel bearing

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Subaru WRX in New Jersey, United States May 2010 - Jun 2011
Jul 2010 117000 mi US $600	Power Steering pump leaking, need replacement

Subaru WRX in Ontario, Canada Jul 2010 - Jun 2011
Aug 2010 112840 mi C $1400	Right rear strut oil leaked out and required replacement of both right and left rear struts.

Subaru WRX in Ontario, Canada Aug 2011 - Jul 2012
Dec 2011 81220 mi C $1700	Precat pipe was poorly welded at factory

Subaru WRX in Yukon Territory, Canada Jan 2009 - Mar 2010
Mar 2009	Returned four days after purchase because dealer didn't disclose salvage title at time of sale. One head gasket slightly sweating at the time. 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.

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Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Ontario, Canada Oct 2007 - May 2010
Jul 2008 119660 mi C $500	Stalling and hesitation which was cured with new oxygen sensor - routine maintenance at this mileage (190000)? Note. Total bill for two problems was $1400, it seemed like $500 for oxygen sensor and $900 for new shocks on the rear of the car - again could be routine maintenance for a car with 190000 kms.
Apr 2010 135780 mi	starter broke

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Alabama, United States Aug 2008 - Dec 2013
Dec 2013 104000 mi	Stuck in gear

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in California, United States Sep 2004 - Apr 2014
Apr 2004 40000 mi	Water pump broke. Had to get a new one.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Alaska, United States Jun 2012 - Mar 2016
Feb 2016 116600 mi US $2000	Headgasket replacement, water pump change.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Nevada, United States May 2013 - Dec 2014
Jul 2013 139200 mi US $100	AC expansion valve has failed
Mar 2014 143000 mi US $250	Clutch release bearing failure. Changed clutch also just because it was apart.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Colorado, United States May 2014 - Jun 2022
Apr 2015 105300 mi US $380	The radiator was cracked and needed to be replaced
Jun 2017 113000 mi US $3000	Needed a new CV joint Replaced catalytic converter Knock sensor replaced Spark plugs and engine working coil replaced. Coil had failed and was sparking to ground causing engine to surge erratically.
Jan 2018 117000 mi	A.C. compressor broken. Not repaired at time. New belt routed to skip compressor.
Dec 2021 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
Jan 2022 137000 mi US $200	Check engine light coming on. The computer indicated that it is the catalytic converter (replaced 5 years ago)
Mar 2022 138000 mi US $1700	Needed new catalytic converter

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2014 - Dec 2015
Dec 2015 233000 mi US $100	broken exhaust

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in New Jersey, United States Nov 2013 - May 2015
Dec 2013 144000 mi US $800	Timing belt worn and replace belts.
May 2015 169000 mi	Complete front sub-frame rust out. Car totaled and sold as scrap

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Texas, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2018
Mar 2012 80000 mi US $400	rack bushings replaced, steering realigned, tires balanced; purchased car knowing these repairs would be needed.
Aug 2012 83400 mi US $300	replaced cracked exhaust
Jul 2013 90300 mi US $1700	Replaces timing belt, clutch, water pump and AC fan belt.
Nov 2013 92000 mi	Loose stay in drive train.
Jun 2015 98000 mi US $367	Steering was catching on sharp turns. Fixed by topping up power steering fluid. Spark plug hole seal was leaking, high oil consumption, replaced valve cover gasket
Apr 2017 106000 mi US $1400	Muffler and catalytic converter replaced.
May 2018 109000 mi US $750	replaced brake drums and front control joint

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in New York, United States Feb 2009 - Jul 2012
Mar 2009 41000 mi US $170	Replaced evaporative vent valve.
Mar 2010 44000 mi US $50	Rattling heat shield removed. Not replaced.
Jan 2011 49000 mi US $1208	Right front lower control arm broke while on the road. Replaced conrol arm, suspension link and rust-riddled front subframe.
May 2011 51000 mi US $990	Exhaust pipe and catalytic converter connections rusted almost to breaking point.
Aug 2011 51600 mi US $459	Left side lower control arm broke. Replaced same. Right side lower control arm and front subframe broke January 2011. Subaru denies any responsibility.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Wisconsin, United States Jul 2012 - Aug 2012
Aug 2012 58000 mi US $300	Spark Plugs. Wires. Ignition Coil pack for #2 cylinder. Map Sensor.

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Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Maryland, United States Aug 2007 - Jun 2011
Oct 2007 65000 mi US $143	Check Engine light went on then off, no charge. Exhaust heat shield came loose
Jun 2008 67000 mi US $350	Air conditioning blowing hot. Freon recharged.
Jan 2009 82000 mi	I have a slow head gasket leak they are doing nothing about at this time.
Jun 2009 87000 mi US $273	air conditioning was not working (was last repaired last year - freon was recharged). but within the week of the repair, could hear a hissing sound when air cond. was running and am now taking it back because it is blowing warm air again.
Jul 2009 87000 mi	Would cost $1,100 to fix the A/C, so didn't fix.
Sep 2009 88000 mi US $300	Compressor, receiver and dryer failed, shop replaced these to repair the air conditioning problem (was not blowing cold), but the A/C was insufficiently cold from day two after getting the car back. Upon putting dye in and checking system, found that there were additional leaks. Fixed those and charged for parts, no labor, no freon (which were required) given that the issue had not been found previously. 3rd attempt to fix the A/C. Told me that there was a "high pressure hose" that was leaking in addition to the previous defective compressor, dryer, receiver (trip #1), and two additional leaks (trip #2). So far so good, but took three recent trips.
Nov 2009 90000 mi	Head gasket on engine leaking; repaired under Subaru manufacturers' extended warranty to 100,000 miles
Dec 2009 93000 mi	housing on exhaust fan was bumping a hose after previous replacement of head gasket; housing realigned
Jun 2011 101000 mi US $75	Car had exhuast crack that was repaired. Needed new timing belt and water pump in 3000 miles, needed some other maintenance/repairs over next 5000 miles so decided to sell.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Oregon, United States Jul 2014 - Jul 2014
Jul 2014 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

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Michigan, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2018
Dec 2011 193000 mi	road salt caused lower control arms to rust. recall.
Jul 2017 204000 mi US $100	Front universal joint on the rear driveshaft was worn out.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in New Jersey, United States Mar 2012 - Mar 2015
Oct 2013 97200 mi US $600	Timing belt pulley
Aug 2014 103100 mi	Had to replace the front pass cv joint.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2013 - Jan 2014
Mar 2013 122000 mi US $346	Both cats replaced, got rid of 420 code (rear o2 sensor). Also mid pipe replaced due to rust holes at bracket points.
Oct 2013 129800 mi US $40	I replaced the head gaskets @ 97,000 mi. Was meticulous, 36,000 mi later it began to display the hg syptoms again, got blue devil and after driving it with the blue devil in the system it actually plugged the hg leak successfully, now at 38k

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Kansas, United States Dec 2014 - Sep 2016
Dec 2014 103000 mi US $4500	Head gaskets 2nd time. Once at 30K now again. Brakes (rotors, wheel kits, pads), ball joints, timing belt, struts, knock sensor 3rd time, fuel filter and fluid maint. There is a computer problem, but haven't been able to find it.
Mar 2015 108000 mi	Left rear wheel cylinder locked up. Freed, has not repeated yet.
Jun 2015 111000 mi	Shop did not fix brakes. I replaced LR wheel cylinder, brake hose, RR adjuster. Still waiting to see if LR wheel lock up solved by cylinder and hose replacement. ABS still acting up some, but neither I nor the shop can find a problem.
Dec 2015 124000 mi US $114	Based on dealer computer, replaced rt rear speed sensor. Still not fixed, and no one yet knows what is wrong. Will take to different shop on 1/6 since I, nor anyone else yet, can fix it.
Feb 2016 128900 mi US $90	Still rt rear ABS problem. Everything was cleaned and it helped some, but not fixed. To fix will cost more than I want to spend.
Jun 2016 141000 mi US $40	Overheating, misfiring on cylinder 3. Time for head gasket number 4. Which I'll have to do later. Made temp repairs for now. Will correct later.
Sep 2016 141000 mi	Valve issue causing the misfire. Didn't want to keep spending money on what has been an expensive and unreliable vehicle. Replaced with Toyota Corolla

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Vermont, United States Sep 2010 - Apr 2012
Dec 2010 73000 mi US $200	drivers side floor mat slipping
Jan 2011 75000 mi US $200	gasoline smell. tightened parts.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in New York, United States May 2009 - Jan 2022
Oct 2014 138300 mi US $750	replaced rusted exhaust pipes and muffler from catylitic converter back replaced left axle and cv joint
Dec 2014 140000 mi US $245	Replaced right front cv joint.axle
Oct 2016 146000 mi	check engine light intermittent off and on. couldnt resolve will return later date or sell car not sure yet
Apr 2017 148 mi US $64	Had difficulty getting engine light to turn off in order to pass New York State inspection, Took a couple of tries but it went off
Jul 2018 149000 mi	Spongy brakes, diagnosed possible brake master cylinder and worn pads Transmission slipping added Lucas anti-leak and needed fluid which seems to have worked Rusted through hole in muffler Attempted to patch but unsuccessfull Noise and loss of power steering, added fluid and Lucas stop leak, mechanic said rack would likely need to be replaced. Car has been remarkable at about 149k precisely, almost everything but motor has rusted, broken or leaked -- trans, brake cylinder and muffler. Was like someone pulled a switch or pushed a 'fail' button Am looking to sell car as is

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Subaru WRX in Ontario, Canada Sep 2007 - Mar 2014
Oct 2013 68500 mi C $300	O2 sensor failed
Mar 2014 71300 mi C $300	Drum was leaking and subsequently replaced

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