2010 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Problems and Repair Histories
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Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2010 | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | 32 Impreza / WRX / Outback Sports, 9.9 months of data per Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport, average 34000 miles 15 |
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2010 Subaru WRX 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| Subaru WRX in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 4520 | 0 | 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 | 26620 | 0 | Trunk lid had started to rust under the paint (ballooning) around the licence plate holder. Tunk lid repainted through dealer. Excellent job. |
| Nov | 2011 | 30000 | 0 | Chrome flaking off the front Subaru logo. Replaced under warranty. |
| Mar | 2012 | 33480 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 8000 | 0 | Clutch making squealing sounds.. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Subaru WRX in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 20000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 30000 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 47000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru WRX in Maine, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 75000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 78000 | 0 | 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 | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 2000 | 0 | 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. |
| Jan | 2011 | 7000 | 0 | Three plastic clips in the driver front wheel well fell out, and the dealer replaced them. |
| May | 2011 | 11000 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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. |
| Jan | 2013 | 33000 | 0 | Bad release bearing Dash cluster clip broken; replace dash cluster |
| Mar | 2013 | 35000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Subaru WRX 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| Subaru WRX in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 24000 | 0 | 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 | 0 | Replace clutch master cylinder. |
| Dec | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Subaru WRX in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 17500 | 0 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 34000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru WRX in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 35000 | 4300 | piston ringlands were busted |
| Jan | 2012 | 46000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru WRX in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 13000 | 0 | Unable to shift car out of neutral (manual transmissions) |
| Jun | 2011 | 34000 | 0 | Rattling at low speeds from rear of vehicle. |
| Sep | 2011 | 34000 | 0 | Rattle from rear of vehicle |
| Subaru WRX in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 3720 | 0 | 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 |
| Apr | 2013 | 27900 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru WRX in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 1000 | 0 | 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... |
| Mar | 2013 | 69000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru WRX in New Mexico, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 14000 | 0 | Blown Right speaker |
| Sep | 2011 | 23000 | 0 | Blown Baffles in muffler, will replace under warranty next week. |
2010 Subaru Impreza 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| Subaru Impreza in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | First odometer entry | ||
| Sep | 2011 | 0 | 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). | |
| Dec | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Subaru Impreza in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 22000 | 80 | Had to resurface the rotors, and change the brake pads - on all four wheels. |
| Apr | 2012 | 25000 | 0 | Had to de-carb the engine. |
| Feb | 2013 | 34500 | 614 | Faded and worn brakes. |
| Mar | 2013 | 35000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Subaru Impreza 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Subaru Impreza in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 13000 | 0 | Speaker blown, new one ordered by dealer, repair not made. |
| Feb | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2010 Subaru Impreza 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Subaru Impreza in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 105000 | 900 | timing belt |
| Subaru Impreza in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 25000 | 0 | Driver side wiper arm quit working. Dealer replaced fastener to wiper linkage arm. |
| Mar | 2012 | 27000 | 0 | A/C evaporator leak, removed and replaced evaporator and recharged a/c. Bad connection to right front turn signal |
2010 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 26000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 28000 | 0 | 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." |
| Mar | 2011 | 31000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual AWD
| Subaru WRX in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 24000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 25000 | 0 | minor rattles in the dash, car still under warranty, just need to get car into dealership for repair |
| Jan | 2012 | 25000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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