2007 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 2007

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2007 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport repairs by problem area

Engine (37%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (4%)

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2007 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (19%)

$100 - $499 (32%)

< $100 (46%)

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Chart based on 37 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

167000 mi

US $70
HVAC blower failed and required replacement. Motor is not removable from housing and must be replaced as complete unit. As OEM part is multiple hundreds of $$$ and car is high mileage, opted for used replacement part. 
114700 mi

US $50
Brake light switch failed 
103000 mi

US $500
Broken hose replacement and system recharge 
153000 mi

US $150
Air conditioner had o-ring leak, was fixed along with a recharge. 

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2007 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Wagon

173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

69800 mi

US $80
headlight element access abnormally difficult/attachment hdwe flimsy, broken easily. normal? license plate lite r/r 
72000 mi

US $500
whilst r/r tires, tire dealer noted that'3x as many subaru headlamps are replaced than all othere makes' i am replacing interior light regularly, and headlamps are burning out with distressing frequency - now three in the past two months - 
165000 mi

US $150
Bearing in A/C motor was bad. Replaced with part from junkyard. 
179000 mi

US $200
O-ring replaced and system recharged. 

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2007 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Wagon

173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD

30000 mi

US $26
Left low beam blew out. Needed to be changed at the dealership because the light is blocked by the battery. 
56976 mi

US $440
Replace ignition coil, spark plugs, ignition cables 
62748 mi

US $189
Battery replaced 
81856 mi

US $737
Replace ignition coil, spark plugs, ignition cables - CEL - 2nd repair in 24K mis Replace ignition coil, spark plugs, ignition cables - CEL. 2nd failure in 24K mis. 
95030 mi

US $743
Replaced fan blower motor resistor 
119000 mi

US $470
Alternator replaced 
36000 mi Natural gas like smell coming from the vents. Mechanic took out the filters and sprayed bleach in there, to kill any mildew or mold. That did the trick. 
50200 mi

US $250
Rattle in the A/C turned out to be bad compressor. 
53000 mi

US $150
headlight out again after replacing 1 month ago. Needed new wiring Vents blowing hot air when AC is not on. Blowing Hot air when it is set for air from outside and it's the middle of the night. 
56300 mi

US $100
Battery replaced 
78000 mi

US $450
AC Blowing Hot AIr 
83000 mi

US $300
wiring replaced to both headlights, had been eroded by battery. Also replaced bulbs with higher quality bulbs. The light bulb on both left and right front headlights have been burning out intermittently for 4-5 years, so I figured it was a short of some kind.  

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2007 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 293hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD

121000 mi

US $25
Ac belt tensioner failed 
143000 mi

US $150
o-ring was leaking on AC compressor, also replaced condenser, was not needed for repair 

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2007 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

27000 mi

US $15
Driver side main/low headlight bulb burnt out, had to remove the battery for access to replace the bulb. 

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2007 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan

173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

8060 mi rear window defrost button not working 
129000 mi

US $875
AC was blowing warm air. Condenser was found leaking and was ordered. It was replaced on a return visit along with recharging the system. The high pressure line was found heavily corroded and was also replaced. 
135100 mi

US $25
The 2nd headlight burned out before the 1st headlight was replaced. Both were low beams only and both bulbs were replaced. 
141000 mi

US $1675
Upon service inspection the alternator and idle pulley were found to be nearing failure and were replaced. 
89000 mi

US $40
Replaced both low beam headlights after one burned out. 
24000 mi Brake light switch melted the housing causing the contacts to not connect any more. 

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2007 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan

173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD

48000 mi

US $15
Passenger low beam headlight replaced. 
53000 mi

US $80
#2 Fan Speed turned off fan rather than set speed. Resistor replaced. 
62000 mi

US $60
Fan speed selector would only blow air on speed 4. Part ordered. 
64000 mi

US $500
Part replaced for fan speed selector. Fan speed selector problem came back - blower motor and blower motor resistor replaced. 
47740 mi Passenger side H7 Lightbulb replaced in November 2013 and burnt out March 2014. Dealership agreed to replace H7 bulb for free and monitor car in profile for potential electrical issues. 

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2007 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4-door

4-cylinder automatic AWD

52700 mi

$650
Left side low headlight beam blown. Upgraded all headlights to HID system. 

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2007 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport Electrical Problems

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