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2005 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport repairs by problem area
Engine (44%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (4%)
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 199 repairs.
2005 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (50%)
< $100 (25%)
Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 79200 mi US $60 |
Replaced torn CV boot, front passenger side inner. |
| 84000 mi US $20 |
Leaking seal between transmission and axle shaft |
| 45000 mi | Squeaky clutch pedal. still there after repair, but somewhat intermittent. no functional problem |
| 109000 mi US $350 |
Axle CV boot cracked. Needed to be dismantled, cleaned, repacked with grease and a new rubber boot fitted. |
| 125860 mi C $150 |
replaced inner front right cv boot. |
| 110000 mi US $1200 |
A couple bearings and input shaft needed replacing after day at the track. |
2005 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 164000 mi US $435 |
Both inner CV boots in the front were torn. Shop replaced both front axles with remanufactured axles. |
| 126000 mi US $800 |
Cracked inner boots on front axles. Replaced axles and did a 4 wheel alignment. |
2005 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
| 104200 mi US $550 |
Passenger side, inner CV boot failed. |
| 128000 mi US $500 |
Replaced front, passenger outer CV boot |
| 47000 mi US $215 |
Faulty/erratic Rear diff temp sensor. Part+labor $215 |
| 84000 mi US $180 |
R. DIFF sensor flickering. Replaced again. |
2005 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 56000 mi US $220 |
right front cv axle tore and needed replacing |
| 50000 mi US $80 |
Replaced front driver side axle. Boot was cut and slinging grease. |
2005 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 12400 mi | Safety switch behind clutch pedal was making squeaky noise. Replaced under warranty. |
| 144000 mi US $350 |
Front CV boot failed, requiring axle replacement |
| 156300 mi US $525 |
Clutch master cylinder failed requiring replacement. Replaced slave cylinder and hoses as a precautionary measure. |
2005 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 72000 mi US $170 |
2005 Impreza 4EAT with the dreaded drivetrain binding on low speed turns. In this case the problem was resolved with a complete transmission flush and the addition of Ford Friction Modifier. To date, no binding; transmission seems reborn. |
| 153000 mi US $300 |
Car has sharp turning noise at parking. Torque binding is a common problem with Subaru 4eat Automatic transmissions if not regularly drained and filled. Drained and filled transmission twice (2 x $68). |
| 119000 mi US $140 |
Replaced CV axle |
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