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2006 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport repairs by problem area
Engine (48%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (3%)
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Chart based on 155 repairs.
2006 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (48%)
< $100 (29%)
Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 55000 mi US $250 |
Noisy front left wheel bearing. Replaced wheel bearing. |
| 82000 mi US $700 |
new rear struts |
| 79700 mi US $175 |
Power Steering pump got noisy and unchanged PS fluid was probably part of the problem. Replaced PS pump, and fluid. |
| 124000 mi US $100 |
Power steering pump was whining. Replaced fluid eliminated whining. Right rear wheel bearing had to be replaced. Bolts holding in place were frozen and head snapped off -- had to be heated to break loosed. Heating up required replacing several bushings in additional to replacing bolt & wheel bearing. |
| 71000 mi US $75 |
Leaking steering pump seals replaced |
| 150000 mi US $120 |
Power steering pump seized |
2006 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Wagon
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 125000 mi | Little to no assist from power steering immediately after cold start on days below freezing. Also noticed excessive whine from power steering pump. Shop unable to duplicate problem (warmer day). Elected not to pay for further teardown. |
| 151000 mi US $673 |
left front ball joint loose; tech replaced it |
| 221000 mi US $500 |
One rear strut was leaking. Both struts were replaced. |
| 67300 mi | One rear strut leaking; recommend replacing both and rebalance. Not addressing right now; may replace this car in early 2015. |
| 90000 mi US $63 |
Broken Wheel Stud replaced. |
2006 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Wagon
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 76880 mi C $300 |
Wheel bearing noise from rear of car, Replaced both rear wheel bearings and seals. |
| 91000 mi US $300 |
Bad wheel bearings |
| 91000 mi US $650 |
Bad rear end bearing. Rebuilt the rear-end. |
| 68820 mi C $420 |
Left rear wheel bearing worn/failed - replaced. |
| 88100 mi US $300 |
wheel bearing needed replaced |
2006 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 64000 mi US $425 |
Heard warbling noise (wom-wom-wom) at speed. Suspected wheel bearings. Shop replaced front wheel bearings, which did reduce some noise while turning, but did not fix the initial problem. |
| 66000 mi US $25 |
Had both front wheel bearings re-replaced, since original replacements failed during January. Now, a week later, noise is back. Suspect hubs. Will return to shop this month. |
| 68500 mi US $1000 |
Wheel bearings were still making noise. Brought car to different shop, replaced front bearings + hubs, problem solved. Front-right tie rod end was leaking grease, causing loose steering. Replaced part, steering tightness restored. |
2006 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 156000 mi US $350 |
Passenger side Wheel bearing was making a rumbling noise. I had the wheel bearing and all of the seals replaced. |
| 159500 mi US $40 |
Replaced both power steering reservoir hoses, they had become old and hardened. |
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