2013 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 2013

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2013 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport repairs by problem area

Engine (29%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (5%)

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2013 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (47%)

< $100 (53%)

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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan

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

53000 mi

US $105
New battery. Subaru battery was showing only 40% effective. 
28000 mi headlight out 

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2013 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD

37800 mi

US $150
Battery completed dead. Subaru OEM must not be very good. Replaced with Bosch. 

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2013 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

61500 mi

US $35
Diagnostic tests for nonworking headlights. 
6200 mi driver and passenger windows hard to raise 

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2013 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch

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

121000 mi

US $150
Blower motor knob electrical contacts failed and melted, Had to replace HVAC controls assembly and fan speed resistor 
117000 mi

US $150
Brake switch 
178000 mi

US $100
Tail lights were not working, a fuse was blown. Mechanic said that LED bulbs might have something to do with that. 
64480 mi

C $100
Battery cranking slow 
55300 mi

US $230
AC compressor and serpentine belt tensioner failed. 
Returning to the airport after a trip. The car would not start. No lights were on. Subaru sent out an independent company that jump started the vehicle and it worked normally the rest of the day. 
28000 mi

US $5
Passenger side brake light went out 
29000 mi blower motor was making a loud sound when turned on. Suspected the bearing was out on the fan itself. Dealer had to order part. Returned 2 days later and part was installed for no charge under warranty. 
103000 mi

US $50
Headlight was out. Replaced both at the same time 

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2013 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch

148-horsepower 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD

45000 mi

US $35
Headlight bulb 

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2013 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport Electrical Problems

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