2008 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 2008

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2008 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport repairs by problem area

Engine (28%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)

Other (6%)

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2008 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (38%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

132700 mi Steering wheel angle sensor CEL. Dealer insists it is VDC. Steering angle sensor cel. Followed all connectors for angle sensor, resecuring all. Was then able to reset ABS. Has not come on since then. It was caused by the dealership firewall repair. 
35000 mi During driving, the ABS, hill assist and traction control lights come on and those stop working. Dealer doesn't know what the cause is, calls it a "ghost" problem. ECU reflashed but it didn't help. 

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2008 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan

170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD

47000 mi

US $300
dealer replaced brake switch . due to traction and abs light on. 

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2008 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan

170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD

44144 mi

C $259
poor quality subaru pads need to be replace after 42000 km, with the rotors, buy it from ebay for 110 $ at premium quality from toronto. perfect fit. 
160000 mi

US $800
Vehicle was shaking when brakes were applied. Grinding sound when braking. Right front caliper failed. Caused rotor to warp. Inspection, new rotors, new calipers, new pads. Inspected cleaned, adjusted, lubricated, rear drums. 

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2008 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD

33000 mi

US $800
Both front calipers seized. Still dragging after they warm up. 

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2008 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch

170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD

168000 mi

US $300
Pads & rotors worn. Replaced. 
47000 mi

US $620
Brakes - Rotors and Pads, also Left Front Caliper was stuck, these are wear items, typical 

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2008 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport Brake Problems

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