2002 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 2002

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2002 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport repairs by problem area

Engine (54%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (3%)

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2002 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (42%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD

192000 mi

US $160
Sticking caliper 
75000 mi

US $300
caliper frozen 
93300 mi rusted parking brake, caliper pin boot broken 
135000 mi

US $500
Replace brake calipers 

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2002 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Wagon

165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

109000 mi

US $750
replaced brake drums  

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2002 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Wagon

165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD

108000 mi Left rear wheel cylinder locked up. Freed, has not repeated yet. 
111000 mi Shop did not fix brakes. I replaced LR wheel cylinder, brake hose, RR adjuster. Still waiting to see if LR wheel lock up solved by cylinder and hose replacement. ABS still acting up some, but neither I nor the shop can find a problem. 
124000 mi

US $114
Based on dealer computer, replaced rt rear speed sensor. Still not fixed, and no one yet knows what is wrong. Will take to different shop on 1/6 since I, nor anyone else yet, can fix it. 
128900 mi

US $90
Still rt rear ABS problem. Everything was cleaned and it helped some, but not fixed. To fix will cost more than I want to spend. 
149000 mi Spongy brakes, diagnosed possible brake master cylinder and worn pads 

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2002 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD

102300 mi

C $850
Passenger side brake caliper was seized 

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2002 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4-door

4-cylinder automatic AWD

71300 mi

C $300
Drum was leaking and subsequently replaced 

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2002 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport Brake Problems

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