2017 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 2017

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2017 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport repairs by problem area

Engine (18%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (54%)

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

Other (0%)

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2017 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (92%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2017 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Sedan

152-horsepower 2.0L H4 7-speed shiftable CVT AWD

1600 mi frozen map and backup camera 
9 mi infotainment software update - frozen nav screen 
18000 mi infotainment system recall - freezing screen 
35541 mi

US $950
replace power window switch - driver's side bad 

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2017 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch

152-horsepower 2.0L H4 CVT AWD

2106 mi Backup camera with radio had issues turning it off. 
9000 mi Replaced defective head unit. 

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2017 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 4dr Hatch

152-horsepower 2.0L H4 7-speed shiftable CVT AWD

25000 mi Eyesight Update Drive shaft boots 
5000 mi DC power outlet went out. Fuse needed to be changed. 
8100 mi Bad tweeter replaced under warranty for free. 
14502 mi Amplifier replaced due to occasional speakers cutting out. 
3000 mi AC does not cool the car on a hot day. First trip to the dealer was little use as they said everything was in spec. I returned a week later and they said there was too much coolant in the system. The removed some and it is somewhat better but does not cool the car on a 90 degree sunny day. 
19000 mi Starlink touch screen shorted out. Radio head was replaced. 
1564 mi Recall WTN74-1 rear view camera had failed. When the recall notice arrived the camera was OK, but it failed later and was replaced under the recall.  
40 mi software issue in rear warning camera. 
1000 mi Infotainment system required a S/W update to fix various issues. 

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2017 Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport Electrical Problems

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