2011 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 2011

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2011 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (7%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (19%)

Other (7%)

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2011 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport body repair cost distribution

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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.

2011 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD

30500 mi latch to armrest console replaced 

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2011 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

12000 mi Trim squeaks at dashboard, a-pillar, moonroof controls and passenger side radio speaker. 
12000 mi Trim squeaks when sold. 
8000 mi Had both front doors insulated to cease the rattling. 
12000 mi While it was in for an oil change I scheduled the dealer to fix a rattle in the door panel and back deck lid. The door rattle had a TSB and they claimed no TSB for the Deck lid but did fix the problem. 
800 mi Bar above License plate is pitting and discoloring. On order. Clutch pedal clicks when depressed. No answer from Subaru, tech request in. Boost gauge replaced which fixed metallic jingle inside it. Back window plastic on order, was buzzing. Rattle in Boost Guage from Factory. Also has rattle in rear window deck platic at low RPM. Dealership tried to secure tie downs but has not helped. Also had a PCM flash done as it was a recall on the car. Rattle is getting annoying. 
1800 mi Replaced the rear plastic underneath the back window to get rid of the rattle at low RPM's. Part replaced due to pitting and discoloration of original piece. 
18000 mi Speaker mounts in front doors buzz. Speakers themselves are terrible but not causing the buzz. Loose mounting tabs was the problem I was given. 

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2011 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

36000 mi The rear bench seat covered was sewn poorly and ripped at the seam under normal use. The repair/replacement was covered under warranty 
25000 mi Discovered driver door detent / stopper was loose. Common problem. Tightened back up and checked the other doors. 
14260 mi Rattle in front speaker and A-frame pillar repaired. 
Headlights hazing since first year had but say will do restoration on next shop visit. Subaru was going to charge me over 70 bucks to fix hazing although i believe it was defect. I just bought my own kit at that time and fixed it. 
8400 mi Highly annoying rattles in both A-pillars when going over certain hard bumps. Repair was successful at first, but rattles returned somewhat. Will need to take back in. 
19000 mi A-pillar on the passenger side started rattling again loudly when going over larger bumps. Dealer added more insulation and the problem went away...for now.  Also asked to fix rattle in dash, but they were not able to. 
14900 mi Doors vibrate excessively with stereo. 
9500 mi Back seat rattled when driven over bumps and on turns, mostly at slower speeds. Dealer "located problem" tightened seat and added padding to seat latches. Problem was minimized but not totally fixed. 
17000 mi Had rattling in various areas of the dash and a loose/squeaky left footwell pad (by the pedals). Dealer fixed one dash rattle but not others. They ordered the wrong replacement foot pad so I have to go back again when received. 
15600 mi Exterior plastic was cracking in multiple locations 
6000 mi Rattle in driver side A-pillar. Dealer was able to fix easily.  
8000 mi Squeaky trunk cover springs were replaced at no cost to me. Subaru has apparently acknowledged this problem on WRX's and is replacing the part. This is a very minor problem but I was very happy that they fixed it as it was annoying!  
7900 mi Center console latch replaced 

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2011 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch

170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

6000 mi paint bubble on side molding 

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2011 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch

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

31000 mi Centre console cover latch broken, repaired under warranty [just]. 
34100 mi Corrosion around fuel filler cap. Dealer picked up cost when Subaru would not. 

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2011 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch

170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD

4000 mi

US $40
Repaired extensive clearcoat etching that has occurred from hitting bugs on the road. 

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