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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (50%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (7%)

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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

74000 mi

US $1100
Failed seal in rack and pinion steering assembly, replacement performed. 
89000 mi

US $2000
Struts and lower control arms replaced 

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2010 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan

170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

37000 mi Screeching noise from power steering pump. 

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2010 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD

69000 mi

US $1800
Rack and pinion replaced 
59500 mi

US $300
Replaced power steering hose that had hardened, and flushed the power steering fluid. 
62000 mi

US $2000
Replaced power steering pump and steering rack 

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2010 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

64480 mi

C $400
A pair of bushings in the front suspension needed to be replaced. 
68200 mi

C $480
Two of the bushings in the front suspension needed to be replaced. I don't recall exact names. Cost for the part was $40 each, labour for the work was 4 hours at $100/hour. This bushing was different than the pair replaced in October. 
80000 mi

US $1700
steering rack was leaking fluid. Rack replaced 
70680 mi

C $1400
Steering rack was leaking and needed replacement 
132000 mi

US $200
Leaky power steering seals. The long repair time was due to a part that was slow to ship to my mechanic 
56500 mi

C $1400
the steering rack needed to be replaced 

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2010 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch

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

72840 mi

C $445
rear wheel bearing replaced 
81840 mi

C $730
Worn front wheel bearing. Making a whiring noise. Bearing was replaced 

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2010 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport Suspension Problems

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