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2008 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport repairs by problem area
Engine (28%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)
Other (6%)
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Chart based on 208 repairs.
2008 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (35%)
Chart based on 26 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 131000 mi US $1600 |
Struts and springs were wore out. |
| 144000 mi US $400 |
Passenger Wheel bearing started grinding. Replaced. |
| 110000 mi | Leaking steering box. |
2008 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 112440 mi C $300 |
Replaced front struts (as well as brake pads while I was at it) |
| 127100 mi C $2 |
Noisy power steering pump. Replaced o-ring on return line at pump. |
2008 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 50000 mi US $1100 |
will get the front and rear struts replaced. plus it's going to need a wheel alignment. |
| 50000 mi US $900 |
front and rear struts replaced . brought struts had dealer install them. |
| 53000 mi US $1000 |
dealer replaced ball joint. |
| 65000 mi | Blown performance strut and aftermarket bushings installed |
2008 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 44144 mi C $259 |
front suspension making noise, 2 link kit and 2 bushing was replace for the stabilizer bars. |
| 107000 mi US $300 |
front bushings worn. They were replaced |
2008 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
| 45400 mi | power steering pump went bad. Was replaced. Fluid was flushed. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 151000 mi US $275 |
Control arm bushing cracked |
| 165000 mi US $6100 |
Rack and Pinion leaking, replaced |
2008 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 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. |
| 16000 mi | Steering rack replaced after spool valve blew. |
| 17000 mi | wheel misalignment caused by defective parts repaired. |
| 60140 mi C $300 |
Wheel bearing replacement |
| 128620 mi C $175 |
Rear wheel bearing |
| 138880 mi C $50 |
Lower ball joint |
| 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. |
| 37000 mi | Struts leaking when sold. |
2008 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 142000 mi | Leaking power steering pump |
| 46500 mi | Wheel bearing making noise. Took it to the dealer. Repaired under warranty as per dealer. |
2008 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual AWD
| 68200 mi $1000 |
steering pump failure |
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