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. |
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. |
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
130000 mi US $400 |
Transmission gasket failure, leaking fluid. |
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. |
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. |