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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%)
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- 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 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (42%)
< $100 (27%)
Chart based on 26 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 300hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
| 115000 mi US $150 |
Transmission refused to go into gear. Strangely, the problem was fixed by putting the car onto the flat-bed tow truck. |
2004 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 125000 mi US $30 |
CV boot was replaced. |
| 220 mi | Replaced front axles due to excessive vibration. It helped a bit. |
| 59000 mi US $180 |
CV boot was leaking grease due to tear so it was replaced. |
| 75000 mi US $650 |
Reverse gear broke. I was warming it up and let out the clutch with the hand brake on and I heard a loud bang and the shifter was stuck in reverse. I freed the shifter, but it wouldn't back up after the incident. |
| 130000 mi US $150 |
Inner C/V boots replaced |
2004 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 38000 mi | Cvt leaking at seal. Repaired with power train 5 year warranty. |
2004 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 130200 mi C $340 |
Replaced front axle. Boot on inner CV was torn and was making lots of noise |
2004 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 157800 mi US $1200 |
Shifter cable frayed. |
| 162000 mi US $600 |
Front passenger-side CV boot ruptured. Boot, axle shaft including joint, front wheel bearing assembly, and inner and outer bearing seals were all replaced. |
| 201000 mi US $285 |
The driver-side axle-shaft boot was rotted, cracked, and leaking oil, and the entire assembly was replaced. |
| 89700 mi US $150 |
a botched transmission service some time in the car's past led to severe ATF leak requiring immediate service |
| 122000 mi US $200 |
noticed a tear in the outer CV boot on the passenger side, decided to replace the whole axle, bought a re-manufactured axle assembly at a parts store and had my usual shop install it |
| 148000 mi US $150 |
tore inner cv boot on driver's side, replaced entire axle with new |
| 159000 mi US $255 |
CV axle that was replaced last year failed; had a new, higher quality one installed. |
| 128000 mi | Sticky transmission safety interlock ... cleaned and lubed. |
2004 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
| 149000 mi US $9000 |
Replaced entire drivetrain including transmission, axels, and diffs as well as suspention, rotors and pads. |
| 81000 mi US $4500 |
Rear transmission bearing blew up. Metal particles found on tranny magnet indicate metal traveled throughout transmission. Rebuild cost prohibitive. New tranny $4.5k +1k labor on West Coast. |
| 70000 mi US $85 |
Front Passenger Outer CV boot had a hole in it, which sprayed grease inside the wheel well. Replaced with a new half shaft. |
2004 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 61000 mi US $380 |
Inner front DOJ boots were torn and spraying grease under car. |
| 62000 mi | Mechanic for January 2008 DoJ repair tore the inner, driver's side DoJ while replacing the axle. Shop fixed free of charge. |
| 35000 mi | New flywheel to fix "shuddering" problem. Known TSB. If outside 36k mile warranty it will not be covered under warranty. |
| 80000 mi US $250 |
Transmission and drivetrain, except computers and sensors, repair |
| 102000 mi US $1600 |
2 months after having my struts replaced my second gear failed |
2004 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 215000 mi US $639 |
Cv joint seal blown. Replaced drivers side CV joint |
2004 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 102000 mi US $2000 |
Replaced transmission (purchased used for $1100) + clutch/flywheel, master, slave cylinders ($600) + labor ($300) |
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