2010 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 2010

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2010 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport repairs by problem area

Engine (32%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)

Other (5%)

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2010 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (93%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

2000 mi There were squeaks and rattles coming from the rear deck lid and center console area (noticed at delivery and continued). Most of the squeaks were completely addressed. There was also a bent piece of metal in the trunk, and that was unbent. Dealer damaged rear deck lid on first (and only other) repair. Ordered new deck lid and rechecked for squeaks/rattles after installation. Some squeaks still present, but not serious ones. 
7000 mi Three plastic clips in the driver front wheel well fell out, and the dealer replaced them.  
11000 mi Clock area was rattling each time sun shined on the dash surface. Problem first noticed just after original (Aug. 2010) delivery, but initially not significant enough. No noise over winter, but very persistent in spring. 
19000 mi Dash cluster clip broken; replace dash cluster 
26320 mi Trunk lid had started to rust under the paint (ballooning) around the licence plate holder. Tunk lid repainted through dealer. Excellent job. 
29500 mi Chrome flaking off the front Subaru logo. Replaced under warranty. 

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2010 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan

170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD

265000 mi

US $50
Remove dragging plastic shield. 

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2010 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

60140 mi

C $78
Driver side sun visor broke. The friction material that keeps it in place broke and the visor would swing down and block my vision. I ordered a replacement visor and replaced it myself. Replacement took less than 5 minutes (2 screws). 
60700 mi

US $700
dash squeaks and rattles. dealer tightened instrument cluster. less squeaks for awhile. now worse than before. 
73300 mi plastic trim along front bumper and wheel wells coming loose and plastic "clips" broken and not about to be replaced. Shop used cable ties to hold together. 
1000 mi Exterior trim under the front bumper was coming loose. Dealer attempted fix, but didn't work. Started to rub tire and so manually removed the offending piece. Working with SOA about providing a replacement... 
34000 mi Rattling at low speeds from rear of vehicle. 
34000 mi Rattle from rear of vehicle 
3720 mi light fog appears to be in headlight. they checked under warranty and said could not replicate. took it back when -30 and very evident. they have driver's side on order to see if that fixes problem. passenger side also foggy but not as bad 

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2010 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder manual AWD

25000 mi minor rattles in the dash, car still under warranty, just need to get car into dealership for repair 

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2010 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport Body Problems

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