| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 89 repairs.
2003 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (13%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (40%)
Chart based on 15 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
| 117000 mi US $150 |
Torn CV Boot necessitated a change |
| 79300 mi US $3000 |
needed new axle |
| 94000 mi US $176 |
clutch pedal sticking at bottom of travel. clutch hose replaced |
2003 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 123000 mi US $1800 |
Noise in transmission, bearing worn out. |
2003 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 42000 mi | Replaced/rebuilt 1st and reverse gears. |
| 159700 mi US $100 |
Manual transmission was grinding on the 3rd-4th shift on hot days. Replaced main transmission and rear differential oil with Motul Gear 300 75w90. This seems to have solved the problem. Found the broken tips of two teeth in the rear diff. |
| 143300 mi US $318 |
Front axles replaced after torn boots had occurred and let the grease out. As labor was the main expense, I replaced the axles along with the boots so I won't have to worry about them for a very long time. |
| 185000 mi | I've visited several independent shops trying to find one that will work on what I think are bearings going bad in the differential, but people want to pull the trans to even begin troubleshooting. I can't afford that. |
| 185000 mi | Had the fluid in the transmission and differentials replaced with Redline synthetic as per the suggestion that modern super fluid might reduce some of the worn transmission noises and allow me to save up for the eventual rebuild. |
| 186000 mi US $3100 |
Rebuilt the manual transmission. |
| 93000 mi US $530 |
FRONT AXLE BOOT SPLIT |
| 72540 mi €20 |
Problem with leaking lubricant from front left CV joint |
| 73780 mi €50 |
| 102400 mi US $1400 |
Front axles replaced. Boots had been damaged and grease leaked. |
| 91000 mi US $347 |
Both the left and right CV boots were torn and needed to be replaced. |
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