2012 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 2012

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2012 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport repairs by problem area

Engine (29%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (4%)

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2012 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (46%)

< $100 (27%)

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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.

2012 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan

148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

92000 mi

US $100
rear wheel bearing made noise and was replaced 
116000 mi

US $100
rear passenger wheel bearing went bad 
49000 mi

US $600
Noise while driving, drivers front wheel bearing replaced 
thumping noise while driving that changed in speed with car speed. 

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2012 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD

45000 mi

US $100
Steering rack replaced 

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2012 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

26040 mi Front wheel bearing. Causing noise from front end. Replaced under warranty. 
84940 mi

C $600
Power steering lines rusted and were leaking. Were replaced. 

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2012 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch

148-horsepower 2.0L H4 CVT AWD

41200 mi

US $300
Leaking strut 
52080 mi right wheel bearing was replaced. Dealer said they heard a humming sound during test drive. I'd never noticed it. Covered under warranty. 
57040 mi

C $104
rear right wheel bearing was replaced due to noise. Front left ball joint was replaced. 

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2012 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch

148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

56500 mi

US $5000
Control arm bushing replaced 
86000 mi

US $604
Passenger side rear wheel bearings were shot. Complete replacement required. 
92470 mi

US $500
Left rear wheel bearing went 7 months after the right rear. 
103000 mi

US $240
Replaced leaking shock absorber. 
125000 mi

US $200
Replaced leaking rear strut 
113000 mi

US $252
Wheel Bearing replacement, Rear passenger 
75300 mi Needed second alignment as the first appeared to result in a broken nut and the steering wheel was off center. 
18700 mi Steering column slightly off center with respect to dash/driver seat. Dealer said this was within normal tolerance, but did try to adjust it. Now still a bit off, but much less noticeable and more comfortable to drive. 
15000 mi Both rear struts were leaking. No obvious cause (maybe a bad batch of OEM shocks?) Replaced under warranty. 
25700 mi rear wheels exhibit visible neg camber, and resulting inside tread wear. dealer brought rear camber in spec but to neg end of the scale. Had to buy new tires after 35,000 miles, and the problem remains. 
105000 mi

US $1400
Replaced rear passenger wheel bearing 
69800 mi

US $40
Bad right front wheel bearing. Sourced complete knuckle/hub from low mileage 2013 Impreza and swapped. 
121000 mi

US $145
Noise from right front hub - replaced with SKF hub. 
162 mi

US $125
Right rear wheel bearing/hub went bad. Changed out the hub assembly. 
187000 mi

US $110
Right front hub/bearing again. 

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2012 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch

148-horsepower 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD

19000 mi

US $1494
Replaced power steering rack and reset toe. Parts: steering rack, sway links. 
84602 mi

US $360
Replaced Power Steering Control Module PCM 

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2012 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport Suspension Problems

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