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2004 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport repairs by problem area
Engine (50%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (18%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (10%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (3%)
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Chart based on 197 repairs.
2004 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (40%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 35 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 64480 mi C $600 |
clunk in the rear suspension, replaced strut |
| 155300 mi US $300 |
Major wheel bearing failure. Replaced both front wheel bearings, 1x axle, 1x hub, 1x abs sensor. |
| 135000 mi US $60 |
Ball joint replaced. |
| 140000 mi US $350 |
Tie rod replaced. Alignment completed. |
| 146000 mi US $130 |
Replace power steering pump |
| 93000 mi US $200 |
Power steering line leak. |
| 138000 mi US $155 |
Passenger side ball joint needed to be replaced. |
| 163800 mi US $10 |
Power steering pump leak fixed. Disassemble and replace oring reals. |
2004 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 128340 mi C $120 |
ball joint |
2004 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 106000 mi US $484 |
Bearings in rear, driver-side wheel were deteriorating--technician ordered parts including new hub since this was third time in 14 months car suffered similar problem Original hub was scored so hub assembly, bearings, and seals were replaced. |
| 132000 mi US $922 |
The passenger-side rear strut was damaged severely, and I had both rear strut assemblies replaced. |
| 156000 mi US $600 |
A faint clacking or knocking sound from the rear when I turn. Most noticeable when I accelerate into either a sharp turn or a wide sweeping turn. It is more noticeable upon turning left than right, but intermittent. Technician could not detect it. |
| 157000 mi | Car serviced for same recall notice twice. Recall (NHTSA Receipt Date 9/06/2011): problem with front lower control arms. Work performed first time by dealer (12/2011) was poor. Mechanic noticed corrosion. Subaru America approved replacement 6/2013. |
| 188500 mi US $33 |
A leak from the power-steering-fluid reservoir was cleaned, new clamps fitted to fluid lines, and fluid reservoir refilled. Cause was not determined. |
| 166000 mi US $81 |
Power-steering fluid continues to leak although amount lost is minuscule so far. Leak appears to originate from steering rack itself. Update: later found that the fluid was not steering fluid. |
| 194000 mi US $618 |
Front passenger-side wheel bearing assembly damaged. |
| 126000 mi US $500 |
Replace wheel bearing |
| 18000 mi US $2100 |
replaced rear hubs and bearings |
| 87000 mi US $450 |
Heard knocking. Replaced an wheel bearing. Was told another would need replacing soon. |
| 91000 mi US $450 |
Second wheel bearing started making noise a few weeks later, had it replaced. |
| 45880 mi | noise front end when hitting bumps...stabilizer bar bushings are worn...have not repaired yet. Update: later determined to be a loose brake caliper mount. |
| 65844 mi C $680 |
Replaced rear struts Replaced rear struts |
| 93620 mi C $250 |
High pressure metal line attached to steering rack leaked. Subaru wanted to replace whole rack at a cost of approx 1500. Mechanic fabricated a replacement line. |
2004 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
| 37000 mi US $800 |
Stock rear strut went bad, replaced struts |
| 40000 mi US $200 |
rear endlinks bent, replaced endlinks |
| 111000 mi US $270 |
Steering was shaky at low speed turns. Owner checked power steering fluid. Noticed it was low. Refilled. Low again the next day. Took to shop. Shop determined that power steering pump was faulty. Replaced w/OEM Subaru pump. |
| 93000 mi US $50 |
Rear wheel bearing replaced. |
| 84000 mi | Sold with clunking struts, known issue. |
2004 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 102000 mi US $1600 |
100k on OEM Struts, finally showed signs in need of repairs |
| 139000 mi | minor leak from power steering pump with 139,000 miles on it. pump itself still working fine, no issues other than leak. chose no repair for now. |
| 146000 mi US $1200 |
new power steering pump. original one was cracked and leaking after ~ 139,000 miles |
2004 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 184000 mi US $270 |
The rack and pinion rubber bushings were worn allowing some play. rubber OEM pieces were replaced with poly-urethane bushings. |
2004 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 57040 mi C $210 |
Replace sway bar bushings |
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