| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2004 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport repairs by problem area
Engine (50%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (18%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (10%)
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 197 repairs.
2004 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (42%)
Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 115000 mi US $35 |
Replaced A/C compressor pulley. Neighbor diagnosed problem and repair. Unsure how much labor would be at shop $35 for part. |
| 119000 mi US $1100 |
Starter sticking. Replaced with remanufactured unit |
| 88000 mi US $600 |
Alternator died on me with little warning. |
| 155300 mi US $200 |
Leak in AC was noticed, had to replace high pressure AC hose. Then recharge |
2004 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 135000 mi US $44 |
blower only working on setting 4. defective blower resistor was the failed part. replaced resistor in 5 minutes. 2 screws left of blower motor disconnect & connect. problem fixed. |
2004 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 61660 mi C $850 |
2) Electrical short causing passenger side headlight to prematurely burn out (still not fixed) |
| 62760 mi | Electrical short causing headlights to prematurely fail. |
| 73780 mi | Electrical short never fixed. |
| 169000 mi US $50 |
idler pulley for the A/C seized which destroyed the belt; replaced with upgraded pulley, also replaced the pulley mounting hardware |
| 156000 mi US $600 |
In March 2012 I learned that my left headlight cluster required replacement because of a broken element. I postponed replacing the headlight assembly until now. |
| 60760 mi C $90 |
original battery replaced... driver side heated seat not functioning |
2004 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
| 81000 mi US $4500 |
Air conditioning leaking coolant. Replaced old oring. |
2004 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 63000 mi US $110 |
Refrigerant leaks sufficiently to activate low pressure switch in about 8-12 months. Has occurred twice over the last two years. Leak is too small to identify -- two shops have tried. |
| 79000 mi US $1300 |
Replaced A/C compressor, condenser, evaporator. AC would blow cold for 20 seconds then hot. |
| 50000 mi | Replaced fog lights. Took about 30-45 minutes. Bought replacement bulbs and took care of it myself. |
| 156100 mi US $400 |
car stalled. alternator replaced. |
| 96200 mi US $500 |
New starter needed, belts needed adjustment. |
2004 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 201000 mi US $350 |
Turn signals work intermittently. Turn signal switch & relay replaced by owner. Didn't correct issue. Dealer confirmed short in harness & offered 2 options: Install a new harness or use jumper power lead to fuse box. Jumper lead performed |
| 204000 mi US $40 |
Replaced passenger window switch. |
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