2006 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 2006

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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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2006 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (45%)

< $100 (27%)

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Chart based on 22 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

97000 mi

US $100
In for 90k service with clutch replace. Trans snout worn - tech installed "Speedy Sleeve" and new throw out bearing. In for 90k service with clutch replace. Found shift shaft seal leaking - replaced. In for 90k service with clutch replace. Found left/front inner CV boot leaking - replaced boot. 
122600 mi

US $450
Replaced both (left & right) front axle boots. 
75000 mi

US $430
Front CV boots cracked and leaking. Replaced prior to CV failure. 
68000 mi

US $85
Inner Right CV Boot cracked - due to turbo heat. Replaced BOTH axles to be safe. 
66000 mi

US $400
Mechanic found transmission leak. Blown fuse caused the power mirrors to stop working. 
55000 mi

US $145
Front right inner axle boot leaking grease. Replaced grease, boot and clip. 
152400 mi

US $1100
Replaced clutch, release bearing wore out. Then had to bring the car back the next week because they did not firmly attach the prop-shaft hangers (thus the 2 days). They did not charge for the second repair, as it was their fault. 

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2006 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Wagon

173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

68000 mi

US $150
Shifter was extremely stiff/slow when cold (manual transmission). Difficult to shift into reverse. Lubed and adjusted shift linkage, replaced transmission oil with synthetic. Problem resolved. 
104200 mi

US $200
Shifter became immobile and engine would stall whenever clutch was released. Flatbed towed to dealership. Problem could not be duplicated once the car was at the dealer. Still unresolved. 
110400 mi

US $600
Replace both front inner CV boots. Diagnose multiple odd noises. Whistling/squealing diagnosed as pinhole exhaust leak. Noise from bell housing diagnosed as failing throwout bearing. 
112000 mi Follow up from previous visit (noise from throwout bearing). Removed transmission and installed clutch kit. Also discovered leaking transmission seal inside bell housing. Approximately one week after previous repair, car began shaking violently upon clutch engagement. Returned to dealer, problem diagnosed as defective replacement clutch. Repaired free of charge. 
113000 mi Noticed extensive transmission oil leakage. Returned to dealer. Axle seal improperly installed during previous repair trip. Fixed free of charge 
71000 mi Left inner axle boot seeping at outer clamp. Not fixed yet. 
79700 mi

US $2800
Clutch shudder, flywheel surface worn prematurely. clutch still had 50% life. Clutch and flywheel replaced. 

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2006 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Wagon

173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD

130000 mi

US $400
Transmission gasket failure, leaking fluid.  

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2006 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

110000 mi

US $950
Throwout bearing seized. Had to replace clutch, throwout, pilot, and clutch master cylinder 
8060 mi First and second gear teeth were damaged so that the transmission would not shift into either gear. Dealership said it was caused by abuse and therefore would not cover it under warranty. Subaru has an issue with their transimssions that they won't admit Driveshaft hanger bracket was installed incorrectly and is now hitting the exhaust. 

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2006 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan

173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

130000 mi

US $225
Clip holding the throw-out bearing snapped and cause bearing to rub on pressure plate in clutch. Full clutch failure in 4 days. Had to purchase a new clutch kit, throw-out bearing clips and gasket for exhaust. Took about 8 hours to replace. 

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2006 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport Transmission Problems

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