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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (32%)

< $100 (47%)

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Chart based on 19 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

38000 mi

US $107
AC Compressor pulley was beginning to seize and had to be replaced. 

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2010 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan

170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

35034 mi Condenser Assembly replaced after leaking out while driving. Also, Power Window regulator assy was replaced for several windows that weren't functioning properly. Driver Visor was also loose and was replaced. Condenser Assembly replaced after leaking out while driving. Also, Power Window regulator assy was replaced for several windows that weren't functioning properly. Driver Visor was also loose and was replaced. Warranty repair (free). 
37000 mi Condensor broke and had to be replaced. 
51000 mi

US $600
AC expansion valve blew, causing refrigerant to leak. 

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2010 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan

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

13000 mi Speaker blown, new one ordered by dealer, repair not made. 

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2010 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan

170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD

27000 mi A/C evaporator leak, removed and replaced evaporator and recharged a/c. Bad connection to right front turn signal 

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2010 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD

66000 mi

US $100
Original battery finally required replacement 

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2010 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

58060 mi

C $45
Corrosion developed in the turn signal connection, so it shorted and reported as burned out (flashed faster) and at lower intensity. 
61380 mi

C $40
Driver side headlight burned out. I've replaced it twice already (passenger side is still going on original bulb). I wore fresh gloves and have not gotten oil on the halogen bulb to the best of my knowledge. Could be my fault though. 
75000 mi

US $600
AC compressor replaced 
7800 mi

US $2300
Seized AC compressor replaced along with the condenser and drier. 
58900 mi took car across the street to a small mechanic shop as thought needed a re-charge. Looks like compressor but haven't found the part yet and buying new is 1100$ touch, plan on fixing with refurb. and selling car 
58900 mi

C $1000
Repaired A/C. 
14000 mi Blown Right speaker 
136000 mi

US $170
AC stopped working, took it to the shop and they refilled with coolant. They did a mechanical inspection and cautioned about a potentially bad line, but will need to see if it leaks again... 
140000 mi

US $250
AC repair. Need to take in again, as AC is now not working again. Will require a third trip for repair. 
148300 mi

US $300
Finally got the AC working. Evaporator core had a leak and needed replacement. On reassembly had to have the car towed to dealer to fix multiple check engine lights (on their dime). Dealer eventually found 2 harnesses switched. 

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2010 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch

170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

34200 mi

C $280
After only 3.5 years, the battery is at 50%???? 

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2010 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch

170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD

28000 mi I had the car serviced and had a problem with my driver's window control lever not making proper contact which made the window intermittently go up or down... They "tested" and found the motor to be fine, but "cleaned the contacts." 

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2010 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport Electrical Problems

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