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2003 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport repairs by problem area
Engine (51%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (11%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 88 repairs.
2003 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (23%)
$100 - $499 (37%)
< $100 (21%)
Chart based on 43 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
| 100000 mi US $160 |
radiator started leaking, replaced with aftermarket unit |
| 125000 mi US $25 |
Hose broke |
| 133500 mi US $40 |
Lose belt |
| 79300 mi US $3000 |
Turbo seals were bad, |
| 67200 mi US $1000 |
Leaking radiator replaced. |
| 77000 mi US $350 |
Radiator crack and leak. Replaced. |
| 85000 mi US $300 |
LEAKING EXHAUST DOWNPIPE GASKET |
| 182200 mi US $6500 |
burnt valve on no 4 cylinder. completely rebuilt motor while it was out |
| 106000 mi US $300 |
Original radiator developed leak in plastic top. Replaced with OEM style radiator. |
| 114000 mi US $120 |
Replaced exhaust gasket on exhaust side of turbo. |
| 117000 mi US $150 |
Oil return gasket on turbo failed leaking oil down the outside of the return hose onto the underside of the vehicle. |
| 92071 mi US $150 |
CEL on. Cat Converter. Mechanic said "don't touch it", runs fine. |
| 151000 mi US $500 |
Cracked/leaky radiator removed & replaced. Installed Koyo radiator, upper & lower radiator hoses, reservior tank cap, radiator cap, and coolant hard pipe. Pressure test performed on radiator/cooling system. |
| 168000 mi US $8 |
CEL P0171 Fuel System Too Lean; I cleaned Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor with MAF sensor cleaning spray. During removal of MAF sensor, I also noticed that the housing for the air cleaner looked slightly misaligned, so I reseated the air filter and realigned the housing and clips. If there indeed was a misalignment, the air "leak" could have caused the CEL, which occurred during one of the hottest days of the summer. |
2003 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 195800 mi C $1000 |
fuel tank changed |
| 201000 mi US $756 |
car was overheating. Radiator replaced. |
| 210000 mi US $800 |
misfire |
2003 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 122000 mi US $120 |
Idler arm pulley bearing fried, replaced idler arm pulley for AC. |
| 97000 mi US $400 |
Exhaust noisy. Replaced catback pipe and muffler due to rust perforation |
2003 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 152100 mi | Timing belt jumped. Replaced timing belt, water pump, and thermostat. |
| 163804 mi US $30 |
Car gave check engine light for small fuel system vacuum leak. Replaced fuel cap, but did not solve problem. |
| 210477 mi US $300 |
Clutch worn. Replaced clutch, and flywheel. Transmission mount and right intercooler mount were found damaged and replaced also. |
| 218089 mi US $80 |
Car is not producing power at high RPM/high load conditions. Suspected failing fuel pump and replaced it, but no improvement. |
| 26000 mi US $200 |
intercooler hose |
| 159000 mi US $775 |
PCV valve was clogged and causing oil to leak from the engine. |
| 174000 mi US $94 |
#1 O2 sensor failed and was replaced. |
| 180000 mi US $1615 |
Timing belt tensioner was failing. Mechanic replaced timing belt, tensioner, rollers, water pump, crank seal and cam seals while the car was being serviced. |
| 142000 mi US $400 |
Hole in radiator, replaced. |
| 75000 mi | REPLACE FAN BELT |
| 93000 mi US $530 |
TIMING BELT & ASSOC NORMAL WEAR PARTS - DRIVE BELTS, SPARK PLUGS, LOF REPLACED THERMOSTAT |
| 106700 mi US $1100 |
Oxygen sensor replacement Timing belt replacement |
| 175000 mi US $1200 |
Check Engine Light with code P0420. Further computer report showed no presence of a front catalytic converter. Replaced front catalytic converter. |
| 145000 mi US $506 |
Small leak from radiator noticed during oil change. Replaced radiator one week later after symptoms of cooling system failure began to show up and didn't want to risk further problems. |
| 150000 mi US $500 |
Slight seepage from valve cover gaskets noted. Time to replace them before oil seeps onto some electrical components nearby and cause more problems later. |
| 174900 mi US $350 |
Replaced the worn out and catalytic converter that also had a hole in it with down pipe and cat from another WRX whose owner had upgraded the factory exhaust and sold the original parts to me. |
| 166000 mi US $4200 |
Timing belt pulley seized, taking the engine with it. OAKOS is replacing the top halves of the engine and we're doing other things while in there like an STI oil pump, Killer B oil pickup, and replace the clutch. Bad luck! |
| 198000 mi US $100 |
The belts that had been new after the engine rebuild had loosened with use such that they were starting to squeal on cold mornings. So I had them tightened and they are fine. |
| 206000 mi US $400 |
Radiator replaced. |
| 206000 mi US $800 |
My Grimmspeed ceramic catless up pipe developed leaks in the flex pipe portion of it. A perfectly rebuilt engine sounded like crap and I had to buy a new up pipe and have it installed. Rotten luck for an otherwise well built up pipe to fail me just as I'm about to put the car for sale. |
| 61971 mi US $513 |
While replacing the timing belt, the tech discovered that the timing belt tensioner and 2 idlers were making noise. Parts $297.65. Labor $216.13. Total $513.78. |
| 96200 mi US $30 |
Upper radiator hose developed a leak. I went to Advanced Auto Parts and bought a new hose for $15, and some coolant for $15. Took me about an hour to replace the hose. |
2003 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 114000 mi US $750 |
The radiator cracked and was leaking severely...dealer replaced the radiator. |
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