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2011 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (7%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (19%)

Other (7%)

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2011 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport repair cost distribution

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Subaru WRX STI in Ohio, United States Jul 2012 - Mar 2013
Aug 2012 17300 mi	turn signal was flickering..replaced bulb

Subaru WRX STI in Ontario, Canada Dec 2010 - Feb 2022
Jan 2011 1240 mi	Speaker was rattling severely in the door. Key fob broken, replaced.
May 2013 17360 mi	Known issue with driver's side indicator blinking too fast. Socket and bulb replaced.

Subaru WRX STI in Virginia, United States Feb 2011 - Aug 2013
Aug 2013 17000 mi US $1000	Cracked ring land on the number four cylinder. Subaru found Youtube vide of me at an autocross event and denied warranty. Replaced on a good faith with a $1000 deductible. This was after two months in the shop. Never buy a Subaru again!

Subaru WRX STI in New York, United States Dec 2011 - Dec 2017
Apr 2017 42000 mi US $250	Windshield washer fluid tank was loose. Mechanic corrected. Also performed routine maintenance - replaced Spark plugs, air filter, and cabin filter.
Jul 2017 46000 mi US $1300	Rack and Pinion seal failed causing loss of power steering fluid. Low power steering fluid caused the power steering pump to fail. Rack and Pinion was replaced. Power Steering pump was replaced. Alignment done. Re-centered steering wheel and re-calibrated steering position sensor.

Subaru WRX STI in Florida, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2013
Mar 2012 18000 mi	power loss during hard acceloration
Jun 2012 22000 mi	Still having power loss under hard acceleration. Reflashing the computer fixes it for a month or so.
Nov 2012 30500 mi	latch to armrest console replaced

Subaru WRX STI in Washington, United States Sep 2018 - Sep 2022
Jul 2018 75000 mi	Cracked radiatoir

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Subaru WRX STI in Arizona, United States May 2011 - Sep 2011
Aug 2011 2000 mi	I had a rapid flasher when turn signal engauged. Per message board there is a TSB for 'tight wires' on some models. Turned out to just be a bulb.

Subaru WRX STI in Georgia, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2013
Aug 2011 21000 mi	Took car in for Turbo Boost Problem and running rough - No trouble found, couldn't duplicate Took car in for Turbo Boost Problem and running rough - No trouble found, couldn't duplicate
Oct 2011 26000 mi	After 3 trips to one dealer and a Subaru Engineer telling me there was nothing wrong with my car I finally took it in and another engineer said I had a cracked ring land and Subaru would not fix it under warranty!
Nov 2011 26500 mi	Subaru claimed car was modified which caused cracked ring land and after 3rd party and another Subaru dealer verified it was not modified Subaru still refused warranty work - Either rebuild the engine myself or sell the car!
Feb 2012 28000 mi	Engine rebuild out of my pocket ($8000) because Subaru has a design flaw in the piston that causes the ring lands to crack. This will happen even if you have not modified your STI so beware. Engine shop said this was VERY common in STI's.

Subaru WRX STI in Ontario, Canada Aug 2010 - Apr 2011
Feb 2011 3800 mi	The driver's side front wheel well panel became separated for the body at the seam connection. A 3 inch gap between the panels, and would have eventually contacted tire or flown off completely.

Subaru WRX STI in Washington, United States Jul 2011 - Mar 2017
Mar 2017 54000 mi US $2400	secondary air pump recall https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/jaxrs/download/doc/UCM546139/RCRIT-16V738-2254.pdf rotor and pad replacement, $2400

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Subaru WRX in Wisconsin, United States Aug 2011 - Dec 2013
Jun 2012 8000 mi	Had both front doors insulated to cease the rattling.
Sep 2013 20000 mi	Faulty brake switch. Exhaust leak
Nov 2013 23000 mi	Exhaust gasket replaced.

Subaru WRX in Illinois, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2013
Oct 2010 800 mi	Bar above License plate is pitting and discoloring. On order. Clutch pedal clicks when depressed. No answer from Subaru, tech request in. Boost gauge replaced which fixed metallic jingle inside it. Back window plastic on order, was buzzing. Rattle in Boost Guage from Factory. Also has rattle in rear window deck platic at low RPM. Dealership tried to secure tie downs but has not helped. Also had a PCM flash done as it was a recall on the car. Rattle is getting annoying.
Nov 2010 1800 mi	Replaced the rear plastic underneath the back window to get rid of the rattle at low RPM's. Part replaced due to pitting and discoloration of original piece. The Clutch Pedal clicks when depressed almost every shift. Subaru dealership states they have a technical request in to determine cause and remedy. Front Speakers are buzzing when volume is moderately turned up on bass notes. Back are fine but front are buzzing.
Dec 2010 3000 mi	Replaced Clutch Master Cylinder. Noise is now gone Replaced both front speakers due to buzzing from speakers. Stereo system has no bass and little treble as well. All Mid in the speakers and the rear dont work very much at all. Dealer has request into Subaru Tech for an answer. This is what is killing my front speakers. Head unit may be bad. Trans very difficult to downshift into second and first gears when cold. VERY DIFFICULT is me pushing and sometimes have to try multiple times to get the car to engage first. going to leave with subaru so they can try themselves when cold
Jan 2011 5000 mi	Took car back to dealer to see if they have a fix. three weeks later nothing. They dont know why and have no idea on when they are going to figure out whats wrong. Really depressing that both our Subaru Radios are going or are gone. :-( New Radio came in and was replaced. Still the same issue of no MID or BASS in the radio and then in the CD player it's all bass in only the front speakers which are starting to buzz again. Told now that this is how the radios are, Crappy
May 2011 6700 mi	Took to dearler because light in the Factory Boost gauge stopped working. Cant replace as it is an issue Subaru is trying to figure out with all cars. Told to return next month. took to dearler because light in the Factory Boost gauge stopped working. Cant replace as it is an issue Subaru is trying to figure out with all cars. Told to return next month.
Jun 2011 8000 mi	Took to dealer about radio again and boost gauge for replacement. Boost gauge is still not available from Subaru. Light is still burnt out inside gauge. Radio still has no bass and little mid when on radio. Front speakers are going again.
Sep 2011 12000 mi	They finally replaced the bulb in the Boost gauge that has been out for months. The whole gauge had a recall but now it's working so fingers crossed it doesnt burn out again.
Dec 2011 14000 mi	light bulb for factory boost gauge burnt out again and had to be replaced again.
Jan 2012 15000 mi	Seat heater in Drivers seat died. Back still works but seat died.
Feb 2012 16000 mi	Dealership finally ordered and received the parts to replace the seat heater for the drivers seat that had failed.
Mar 2012 18000 mi	Speaker mounts in front doors buzz. Speakers themselves are terrible but not causing the buzz. Loose mounting tabs was the problem I was given.

Subaru WRX in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2012
Feb 2012 12000 mi	ABS light, hill assist light and traction control light came on during driving. After vehcile was turned off, the lights did not return. Dealer cleared computer and problem has not reoccurred. Trim squeaks at dashboard, a-pillar, moonroof controls and passenger side radio speaker.
Mar 2012 12000 mi	Trim squeaks when sold.

Subaru WRX in California, United States Aug 2010 - Oct 2017
Jan 2011 6000 mi	Blinkers don't work properly. Service manager confirmed it's a known issue that the wiring harness is cut too short causing a break in connection intermittently. Bad ground in the alternator causing a feedback loop in the interior speaker system. Noise is deafening and can only be cured by turning the car off. Dealership refuses to treat unless I can replicate in their presence.
Sep 2011 19000 mi

Subaru WRX in Texas, United States Dec 2010 - Aug 2014
Jul 2011 12000 mi	While it was in for an oil change I scheduled the dealer to fix a rattle in the door panel and back deck lid. The door rattle had a TSB and they claimed no TSB for the Deck lid but did fix the problem.
Nov 2011 22000 mi	Bad clutch fork and pivot ball
Jun 2014 40000 mi	bad gas cap

Subaru WRX in Alberta, Canada Feb 2014 - Sep 2017
Jun 2014 16740 mi	Replaced clutch release bearing
Aug 2017 48360 mi C $2000	Car slipping in all gears. Clutch replaced

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Subaru WRX in New York, United States Sep 2012 - Mar 2014
Oct 2013 28000 mi	car had been misfiring at low load and idle. soldered a ground in the wiring harness based on something I read on a forum. Misfires are gone.

Subaru WRX in Virginia, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2012
May 2012 14900 mi	Doors vibrate excessively with stereo.

Subaru WRX in Virginia, United States Sep 2010 - Nov 2014
Apr 2011 6000 mi	Rattle in driver side A-pillar. Dealer was able to fix easily.
Jun 2011 8000 mi	Squeaky trunk cover springs were replaced at no cost to me. Subaru has apparently acknowledged this problem on WRX's and is replacing the part. This is a very minor problem but I was very happy that they fixed it as it was annoying!

Subaru WRX in Maryland, United States Aug 2014 - Aug 2014
Aug 2014 41000 mi	Transmission seal was leaking oil. Took ~3 hours to replace.

Subaru WRX in Virginia, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2018
Apr 2015 33000 mi US $120	Having trouble starting, replaced battery.

Subaru WRX in Texas, United States Nov 2010 - Jan 2014
Dec 2010 3000 mi	Front turn signal not working. Replaced bulb and it worked for a week. Problem was in the connector. To fix it replaced entire headlight assembly.
Jun 2011 17000 mi	The bluetooth in-car set up was non-functional after a couple months of use. The mechanic dictated that the only way to fix was to replace the entire head unit of the stereo. Now it works fine.
Oct 2011 23000 mi	cylinder #1 overheated and went out of round. replaced engine. Turbo had leak in cool side. Replaced turbo.
Jan 2013 33500 mi	1st and 2nd gear syncros were worn/damaged and made it difficult to shift in and out of gear. Although it took them forever to repair it, it was covered under drivetrain warranty.
Aug 2013 68400 mi US $1000	5th gear EXPLODED into 3 pieces. One piece hit the transmission case so hard, that it punctured it and made a hole. New case, 5th gears, syncros, and bonus throw-out bearing.
Oct 2013 72000 mi US $2000	Making noises the day I got it back, and two weeks later 5th gear destroyed itself again. Had to pay for new transmission. Subaru of America said that the failure was due to using the emergency brake in 5th gear. Most ridiculous thing I've ever heard.

Subaru WRX in Texas, United States Dec 2010 - Dec 2016
Feb 2012 7900 mi	Center console latch replaced

Subaru WRX in Texas, United States Sep 2010 - Sep 2011
Sep 2011 15000 mi	Dealer installed rear view mirror had stripped screw, rattled. dealer ordered and replaced.

Subaru WRX in Minnesota, United States Dec 2010 - Jun 2018
Jan 2012 4000 mi	Driver's side wiper blade stopped engaging the wiper motor and just flopped around.
Aug 2014 15600 mi	Exterior plastic was cracking in multiple locations
Nov 2015 22600 mi US $700	Wiring harness problems which caused lights, traction control, and stability control to stop working.

Subaru WRX in Washington, United States May 2011 - Jun 2022
Feb 2012 8400 mi	Highly annoying rattles in both A-pillars when going over certain hard bumps. Repair was successful at first, but rattles returned somewhat. Will need to take back in.
Dec 2012 19000 mi	A-pillar on the passenger side started rattling again loudly when going over larger bumps. Dealer added more insulation and the problem went away...for now. Also asked to fix rattle in dash, but they were not able to.
Sep 2014 35000 mi US $67	Hose from intercooler to throttle body became cracked. Dealer said it's a common problem with this car.

Subaru WRX in New Jersey, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2022
Dec 2011 6000 mi	Front right turn signal harness failed under high tension. Factory assembly problem. Dealer repaired issue by replacing entire front right headlight set
Jan 2022 110000 mi US $500	Thermostat replacement Head gasket and turbo replacement.

Subaru WRX in North Carolina, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2022
Apr 2013 47000 mi	Timing belt tensioner replaced, as well as timing belt and tensioner pulley.

Subaru WRX in Indiana, United States Sep 2011 - Jul 2017
Jun 2013 24000 mi	Leaking strut
Dec 2013 30000 mi	Engine light on along with traction control
Jan 2014 7200 mi	Rear view mirror lose and mount replaced. Also spray nozzle right side replaced. Wiper blades streaking had since bought but they said still good. Headlights hazing since first year had but say will do restoration on next shop visit. Subaru was going to charge me over 70 bucks to fix hazing although i believe it was defect. I just bought my own kit at that time and fixed it.
Apr 2016 50300 mi US $1600	Clutch going out, just worn out at 50,000 miles.
Sep 2016 54000 mi	Clutch issue again. May not have been installed correctly at san jose calif dealer. Assembly replaced again. Engine light, traction control light on. Was cleared and i was told cylinder misfire for unknown reason
Oct 2016 57000 mi US $130	Cracked power steering belt found when i went for oil change Belt repair prior installed incorrectly resulting in both belts failing and the original dealer not reimbursing in TX. The belt that was originally repaired that started all this had piece missing that was not caught by dealer visit thus necessitating another trip for repair

Subaru WRX in Colorado, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2013
May 2012 9500 mi	Back seat rattled when driven over bumps and on turns, mostly at slower speeds. Dealer "located problem" tightened seat and added padding to seat latches. Problem was minimized but not totally fixed.
Sep 2012 17000 mi	Had rattling in various areas of the dash and a loose/squeaky left footwell pad (by the pedals). Dealer fixed one dash rattle but not others. They ordered the wrong replacement foot pad so I have to go back again when received.
Jan 2013 21000 mi	Check engine light, TCS, and cruise control lights were all on. Took it in for software update. Dealer drained battery on accident, losing all codes. Check engine light turned off as result and couldn't find issue again. picked up car without repair. Car has run fine since.
Feb 2013 21200 mi	Took car in days after software reflash. Check engine light was on, car vibrated upon ignition. Took it in to deal. Mechanics left dome light on causing dead battery. Codes were lost. Couldn't find problem after battery died. Lost all codes.

Subaru WRX in West Virginia, United States Aug 2011 - Sep 2016
Apr 2013 11000 mi	Hesitation under part-throttle. Dealer unable to reproduce; suspected bad gas. Dealer re-flashed ECU. Dealer noted oil was low; changed oil.
Jul 2013 11500 mi	Second trip to dealer for hesitation/surging. Dealer able to reproduce. Faulty #1 oxygen sensor replaced under warranty.
Nov 2014 25000 mi	Discovered driver door detent / stopper was loose. Common problem. Tightened back up and checked the other doors.

Subaru WRX in Alberta, Canada Aug 2010 - Jun 2019
Jan 2012 19980 mi	Front speaker/door panel rattle when volume turned up.
Mar 2012 14260 mi	Rattle in front speaker and A-frame pillar repaired.
Jun 2015 43400 mi C $1450	Front strut was blown after hitting a pothole. $1450 to replace both front shocks with stock Subaru parts. $2800 for set of 4 KW v1 aftermarket coil-overs. Decided on the KW system - way better than stock! Tire and wheel okay.

Subaru WRX in New York, United States Jul 2011 - Aug 2014
Sep 2012 12000 mi	Clamp holding hose to cool turbo fell off causing the car to buck. Common problem according to better half.
Mar 2014 24000 mi	Replaced Clutch

Subaru WRX in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2018
Nov 2011 7000 mi	I put my turn indicator on and the right blinker blinked much more quickly than normal. Passenger side lamp harness was under excessive tension. Dealer repositioned harness per service bulletin procedure.
Jun 2013 36000 mi	The rear bench seat covered was sewn poorly and ripped at the seam under normal use. The repair/replacement was covered under warranty
Aug 2016 89000 mi US $350	Replaced Starter Motor assembly
Jul 2017 104000 mi US $2200	Failure of clutch and clutch master. Replaced clutch master, flywheel, clutch, throwout bearing, pilot bearing, spring, clips, clutch fork. Also repaired transaxle assembly.
Jan 2018 114000 mi US $900	Replaced front calipers
Jun 2018 121000 mi US $950	The control arm bushing and tie rod end had to be replaced because they were failing.

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Subaru Impreza in Ohio, United States May 2014 - Jun 2022
Jun 2018 60000 mi US $530	Noticed poor AC performance. Diagnosed with a leak in the low pressure line between the radiator and compressor Exhaust rattle noise fixed on time/material
Jul 2021 83000 mi	Replace condenser, (hole)
May 2022 93000 mi US $650	Replace front and rear catalytic converters due to rust through

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Subaru Impreza in Oregon, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2022
Dec 2015 61000 mi US $65	heated seat switch broke. Replaced heated seat switch purchased at Subaru dealer parts department.
Jul 2017 76000 mi US $213	Driver seat frame and seat cushion had to be replaced.

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Subaru Impreza in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2014 - Mar 2014
Mar 2014 54000 mi US $120	Car was starting hard in cold weather. Needed new battery.

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Subaru WRX STI in Ontario, Canada Dec 2010 - Jan 2011
Jan 2011 1240 mi	Wireless bluetooth did not work.

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Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Maryland, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2011
Oct 2010 6000 mi	paint bubble on side molding

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Manitoba, Canada Nov 2010 - Jun 2018
Apr 2017 48360 mi C $100	Cleaned corrosion from rear calipers and replaced pads. Pads had seized and passenger rear side had worn through pads; driver side rear pads Ok.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2022
Jan 2013 11700 mi	Problem with front turn signal blinking rapidly but bulb not burned out. Wire apparently loose. March 2021. Rear brake caliper sticking. Replaced with rebuilt calipers. ~85K miles.
Dec 2017 72000 mi US $140	Battery went bad. Went to Autozone and bought a new battery and they installed it in the parking lot.
Jun 2018 75000 mi US $300	Rear pads worn out. Had new pads installed and rotors resurfaced.
Jan 2022 88700 mi US $1072	Hole developed in a very rusted muffler and muffler and tailpipe from cat and back had to be replaced

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Manitoba, Canada May 2012 - Dec 2012
Jun 2012 4960 mi	The front wheel bearings were making a humming noise at high speeds and periodically became a constant loud rumble. Fixed under warranty.

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Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in New Jersey, United States Jan 2018 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018 77000 mi	Replaced CVT transmission

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in California, United States Dec 2010 - Jun 2017
Jan 2011 6300 mi	Seat Heater on right side blows fuse when switched on for long. Fixed by tech Seat Heater on right side blows fuse when switched on for long. Fixed by tech
Mar 2017 97000 mi US $2000	replaced steering power rack

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Maryland, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2014
Feb 2014 34000 mi	Wipers inoperable due to extreme ice conditions. Just had to tighten a bolt.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Illinois, United States Aug 2010 - Mar 2020
Aug 2012 28800 mi	The direction indicator on the dimmable mirror/compass burned out and the entire assembly was replaced under warranty.
Apr 2013 34000 mi	Rear struts were leaking and were replaced under warranty.
Jul 2013 34500 mi	Compass on auto-dim rear view mirror failed.
Mar 2014 44000 mi US $100	Head gaskets were leaking heavily and needed to be changed. Driver's heated seat cushion shorted out and melted a part of the seat cushion.
Jun 2015 59000 mi US $100	Heat shield for catalytic converter came loose and needed to be repaired and refastened. Replaced two serpentine belts
May 2016 71000 mi US $525	While inspecting car during brake repair tech noticed leaking head gasket. This was the 2nd time in the past year the gasket failed. While inspecting vehicle while in shop for rotor replacement tech noticed leaking power steering pump and replaced it. Rear windshield washer failed. Tech inspected, determined lines were plugged and blew them out. Rear strut was leaking oil. Tech notice while inspective vehicle during brake repair.
Jan 2018 85000 mi US $400	Grinding noise in right front wheel. Diagnosed as bad wheel bearing which was replaced along with the rotor as the two are sold as a unit.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Ontario, Canada Mar 2015 - Jul 2017
Nov 2016 26020 mi C $60	Exhaust system

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Ontario, Canada Feb 2011 - Apr 2017
Feb 2014 31000 mi	Centre console cover latch broken, repaired under warranty [just].
Sep 2014 34100 mi	Corrosion around fuel filler cap. Dealer picked up cost when Subaru would not.
Dec 2015 45260 mi	Wiper arm, driver's side, came loose
Sep 2016 49600 mi C $400	clicking noise from rt. front like old MINI! Disappointing given the low mileage and Subaru's much vaunted AWD system.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Quebec, Canada Feb 2011 - Dec 2017
Mar 2011 6200 mi	Update computer for gas ignition.
Dec 2017 53320 mi C $1200	rusted pipe outside of the transmission. Replace front wheel bearing.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Illinois, United States Mar 2011 - Sep 2017
May 2015 33000 mi US $688	Replaced both front suspension struts.
Nov 2016 45800 mi US $125	Exhaust heat shield rusted and disconnected. Repaired by weld. No noise since.

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Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Indiana, United States Sep 2011 - Sep 2013
Oct 2011 4000 mi US $40	AC System Leaked out freon and ceased to work. Dealer recharged but couldn't find leak at this time. AC System Leaked out freon and ceased to work. Dealer recharged but couldn't find leak at this time. Repaired extensive clearcoat etching that has occurred from hitting bugs on the road.
Sep 2012 15000 mi	Evaporator found leaking and was replaced

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Subaru WRX STI in Washington, United States May 2014 - Oct 2016
Oct 2015 59500 mi US $300	Replaced power steering hose that had hardened, and flushed the power steering fluid.
Dec 2015 62000 mi US $2000	Replaced power steering pump and steering rack
Mar 2016 66000 mi US $100	Original battery finally required replacement

Subaru WRX STI in Quebec, Canada Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
Dec 2013 48360 mi C $300	Injector changed because of hesitation. Problem still there.

Subaru WRX STI in Florida, United States Jun 2010 - Sep 2018
Apr 2013 30200 mi	Emissions sensor was throwing check engine light; replaced sensor under warranty
Aug 2014 45000 mi US $100	Replaced exhaust oil control valve solenoid (driver side)
Feb 2017 69000 mi US $1800	Replaced clutch, throw-out bearing Rack and pinion replaced

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Subaru WRX in Washington, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2018
Dec 2016 74000 mi US $1100	Failed seal in rack and pinion steering assembly, replacement performed.
Apr 2018 89000 mi US $2000	Struts and lower control arms replaced
Jun 2018 90000 mi US $3000	Head gasket, timing belt, water pump, clutch replaced.

Subaru WRX in Minnesota, United States Dec 2014 - Mar 2016
Mar 2016 35000 mi US $2200	Clutch plate, throw out bearing, had to be replaced

Subaru WRX in New Jersey, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2018
Sep 2011 30000 mi	When the dealer installed a Subaru Performance Technology boost gauge about a year ago, they apparently damaged the pressurized air line between the intercooler and throttle body. Over the past year it continuously got worse.
Dec 2011 30000 mi US $1400	The clutch and flywheel had to be replaced. Lining wore out, doesn't handle stock torque well. Had them replaced with aftermarket parts rated for 420 torque, so it should last a while. I would recommend getting an aftermarket clutch.
Jan 2015 46800 mi US $107	AC Compressor pulley was beginning to seize and had to be replaced.
Apr 2017 67000 mi US $900	Clutch fork broke

Subaru WRX in Michigan, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2015
Sep 2010 2000 mi	There were squeaks and rattles coming from the rear deck lid and center console area (noticed at delivery and continued). Most of the squeaks were completely addressed. There was also a bent piece of metal in the trunk, and that was unbent. Dealer damaged rear deck lid on first (and only other) repair. Ordered new deck lid and rechecked for squeaks/rattles after installation. Some squeaks still present, but not serious ones.
Jan 2011 7000 mi	Three plastic clips in the driver front wheel well fell out, and the dealer replaced them.
May 2011 11000 mi	Clock area was rattling each time sun shined on the dash surface. Problem first noticed just after original (Aug. 2010) delivery, but initially not significant enough. No noise over winter, but very persistent in spring.
Jun 2011 16000 mi	Right wiper arm had begun to rust on a corner -- about 2" long of small rust spots. Nothing major, just slightly unsightly. Dealer replaced without question or charge.
Jun 2012 23000 mi US $120	Stud on wheel cross-threaded; could not remove lugnut during tire rotation. Dealer informed of cross-threading and replaced two studs.
Jan 2013 56200 mi	Bad release bearing Dash cluster clip broken; replace dash cluster
Apr 2013 35300 mi	Same squealing noise as before; did not replace release bearing but instead just greased some component (not sure which).
Jun 2013 37000 mi	Same squealing noise as before but unable to reproduce at dealer. The noise is temperature and humidity-related -- on warmer days (or when the transmission is warm) it's hard to pinpoint the noise. In this trip to the dealer, we could not.
Jul 2014 52700 mi	Squeal noise from release bearing. No issue found (however, squealing noise persists) and no repair made.
Jan 2015 47000 mi US $1000	1) 60k service 2) Same clutch squeal issue as before; called Subaru North America to investigate also. Subaru extending goodwill on throwout bearing. 3) Clutch at 30% life left - deciding whether to replace 4) Front underside skirt fell off
Mar 2015 62000 mi	Cross-threaded wheel bolt. Dealer replaced bolt and nut.

Subaru WRX in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2011
Oct 2010 8000 mi	Clutch making squealing sounds..

Subaru WRX in Quebec, Canada Aug 2009 - Jul 2012
Jan 2010 18300 mi	Exhaust louder than usual for about 2 wks. The problem got away simply by moving the flexible joint around (during inspect.) Probably foreign material got caught between the flange and the gasket while going through a large puddle in cold weather
Aug 2011 26320 mi	Trunk lid had started to rust under the paint (ballooning) around the licence plate holder. Tunk lid repainted through dealer. Excellent job.
Nov 2011 29500 mi	Chrome flaking off the front Subaru logo. Replaced under warranty.
Mar 2012 33480 mi	Clutch action would become rough after a hard pull to the red line. Dealer replaced pressure plate and release bearing under warranty.
Jul 2012 37200 mi	Rough clutch action came back. Mechanics took it for a road test and could not replicate the issue. Nothing was done but clutch action remains intermitently rough.

Subaru WRX in Missouri, United States Jan 2017 - Jun 2017
Feb 2017 73300 mi US $11000	Car developed knock at 73,000 miles. Diagnosed as spun rod bearing. Entire engine and turbo destroyed itself. $11K repair.

Subaru WRX in Maine, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012 78000 mi	Transmission had a major issue. When trying to back up out of a parking space one day, the car wouldn't move easily. I eventually backed up but then after that the transmission made bizarre noises.

Subaru WRX in Michigan, United States Jan 2010 - Dec 2017
Mar 2017 52000 mi US $450	Fuel leak. Not a successful repair.

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Subaru WRX in Florida, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2018
Sep 2010 1000 mi	Exterior trim under the front bumper was coming loose. Dealer attempted fix, but didn't work. Started to rub tire and so manually removed the offending piece. Working with SOA about providing a replacement...
Oct 2014 110800 mi US $700	Leaky slave cylinder required replacement
Nov 2015 132000 mi US $200	Leaky power steering seals. The long repair time was due to a part that was slow to ship to my mechanic
Dec 2015 136000 mi US $170	AC stopped working, took it to the shop and they refilled with coolant. They did a mechanical inspection and cautioned about a potentially bad line, but will need to see if it leaks again...
Mar 2016 140000 mi US $250	AC repair. Need to take in again, as AC is now not working again. Will require a third trip for repair.
Jul 2016 148300 mi US $300	Finally got the AC working. Evaporator core had a leak and needed replacement. On reassembly had to have the car towed to dealer to fix multiple check engine lights (on their dime). Dealer eventually found 2 harnesses switched.
Sep 2016 150000 mi US $2200	Clutch never released on a 1 > 2 shift. Was able to make it to the shoulder and stall. Towed to dealer and clutch master cylinder replaced. Also found a leaky power steering pump and axle that were also replaced during the trip.
Apr 2018 158000 mi US $8700	Almost certainly got a bad tank of gas. Car was on a long trip and running great. Refueled and immediately started knocking. Should have pulled over, but was on hour four of a five hour drive so kept going. Engine ate itself about 60 miles later. Not catastrophic (no hole punched in the block) but small block needed replacement. Heads are being refreshed, original clutch & flywheel are being replaced. Installing ARP studs and killer b pickup for future safety.

Subaru WRX in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2010 - Dec 2018
Jan 2016 70680 mi C $1400	Steering rack was leaking and needed replacement
Jan 2018 98890 mi C $1600	Broken clutch fork. Clutch replaced at the same time as repair.

Subaru WRX in California, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2016
Jun 2011 35000 mi US $4300	piston ringlands were busted
Apr 2014 80000 mi US $75	oil leak, turbo replacement

Subaru WRX in Virginia, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2022
Dec 2016 53000 mi US $1	Exhaust has developed a mild drone at ~2500-3000 rpm. Shop was unable ot locate any leaks or loose hardware.
Feb 2021 75000 mi US $600	AC compressor replaced
May 2022 7800 mi US $2300	Seized AC compressor replaced along with the condenser and drier.

Subaru WRX in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2009 - Nov 2016
Aug 2011 17800 mi	Exhaust rattle at idle. I thought it was a hanger, but it turned out to be stuff broken off inside of the muffler. Dealer replaced muffler under warranty at no charge to me, except some lost time.
Apr 2015 51700 mi US $160	Check engine light came on for VVT Cam lockup and CANBUS comm error
Nov 2016 66000 mi US $4000	Piston slap, need I say more? Needed a new engine, which I declined.

Subaru WRX in Ontario, Canada Jun 2010 - Nov 2017
May 2016 60760 mi C $2200	Clutch and flywheel replaced due to worn liner.

Subaru WRX in California, United States Dec 2009 - Dec 2015
Jan 2015 94000 mi US $150	CEL indicated misfire on all cyl. Exhaust rattle noise only at idle & only when engine is at operating temp. Apparent loss of HP.
Apr 2015 99200 mi	engine noise ( rattling sounds in exhaust ) persists at idle when engine is at operating temp.
Jun 2015 105000 mi US $800	Noisy exhaust note @ idle. Problem identified as issue with muffler. muffler was replaced. time in shop included 105k service which included timing belt replacement.

Subaru WRX in New York, United States Mar 2010 - Sep 2011
Jul 2010 13000 mi	Unable to shift car out of neutral (manual transmissions)
Jun 2011 34000 mi	Rattling at low speeds from rear of vehicle.
Sep 2011 34000 mi	Rattle from rear of vehicle

Subaru WRX in New Mexico, United States Jul 2010 - Sep 2011
Jan 2011 14000 mi	Blown Right speaker
Sep 2011 23000 mi	Blown Baffles in muffler, will replace under warranty next week.

Subaru WRX in New Jersey, United States Mar 2010 - Dec 2012
May 2011 24000 mi	Driver side windshield wiper stopped working. Dealer diagnosed it as a linkage bolt that had worked loose. Dealer tightened bolt and remedied problem in less than 20 minutes. Problem has not returned after more than a month.
Mar 2012 37000 mi	Replace clutch master cylinder.

Subaru WRX in Alberta, Canada Jun 2010 - Sep 2016
Dec 2010 3720 mi	light fog appears to be in headlight. they checked under warranty and said could not replicate. took it back when -30 and very evident. they have driver's side on order to see if that fixes problem. passenger side also foggy but not as bad
Feb 2016 56500 mi C $1400	the steering rack needed to be replaced when I realized issue with steering, tried to add power steering fluid so could prolong before had to fix before could drive again, hood release would not work, cable not attached to latch. With little effort could grab cable end to open
Jul 2016 58900 mi	took car across the street to a small mechanic shop as thought needed a re-charge. Looks like compressor but haven't found the part yet and buying new is 1100$ touch, plan on fixing with refurb. and selling car
Aug 2016 58900 mi C $1000	Repaired A/C.

Subaru WRX in Ontario, Canada Aug 2015 - Oct 2021
Oct 2015 58060 mi C $45	Corrosion developed in the turn signal connection, so it shorted and reported as burned out (flashed faster) and at lower intensity.
Feb 2016 60140 mi C $78	Driver side sun visor broke. The friction material that keeps it in place broke and the visor would swing down and block my vision. I ordered a replacement visor and replaced it myself. Replacement took less than 5 minutes (2 screws).
Mar 2016 61380 mi C $40	Driver side headlight burned out. I've replaced it twice already (passenger side is still going on original bulb). I wore fresh gloves and have not gotten oil on the halogen bulb to the best of my knowledge. Could be my fault though.
Oct 2016 64480 mi C $400	A pair of bushings in the front suspension needed to be replaced.
Mar 2017 68200 mi C $480	Two of the bushings in the front suspension needed to be replaced. I don't recall exact names. Cost for the part was $40 each, labour for the work was 4 hours at $100/hour. This bushing was different than the pair replaced in October.

Subaru WRX in Illinois, United States Jun 2017 - Jul 2018
Mar 2018 110000 mi US $1700	gasket issue

Subaru WRX in Delaware, United States Sep 2013 - Apr 2016
Nov 2013 60700 mi US $700	dash squeaks and rattles. dealer tightened instrument cluster. less squeaks for awhile. now worse than before. Rattle coming from final muffler. Dealer used a rubber mallet on bottom of muffler and rattle stopped then. 3000 miles later, rattle has returned
Oct 2014 73300 mi	plastic trim along front bumper and wheel wells coming loose and plastic "clips" broken and not about to be replaced. Shop used cable ties to hold together.
May 2015 80000 mi US $1700	steering rack was leaking fluid. Rack replaced
Sep 2015 83000 mi US $275	Traction control light and hill brake light on. Problem related to previous work. Steering realigned and computer reset corrected the problem.
Dec 2015 84000 mi	steering position sensor malfunctioning. was reset when steering rack was replaced months ago. Stabilization light comes on, and the hill brake does not hold. Repair shop says that sensor in steering column needs to be replaced. $2000

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Subaru Impreza in Florida, United States Sep 2011 - Dec 2012
Sep 2011 35034 mi	Condenser Assembly replaced after leaking out while driving. Also, Power Window regulator assy was replaced for several windows that weren't functioning properly. Driver Visor was also loose and was replaced. Condenser Assembly replaced after leaking out while driving. Also, Power Window regulator assy was replaced for several windows that weren't functioning properly. Driver Visor was also loose and was replaced. Warranty repair (free).

Subaru Impreza in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2018
Apr 2012 25000 mi	Had to de-carb the engine.
Jun 2013 37000 mi	Condensor broke and had to be replaced. Screeching noise from power steering pump.
May 2014 43100 mi US $50	Heat shield came loose and was vibrating, causing a metallic noise on starting the car.
Jun 2015 51000 mi US $600	AC expansion valve blew, causing refrigerant to leak.

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Subaru Impreza in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2010 - Feb 2013
Jul 2011 13000 mi	Speaker blown, new one ordered by dealer, repair not made.

Subaru Impreza in Ontario, Canada Jun 2010 - Aug 2013
May 2013 35960 mi	Heat shield was loose and making noise while accelerating

Subaru Impreza in Indiana, United States Mar 2014 - Jul 2021
Jun 2015 65000 mi US $95	Power steering belt coming apart. Replaced belt.
Jan 2016	Heavy steering at low speed. Traced problem to failing serpentine belt. Replaced for free under warranty as the belt was replaced only seven months ago.

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Subaru Impreza in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2017 - Jun 2022
Feb 2018 101680 mi C $3300	Head gasket and timing belt

Subaru Impreza in Illinois, United States Dec 2011 - Mar 2012
Jan 2012 25000 mi	Driver side wiper arm quit working. Dealer replaced fastener to wiper linkage arm.
Mar 2012 27000 mi	A/C evaporator leak, removed and replaced evaporator and recharged a/c. Bad connection to right front turn signal

Subaru Impreza in Michigan, United States Dec 2010 - Jun 2018
Dec 2013 146000 mi US $200	Check engine
Oct 2014 174300 mi US $1600	Replace gasket heads
Mar 2016 232000 mi US $1000	Oil leak in engine
Jul 2016 240700 mi US $400	Getting malfunction light in brake system. Electrical problem.
Oct 2016 249000 mi	Getting oil blow by. Will not choose to rebuild engine.
Jun 2018 265000 mi US $50	Remove dragging plastic shield.

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Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Quebec, Canada Sep 2011 - Apr 2014
Jan 2014 34200 mi C $280	After only 3.5 years, the battery is at 50%????

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Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Ontario, Canada Apr 2013 - May 2019
Jan 2016 44440 mi C $445	rear wheel bearing replaced
Jun 2016 78120 mi C $110	Alternator belt was worn/cracked
Dec 2016 81840 mi C $730	Worn front wheel bearing. Making a whiring noise. Bearing was replaced Loose power steering belt

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Utah, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2013
Mar 2013 46000 mi US $6500	Engine threw a rod & was replaced. Subaru refused to cover under warranty, despite report from independent mechanic stating that the engine was faulty.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Connecticut, United States Mar 2018 - Oct 2018
May 2018 103000 mi US $375	Coolant Drained Thermostat Replaced

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Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Quebec, Canada Jan 2013 - Dec 2013
Oct 2013 53200 mi C $200	Muffler rattle, not yet repaired

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Maryland, United States Oct 2010 - Mar 2011
Nov 2010 28000 mi	I had the car serviced and had a problem with my driver's window control lever not making proper contact which made the window intermittently go up or down... They "tested" and found the motor to be fine, but "cleaned the contacts."

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Maryland, United States Feb 2015 - Jan 2022
Apr 2017 49000 mi US $400	Pads and rotors
Mar 2018 52000 mi US $250	Brake pads replaced

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in New Hampshire, United States Jan 2015 - Feb 2016
Feb 2016 50000 mi US $350	Caliper sticking

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Subaru WRX in Washington, United States Nov 2011 - Jan 2012
Dec 2011 25000 mi	minor rattles in the dash, car still under warranty, just need to get car into dealership for repair

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Subaru WRX STI in Texas, United States Jun 2009 - May 2014
Mar 2012 38000 mi	replaced power steering pump replaced right rear power window motor
Feb 2013 50000 mi US $5000	Engine failure
Jan 2014 49200 mi	In for repair for over a year. Subaru warrantied 2 full engine replacements during the period. It was worked on by two different dealers during the period. The first dealer was horrible.

Subaru WRX STI in California, United States Sep 2010 - Nov 2015
Nov 2013 32100 mi	Power steering rack developed a serious leak, replaced by dealership under warranty.
Nov 2015 45000 mi	Sporadic check engine light caused by a seizing valve in the emissions system. The repair would have been $1500 but it should have been covered by an extended warranty.

Subaru WRX STI in Alberta, Canada Mar 2009 - Dec 2011
Sep 2009 7440 mi	Fuel Door Release would not open occasionally. Dealer adjusted spring and lubricated release shaft. Now works fine.

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Subaru WRX in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2010 - Sep 2011
Aug 2011 31000 mi	Noticed AC was not as cold as it should be. Dealer noticed R134a was low. Added dye to the system and refilled. Was asked to bring car back when R134a was low. Traded in car (for a 2011 WRX), did not give dealer chance to resolve issue.

Subaru WRX in Ohio, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2022
Oct 2010 9200 mi	The driver side switch for my heated seats is working it just rolls instead of clicks. They said on because the switch still operates properly. Huh? certainly hope so. The driver side switch for my heated seats is working it just rolls instead of clicks. They said on because the switch still operates properly. Huh? certainly hope so.

Subaru WRX in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2012 - Jan 2014
Jan 2013	Ipod connector stopped working
Jan 2014 57000 mi US $250	power steering pump making noise, mech said it was sludged, flushed the entire system and replaced power steering belt

Subaru WRX in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2009 - Nov 2014
Oct 2009 4000 mi	Blown turn signal light bulb.

Subaru WRX in Colorado, United States Apr 2009 - Apr 2014
Aug 2009 5303 mi	Engine failure (at 5,300 miles!). Engine spun a bearing and threw a rod. Block replaced under warranty.
Feb 2010 9700 mi	Rattles coming from A-pillars (driver and passenger side), as well as roof near sunroof. Dealer ordered new parts and will install when received.
Aug 2012 37700 mi US $400	Clutch was replaced. Subaru paid for part of the repair since it happened at such low miles. Still very frustrating.
Sep 2012 38000 mi	Grinding when shifting into 3rd and 4th gears. Synchro's replaced under warranty.
Dec 2013 50000 mi US $90	Turbo air intake housing was loose and rattling; dealer re-insulated and re-tightened to resolve problem.

Subaru WRX in Michigan, United States Dec 2012 - Jul 2022
Jan 2013 81000 mi US $550	power steering rack leak
Mar 2013 83000 mi US $80	Drivers side sun visor
Apr 2014 91300 mi US $8000	Spun rod bearing, had to replace entire short block and do major service on the heads. New shortblock, machined & cleaned cylinder heads/cams/valves/etc, New variable valve timing controllers (AVCS or VVTI, whatever they're called), oil pan, pump, p
Aug 2014 94700 mi US $600	Bushings for shifter worn out so shifter would rattle. Replaced shifter.
Nov 2014 98000 mi US $1500	Clutch bracket welds separating from firewall, which would eventually result in inoperative clutch pedal.
Feb 2015 99000 mi US $450	Steering fluid bubbling and severe shaking steering wheel Power steering pump failed. First had dealer replace pump. But wrong one, so got correct one and replaced it myself.
Jun 2015 103000 mi	Power steering pump replaced again after reman part failed
Dec 2021 145000 mi US $4500	Valve problems. Valve job and machinist work on cylinder heads
Feb 2022 150000 mi US $1100	Avcs camshaft actuators replaced

Subaru WRX in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2013
Aug 2012 63800 mi	Took the car in for a squeaky clutch (possible broken spot welds). Subaru Dealership couldn't diagnose the problem. A Subaru rep is going to be contacted for guidance.
Apr 2013 70000 mi	Clutch still squeaking.

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Subaru WRX in Maryland, United States Sep 2015 - Dec 2015
Dec 2015 160000 mi US $2900	Secondary air pump failure Intake valve replacement

Subaru WRX in New Jersey, United States Apr 2012 - Nov 2012
Nov 2012 54000 mi	Clutch lever connected by the pedal. Lever pushing against clutch pedal was bent and clutch was not engaging correctly. Had to press the clutch all the way to the floor for gear changes.

Subaru WRX in Illinois, United States Aug 2011 - Oct 2011
Jan 2011 16000 mi	Parking brake would not release. Determined a crack in the cable housing was allowing water in. At night with below 0 F temps the water froze. Diagnosing the problem was difficult because exhaust heat would thaw it after 2 miles.

Subaru WRX in Texas, United States Jan 2010 - Oct 2010
Feb 2010 18000 mi	After a squeaking wheel bearing/hub assembly was replaced, there developed a squeak during braking which sped up and slowed down with the vehicle speed. They heard it and did not fix it, then wrote "could not duplicate problem reported"...going back
Mar 2010 19000 mi	Gear assemblies for 1st and 2nd gear had locked up. The syncro's went out and the bushings inbetween the gears were jammed somehow. The clutch was also a little worn so that was replaced along with the gear assemblies, under warranty.
Oct 2010 29000 mi	Throw out bearing was making a high pitched squeak while clutch was engaged.

Subaru WRX in Alberta, Canada Apr 2009 - Sep 2012
Jun 2011 32240 mi	Sunroof wind noise.

Subaru WRX in British Columbia, Canada May 2009 - Oct 2014
Sep 2010 43400 mi C $100
Jan 2011 48020 mi C $100	Water leak in roof from bad door seal.
Feb 2014 111600 mi C $550	Leaking oil pump. Resulted in having to also having to replace timing belt as it was damaged from the oil.
Oct 2014 130200 mi C $2500	Needed a new clutch, mechanical failure.

Subaru WRX in New York, United States Mar 2009 - Mar 2019
Mar 2014 38000 mi US $100	replaced front calipers
May 2014 39000 mi US $200	Replace high mounted (3rd) brake light LED strip. I did it myself as the dealer wanted $280 plus labor & tax
May 2015 46000 mi US $75	Replaced both sway bar stabilizer links on the front suspension
Sep 2015 47000 mi	Left front wheel bearing replaced
Feb 2018 58000 mi	Passenger side airbag replaced under warranty, Takata recall.

Subaru WRX in California, United States May 2009 - Jan 2012
Sep 2010 13000 mi US $2400	Spun bearing. New short block.

Subaru WRX in Pennsylvania, United States May 2009 - Mar 2014
Jan 2010 23100 mi US $190

Subaru WRX in Michigan, United States Jun 2009 - Jul 2010
Feb 2010 9300 mi	reving to 2500 rpm when pulling into driveway, with clutch engaged. Flashed memory. Problem went away, but now it is back.

Subaru WRX in Florida, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2011
Feb 2010 10000 mi US $8000	Crankshaft bearing went bad. Outcome was that the vehicle needed a new engine.

Subaru WRX in New Jersey, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2011
Jan 2010 4000 mi	Rear passenger window rolls up very slowly. Dealer oiled up the window and said it is a nonissue since they tested other WRXs and had the same slow window roll up

Subaru WRX in Texas, United States Aug 2009 - Sep 2011
Sep 2009 10000 mi	Clutch, flywheel and throw-out bearing required replacement after 7800 miles. We told the dealer there was something wrong with the clutch at 2,500 miles but they ignored it.

Subaru WRX in Washington, United States Jul 2009 - Jul 2018
Aug 2012 26900 mi	Actuator on passenger door lock failed. Passenger door lock could be locked/unlocked from power locks, but manual switch would not unlock door. Dealer replaced actuator under warranty. Problem resolved on first attempt to fix.
May 2014 40000 mi	Noticed grinding while shifting to 4th gear. Dealer diagnosed 3-4 synchronizer failure and replaced synchro, shift fork, and gear set under powertrain warranty. I elected to replace clutch and flywheel with new parts (not under warranty)
Jul 2014 43000 mi US $250	Faulty wiring in throttle position sensor put car into limp mode. Vehicle was towed to dealer, wiring was inspected, and faulty wire was repaired.
Sep 2015 54000 mi	Clutch made noise while disengaging. Transmission removed to diagnose. Odd rust observed on clutch cover. Throwout bearing fork, clutch cover, pivot, and clutch replaced under warranty from previous repair.
Nov 2016 66900 mi US $221	Power locks on both driver side doors were not working. Replaced both driver-side door lock actuators.

Subaru WRX in California, United States Dec 2008 - May 2012
Jan 2011 51000 mi US $100	A/C Compressor failed. Quoted $560 for the part and $250 for 2.5 hours of labor. Paid $100 evaluation fee and declined repair. Living with issue for the time being.
Apr 2011 57000 mi US $150	Ordered AC compressor from dealerpartsdirect.com. Paid for 2.5 hours of labor.
Feb 2012 78200 mi US $1450	Clutch replacement

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Subaru Impreza in Colorado, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2018
Jan 2016 US $17	Aux belt squeal+ lumpy steering, replaced belt and re-tightened. Problem resolved.
Dec 2016 105000 mi	Wiper motor burned out. Replaced under "goodwill".
Jun 2017 106000 mi US $3200	Center differential wore out due to mismatched rim. Also preformed timing belt/ various other scheduled maintenance.
May 2018 114000 mi US $2000	Misc. Bearing failure within transmission. Dealer replaced with used unit
Jun 2018 114000 mi US $180	MAF is faulty and will require replacement. For reference the car stutters and bucks from 1k to ~3k rpm. Smooth idle and smooth breifly after disconnecting and reconnecting MAF.

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Subaru Impreza in Ontario, Canada Oct 2011 - Aug 2015
Dec 2011 29760 mi	Replaced a blown front left strut under warranty.
Apr 2014 53400 mi C $700	Radiator leak. Replaced radiator. Rear driver wheel leaking air. Replace tire. Check engine light p2096. Bad rear o2 sensor
Apr 2015 69720 mi C $180	Leaking transmission cooler lines replaced.
Aug 2015 74400 mi C $1800	head gasket blown and leaking on driver side

Subaru Impreza in Wisconsin, United States Jul 2010 - Sep 2011
Sep 2011 42000 mi US $27	exhaust system rattle, dealer adjusted mounts and clamps

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Subaru Impreza in Indiana, United States Nov 2012 - Apr 2013
Apr 2013 64000 mi US $630	Alarm goes off periodically. Does not appear there is any external reason, i.e. attempted entry, for the alarm.

Subaru Impreza in Illinois, United States Mar 2015 - Jul 2017
Jul 2017 53000 mi US $660	Radiator and hoses replaced

Subaru Impreza in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2009 - Jan 2012
Jan 2012 28000 mi	The rear brake light (driver's side) stopped working. It was covered under warranty.

Subaru Impreza in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2014 - Mar 2020
Sep 2015 70000 mi US $225	AC refrigerant level very low, no issues found, recharged system and added leak detector
May 2016 75700 mi US $55	Repaired loose heat shield

Subaru Impreza in Maryland, United States Dec 2016 - Jul 2019
Jun 2017 118000 mi US $100	Replaced brakes, pads, rotors. Check engine light came on due to catalytic converter running inefficiently. Car just passed emissions test. Catalytic converter still runs fine and so does the car, but it would need to be replaced to completely fix the problem. Check engine light was reset, but it came back on within a week due to the same problem. Subaru code is P0420. Driver decided to drive the car as is for now. Impreza model has 3 catalytic converters, all of which would need to be replaced to completely solve the issue. Repair would cost several thousand dollars.
Jul 2018 130000 mi US $1102	Code P0420, catalytic converter was replaced with after market part. Plugs and battery ok for now. Sun visor replaced.

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Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Washington, United States Mar 2011 - Jan 2022
Nov 2015 68000 mi US $450	Replaced plug wires
Jan 2016 69000 mi US $150	CEL came on. Cyl 2 misfire.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in New York, United States Jun 2011 - Mar 2016
Oct 2011 33300 mi	Rattle or vibration from shifter (5spd) at 4k rpm while in gear. Very noticeable, 100% repeatable.
Jan 2012 35200 mi	Front pillar rattles
Dec 2013 48000 mi US $150	Front passenger side stabilizer bar end link broke. Replaced with new one.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Alberta, Canada Jun 2010 - Sep 2020
Nov 2017 109120 mi C $500	Had the driver side rear wheel bearing replaced. Item cost 302(cdn $) plus labour about 500$. Car was handling poorly, pulling at times. Assembly was quite loose I was told.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Pennsylvania, United States May 2011 - Jan 2013
Aug 2011 28000 mi	Power Steering pump was replaced rear washer fluid nozzle was nonfunctional and replaced Power Steering pump was replaced rear washer fluid nozzle was nonfunctional and replaced
Jan 2012 36500 mi	i keep having problems with the power steering pump, steering was again stiff and noisy, replaced again
Jul 2012 44000 mi	replaced window regulator in passenger front window A/C compressor faulty, replaced
Jan 2013 36000 mi US $100	early replacement of the battety

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2009 - May 2016
Jun 2012 75000 mi US $100	Got a CEL, pulled a P1443 code. Usually the result of a loose gas cap or a leak in the evaporative system. After much trial and error, the gas cap was replaced.
May 2016 145000 mi US $2000	Cam seal failed, sprayed oil on the timing belt causing the belt to slip. The engine lost timing and the valves on cylinder 2 were damaged as a result.

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Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Quebec, Canada Apr 2011 - Jul 2016
Nov 2012 25100 mi C $1100	Had to flush transmission oil after 40 000 km. Had to flush power steering oil too. Both oils had metal particles in and were gray-black. Shop suggested to change oil.
May 2013 27280 mi C $850	Rear right caliper was stuck (piston stuck). Disc was worn out because of brake overheating on highway. Shop suggested to replace the whole rear braking system which was done.
Jun 2013 27900 mi C $230	Cylinder missfire due to short in spark plug cable. Cable was replaced and the car now has its lowest ever recorded MPG.
Nov 2013 29220 mi C $100	Heat shield was loose under the car.
May 2015 36780 mi C $300	3 rust spots repaired.
Jun 2016 41540 mi C $200	Oil valve near engine was rusted and leaked. Was replaced.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Washington, United States Jan 2009 - Mar 2010
Feb 2009 1000 mi	Steering wheel is off slightly to the right, shop said they adjusted it but it feels like nothing has been done.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2009 - Jan 2017
Sep 2013 67000 mi US $1500	Front suspension needed replacing
Jun 2015 89000 mi US $600	Worn out front brakes. Frozen calipers.
Oct 2015 93500 mi US $300	Repair to heat shield, rear view mirror.
Jan 2017 96000 mi US $3000	Head gasket coolant leak

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Quebec, Canada Jun 2010 - Jul 2015
Jun 2010 10540 mi	Heat shield defective (rattling). Heat shield replace under warranty.
Sep 2011 24180 mi	Whining noise from front differential (above 50km/h). Teardown revealed overtightened pinion & gear, and darkened bearings. All replaced under warranty.
Aug 2013 45260 mi	Front bearing noise evident. Diagnosed as front right wheel bearing, replaced under warranty.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Minnesota, United States Jul 2011 - Sep 2011
Aug 2011 31800 mi	Steering rack replacement. Steering rack replacement.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in New York, United States Dec 2010 - Mar 2011
Jan 2011 16000 mi	some sensor was not operating after leaving the car in the snow/ice for a month without running. Could have broken something myself while driving off too. Brought to the dealer and they replaced it all under warranty in an hour+.

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Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Virginia, United States Aug 2016 - Aug 2016
Aug 2016 US $530	It died. Needed to be replaced. I'm selling it.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2015
Jun 2015 104000 mi US $956	Entire exhaust including manifold was replaced.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Washington, United States Mar 2013 - Sep 2014
Jul 2014 93200 mi US $675	Engine light was on, was o2 sensors plus oil change, tires rotation and rear brakes worked on

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Subaru WRX STI in Texas, United States Dec 2009 - Dec 2011
Jun 2010 19000 mi	replaced driver's seat cover where stitching was coming unstitched near front, bottom
Oct 2011 33000 mi	Replaced malfunctioning ac controller Damaged throwout bearing and pressure plate replaced. Was causing clutch squeak.

Subaru WRX STI in California, United States Aug 2009 - Jul 2016
Apr 2016 62500 mi US $2500	Piston Ringland failure;

Subaru WRX STI in Michigan, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2017
Oct 2013 29200 mi US $100	Oxygen sensor malfunction, required replacement

Subaru WRX STI in Minnesota, United States Jun 2013 - Sep 2016
May 2014 73300 mi US $400	Secondary air pump system failed.

Subaru WRX STI in British Columbia, Canada Jan 2013 - Feb 2013
Feb 2013 40920 mi	Chipping on exterior wheel arches. Subaru refuses to repair this since they consider this normal wear and tear. The car has had paint chipping issues since i've bought it and this is apparently due to less durable water based paint.

Subaru WRX STI in California, United States Oct 2007 - Apr 2017
Jan 2009 15500 mi	Replaced LongBlock due to failed ringland in piston #4.
Jul 2009 12000 mi US $38	Erratic blink pattern on right rear turn signal.
Oct 2009 15700 mi	Cracked ringland on piston #4, longblock replaced under warranty.
Jul 2011 53000 mi US $110	Replaced accessory belts due to excessive wear. Replaced accessory belts due to excessive wear.
Sep 2011 59000 mi US $100	Loud whining noise near power steering pump. Noise loudest at cold start. Dealer recommended belt replacement and fresh power steering fluid.
Oct 2011 60700 mi US $540	Power steering pump was failing. Replaced with new pump out of warranty. Power steering pump was failing. Replaced with new pump out of warranty.
Mar 2013 95000 mi US $882	Both secondary air injector valves and connecting air pump were either failed or failing. SOA covered half of the bill due to original 2k estimate. Design change in 2010, metal to non-metal, shold no longer be an issue.
Feb 2014 118000 mi US $2000	Blown headgasket
Dec 2015 151000 mi US $275	Control arm bushing cracked
Jul 2016 156200 mi US $650	Radiator failed
Feb 2017 165000 mi US $6100	Spun bearing in Piston #3, extensive metal damage throughout. New shortblock required. Rack and Pinion leaking, replaced

Subaru WRX STI in Virginia, United States Dec 2012 - Mar 2014
Nov 2013 50000 mi US $8000	Engine catastrophically failed, rod through block, #1 piston destroyed. Replaced entire longblock.

Subaru WRX STI in Washington, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2014
Apr 2010 14000 mi	car got stuck in neutral and would not go into gear. Driver's seat jiggles significantly. Dealer won't fix.
May 2010 14000 mi	Engine's protective cover was missing. Dealer removed it and didn't put it back on. Ended up buying an after market one from a local to replace it.
Jul 2010 17000 mi US $20	interior handle for gas lid release broke off.
Nov 2010 21000 mi	faulty clutch or faulty clutch ajustment. Dealer replaced clutch assembly at no cost to me.
Oct 2011 33300 mi US $2000	Replacement clutch always felt like it was slipping under hard acceleration, never really felt "connected" to the flywheel as there was always a little slippage and it took too long to engage. Had an independent shop replace the clutch after the dealer di
Jan 2013 47000 mi US $220	The passenger fender liner tore off at the bottom. I guess this is common in snowy places. The passenger fender liner tore off at the bottom. I guess this is common in snowy places.
Dec 2013 57000 mi US $1600	Catastrophic engine failure. Factory replacement of short block, heads, turbo, oil pump, flywheel, clutch, etc.
Jan 2014 39300 mi	power steering pump went bad. Was replaced. Fluid was flushed.
Apr 2014 60200 mi	AC wasn't working. Dealer forgot to hook it up after installing a new engine. I'm getting tired of this car; it's always something!

Subaru WRX STI in Virginia, United States Apr 2012 - Oct 2015
Jul 2012 69000 mi US $1000	Replacement of failed A/C compressor. Failure of clutch mechanism on compressor.

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Subaru WRX in Washington, United States Apr 2010 - Feb 2012
Jun 2010 24000 mi	Clutch release bearing fork making chirping / whirring sound. Lube of Release Lever Pivot Ball was the resolution.

Subaru WRX in Colorado, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2015
Jun 2014 45000 mi US $100	Brake controller switch was bad, replaced by dealer clutch bracket behind firewall cracked, needed replacement.
Feb 2015 53000 mi US $110	New Battery, old battery did not die but was weak on cold starts.

Subaru WRX in West Virginia, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2018
Jul 2012 76000 mi US $107	Driver side visor would not stay up. Internal trunk release will not open trunk
Jan 2013 85000 mi US $140	clutch is creating excess noise. dealer wants over $500 to diagnose. subaru is aware of firewall issues with this model, will not pay until it fails.
May 2015 117400 mi	Clutch firewall was finally repaired. Bracket re welded.
Oct 2015 126200 mi US $1000	Secondary Air pump failure Headgaskets became weepy Intake manifold gasket not always sealed Clutch replaced
Apr 2016 129500 mi	Repair electrical connectors for headlight. Overheating, radiator clogged,radiator fans not spinning at full speed.
May 2016 131000 mi US $1600	Struts and springs were wore out.
Jul 2016 132700 mi	Steering wheel angle sensor CEL. Dealer insists it is VDC. Steering angle sensor cel. Followed all connectors for angle sensor, resecuring all. Was then able to reset ABS. Has not come on since then. It was caused by the dealership firewall repair.
Nov 2016 137100 mi US $75	Outdoor temperature sensor was reading low. Replaced and reads correctly now.
Jan 2017 139200 mi US $225	MAF sensor voltage reading incorrectly. MAF sensor replaced, causing no reading at all and CEL. Connector replaced/harness repaired.
Jul 2017 142000 mi US $100	Compressor clutch seized and replaced. Expansion valve and condenser need to be replaced for full cooling, but were not at this time.
Feb 2018 144000 mi US $400	Passenger Wheel bearing started grinding. Replaced.

Subaru WRX in Colorado, United States Mar 2008 - Jan 2011
Apr 2008 1000 mi	Failing window regulator.
Jan 2011	Clutch pedal assembly detached from firewall due to bad weld. Unrepaired

Subaru WRX in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2009 - May 2010
Mar 2010 17000 mi	Faulty tire pressure sensor

Subaru WRX in Colorado, United States Mar 2015 - May 2015
Mar 2015 110000 mi US $1700	Cv joints were worn out. Ball joints also replaced Clutch would not shift into certain gears. Had the clutch replaced at an automotive transmissions shop.
May 2015 110000 mi	Leaking steering box.

Subaru WRX in New York, United States Jun 2008 - Jun 2010
Aug 2008 1000 mi	Engine light went on and gas consumption increased substantially.
Jan 2010 18000 mi	A screw to the wiper motor became loose and the wiper was unable to function. I took it to the dealer and it was fixed in minutes.

Subaru WRX in Texas, United States May 2009 - Mar 2011
Jul 2009 35000 mi	During driving, the ABS, hill assist and traction control lights come on and those stop working. Dealer doesn't know what the cause is, calls it a "ghost" problem. ECU reflashed but it didn't help.
Apr 2010 56700 mi US $100	Driver's side door lock actuator broke down. Part replaced. Works like new now.
May 2010 58000 mi	During driving, the ABS, hill assist and traction control lights come on and those stop working. Dealer finally noticed problem. Faulty brake light switch replaced, problem solved. Fixed under extended warranty.
Nov 2010 70500 mi US $700	Clutch pedal assembly bearings and rods were worn out, causing pedal to squeak loudly.

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Subaru WRX in Ontario, Canada Aug 2008 - Mar 2012
Sep 2008 1488 mi	Stone chipping of paint is visible. After 1600 kms or 1000 miles, the paint chipping has thankfully stopped.

Subaru WRX in New York, United States May 2008 - Jun 2011
Oct 2008 7000 mi	Turbocharger oil supply pipe too weak, bracing installed by dealer at no cost to owner.
Jan 2009 8000 mi	Loose ECU ground.

Subaru WRX in California, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2010
Apr 2008 3000 mi	Spoiler weather stripping was coming off. Spoiler was replaced.

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Subaru WRX in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Jul 2010 - Apr 2013
Aug 2010 19840 mi C $72	Blower motor stopped working. Bad connection at blower motor. Applied Stabilant 22A to connector and adjusted connector terminals. Problem fixed.
Jun 2011 39680 mi C $160	Creaking noise when applying clutch pedal. Lubricated all related linkages. Noise still there. Welds on pedal assembly mounting bracket should be inspected for cracks as per SB.12.01.10. Unsure if under warranty so postponed repair. Hissing noise from A/C system when first turned on. Determined that refrigerant level was low. Reclaimed and recharged A/C system. Abnormal noise gone and no leaks found. Heater motor making windind noise when set at low speed.
Jun 2012 48360 mi C $435	Battery kept going dead. Determined bad alternator. Replaced.

Subaru WRX in Ontario, Canada Dec 2010 - Apr 2014
Aug 2010 49600 mi C $2200	Engine Long block replaced under warranty after 2 week fight with dealer. Failure due to issues identified in a number of web forums but not easily admitted to by dealer turbo charger replaced and engine block flushed. Failure due to clogged turbo oil inlet filter. Dealer blamed lack of mtc, but all oil changes done, not all paperwork avaialbe at time. I suspect clog was due to main bearing failure occurg
May 2011 72480 mi	Crank Bearing failure due to manufacturer defect, Engine replaced under warranty after fight with local dealership Occured July 2010
Apr 2012 96100 mi C $470	camshaft oil seal, crank oil seal failed and pushed out into timing belt, timing belt and seals replaced
Oct 2013 128620 mi C $175	Rear wheel bearing
Apr 2014 138880 mi C $50	Lower ball joint

Subaru WRX in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2008 - Apr 2017
Jan 2016 60140 mi C $300	Wheel bearing replacement

Subaru WRX in California, United States Apr 2008 - Mar 2010
May 2008 5000 mi	Squeaking/rattling radio fascia. Squeaking/rattling driver's door window. Dealer-induced damage to clear coat from very poor detailing work
Jul 2008 6000 mi	Took the car to a different, more highly rated, dealership to fix a problem the first dealer didn't/couldn't. Repair successful. Rattling seat belt metal parts inside B-Pillar. One dealership said it was drivers window needing lubrication. It wasn't. Second, more highly rated, dealership correctly identified issue and successfuly repaired it.
Nov 2008 11000 mi	Throwout bearing in clutch replaced. Clutch squealing at catchpoint when engine and outside ambient temps cold. Problem was still there at first cold start. It'll have to go back for further diagnosis and repair. Service center failed to install crush plug on transmission properly after replacing clutch throwout bearing. Result was significant and fast leakage of gear oil. (!)
May 2009 17000 mi	wheel misalignment caused by defective parts repaired. front seat center console lid --latch and hinge defective. Replaced.

Subaru WRX in Ohio, United States Apr 2009 - Jan 2020
Jun 2011 79000 mi	Auto dim mirror no longer displays compass direction, otherwise functional.
Dec 2012 107000 mi US $250	Alternator went bad Drive pulley needed to be replaced
Jul 2013 110700 mi US $150	A/C compressor clutch spring broke. Subaru DOES NOT sell just the clutch (10min service job to replace if they did), only an entire new compressor at $599.95. Had to buy used compressor from eBay to scavenge the compressor clutch. LAME!
Mar 2015 123000 mi US $161	TPMS required replacement
Sep 2016 139000 mi US $6	Brake/clutch assembly spot welds at firewall breaking causing entire assembly to break free and eventually fail.

Subaru WRX in New York, United States Sep 2009 - Oct 2010
Jul 2009 22000 mi	Throw out bearing replaced under warranty, rotational noise heard at a stand still.
Aug 2009 24000 mi	Right front axle leaking tranny fluid. Right front upper ball joint bad, and bearing had to be replaced. All fixed under warranty.
Oct 2010 37000 mi	Struts leaking when sold.

Subaru WRX in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2009 - Jun 2009
Apr 2009 20150 mi	2 new turn signal bulbs at 20000 miles. Recall on turbo oil supply pipe in October at 16000 miles
May 2009 22000 mi	Creaky clutch pedal found out to be a crack in the bulkhead. Subaru of America fixed free of charge to me

Subaru WRX in Colorado, United States May 2010 - Jul 2012
Jan 2011 24000 mi US $250	Front bumper came loose, wheel well liner poped off at speed. Got shredded, needed replacement immediately to "reconnect" front end. Back seats rattled heavily while being driven while unloaded.
Feb 2011 25000 mi US $450	Exhaust pipe cracked between muffler and pipe to front. Commented to dealer while under warranty, they did nothing. Since the pipe has completely broke off where it connects to muffler, no longer under warranty.
Apr 2011 29200 mi	Subaru dealer wouldn't fix exhaust as they "don't do welding" and wanted to sell me a new Subaru exhaust for something like $800. I applied my own exhaust patch kit, which held up for about a month.
Jun 2011 30000 mi US $10	Turn Signal went out. Apparently common problem for subaru's of the generation. Wiring harness is overly tight and was adjusted to avoid future issue. Took the muffler off myself at home and had a local exhaust shop re-weld it for $10.
Jan 2012 40000 mi US $250	Front suspension was squeaking. Took time to isolate issue, turned out to be a swaybar that was creaking in its rubber bushing.

Subaru WRX in Connecticut, United States Apr 2008 - Mar 2012
Oct 2009 16000 mi	Steering rack replaced after spool valve blew.
Apr 2011 29000 mi US $299	A/F sensor died, car had to be towed home, replaced in my driveway myself.

Subaru WRX in Ontario, Canada Jul 2011 - Jun 2014
Dec 2012 57040 mi C $800	worn out clutch plate, routine wear
Apr 2014 75640 mi C $500	New shock absorbers and struts. I thought the car was making more noise over bumps etc and they had done 122,000km so I changed them.

Subaru WRX in New Hampshire, United States Feb 2008 - Jun 2016
Oct 2008 14000 mi US $12	Battery replaced, root cause map lights that never turn off automatically. Warranty/Dealer covered battery and owner later replaced map lights with LED lamps that can be left on 24+ hours and still allow car to start.

Subaru WRX in Kentucky, United States Jul 2008 - Aug 2008
Jul 2008 4500 mi	Rear 02 wires cut by the driveshaft. Front and Rear 02 sensors were replaced under warranty due to a short. It was found that they had shorted out at the ECU and the wire had expanded, pulling out of the pin. Wire was put back in pin and is working fine.

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Subaru WRX in New York, United States Aug 2013 - Jun 2014
Jan 2014 26000 mi US $200	Cool packs on cyl 3 and 4 went bad.
Jun 2014 33000 mi US $800	Both front calipers seized. Still dragging after they warm up.

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Subaru Impreza in Alberta, Canada Apr 2008 - Aug 2009
Jan 2008 8060 mi	A small piece of trim on the rear passenger side door broke and fell off, it was replaced.
May 2008 8060 mi	A simple piece of trim broke and fell off and was replaced when I brought the car in for some previously scheduled maintenance.
Jun 2008 8060 mi	Operation of the fuel filler door and an oil change. Gas cap had been sticking closed and I had to pry it open to add gas one time, the dealer replaced most of the gas cap release system and the cap
Aug 2008 11780 mi C $89	An interior piece trim split in half and was replaced.
Nov 2008 13640 mi	Windshield rattle.
Apr 2009 17980 mi	Carpet in the passenger front foot well ripped along a manufacturing seam and the dealer will not fix it claiming it's "wear" even though it appeared at 25,000km.
Jun 2009 17980 mi	The carpet was replaced (whole floor of car) because there was a defect which caused it to rip.

Subaru Impreza in Colorado, United States - Aug 2011
Aug 2011 55000 mi US $68	Replaced passenger visor due to broken spring. Part covered by Subaru on good will, just outside of warranty. Airbag light coming on intermittently. Inspection by dealer showing defective airbag controler unit. Estimate from dealer $1000 to replace. Contacted subaru customer service since part is not covered by extended warranty. CS offered 50%.

Subaru Impreza in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2010 - Feb 2014
Feb 2010 32000 mi	Visor broke on a really cold morning and would just hang down. Dealer replaced under warranty.
Aug 2013 96000 mi US $1600	Throw out bearing went out, clutch still felt like new, but eventually couldn't get it out of gear. It made a loud pulley noise on cold mornings up until it went out, thought it was just a pulley.

Subaru Impreza in Illinois, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010 22000 mi	It was in the shop for just a couple hours and the trunk was leaking. We couldn't replicate the problem although supposedly the problem was spotted, but it still leaks.

Subaru Impreza in Manitoba, Canada May 2011 - Nov 2015
Feb 2013 98260 mi	Evap control solenoid frozen
Aug 2013 112440 mi C $300	Replaced front struts (as well as brake pads while I was at it)
Mar 2014 127100 mi C $2	Oil pressure switch had sprung a leak and was oozing oil over motor, replaced bad switch with a used one off an old motor I had lying around. Noisy power steering pump. Replaced o-ring on return line at pump.
Sep 2015 133920 mi C $20	Oil pressure switch sprang a leak. Replaced with non-oem switch.

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Subaru Impreza in Washington, United States Mar 2012 - Jul 2015
Jun 2014 95000 mi US $150	Valve cover gaskets were leaking, needed to be replaced.
Jul 2014 95800 mi US $150	Valve cover gaskets and spark plug tube seals were leaking and were replaced.

Subaru Impreza in Ontario, Canada Jun 2011 - Mar 2012
Jul 2011 47400 mi C $250	Ignition coil had a fault, causing misfiring in 2 cylinders. Had coil and spark plug wires replaced immediately.

Subaru Impreza in Utah, United States Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
Mar 2013 61000 mi US $150	Engine valve covers/seal gaskets were leaking and were replaced.

Subaru Impreza in New York, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2015
Jun 2012 43000 mi US $250	a/c was blowing out warm air
Sep 2012 44000 mi	upper and lower radiator hoses and radiator cap.
Dec 2012 47000 mi US $300	dealer replaced brake switch . due to traction and abs light on.
Apr 2013 50000 mi US $1100	will get the front and rear struts replaced. plus it's going to need a wheel alignment. driver's side sun visor bad . ordered part already.
May 2013 50000 mi US $900	front and rear struts replaced . brought struts had dealer install them.
Apr 2015 53000 mi US $1000	dealer replaced ball joint.

Subaru Impreza in New York, United States Oct 2011 - May 2013
Jun 2012 65000 mi	Blown performance strut and aftermarket bushings installed

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Subaru Impreza in Quebec, Canada Apr 2015 - Apr 2017
Aug 2015 44144 mi C $3122	the broken buse of the washing washer have leaked on the starter , and corrupted the copper cable of the starter, and stop working. need to be towed at the dealer for find the problem and replace it. front suspension making noise, 2 link kit and 2 bushing was replace for the stabilizer bars. poor quality subaru pads need to be replace after 42000 km, with the rotors, buy it from ebay for 110 $ at premium quality from toronto. perfect fit. after a turn to atelier leclers et fils from ste-marie qc. they replace my oil sensor, and broke the head of the motor, subaru got to change the head of the motor and the 3 other oil sensor too. the motor was leaking a lot, go to atelier mécaniquej.l.leclerc et fils . they found its the sensor for the oil pressure and change it. The problem was more important, go see the garage and refuse waranty is work, my warenty refuse to protect me cause they lie to when they doesnt talk to accept this garage for the job. after this i go see the dealer for see what's appen and told me they broke my head by torking the sensor in the piece of aluminium and the head crack. cost me 2175,13 $ to repair it...

Subaru Impreza in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2012 - Oct 2015
Oct 2013 64500 mi US $12	Headlamp replaced DIY

Subaru Impreza in Illinois, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2018
Oct 2012 62800 mi	needed 2 cracks in the exhaust system welded
Dec 2015 107000 mi US $300	Solenoid replaced. front bushings worn. They were replaced

Subaru Impreza in Washington, United States Dec 2016 - Jan 2017
Dec 2016 160000 mi US $800	Vehicle was shaking when brakes were applied. Grinding sound when braking. Right front caliper failed. Caused rotor to warp. Inspection, new rotors, new calipers, new pads. Inspected cleaned, adjusted, lubricated, rear drums.

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Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Connecticut, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2010
Mar 2009 5000 mi	My navigation unit is going blank when the car is running. This is the fourth unit to fail, and my car has 5300 miles; the newest problem appeared at about 4200 miles.

Subaru WRX in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2013
Jan 2013 66000 mi US $300	The handle for the rear hatch broke

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Washington, United States Apr 2011 - Jul 2011
May 2011 70000 mi US $2500	Stock turbo failed causing major oil to leak through to the exhaust system resulting in catalytic converter failure,also. Replaced turbo, oil lines to turbo and exhaust downpipe.

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Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Florida, United States Feb 2008 - Apr 2018
Jul 2008 1000 mi	Passenger airbag only turned on for passengers weighing 120 lbs or more, even though was supposed to turn on at ~100. Since my wife weighs 110, this was a problem. They quickly recalibrated the software and fixed the issue.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Illinois, United States May 2009 - Jun 2013
Jan 2010 102200 mi	The heating vents were loose and would not stay where they were set.
Jun 2013 118000 mi US $150	The car had a misfire on the 3rd cylinder. The spark plug was grounding out to the block. New spark plugs with die electric grease fixed the problem.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Maryland, United States Nov 2008 - Apr 2014
Jun 2010 15000 mi	Turn indicator bulb failed which resulted in the signal indicator to blink at a rapid rate

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2008 - Feb 2010
Jul 2009 21000 mi	Adjustment to the rear valence that hangs below the rear bumper. It was loosening up on one side and causing a gap.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Iowa, United States May 2008 - Oct 2010
Jun 2009 21000 mi	Seatback of backseat has become loose recently, causing continuous clunking sounds.
Aug 2009 22000 mi	Seatback rattle issue and passenger side window rattle kept the car in the shop for a day. Rattles are nearly gone.
Sep 2009 24000 mi	Rattle coming from inside of front passenger door panel; door handle bracket seemed to be the problem. Technician took longer than he thought would be needed; the dealership gave me a loaner overnight. The noise is gone. This problem took 3 trips!

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Quebec, Canada Apr 2011 - Jun 2012
Dec 2011 38440 mi C $170	Oil leak from the Oil pressure sensor, which broke. Oil fumes started once the leak got to the muffler. Dealer refused to cover it under motor warranty as it was a sensor. Tried to contest it unsuccessfully with Subaru.
Jun 2012 46500 mi	Wheel bearing making noise. Took it to the dealer. Repaired under warranty as per dealer.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in New Jersey, United States Feb 2010 - Apr 2017
Mar 2010 32000 mi	Steering mounted volume control was replaced. Worked but lost the click when pressing down. Expected future problems. Driver side door gasket became torn. Replaced.
Oct 2011 50500 mi US $348	Transmission shuddered when coming to a stop. Felt like torque converter locking up when stopping. Test drove and found nothing. Also computer showed no codes. Dealer advised a transmission power flush, AT fluid was dirty. Shifts like new.
Aug 2016 98400 mi US $2000	Head gaskets leaking oil onto exhaust manifold. Causing oil smell in passanger area.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2016 - Jan 2018
Sep 2016 155000 mi	Replaced both rear cv joints

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2009 - Aug 2012
Jan 2009 28000 mi	Reverse light has crack from new and moisture gets in. Replaced under warranty.
Apr 2010 36000 mi	Right rear reverse light filled with water. On the fourth one including original, and seems to be cured. Dealer took new one apart and found some sort of defect and remedied.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Ontario, Canada Feb 2008 - Aug 2012
Mar 2008 3100 mi	Left signal bulb died. Was replaced under warranty (during first service appointment)
Sep 2008 7440 mi C $2	Side skirt cam loose from body. Had to buy replacement bolt to attach the skit back to the body.
Jan 2010 16120 mi	CEL went on, then went away the day before my appointment @ dealership. Was told it was my MAF sensor, and to keep an eye on it and call in if it goes back on.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in California, United States Jul 2016 - Aug 2016
Aug 2016 142000 mi	Leaking Head gasket Leaking power steering pump Leaking rear differential

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Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Connecticut, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2011
May 2009 14000 mi	Air conditioning condenser replaced under warranty

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Utah, United States Jun 2012 - Apr 2015
Jul 2014 68300 mi	Rear liftgate rust. Repaired under warranty due to TSB.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in California, United States Jun 2011 - Mar 2016
Dec 2015 114000 mi US $2200	Head gaskets, plus complete timing belt repair

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Arizona, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2011
Sep 2010 40000 mi US $135	Starter needed to be replaced. Had the starter rebuilt and replaced.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Connecticut, United States Jan 2015 - Apr 2016
Mar 2015 81000 mi US $1100	Seized AC compressor.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Minnesota, United States Jun 2009 - Aug 2012
Mar 2011 23000 mi US $65	replaced broken sunvisor

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Michigan, United States Aug 2016 - Jul 2017
Jul 2017 138000 mi US $610	AC compressor failure. Compressor replaced and system charged.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in California, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2010
Dec 2008 2000 mi	After/during rains water dripping from the passenger side under the glovebox onto the floor board. Same problem, but this time the dealer completely disassembled the whole dashboard and found that many o-ring seals in the firewall need to be replaced. Coolant replaced as well.
Feb 2009 4000 mi	Five or more rattles in the interior trim. Rattles in the dash, squeaks in the door panels, rattles under seat, rattles in door pillars, rattles in center console and etc. Typical causes: missing, loose clips/screws, loose wiring, unsecured loose parts.

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Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Virginia, United States Nov 2015 - Jun 2018
May 2016 155000 mi US $59	After having the AC professionally refilled, after changing the compressor myself, I was told that the condenser was leaking under the dash. The problem was not fixed.
Jan 2017 151800 mi US $930	Rear main seal failure; also replacing all cam seals and head gaskets
Jul 2017 172000 mi US $800	I replaced grounding straps for the engine. The straps were old and had failed. Additionally, the plug for the alternator was loose from the previous repair. This had giving me a flickering check engine light. All repairs completed by me at home with no problems. Also the oil filter and oil was changed, as well as the tires were rotated. The evaporator was replaced. This problem was mentioned in a previous response.
Oct 2017 176000 mi US $300	replaced water pump, thermostat, timing belt and pulleys

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in California, United States Sep 2011 - Mar 2013
Oct 2012 53500 mi	Headlight assembly replaced due to wiring short.

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in New York, United States Jul 2011 - Jan 2014
Jul 2012 47000 mi US $620	Brakes - Rotors and Pads, also Left Front Caliper was stuck, these are wear items, typical

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Texas, United States Sep 2011 - Mar 2018
Mar 2015 131000 mi US $30	Right headlamp out, was replaced.
Apr 2015 131200 mi US $250	Positive battery terminal cable corroded; needed replacement.
Jan 2018 168000 mi US $300	Pads & rotors worn. Replaced.

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Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Jalisco, Mexico Aug 2019 - May 2022
Sep 2020 97960 mi $1000	Car had been having overheating issues for a while. The whole cooling system was repaired and then the head gasket was replaced.

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Subaru WRX in Malaysia Dec 2013 - Aug 2015
Dec 2013 68200 mi $100	steering pump failure cooling coil leaking in 2010 and compressor failure in 2013 piston cracked in 2011 coil pack failure
Jan 2014 68200 mi $500	Valve shim making noise
Aug 2015 78740 mi	Valve him noise never fixed despite several attempts.

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