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Subaru BRZ repairs by problem area
Engine (14%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (1%)
Suspension and Steering (5%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (37%)
Other (7%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 152 repairs.
Subaru BRZ transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (8%)
< $100 (77%)
Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2017 Subaru BRZ 2dr Coupe
205-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed manual RWD
| 25000 mi | Synchros for 1st and 2nd gear were worn out, making it difficult to shift into gear, especially when cold. Entire transmission was replaced under extended warranty from CPO purchase. |
| 13020 mi | Whining noise when in 3rd gear, and off throttle |
2015 Subaru BRZ 2dr Coupe
200-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed manual RWD
| 7440 mi | Shifter rattling in 2nd gear. Dealer performed inspection. Regreased all items. Problem persisted. Dealer said Subaru recommends replacing transmission on warranty. Replacement of transmission resolved shifter rattle. |
| 41540 mi | Replaced transmission. Syncros bad in 2nd and 5th gear, difficult to shift in cold. Replaced under warranty. Clutch also had "marbles in a can" sound at idle with A/C on in certain conditions and some downshifts. Throw-out bearing is changed with the transmission, haven't heard any sound with the new one. |
| 62000 mi | Throw out (pilot) bearing replaced due to wear. |
2013 Subaru BRZ 2dr Coupe
200-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed manual RWD
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 25420 mi | Gearshift linkages. Replaced due to rust |
| 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. |
| 51700 mi US $223 |
Squeaking noise when clutch was engaged. Replaced clutch, clutch bearing, pressure plate, and clutch cover. |
| 22000 mi | Synchro grind between 3rd and 4th above 4k RPM. Transmission replaced under warranty. |
| 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. |
| 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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