2003 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 2003

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2003 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport repairs by problem area

Engine (52%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (11%)

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

Other (3%)

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2003 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (11%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (67%)

< $100 (22%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD

61300 mi

US $100
A/C squeaking. Aux belts, A/C belt pulley and hardware replaced by owner. 
94000 mi

US $345
a/c not getting cold. O ring replaced and system recharged changed out headlight bulbs 
79300 mi

US $3000
bad a/c compressor 

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2003 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD

159400 mi

US $20
Recharged AC system, and also tightened belt to prevent it from slipping on the AC compressor. 
136400 mi

US $200
AC was leaking badly when I bought the car. With summer coming I had the system checked for leaks and repaired and charged. No biggie. Also had oil changed. 
114000 mi

US $120
Replace dead battery 
86000 mi

US $200
A/C wasn't working. An O-ring burst, leaking all of the refrigerant. The passenger sub-fan blew a fuse and wasn't working, causing the refrigerant pressure to rise, which caused the o-ring to fail, leaking the refrigerant. 
138000 mi

US $264
blower motor making noise 

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2003 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 4-speed automatic AWD

114000 mi

US $475
Charging system failed...no instrumentation, 4EAT transmission would not shift. Shop replaced the alternator and battery. Problem solved. 

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2003 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport Electrical Problems

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