2012 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 2012

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2012 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport repairs by problem area

Engine (29%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (4%)

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2012 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

46000 mi

US $225
front right ABS sensor failed 

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2012 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch

148-horsepower 2.0L H4 CVT AWD

23560 mi

A $700
Brake rotors (discs) were warped and needed replacement. Pads were only a little worn, but were also replaced to ensure they didn't cause rotors to again get warped. Heard from service center that this can happen if braking hard or water is on rotors, but it's uncharacteristically early 
44020 mi

A $600
Front rotors again warped and in need of replacement. 
26440 mi directly after the car was serviced for the 40K inspection, the brakes did not respond properly and had to be pressed entirely to the floor. They changed the shims, problem caused by the garage. 

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2012 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch

148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

96071 mi

US $1000
replace pads and rotors x4 warranty, replace ABS light switch 
29300 mi The ABS warning light was coming on intermittently. Technician replaced the brake light switch. Even though the car was out of warranty the dealer replaced it for free since I was having the 30K mile service done at the time. 
1000 mi Braking system failure following pre-delivery repair on master cylinder recall. Loss of fluid/no braking power. 

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2012 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch

148-horsepower 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD

2300 mi Slack parking brake cable. 
14000 mi

US $48
Ticking, clicking sound from front brakes-----rust build-up on rotors and calipers. Rust removed----temporary repair. Complete repair to be done next month. 
14000 mi

US $296
Front brake clicking noise. Replaced pads and rotors. 

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2012 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport Brake Problems

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