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2017 Subaru WRX repairs by problem area

Engine (30%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (30%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (0%)

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2017 Subaru WRX 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 268hp 2.0L H4 6-speed manual AWD

4554 mi Driving home from grocery store, light acceleration, smoke, clutch slips, tow to Subaru dealer. Diagnosis, needs new clutch, my cost because car shows rev limiter hit, I object strongly, OK, one time good will replace disk,cover,brg ,flywheel $1700 Asked for demo from tech on how to drive car Justin explains, you can't drive aggressively, car has weak clutch,gearbox and cable shifter not like previous WRX, 2017 has different motor, turbocharger, drive line, a different clutch design, not a dual plate. his advice "Drive it like an automatic" meaning spare the clutch. Very disappointing! 
6000 mi Complaint, clicking noise, car in neutral, clutch engaged. After 1/2 hour Frank, service manager explains new clutch required after 2200 miles because of my driving, worst failed clutch he has ever seen, shortest clutch life he has ever seen, since this is second clutch required and I signed agreement to pay for second clutch I must pay $2000 I complain to Subaru America, after 13 days Frank apologizes, their mistake, clutch fixed, no charge. 
7000 mi Defective Throw Out Bearing was replaced. 

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