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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (31%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (56%)

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Chart based on 16 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

78000 mi Transmission had a major issue. When trying to back up out of a parking space one day, the car wouldn't move easily. I eventually backed up but then after that the transmission made bizarre noises. 
35000 mi

US $2200
Clutch plate, throw out bearing, had to be replaced 
67000 mi

US $900
Clutch fork broke 
33480 mi Clutch action would become rough after a hard pull to the red line. Dealer replaced pressure plate and release bearing under warranty. 
37200 mi Rough clutch action came back. Mechanics took it for a road test and could not replicate the issue. Nothing was done but clutch action remains intermitently rough. 
8000 mi Clutch making squealing sounds..  
20300 mi Bad release bearing 
35300 mi Same squealing noise as before; did not replace release bearing but instead just greased some component (not sure which). 
37000 mi Same squealing noise as before but unable to reproduce at dealer. The noise is temperature and humidity-related -- on warmer days (or when the transmission is warm) it's hard to pinpoint the noise. In this trip to the dealer, we could not. 
52700 mi Squeal noise from release bearing. No issue found (however, squealing noise persists) and no repair made. 
47000 mi

US $1000
1) 60k service 2) Same clutch squeal issue as before; called Subaru North America to investigate also. Subaru extending goodwill on throwout bearing. 3) Clutch at 30% life left - deciding whether to replace 4) Front underside skirt fell off 

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2010 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD

69000 mi

US $1800
Replaced clutch, throw-out bearing 

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2010 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

98890 mi

C $1600
Broken clutch fork. Clutch replaced at the same time as repair. 
37000 mi Replace clutch master cylinder. 
110800 mi

US $700
Leaky slave cylinder required replacement 
150000 mi

US $2200
Clutch never released on a 1 > 2 shift. Was able to make it to the shoulder and stall. Towed to dealer and clutch master cylinder replaced. Also found a leaky power steering pump and axle that were also replaced during the trip. 
13000 mi Unable to shift car out of neutral (manual transmissions) 

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2010 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport Transmission Problems

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