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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.
2013 Subaru BRZ 2dr Coupe
200-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed manual RWD
36200 mi
squeaky clutch pedal (that car was brought in for) was not.
104000 mi
US $1200
Throwout bearing went bad so entire clutch assembly was replaced.
20000 mi
High Vibration Noise caused during clutch engagement between 4-5k rpm. Clutch Assembly Replaced. High Pitch Vibration was not fixed after clutch assembly was replaced.
30700 mi
US $5
Clutch squeak on pushing the pedal in - had to re lubricate the clutch fork pivot. $5 of grease (used 1/100th of tube) and less than one hour of work.
35300 mi
US $930
Clutch release bearing started squeaking. Known problem with the part - Subaru had a TSB and released an updated bearing. Not covered under warranty. Was told this was not part of the powertrain.
22000 mi
Synchro grind between 3rd and 4th above 4k RPM. Transmission replaced under warranty.
51700 mi
US $223
Squeaking noise when clutch was engaged. Replaced clutch, clutch bearing, pressure plate, and clutch cover.
6000 mi
Tranny was grinding going into 4th gear from 3rd and 5th at high revs. Dealer flushed transmission, found metal debris, and ended up replacing transmission.
25420 mi
Gearshift linkages. Replaced due to rust
32000 mi
Throwout bearing was seizing, which caused warping and scorching of the clutch and flywheel. Clutch fork was also failing
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