2014 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 2014

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

2014 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport repairs by problem area

Engine (34%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 47 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2014 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport.

2014 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (73%)

Worried about potential repair costs? An extended warranty can provide peace of mind.

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.

2014 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan

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

54000 mi

US $996
The flange on the muffler was rusted and there was a hole causing excessive noise. 
2000 mi Check engine light kept coming on and along with traction control light. Took car to dealer who pulled the code said it was throttle out of range and that it would go away on its own. Kept happening for almost a week problem went away. 
48000 mi

US $100
Cam sensor problems, multiple trips required to diagnose. Replacing sensor, ecm, and various timing parts to solve it. 
83000 mi

US $800
Exhaust system rotted out, complete replacement 
86000 mi

US $400
Repeated OBD codes for cam position sensor, dealer had previously swapped the two sensors into the other position and the code followed the bad sensor to the new location. Dealer replaced the bad sensor and oil control valve 

Return to top

2014 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan

148-horsepower 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD

118000 mi

US $1050
Replaced leaking radiator. Replaced muffler and exhaust pipes 

Return to top

2014 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD

16000 mi

US $950
piston broke, channel that holds rings. had to replace piston, 3 days later bearing for connecting rod on same piston disentigrated 

Return to top

2014 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

34000 mi Failed rod bearing. Rebuilt engine and replaced turbo unit. 
11000 mi accelerator pedal replaced 
16000 mi vehicle was out of time. vehicle re-timed 
24600 mi gas pedal replaced 

Return to top

2014 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch

148-horsepower 2.0L H4 CVT AWD

37 mi

C $60
Aux. Drive Tensioner Failed. Tensioner replaced under warranty. Belt Replaced. 
67580 mi

C $165
Exhaust donut seized. 1 hr plus parts. Noted at time of last service but not contacted or carried out by dealer at that time 

Return to top

2014 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch

148-horsepower 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD

36000 mi There is no repair, but I wanted to communicate that this car is burning oil, and I'm having to add oil 2-3 times in between 7500mi oil changes. I have complained to Subaru, and they say this is "normal" which is a crock of bull. 
43000 mi Oil sensor light kept going on. It turned out that a piece of silicone was tripping the sensor. The dealership either replaced the piece or tucked it back into place and it's been fine since. 

Return to top

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Hatchbacks.
See TrueDelta's information for all Subaru models.

2014 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport Engine Problems

See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. To see how frequently 2014 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.