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2009 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport repairs by problem area
Engine (30%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (3%)
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Chart based on 116 repairs.
2009 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (15%)
< $100 (65%)
Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 57000 mi US $250 |
power steering pump making noise, mech said it was sludged, flushed the entire system and replaced power steering belt |
| 81000 mi US $550 |
power steering rack leak |
| 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. |
| 103000 mi | Power steering pump replaced again after reman part failed |
2009 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 90000 mi US $17 |
Aux belt squeal+ lumpy steering, replaced belt and re-tightened. Problem resolved. |
2009 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 29760 mi | Replaced a blown front left strut under warranty. |
| 53400 mi C $700 |
Radiator leak. Replaced radiator. Rear driver wheel leaking air. Replace tire. Check engine light p2096. Bad rear o2 sensor |
2009 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
| 32100 mi | Power steering rack developed a serious leak, replaced by dealership under warranty. |
| 38000 mi | replaced power steering pump |
2009 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 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 |
| 46000 mi US $75 |
Replaced both sway bar stabilizer links on the front suspension |
| 47000 mi | Left front wheel bearing replaced |
2009 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 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. |
| 48000 mi US $150 |
Front passenger side stabilizer bar end link broke. Replaced with new one. |
| 28000 mi | Power Steering pump was replaced Power Steering pump was replaced |
| 32500 mi | i keep having problems with the power steering pump, steering was again stiff and noisy, replaced again |
2009 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 67000 mi US $1500 |
Front suspension needed replacing |
| 45260 mi | Front bearing noise evident. Diagnosed as front right wheel bearing, replaced under warranty. |
| 1000 mi | Steering wheel is off slightly to the right, shop said they adjusted it but it feels like nothing has been done. |
| 31800 mi | Steering rack replacement. Steering rack replacement. |
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