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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (36%)

$500 - $999 (27%)

$100 - $499 (9%)

< $100 (27%)

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Chart based on 11 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

46000 mi

US $1300
Rack and Pinion seal failed causing loss of power steering fluid. Low power steering fluid caused the power steering pump to fail. Rack and Pinion was replaced. Power Steering pump was replaced. Alignment done. Re-centered steering wheel and re-calibrated steering position sensor. 

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2011 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

24000 mi Leaking strut 
121000 mi

US $950
The control arm bushing and tie rod end had to be replaced because they were failing. 
43400 mi

C $1450
Front strut was blown after hitting a pothole. $1450 to replace both front shocks with stock Subaru parts. $2800 for set of 4 KW v1 aftermarket coil-overs. Decided on the KW system - way better than stock! Tire and wheel okay. 

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2011 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch

170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

4960 mi The front wheel bearings were making a humming noise at high speeds and periodically became a constant loud rumble. Fixed under warranty. 

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2011 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch

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

34000 mi Rear struts were leaking and were replaced under warranty. 
71000 mi

US $525
While inspecting vehicle while in shop for rotor replacement tech noticed leaking power steering pump and replaced it. Rear strut was leaking oil. Tech notice while inspective vehicle during brake repair. 
85000 mi

US $400
Grinding noise in right front wheel. Diagnosed as bad wheel bearing which was replaced along with the rotor as the two are sold as a unit. 
53320 mi

C $1200
Replace front wheel bearing. 
33000 mi

US $688
Replaced both front suspension struts. 
97000 mi

US $2000
replaced steering power rack 

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2011 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport Suspension Problems

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