152-horsepower 2.0L H4 CVT AWD
Subaru Impreza in Colorado, United States Oct 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
Nov 202114000 miUS $200 | A small animal had chewed through some wiring. The damaged wiring was repaired. |
152-horsepower 2.0L H4 7-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Subaru Impreza in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2018 - Jan 2020 | |||
Dec 201923000 mi | Replaced squeaky blower motor under warranty. |
Subaru Impreza in Washington, United States Jun 2020 - Jan 2023 | |||
Dec 202116400 mi | Driver window switch was sticking - would open but not always close. Replaced under warranty. |
152-horsepower 2.0L H4 7-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Subaru Impreza in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
May 20171600 mi | frozen map and backup camera | ||
Feb 20189 mi | infotainment software update - frozen nav screen | ||
Jan 201918000 mi | infotainment system recall - freezing screen | ||
Oct 201924000 mi | Trunk would not open, trunk latch replaced under warranty. | ||
Aug 202135541 miUS $950 | replace power window switch - driver's side bad replace muffler | ||
May 202240000 mi | Replace frayed front driver's side seat belt |
152-horsepower 2.0L H4 CVT AWD
Subaru Impreza in Tennessee, United States May 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
Apr 20172106 mi | Backup camera with radio had issues turning it off. | ||
Nov 201818000 miUS $59 | oil change |
Subaru Impreza in Colorado, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 20189000 mi | Replaced defective head unit. |
Subaru Impreza in Wyoming, United States Mar 2017 - Sep 2017 | |||
Aug 20175000 miUS $20 | the program that control the cooling had an update to stop overheating RECALL |
152-horsepower 2.0L H4 7-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Subaru Impreza in Virginia, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2019 | |||
Jul 20173000 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. | ||
Jun 201816000 mi | Bearing noise in right rear wheel. Dealer replaced inder warranty. | ||
Sep 201819000 mi | Starlink touch screen shorted out. Radio head was replaced. | ||
Nov 201824000 mi | Replaced rear bearing assembly |
Subaru Impreza in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2017 - Dec 2021 | |||
Jun 20171000 mi | Infotainment system required a S/W update to fix various issues. | ||
Jun 20208800 miUS $100 | Loosen tie-rods and center steering wheel, then align. |
Subaru Impreza in New York, United States Jul 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
Apr 20185000 mi | DC power outlet went out. Fuse needed to be changed. |
Subaru Impreza in Maryland, United States Dec 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
Feb 201740 mi | software issue in rear warning camera. |
Subaru Impreza in Missouri, United States Jan 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
Oct 20171564 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. |
Subaru Impreza in Ontario, Canada Feb 2017 - Feb 2022 | |||
Apr 2017620 mi | back up camera..cooling fan |
Subaru Impreza in New Hampshire, United States Mar 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
Nov 202125000 mi | Eyesight Update Drive shaft boots |
Subaru Impreza in Minnesota, United States Feb 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
May 2022100000 miUS $500 | Coolant had leaked out due to water pump failure. Water pump replaced. |
Subaru Impreza in Minnesota, United States Mar 2017 - Apr 2020 | |||
Feb 20188100 mi | Bad tweeter replaced under warranty for free. | ||
Aug 201814502 mi | Strut tower accumulating water, bolt at top was corroding. TSB addressed issue and was fixed under warranty. Amplifier replaced due to occasional speakers cutting out. |
Subaru Impreza in Ohio, United States Oct 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 202261000 miUS $100 | Bilateral bushings were failing |
Subaru Impreza in Vermont, United States Feb 2017 - Mar 2019 | |||
May 201813000 mi | Leaking CV boot |
148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Subaru Impreza in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
Dec 202159000 miUS $300 | brake caliper |
148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Subaru Impreza in Maryland, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
Aug 20167000 mi | oil leak. Oil pan gasket was replaced |
Subaru Impreza in New Hampshire, United States Nov 2015 - Sep 2020 | |||
Jul 201962000 mi | They had to REPLACE the engine. |
Subaru Impreza in Connecticut, United States Oct 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 20177000 miUS $28 | Punctured tire | ||
Aug 201937000 mi | Inability to remove key from ignition; failed transmission/park interface Replacement of front rotors |
Subaru Impreza in Washington, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jan 202252500 mi | Park shift position switch was faulty |
148-horsepower 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Impreza in Connecticut, United States Oct 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
Nov 2021118000 miUS $1500 | Rear brakes replaced | ||
Jan 2022120000 miUS $35 | Headlights, failed within a month of each other. |
148-horsepower 2.0L H4 CVT AWD
Subaru Impreza in Quebec, Canada Jul 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
Dec 201716120 mi | Had to boost my battery when it would not start. Battery test with GR -8 Fail test and replaced the battery |
148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Subaru Impreza in Texas, United States Jun 2015 - Jan 2018 | |||
Nov 201726000 mi | Battery has low CCA prematurely. |
Subaru Impreza in California, United States Feb 2015 - Sep 2020 | |||
Jun 201744000 mi | Upper strut tower mount replaced due to popping noise at parking lot speeds. Dealer replaced with updated part per TSB 05-61-16 at no charge. | ||
Aug 201745953 miUS $95 | Car would not start, displaying VDC disabled, hill hold disabled, hold brake to start (even while holding). Brake switch (the one under the dash that turns on/off the brake lights) was faulty causing C0054-5 code. It started after a few minutes each time and I took it to the dealer ASAP. Dealer replaced with with the new 83311FJ001 switch, per TSB and cleared codes. |
Subaru Impreza in Michigan, United States Feb 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
Oct 20152200 mi | Gasket for transmission pan plug was discovered to be leaking upon first oil change. Dealer repaired under warranty, will follow up in 1000 miles to make sure everything is okay. |
Subaru Impreza in Ohio, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
Sep 20169000 miUS $822 | AC stopped cooling so took to dealer for warranty. Dealer found condenser damaged by impact - suggested a rock - no warranty. Replaced condenser and recharged the system. | ||
Feb 201713000 mi | Key fob stopped working. Battery replaced 2 months ago when other fob'S battery ran down. Can open doors but cannot start car without it. Fob replaced under warranty. |
Subaru Impreza in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Aug 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
Feb 201819840 miC $300 | Replace brake rotors | ||
Jul 202138440 miC $50 | Heat shield lose and rattling. Reattached by shop. | ||
Jun 202242780 miC $800 | Leaking condenser |
Subaru Impreza in Nova Scotia, Canada Nov 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 202247740 mi | replaced steering rack due to crack in the steering gearbox. Power steering had no longer consistently worked. |
Subaru Impreza in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2014 - Jul 2022 | |||
Apr 201845000 mi | Malfunctioning brake sensor, made shifting out of park difficult. Mentioned in a TSB and covered under warranty. | ||
Jan 202277000 miUS $200 | Key sometimes gets stuck in ignition at end of driving. TSB apparent exists for this. |
Subaru Impreza in Colorado, United States Dec 2014 - Jul 2022 | |||
Jan 202251000 miUS $50 | Touchscreen no longer working wanted estimate on repair cost | ||
Jul 202255000 mi | The touchscreen was not working. Our local dealership looked at the touchscreen and said it would be more than $2k to replace and recommended just buying a third party replacement. This was a few weeks ago. We decided to live with it as most functions we use can be done from the buttons on the steering wheel. |
Subaru Impreza in Washington, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jan 201836000 mi | Satellite radio will not hold an activation signal. |
148-horsepower 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Impreza in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
Mar 20153800 mi | Replaced torn seat bottom cover under warranty |
turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Ontario, Canada Mar 2014 - Jun 2016 | |||
Jan 201647800 mi | rack and pinion replaced under warranty |
148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Connecticut, United States Mar 2014 - Jan 2022 | |||
Aug 20142000 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. | ||
Jan 201848000 miUS $100 | Cam sensor problems, multiple trips required to diagnose. Replacing sensor, ecm, and various timing parts to solve it. | ||
Oct 202183000 miUS $800 | Transmission completely failed, had to be replaced with a rebuilt unit, cost covered under the Subaru extended warranty (100,000 miles) Exhaust system rotted out, complete replacement | ||
Dec 202186000 miUS $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 |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Kentucky, United States Nov 2013 - Aug 2023 | |||
Feb 201524000 mi | I was Weak and no start conditions, confirmed at local auto parts store that battery was showing bad. Took to dealer and they confirmed battery was bad and replaced at no charge | ||
Sep 201538000 mi | the driver seat developed a squeak when making right turns, they said the seat mount failed and they had to replace the driver seat. | ||
Dec 201544000 mi | previoulsy replaced seat due to squeak when making turns, turned out the squeak returned quickly after replacement, and determined seat belt buckle that bolted onto seat. problems getting part made the repair take longer. | ||
Jun 201654000 miUS $996 | Both rear wheel bearings were needing to be replaced due to excessive noise. The flange on the muffler was rusted and there was a hole causing excessive noise. | ||
Sep 2021151000 miUS $1470 | CVT Valve Body replacement due to failed solenoid. This was part of an extended warranty campaign, but I was beyond in miles when it failed and had to pay 100% |
148-horsepower 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX in New Hampshire, United States Oct 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
Nov 2021118000 miUS $1050 | Replaced leaking radiator. Replaced muffler and exhaust pipes |
turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Alberta, Canada Sep 2013 - Sep 2019 | |||
Jan 20145580 miC $2200 | Clutch failure. Clutch was burnt but not the direct cause. Possibly the snap ring on the wedge collar failed. Bought new clutch, flywheel, and a Monoloc collar. 10000km maintenance done. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Florida, United States Apr 2014 - Sep 2015 | |||
Sep 201516000 miUS $950 | piston broke, channel that holds rings. had to replace piston, 3 days later bearing for connecting rod on same piston disentigrated |
turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Illinois, United States Jun 2016 - Sep 2018 | |||
Jun 201734000 mi | Failed rod bearing. Rebuilt engine and replaced turbo unit. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2014 - Apr 2016 | |||
Jul 20144500 mi | rebuilt reverse as was out of spec. all but main shaft replaced | ||
Feb 201511000 mi | accelerator pedal replaced | ||
Jul 201516000 mi | vehicle was out of time. vehicle re-timed | ||
Feb 201624600 mi | gas pedal replaced | ||
Mar 201626000 mi | reverse light filling with water | ||
Apr 201626000 mi | the repair took 5 total trips, ending with the car being taken to the dealer's body shop where they found something inside the tailgate out of alignment |
148-horsepower 2.0L H4 CVT AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Quebec, Canada Sep 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
Nov 20163920 mi | Fabric hiding steering column detached. Dealer fixed. | ||
Aug 20175580 miC $250 | Clunking noise heard when parallel parking or turning around in a driveway. Dealer fixed problem by (apparently) cleaning brakes. | ||
Nov 20175580 mi | Noticed water in spare tire well; appears to come from rear hatch area. Waiting for warmer weather to repair. Problem technically occurred under warranty, but I mistakenly believed I had not fully closed the hatch and so did not deal with it then. | ||
Sep 20197440 miC $250 | Gear position sensor failed; needed to be replaced. Repaired water leak at same time. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Ontario, Canada Mar 2016 - Jan 2018 | |||
Oct 201737 miC $60 | Aux. Drive Tensioner Failed. Tensioner replaced under warranty. Belt Replaced. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Ontario, Canada Aug 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
Nov 20133740 mi | Repaint door jambs, filler area and hood hinge area that were poorly painted from new | ||
Dec 201667580 miC $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 | ||
Feb 201772540 miC $250 | Noise in rear drivetrain. left hand wheel bearing replaced. Full assembly replaced. I took old one home and pressed apart. Outer hub bearing surface damaged. Noted no shim or adjustment possible at manufacture. Part not repairable. | ||
Jun 201781840 miC $170 | Air conditioning not cooling the car. Dealer tested on a cool day and said within limits. They did not do the full diagnostic I asked for. Retesting after my complaint found system pressure low and refill point leaking. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Maine, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2016 | |||
Apr 20145000 mi | Replaced front wheel bearing | ||
May 201535700 mi | replaced external temperature sensor |
148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Texas, United States Jul 2014 - Jul 2022 | |||
Jul 201635500 mi | Unable to shift out of park because brake sensor failed | ||
Oct 201764000 miUS $30 | Passenger Fog Lamp shroud fell off. Ordered new one to put on. | ||
Jun 202098000 miUS $1500 | throttle body needed to be repaired |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Illinois, United States Dec 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
Sep 201519000 mi | Adjustment to brake sensor after getting ABS, traction control, and hill assist lights turn on in middle of drive. | ||
Dec 202174000 miUS $12 | Replaced broken hub bolt. |
148-horsepower 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX in North Carolina, United States Jan 2014 - Oct 2019 | |||
Dec 201636000 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. | ||
Jan 201848000 miUS $139 | The battery in this car has been terrible. 3 times it has been too low to start the car after leaving the ignition on for under 10 minutes. Most recently it was seriously struggling and then failed to start the car in the cold (28F) weather. Decided to just buy a new, larger CCA battery for it. Also, at no point during the failed starts has the Low Battery voltage indicator come on, despite it failing to start the car. Not very impressed with my first Subaru so far. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Virginia, United States Oct 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
Oct 201712000 mi | Battery required a jump start and tested low/bad. Dealer tested and confirmed, replaced under new car warranty. | ||
Jun 201816000 miUS $275 | Replace failed air conditioner compressor. Subaru contributed goodwill payment towards repair in view of very low mileage. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in New Mexico, United States Nov 2016 - Dec 2019 | |||
Jan 201743000 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. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Quebec, Canada Sep 2014 - Dec 2016 | |||
Apr 20156800 mi | Car was delivered new with a faulty steering wheel control knob (audio volume). Supposed to light up. Did not. Missed during quality control out of the plant and by the dealer. Minor issue. Will be repaired at next maintenance trip... | ||
Oct 201513020 mi | car was deliverd in Oct '14 with a faulty driver steering wheel volume control button. repaired at this maint. trip. | ||
Jun 201624800 mi | clutch pedal squeeking. annoying. |
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Subaru Impreza / WRX in Tennessee, United States Feb 2016 - Mar 2016 | |||
Feb 201628000 mi | oil level low |
turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Louisiana, United States Jul 2013 - Jan 2017 | |||
Nov 201661400 mi | Steering rack leaking |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Colorado, United States Aug 2012 - May 2018 | |||
Dec 201417000 mi | Clutch release bearing was chirping, dealer replaced under warranty. | ||
Oct 201521300 mi | Entire clutch end was replaced. This is a difficult one to report on as I am not sure how much was a factory defect and how much was a botched repair attempt from a few months ago. Regardless, a factory defect started the problem. | ||
Jun 201626000 miUS $5 | Windshield washer reservoir fell into wheel well, mounting bolt was missing. Either the bolt fell out or was never installed. I am reporting this because it seems to be a common problem. | ||
Apr 201730760 mi | Transmission assembly was replaced under warranty. The transmission was never right and now has been replaced entirely. I do not know if there was a single factory defect that led to over three years of problems and several repair trips e.g. should this be viewed as many or just one problem. Regardless, I have owned many cars with manual transmissions and none had problems beyond needing clutches replaced on rare occasions so this wasn't a case of any inexperienced driver abusing the gears. So, unless this transmission is a lemon the problem should be solved. |
148-horsepower 2.0L H4 CVT AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Utah, United States Jul 2017 - Feb 2018 | |||
Sep 201775000 mi | Oil consumption problem | ||
Dec 201778000 mi | Oil consumption. No solution found. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in New York, United States Feb 2016 - Apr 2018 | |||
May 201635000 mi | The rear brake got some noise sometimes. | ||
Apr 201865000 miUS $25 | Car vibrate. Brake pad stuck. Cleaned and greased front brake, changed rear pad. |
148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
Aug 201528000 mi | headlight out |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in New Jersey, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2022 | |||
Feb 201763080 miUS $666 | Replace and refurbish front and rear brakes |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in New York, United States Sep 2013 - Jul 2018 | |||
Apr 201853000 miUS $105 | New battery. Subaru battery was showing only 40% effective. |
turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX in New York, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 201539700 mi | Steering rack was leaking fluid. Dealership replaced entire rack and pinion under my Bump to Bumper warranty (not the standard warranty). | ||
Jan 201637800 miUS $150 | Battery completed dead. Subaru OEM must not be very good. Replaced with Bosch. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in California, United States Apr 2017 - Jul 2017 | |||
Jul 201738000 mi | Leaking power steering rack. Replaced under extended warranty. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Virginia, United States Feb 2013 - Jan 2022 | |||
Oct 201520300 mi | center console won't close |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Ontario, Canada Jun 2014 - Jul 2014 | |||
Jul 20147440 mi | Loose steering pump. Squeal when turning. |
turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX in North Carolina, United States Jul 2016 - Mar 2017 | |||
Mar 201739000 mi | Driver's side door glass smashed in robbery attempt. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Quebec, Canada Jul 2013 - Oct 2016 | |||
Jun 20146200 mi | driver and passenger windows hard to raise |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Minnesota, United States Dec 2012 - Sep 2016 | |||
Dec 201316000 mi | Dash had squeak. Dealer repaired under warranty. | ||
Sep 201426000 mi | Center console would not close. Replaced under warranty |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Utah, United States Oct 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
May 201861500 miUS $35 | Diagnostic tests for nonworking headlights. |
148-horsepower 2.0L H4 CVT AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Pennsylvania, United States May 2014 - May 2016 | |||
Aug 201418700 mi | Check Engine Light Up, Cruise Control Disabled, Traction Control failure light on, Limp-home mode enabled. Dealer reports it was an oil-related CEL and reset it after confirming no issue existed. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
Apr 201766340 miC $870 | Replaced leaking radiator. Flush and fill. Checked thermostat for proper function. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in California, United States Feb 2015 - Feb 2018 | |||
Feb 201760800 miUS $650 | Complete replacement of brakes that were put on brand new when I bought the car. It eats brakes. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2012 - Sep 2018 | |||
Sep 201528000 mi | ABS/traction light came up on dashboard. Dealer said traction/abs was failing and parts needed replacement. This work was done but it was still under warranty. |
148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX in California, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2016 | |||
Jul 201420700 mi | Right front strut heavily leaking hydraulic fluid, strut mount sustained damage. 20310FJ021 STRUT COMPL F RH 20320FG011 MOUNT STRUT F 902350027 SELF LOCK NUT M12 |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Colorado, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
Sep 201314000 mi | Drivers Seat back broke. Seat was rebuilt by dealership under warranty. Subaru fixed the seat but I thought the headrest was loose and not like it was before. The passenger side front seat headrest did not have the same looseness present. Subaru is ordering the parts that affect the headrest. | ||
May 201755000 miUS $1289 | ignition switch and 3 sets of keys needed to be replaced along with reprograming the car along with all locks being re-keyed. The key had been getting harder and harder to remove over several months and I couldn't figure out why. Dealership said because I had a group of keys dangling from the ignition key and the swinging weight over time caused excessive wear on the lock. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Indiana, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
Sep 201429000 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. | ||
Aug 202198000 miUS $2300 | 2 rear wheel bearings were bad. Front drive axle was bad and leaking. Replace all 4 wheel bearings and front two axles. | ||
Jun 2022103000 miUS $50 | Headlight was out. Replaced both at the same time |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Colorado, United States Aug 2012 - Feb 2022 | |||
Dec 2021115000 mi | The car had started indicating a low oil level but checking the dipstick did not indicate a low oil level. As part of routine maintenance visit the dealer said they found a leak that would require taking apart the engine. Estimated repair cost was nearly $4k. Chose not to repair due to age of car. I'll simply add more oil if the low oil light comes on. A factor in that decision is a lack of trust with the dealer, Mike Shaw Subaru in Denver, and car. The engine was disassembled as part of the valve springs recall in 2019 and since then the car has never run as well as it did before. It's approaching 10 years in service and the dealer tells me it has gone beyond its expected useful life. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in New York, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
Oct 201688800 miUS $4000 | Transmission failed at 87,900 miles, in a 2013 model. I had a window of 15 minutes or about 10 miles from where I noticed the problem to when the car actually gave up. Car was out of warranty and Subaru took care of half of the bill. --------------- UPDATE: A year after the event above, I received a letter from Subaru notifying me that I could be eligible for a refund for the totality I spent fixing the CVT transmission. About three months after that, I had a check from them with the rest of the sum I spent fixing it. | ||
Nov 2017117000 miUS $150 | Brake switch | ||
Jan 2022178000 miUS $100 | Tail lights were not working, a fuse was blown. Mechanic said that LED bulbs might have something to do with that. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Connecticut, United States Aug 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
Dec 20138000 mi | Check engine light came on, faulty oil control valves needs replacement | ||
May 201529700 mi | Extended crank when starting, updated ECM with new software. Car still occasionally has extended crank. | ||
Aug 201534000 mi | CVT pressure sensor went causing metal belt to scrape against pulleys requiring transmission replacement. | ||
May 201887000 miUS $300 | Replaced front passenger wheel bearing. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2012 - Sep 2014 | |||
Jan 2014 | 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. Unable to start the car. Cranked for long time and would not start. Waited hours - still wouldn't start. Subaru sent out flatbed - driver unable to start car. Car towed to dealer. Next day dealer reported that it started like it was flooded |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Ontario, Canada Oct 2016 - Jul 2023 | |||
Dec 201864480 miC $100 | Battery cranking slow | ||
Feb 201965100 miC $700 | Right rear hub assembly |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
Aug 201411000 mi | Driver seat cushion split under the seat cover. Attempt to repair was unsuccessful as the replacement seat cushion was torn during the installation process. Dealer ordered a new seat cushion and seat cover. Has not yet arrived. | ||
Nov 201411000 mi | Drive seat cushion split. Took 4 visits (order parts, unsuccessful repair and reorder parts, ordered wrong parts so repair incomplete, and finally received part and repaired seat cushion). |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in California, United States Apr 2016 - Jul 2018 | |||
Jun 201657000 miUS $55 | The left front CV joint was popping & needed replacement. Repaired under dealer warranty. Passenger-side front strut inexplicably failed. Loud bang, bouncy car, some squeaking while driving, no other major symptoms. | ||
Oct 201659700 miUS $151 | Car would flash ABS & traction control & hill-start warning lights & keep them on, then would not engage drive after next cold-start. Computer would supposedly relate to a blown/mis-firing brake-light fuse. | ||
Apr 201765000 miUS $100 | Trip was for diagnosis of a problem, which I would have had repaired if I'd had time (before leaving on a trip). Car has excessive bounce & vibration (initiating in the steering wheel but it has now spread to the whole car), high tire noise, and will nosedive when braking. Rear passenger side suspension is also apparently sagging. Mechanic informed me that *all* of my struts were bad & slowly leaking - this in spite of having my front passenger strut replaced less than 10,000 miles ago. Will have my struts replaced when I have the funds. | ||
Nov 201771000 mi | The intake hose literally separated from the intake on the front grill, and also separated from the engine. Car stalled on road. The attachment screws had either shaken loose and/or were missing. Shop reordered screws, reattached hose to engine, retightened fuel line as well. Not sure why this happened - whether it was excessive engine vibration, or if my previous shop didn't record that they touched my intake line when they replaced my air filter, and then didn't torque the screws/bolts enough. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in California, United States May 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
Sep 201528000 miUS $5 | Passenger side brake light went out | ||
Oct 201646500 mi | Changed the brake switch. it was failing causing ABS light to turn off along with TC and CC lights |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
Nov 201523000 mi | During scheduled 20,000 mi maintenance, left rear strut was found to be leaking fluid. Replaced as a warranty item. Mechanic said it was likely due to large potholes/poor road conditions. Rear tires had begun making fairly loud, rhythmic noise. Asked mechanic to diagnose. Result was: original tires had plenty of tread left, but they showed signs of cupping & feathering. Since it wasn't a safety issue, rotated to front. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Oklahoma, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
Sep 201730000 miUS $1500 | Ran into a large puddle and got water into the intake. This broke the MAF sensor, as well as the fog light bezels. Because if this several other items were done as preventative maintenance at the same time. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Wisconsin, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
May 201779000 miUS $290 | Passenger Rear Wheel Bearing replaced. | ||
Jan 2020106 miUS $300 | Torque Convertor Lockup Solenoid Replacement. Car would drive but never lock TC. This caused lowered gas mileage and overheating on the highway. | ||
Jul 202011000 miUS $130 | Drivers Rear Wheel Bearing Replaced | ||
Mar 2021121000 miUS $150 | Blower motor knob electrical contacts failed and melted, Had to replace HVAC controls assembly and fan speed resistor | ||
Jun 2021123000 mi | Replaced Drivers side tie-rod end and lower balljoint |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Florida, United States Aug 2015 - Nov 2017 | |||
Apr 201655300 miUS $230 | AC compressor and serpentine belt tensioner failed. | ||
Mar 201764000 miUS $89 | excess oil consumption. took car to dealer, they (at my cost) changed oil and filter again ( i have been changing it regularly and changed it last time a couple months ago) to baseline oil fill quantity then advised return visit in 1000 miles so they can measure oil level, and then confirm for themselves whether excess consumption or not. | ||
Apr 201764000 mi | Gauge cluster Warning light for low engine oil illuminated within couple months of the last oil and filter change. To verify excess oil consumption Dealer changed oil again and required oil level check again in 1000 miles. Prescribed check completed and problem confirmed. dealer replaced engine short block with new assy. |
148-horsepower 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Washington, United States Mar 2017 - Jun 2017 | |||
Jan 201763000 mi | Warranty short block replacement due to oil consumption | ||
May 201771000 miUS $1400 | Clutch replacement |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in New Jersey, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2015 | |||
Mar 201516000 mi | Engine is using oil. Dealer says it's within spec. | ||
Jun 201518000 mi | Car still using oil. Dealer replaced oil level sensor and flashed ECU. It's still using oil. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in New Jersey, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2017 | |||
Sep 201683000 miUS $300 | The rear wheel bearings required replacing Plus spark plugs, belts. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
Dec 201432000 mi | Extreme oil usage |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Maryland, United States May 2013 - May 2015 | |||
Sep 201414000 mi | Burning oil. Turned out to be a factory defect in that year Impreza. Replaced entire bottom half of engine. | ||
May 201523000 mi | Subaru bought our car back. They admitted to persistent problems with the manual transmission of our year/model and were not able to repair. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
Sep 201631000 mi | Oil consumption. | ||
Oct 201745000 miUS $35 | Headlight bulb |
Engine not specified
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Michigan, United States Apr 2015 - May 2015 | |||
Apr 201550000 miUS $400 | Regular inspection. Had to replace battery due to load test failure. |
turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Utah, United States Nov 2013 - Oct 2016 | |||
Oct 201433500 mi | Battery had bad cell which caused excessive draw from alternator. Battery, alternator, and writing harness to fuse box replaced. | ||
Aug 201545500 miUS $90 | Brake sensor had gone bad, when brakes were applied, the signals would not come on immediately. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Michigan, United States May 2015 - Apr 2018 | |||
Jan 201790400 miUS $794 | AC Compressor clutch assembly froze resulting in replacement of the compressor, labor, belt, compressor oil, fuse and refrigerant |
turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Ohio, United States Jan 2015 - May 2015 | |||
Feb 201524200 mi | CEL p0455 - Evaporative Systems Leak. Faulty leak check valve. | ||
Mar 201525000 mi | CEL p0455 - Evaporative Systems Leak. Corrupted charcoal canister. | ||
May 201525000 mi | Beginning phases of the squeaky clutch problem which is widely documented in the Subaru community. It starts as a squeak and only gets worse until the welds on the firewall break out. Very involved repair, not under warranty. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Arizona, United States Mar 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
Apr 20121000 mi | There is a known issue with the headlights for this body type that causes the wiring harness to pull too tightly on the headlight, wearing out the socket. Headlight was replaced and wiring harness was re-routed to allow for more slack | ||
Aug 20128000 mi | A small rubbber stopper (called "pedal stopper") melted off under the clutch pedal arm, likely due to the extreme Arizona heat. Also, heat caused slight buckle in center arm-wrest console. Latch replaced to keep console lid closed | ||
Oct 201211000 mi | When cruising above 55 mph, a faint whine can be heard, which almost sounds like a supercharger. Was identified to be the center differential / viscous coupler. Dealer checked all fluids and ruled it a non-issue / benign problem | ||
Nov 201211000 mi | Transmission exhibited a "whining" noise at freeways speeds, while under engine load. Dealer replaced differential bearings that were "scorched" Ten minutes after leaving the dealer, my transmission had a catastrophic failure. All four wheels locked up while I was on the freeway, which caused me to skid briefly.The locking of the transmission also sheared my left rear axle. | ||
Dec 201211000 mi | Entire transmission was replaced as a result from the failure when driving on the freeway |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2014 | |||
Jul 201327700 mi | noise coming from around turbo area at high revs. dealer can not find problem. | ||
Dec 201337000 mi | replaced blow off valve and hose at turbo. covered under warranty |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Nova Scotia, Canada Jul 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 202254560 miC $250 | A/C weak; recharged; slight leak in condensor found but I did not repair |
148-horsepower 2.0L H4 CVT AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX in New York, United States Feb 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
May 20121300 mi | Passenger Airbag was staying off (airbag off light was on) with passenger in the seat. Dealer looked at car and found no problems. Problem has not repeated. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Jan 2012 - Jun 2016 | |||
Feb 20121240 mi | Heater fan not working. A resistor was replaced to correct the problem. | ||
Jun 201327280 mi | Front seats were squeaking in cold weather. A seat back bushing is the cause and replacement was covered by warranty and described by a Service Bulletin. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in New Jersey, United States May 2012 - Mar 2021 | |||
Jan 2013 | Oil change was done (not at dealer) and the was told the battery was marginal. Went to dealer and a new battery was installed, still under warranty. | ||
Jul 201732000 miUS $320 | Windshield wiper bushings squeaking bad needed to replace the entire wiper assembly, motor and linkage, since you cant buy them separate from the dealer. Motor was fine only linkage went bad. | ||
Sep 201733000 mi | Cam shaft position sensor repair, Check engine light on, covered 100% by extended warranty |
148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Maryland, United States Jan 2012 - Jul 2013 | |||
Oct 20129300 mi | Front drivers seat wearing..seat back shredding and side bolster fraying |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Maryland, United States Jun 2012 - Aug 2017 | |||
Mar 201310000 mi | driver's seat squeaks | ||
May 201653 mi | Engine replaced at 35,000 miles for excessive oil consumption after 12 visits for the issue. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Nebraska, United States Apr 2013 - Dec 2022 | |||
Jun 201535000 mi | Reprogramming File Availability for Extended Engine Cranking (Delayed Starting), TSB 11-156-15 | ||
Dec 201764000 miUS $100 | cam tower oil leak, oil very slowly seeping |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in New York, United States Jul 2012 - Jul 2022 | |||
Sep 201531000 mi | There was a leak in the AC system, the leak was found and fixed and AC recharged. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in West Virginia, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
Apr 201792000 miUS $100 | rear wheel bearing made noise and was replaced | ||
May 2018116000 miUS $100 | rear passenger wheel bearing went bad |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Tennessee, United States Mar 2012 - Feb 2013 | |||
Apr 20121000 mi | Passenger window would not go down. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in New York, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
Nov 201319400 mi | Battery was tested bad at Goodyear when getting new tires, went to dealer for warranty replacement. Dealer tested and agreed battery needed replacement. | ||
Aug 201649000 miUS $200 | Noise while driving, drivers front wheel bearing replaced Car wouldn't start reliably. Positive battery terminal wire replaced. | ||
Jan 201726200 mi | thumping noise while driving that changed in speed with car speed. | ||
Sep 201760000 mi | P000C OBD2 code. Dealer changed oil and replaced Cam Position Sensor. | ||
Apr 201865000 mi | AT Oil temp light came on. Car was diagnosed with P0700 and a solenoid issue. Valve body replaced. |
148-horsepower 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Maine, United States Aug 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
Dec 201218000 mi | The car had been using an excessive amount of oil. After updating the engine control module, the problem went away. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Georgia, United States Mar 2012 - Jul 2018 | |||
May 201662000 miUS $1000 | Engine replacement under warranty. Replace shortblock and while in there replacement of clutch throwout bearing, pressure plate and flywheel |
turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Michigan, United States Sep 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
Oct 201745000 miUS $100 | Steering rack replaced |
turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Colorado, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 20125000 mi | Dealer replaced a cracked fog lamp cover under warranty. There was no evidence on the surface of the lens of rock damage. | ||
Dec 201217000 mi | Scratches on inside of rear driver side window from window mechanism inside door. Window replaced. | ||
Jul 201325300 mi | Had clutch pressure plate and throwout bearing replaced after the clutch pedal begun intermittently vibrating when moved, greater clutch effort was required and occasional squealing noise when foot off clutch pedal. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2014 - Nov 2015 | |||
Nov 201440200 miUS $105 | A connection between the plumbing from the inter-cooler to the throttle body came loose. Shop removed inter-cooler and fixed the leaking connection. | ||
Mar 201546000 miUS $225 | front right ABS sensor failed |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 201320000 mi | Connecting rod bearing failed at approximately 18,300 miles. Vehicle towed to nearest Subaru dealer. Short block replaced under warranty. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Washington, United States Aug 2013 - Jul 2017 | |||
Apr 201333000 miUS $2800 | Fixed cracked clutch pedal assembly welds. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Nova Scotia, Canada Jun 2012 - Feb 2022 | |||
May 201426040 mi | Front wheel bearing. Causing noise from front end. Replaced under warranty. | ||
May 201649220 mi | Turbo charger was failing and was replaced. Cracked plastic intercooler pipe replaced. | ||
Jan 202181220 miC $400 | Engine misfire. Ignition coils replaced. | ||
May 202184320 miC $200 | Variable valve timing solenoid failed and needed to be replaced | ||
Dec 202184940 miC $600 | Power steering lines rusted and were leaking. Were replaced. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in California, United States Jan 2012 - Feb 2015 | |||
Jul 201315800 miUS $500 | General maintenance and front pillar resetting for creaking | ||
Aug 201430300 mi | Missing at 30000 mile service. They cleaned the fuel system. Could have just been bad gas. |
turbocharged 252hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Alberta, Canada Mar 2012 - Apr 2015 | |||
Feb 201425580 mi | High frequency gear whine at 90km/h+, especially while under load. Worse with cold weather. They performed a TSB to shim the transmission housing, took 3 days for parts. Still exists to lesser degree after TSB completed. |
148-horsepower 2.0L H4 CVT AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX in California, United States May 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
Oct 201641200 miUS $300 | Leaking strut |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Quebec, Canada Nov 2011 - Sep 2018 | |||
Mar 201312400 mi | on occasion the car would not start. It would be successful after a crank or two. The battery was changed at the 20k inspection. Also, the remote starter was recalled. Subaru removed the remote starter as the replacement part was not available yet. | ||
Oct 201319000 mi | small rust spot along the seam between the bumper and the rear door all 4 piston rings replaced under recall. Engine oil light went on at 8k. This is a MAJOR RECALL. | ||
Jul 201426440 mi | directly after the car was serviced for the 40K inspection, the brakes did not respond properly and had to be pressed entirely to the floor. They changed the shims, problem caused by the garage. | ||
Aug 201427900 mi | humming noise coming from AC. Compressor was replaced. | ||
Jun 201645880 mi | leaky oil pan | ||
Apr 201752080 mi | right wheel bearing was replaced. Dealer said they heard a humming sound during test drive. I'd never noticed it. Covered under warranty. | ||
Dec 201757040 miC $104 | rear right wheel bearing was replaced due to noise. Front left ball joint was replaced. | ||
Jul 201862000 miC $140 | AC very weak. Almost no cold air. Garage topped up the gas and put in dye to monitor. about 4 weeks later all the gas had leaked out. No AC at all. | ||
Aug 201862000 miC $700 | AC compressor changed. Gas had totally leaked away after the August top up. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in New South Wales, Australia May 2017 - Feb 2022 | |||
Mar 201723560 miA $700 | Brake rotors (discs) were warped and needed replacement. Pads were only a little worn, but were also replaced to ensure they didn't cause rotors to again get warped. Heard from service center that this can happen if braking hard or water is on rotors, but it's uncharacteristically early | ||
Feb 202244020 miA $600 | Front rotors again warped and in need of replacement. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Alberta, Canada Feb 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
Sep 201540920 mi | Brake lights stopped working, electrical problem | ||
Oct 201774400 miC $702 | Timing cover oil leak |
148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX in New York, United States Apr 2012 - Apr 2016 | |||
Feb 201429000 mi | High beam bulb burnt out | ||
Jun 201435000 mi | ENGINE USES 1 QUART OF OIL EVERY 6,000 MILES. i AM TOLD BY THE DEALER THIS IS NORMAL. i READ ONLINE THAT THIS IS NORMAL? | ||
Jan 201529200 miUS $250 | fUEL LEVEL SYSTEM FAILED. wOULD NOT SHOW CPORRECT FUEL AMOUNT IN GAS TANK | ||
Dec 201555000 mi | Grinding and buzzing noises from CVT transmission. Dealership (at Subaru's request) replaced the $6500.00 CVT transmission under warranty. | ||
Feb 201656000 mi | 2nd CVT Transmission failed suddenly at 80 mph 10 days and 200 miles after Subaru dealer installed a "New Subaru Reman" CVT transmission. This time dealership had the car for 12 days and put another Reman CVT trans in car. This is 3rd one !! |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Florida, United States Oct 2011 - Sep 2018 | |||
Dec 20111000 mi | Braking system failure following pre-delivery repair on master cylinder recall. Loss of fluid/no braking power. | ||
Oct 201330700 mi | Broken wheel lug. I've never ever had this in normal use before on any vehicle, so I have to think it was from over tightening from a prior visit to the tire shop. The service advisor initially quoted a $100 charge, but ended up writing it as warranty. | ||
Sep 2017103000 miUS $240 | Transmission hesitating and AT OIL temp light illuminated. Dealer fixed under SOA extended warranty at no charge. Replaced leaking shock absorber. | ||
Sep 2018125000 miUS $200 | Replaced leaking rear strut |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in New York, United States Mar 2012 - Dec 2016 | |||
Mar 201696000 miUS $1200 | The car has been burning a quart of oil every 1500 miles give or take and recently the smell of burning oil coming thru the vents is awful. I told the dealer about it when it was in for the 90,000 mile service in March but they don't care. | ||
Nov 2016107000 miUS $255 | complete engine failure while driving 60 mph on highway.Dashboard lit up with every light & engine cut out & would not start again.The dealer took 17 days to tell me a fuse blew in the wire harness between the computer & engine.Replaced ECM |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in California, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jan 201223700 mi | Steering column slightly off center with respect to dash/driver seat. Dealer said this was within normal tolerance, but did try to adjust it. Now still a bit off, but much less noticeable and more comfortable to drive. | ||
Feb 20137600 mi | Interior trim on passenger A-pillar rattling/buzzing. Trim removed and damped with foam tape. | ||
Jun 201415000 mi | Both rear struts were leaking. No obvious cause (maybe a bad batch of OEM shocks?) Replaced under warranty. | ||
Jan 202147000 miUS $500 | Oil pan leaking. Gaskets replaced and resealed. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Ohio, United States Dec 2011 - Jul 2022 | |||
Sep 201437000 mi | Losing oil | ||
Feb 201547000 mi | updated programming for engine oil light | ||
Mar 201549000 mi | low oil | ||
May 201551900 mi | low oil | ||
Apr 201668800 mi | Replaced short block. | ||
Aug 201675300 mi | Needed second alignment as the first appeared to result in a broken nut and the steering wheel was off center. | ||
Feb 201896071 miUS $1000 | replace pads and rotors x4 warranty, replace ABS light switch | ||
Dec 2021142000 miUS $1500 | catalytic converter |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Nebraska, United States Mar 2012 - Mar 2017 | |||
Feb 201419000 mi | Oil psi sensor seal compromised, sending spurious signal to MIL due to water infiltration. Replaced seal & rubber cap over sensor. | ||
Aug 201425700 mi | rear wheels exhibit visible neg camber, and resulting inside tread wear. dealer brought rear camber in spec but to neg end of the scale. Had to buy new tires after 35,000 miles, and the problem remains. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Maine, United States Mar 2012 - Sep 2014 | |||
Jan 201349000 mi | Whistling noise from fan |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Michigan, United States Apr 2012 - Sep 2016 | |||
Sep 201690000 miUS $250 | Replace spark plugs as what dealer considered normal wear and tear. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
Sep 201438000 mi | oil level sensor goes off too soon. 7/2019: basically for the life of the car the oil light goes off when the dipstick measures half. This boxer engine consumes about 1.5 qt every 6000 miles, so it will go off around 4000 miles. Really this isn't a big deal. I think it's programmed this way so owners never let their car's oil drop too much. | ||
Aug 2021113000 miUS $120 | Had to remove rattling heat Shields. No biggie. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in New Jersey, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
Oct 201569800 miUS $40 | Bad right front wheel bearing. Sourced complete knuckle/hub from low mileage 2013 Impreza and swapped. | ||
Mar 2018121000 miUS $145 | Noise from right front hub - replaced with SKF hub. | ||
Sep 2020162 miUS $125 | Right rear wheel bearing/hub went bad. Changed out the hub assembly. | ||
Jun 2022187000 miUS $110 | Right front hub/bearing again. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Michigan, United States May 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
Nov 201587000 mi | Keys needed to be reprogrammed. | ||
Aug 201699400 mi | Warranty recall for passenger heated seat occupant sensor. | ||
Feb 2017105000 miUS $1400 | Replaced Transmission Valve Body due to a faulty solenoid Replaced rear passenger wheel bearing |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Virginia, United States Sep 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
Oct 2015102200 mi | Began experiencing extended crank times at 96K miles. Brought it to the dealer to have TSB completed. Issue resolved at no cost to me. | ||
Jun 2017116000 miUS $230 | Serpentine belt began to chirp at startup. Couldn't figure out which pulley was out of alignment so I replaced the belt, the three idler pulleys, and the tensioner for less money than it would have cost to have a mechanic diagnose the issue and replace even one pulley. Could have done the entire job for $120 but I opted to go with OEM Subaru components. Issue has been resolved and I believe it was the 80mm idler pulleys that had gone bad. Both of the 80mm pulleys can be replaced for about $32 for the two of them. | ||
Jan 2020133000 miUS $6 | Dealer conducted a coolant flush and failed to put in the Subaru Coolant Conditioner (despite me reminding them) resulting in a steady loss of coolant over a few hundred miles. Got a bottle of Subaru a Coolant Conditioner from Amazon and added it to the radiator and drove it for 90 miles to mix it properly. Topped the coolant level back up to full and it hasn’t dropped over the past 1500 miles. | ||
Apr 2020132948 miUS $36 | Engine burned 1 quart in about 1000 miles. Replaced the PCV valve and PCV hose (99071AD690). Oil consumption went away. Plan on buying a replacement hose if you are DIYing this one. Mine was very brittle and cracked in half upon removal. | ||
Sep 2021139898 miUS $204 | P0031 code thrown - Low upstream oxygen sensor heater voltage. This caused the brake light and check engine light to illuminate and the cruise light to start flashing. Replaced both upstream and downstream sensors (figured matching new sensors couldn’t hurt). Code cleared on it’s own. Total cost was $204 for new Denso sensors online. Old ones came out very easily and no contortionist moves needed. 15 minutes to replace both. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Maryland, United States Feb 2014 - Sep 2019 | |||
Mar 201548000 mi | CVT Valve Body | ||
Apr 201548800 miUS $195 | ABS and Traction Control System lights came on, unable to get car out of park. Problem was a faulty brake light switch. | ||
Nov 201671200 mi | Bearing went bad in unrepairable part of CVT. LOUD groaning at all speeds, especially coasting. Contacted SoA, who saw me as a loyal customer (x3) who did recommended maint. and covered transmission replacement 100% even out of warranty | ||
Jan 201885000 mi | Central control module went bad. Symptoms were knobs on temp and blower not functioning properly and an inability to put blower to strongest (4) level. I got a repair quote of $560, but did not get it fixed. I can live with it for now. | ||
Feb 201886000 miUS $604 | Passenger side rear wheel bearings were shot. Complete replacement required. | ||
Jul 201892470 miUS $500 | Left rear wheel bearing went 7 months after the right rear. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in North Carolina, United States Dec 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
Sep 2016105000 miUS $25 | One of the headlight bulbs burnt out. Replaced with pair of modified Sylvania Osram H9. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in New Hampshire, United States Feb 2016 - Mar 2017 | |||
Apr 201655000 miUS $4000 | Transmission failed | ||
Mar 2017115000 miUS $200 | Blue tooth system failed |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Virginia, United States Apr 2017 - Sep 2017 | |||
Jun 201794000 miUS $156 | Brake switch failed causing light to appear on dashboard. The shifter would periodically not come out of park when the light was on. Switch was replaced, problem has not reappeared since. Seems to be a fairly common issue with this type of car if the google searching is correct. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Texas, United States Jul 2012 - Apr 2018 | |||
Aug 20121300 mi | Dealer installed new ECM/TCM software to correct some shifting and driveability issues with the CVT transmission. Subaru Tech Service Bulletin. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Texas, United States Feb 2015 - Nov 2016 | |||
May 201580229 miUS $500 | Car was making a noise when I picked it up from oil change, returned to dealer to find out the transmission was giving an error and needed to be replaced. Spoke with Subaru, they offered to replace for $500 since car had been maintained. | ||
Jul 2016113000 miUS $252 | Wheel Bearing replacement, Rear passenger |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in California, United States Aug 2013 - Feb 2019 | |||
Dec 201422000 mi | right windshield wiper nut cover fell off | ||
Oct 201529300 mi | The ABS warning light was coming on intermittently. Technician replaced the brake light switch. Even though the car was out of warranty the dealer replaced it for free since I was having the 30K mile service done at the time. | ||
Feb 201950000 miUS $230 | Replaced broken brake sensor. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2022 - Jun 2022 | |||
May 202256500 miUS $5000 | Control arm bushing replaced Camshaft seals replaced Replaced 3rd brake light assembly due to water leakage |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Virginia, United States Aug 2013 - Apr 2014 | |||
Sep 201315000 mi | Compressor failed. | ||
Oct 201315500 mi | Compressor replaced. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2012 - Aug 2016 | |||
Mar 201536000 mi | Very weak battery. Battery was replaced. Hatch struts were weak. Replaced. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Florida, United States Jan 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
Jul 201314000 mi | Numerous interior panels falling off from aftermarket stereo installation |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in California, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2015 | |||
Jun 201516000 mi | Bluetooth cutting out. Dealer replaced head unit under warranty, Dealer replaced head unit diue to Bluetooth not working. Could not stabilize the Bluetooth. |
148-horsepower 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Maryland, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2017 | |||
Apr 201553800 mi | Set number three of cam gears and a new oxygen sensor |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in New Jersey, United States Mar 2014 - Jul 2015 | |||
Jul 201553000 miUS $20 | Accessory belt started squeaking prematurely. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in New York, United States May 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
Aug 201319000 mi | Driver's side fog light had internal moisture due to a cracked housing (lens was not cracked). Replaced under warranty. | ||
Nov 201322400 mi | Blower motor developed a buzzing noise. Dealer replaced blower motor under warranty. | ||
Jun 201429000 mi | Fog light housing broke due to defect. | ||
Feb 201540000 miUS $70 | HVAC blower motor was noisy. Replaced with used blower motor from Amazon. | ||
Feb 201881000 miUS $25 | Oil pressure indicator turned on (dimly) even though oil level was good. Replaced oil pressure sensor myself. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Georgia, United States Jan 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
Oct 201650300 miUS $100 | CEL, mass airflow meter replaced | ||
Aug 201968610 miUS $370 | Clutch went bad so entire unit was replaced with another used compressor. AC blew warm. Replace AC Compressor with a used HVAC Comp Freon charge | ||
Feb 202284300 miUS $800 | Clutch throw out bearing Clutch kit | ||
Mar 202284602 miUS $360 | Replaced Power Steering Control Module PCM |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Washington, United States Dec 2011 - Sep 2018 | |||
Sep 2016120000 miUS $650 | Engine burns oil throughout life. Manufacturer class action suit. Engine replaced. Clutch went out. Changed out in conjunction with engine replacement. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in Maryland, United States Jun 2014 - Jul 2014 | |||
Jul 201420000 mi | Car continually burning oil - got rid of car - not reliable - could not go anywhere without the oil light coming on and having to add a quart of oil |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in New York, United States Apr 2012 - Nov 2018 | |||
Nov 20122300 mi | Slack parking brake cable. | ||
Jul 20134200 mi | Large water drops appeared on floor of passenger-side footwell. AC drain tube clogged. Tech cleared blockage under warranty. No parts replaced. Service writer said, "We have had a number of these." | ||
May 201614000 miUS $48 | Ticking, clicking sound from front brakes-----rust build-up on rotors and calipers. Rust removed----temporary repair. Complete repair to be done next month. | ||
Jul 201614000 miUS $296 | Front brake clicking noise. Replaced pads and rotors. | ||
Apr 201819000 miUS $1494 | Replaced power steering rack and reset toe. Parts: steering rack, sway links. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in North Carolina, United States Feb 2012 - Sep 2016 | |||
Mar 201692000 miUS $1100 | Clutch, pressure plate, throwout bearing, primarily due to the latter. Now shifts more smoothly than ever, even when new. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX in New Jersey, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2014 | |||
Oct 201315800 mi | PCV valve replaced due to oil consumption. Oil change was done. Performing oil consumption test every 1200 miles. | ||
Dec 201320000 mi | Oil consumption issue ongoing since purchase of vehicle. Low oil light constantly comes on. 1/2 quart was placed in vehicle and oil light had to be reset through ecm. |
turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
Subaru WRX STI in Florida, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2013 | |||
Mar 201218000 mi | power loss during hard acceloration | ||
Jun 201222000 mi | Still having power loss under hard acceleration. Reflashing the computer fixes it for a month or so. | ||
Nov 201230500 mi | latch to armrest console replaced |
Subaru WRX STI in Ontario, Canada Dec 2010 - Feb 2022 | |||
Jan 20111240 mi | Speaker was rattling severely in the door. Key fob broken, replaced. | ||
May 201317360 mi | Known issue with driver's side indicator blinking too fast. Socket and bulb replaced. |
Subaru WRX STI in Ohio, United States Jul 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
Aug 201217300 mi | turn signal was flickering..replaced bulb |
Subaru WRX STI in Virginia, United States Feb 2011 - Aug 2013 | |||
Aug 201317000 miUS $1000 | Cracked ring land on the number four cylinder. Subaru found Youtube vide of me at an autocross event and denied warranty. Replaced on a good faith with a $1000 deductible. This was after two months in the shop. Never buy a Subaru again! |
Subaru WRX STI in New York, United States Dec 2011 - Dec 2017 | |||
Apr 201742000 miUS $250 | Windshield washer fluid tank was loose. Mechanic corrected. Also performed routine maintenance - replaced Spark plugs, air filter, and cabin filter. | ||
Jul 201746000 miUS $1300 | Rack and Pinion seal failed causing loss of power steering fluid. Low power steering fluid caused the power steering pump to fail. Rack and Pinion was replaced. Power Steering pump was replaced. Alignment done. Re-centered steering wheel and re-calibrated steering position sensor. |
Subaru WRX STI in Washington, United States Sep 2018 - Sep 2022 | |||
Jul 201875000 mi | Cracked radiatoir |
turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
Subaru WRX STI in Georgia, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
Aug 201121000 mi | Took car in for Turbo Boost Problem and running rough - No trouble found, couldn't duplicate Took car in for Turbo Boost Problem and running rough - No trouble found, couldn't duplicate | ||
Oct 201126000 mi | After 3 trips to one dealer and a Subaru Engineer telling me there was nothing wrong with my car I finally took it in and another engineer said I had a cracked ring land and Subaru would not fix it under warranty! | ||
Nov 201126500 mi | Subaru claimed car was modified which caused cracked ring land and after 3rd party and another Subaru dealer verified it was not modified Subaru still refused warranty work - Either rebuild the engine myself or sell the car! | ||
Feb 201228000 mi | Engine rebuild out of my pocket ($8000) because Subaru has a design flaw in the piston that causes the ring lands to crack. This will happen even if you have not modified your STI so beware. Engine shop said this was VERY common in STI's. |
Subaru WRX STI in Ontario, Canada Aug 2010 - Apr 2011 | |||
Feb 20113800 mi | The driver's side front wheel well panel became separated for the body at the seam connection. A 3 inch gap between the panels, and would have eventually contacted tire or flown off completely. |
Subaru WRX STI in Arizona, United States May 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
Aug 20112000 mi | I had a rapid flasher when turn signal engauged. Per message board there is a TSB for 'tight wires' on some models. Turned out to just be a bulb. |
Subaru WRX STI in Washington, United States Jul 2011 - Mar 2017 | |||
Mar 201754000 miUS $2400 | secondary air pump recall https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/jaxrs/download/doc/UCM546139/RCRIT-16V738-2254.pdf rotor and pad replacement, $2400 |
turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru WRX in Wisconsin, United States Aug 2011 - Dec 2013 | |||
Jun 20128000 mi | Had both front doors insulated to cease the rattling. | ||
Sep 201320000 mi | Faulty brake switch. Exhaust leak | ||
Nov 201323000 mi | Exhaust gasket replaced. |
Subaru WRX in Texas, United States Dec 2010 - Aug 2014 | |||
Jul 201112000 mi | While it was in for an oil change I scheduled the dealer to fix a rattle in the door panel and back deck lid. The door rattle had a TSB and they claimed no TSB for the Deck lid but did fix the problem. | ||
Nov 201122000 mi | Bad clutch fork and pivot ball | ||
Jun 201440000 mi | bad gas cap |
Subaru WRX in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
Feb 201212000 mi | ABS light, hill assist light and traction control light came on during driving. After vehcile was turned off, the lights did not return. Dealer cleared computer and problem has not reoccurred. Trim squeaks at dashboard, a-pillar, moonroof controls and passenger side radio speaker. | ||
Mar 201212000 mi | Trim squeaks when sold. |
Subaru WRX in Illinois, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2013 | |||
Oct 2010800 mi | Bar above License plate is pitting and discoloring. On order. Clutch pedal clicks when depressed. No answer from Subaru, tech request in. Boost gauge replaced which fixed metallic jingle inside it. Back window plastic on order, was buzzing. Rattle in Boost Guage from Factory. Also has rattle in rear window deck platic at low RPM. Dealership tried to secure tie downs but has not helped. Also had a PCM flash done as it was a recall on the car. Rattle is getting annoying. | ||
Nov 20101800 mi | Replaced the rear plastic underneath the back window to get rid of the rattle at low RPM's. Part replaced due to pitting and discoloration of original piece. The Clutch Pedal clicks when depressed almost every shift. Subaru dealership states they have a technical request in to determine cause and remedy. Front Speakers are buzzing when volume is moderately turned up on bass notes. Back are fine but front are buzzing. | ||
Dec 20103000 mi | Replaced Clutch Master Cylinder. Noise is now gone Replaced both front speakers due to buzzing from speakers. Stereo system has no bass and little treble as well. All Mid in the speakers and the rear dont work very much at all. Dealer has request into Subaru Tech for an answer. This is what is killing my front speakers. Head unit may be bad. Trans very difficult to downshift into second and first gears when cold. VERY DIFFICULT is me pushing and sometimes have to try multiple times to get the car to engage first. going to leave with subaru so they can try themselves when cold | ||
Jan 20115000 mi | Took car back to dealer to see if they have a fix. three weeks later nothing. They dont know why and have no idea on when they are going to figure out whats wrong. Really depressing that both our Subaru Radios are going or are gone. :-( New Radio came in and was replaced. Still the same issue of no MID or BASS in the radio and then in the CD player it's all bass in only the front speakers which are starting to buzz again. Told now that this is how the radios are, Crappy | ||
May 20116700 mi | Took to dearler because light in the Factory Boost gauge stopped working. Cant replace as it is an issue Subaru is trying to figure out with all cars. Told to return next month. took to dearler because light in the Factory Boost gauge stopped working. Cant replace as it is an issue Subaru is trying to figure out with all cars. Told to return next month. | ||
Jun 20118000 mi | Took to dealer about radio again and boost gauge for replacement. Boost gauge is still not available from Subaru. Light is still burnt out inside gauge. Radio still has no bass and little mid when on radio. Front speakers are going again. | ||
Sep 201112000 mi | They finally replaced the bulb in the Boost gauge that has been out for months. The whole gauge had a recall but now it's working so fingers crossed it doesnt burn out again. | ||
Dec 201114000 mi | light bulb for factory boost gauge burnt out again and had to be replaced again. | ||
Jan 201215000 mi | Seat heater in Drivers seat died. Back still works but seat died. | ||
Feb 201216000 mi | Dealership finally ordered and received the parts to replace the seat heater for the drivers seat that had failed. | ||
Mar 201218000 mi | Speaker mounts in front doors buzz. Speakers themselves are terrible but not causing the buzz. Loose mounting tabs was the problem I was given. |
Subaru WRX in Alberta, Canada Feb 2014 - Sep 2017 | |||
Jun 201416740 mi | Replaced clutch release bearing | ||
Aug 201748360 miC $2000 | Car slipping in all gears. Clutch replaced |
Subaru WRX in California, United States Aug 2010 - Oct 2017 | |||
Jan 20116000 mi | Blinkers don't work properly. Service manager confirmed it's a known issue that the wiring harness is cut too short causing a break in connection intermittently. Bad ground in the alternator causing a feedback loop in the interior speaker system. Noise is deafening and can only be cured by turning the car off. Dealership refuses to treat unless I can replicate in their presence. | ||
Sep 201119000 mi |
turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru WRX in Washington, United States May 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
Feb 20128400 mi | Highly annoying rattles in both A-pillars when going over certain hard bumps. Repair was successful at first, but rattles returned somewhat. Will need to take back in. | ||
Dec 201219000 mi | A-pillar on the passenger side started rattling again loudly when going over larger bumps. Dealer added more insulation and the problem went away...for now. Also asked to fix rattle in dash, but they were not able to. | ||
Sep 201435000 miUS $67 | Hose from intercooler to throttle body became cracked. Dealer said it's a common problem with this car. |
Subaru WRX in Virginia, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
May 201214900 mi | Doors vibrate excessively with stereo. |
Subaru WRX in Texas, United States Nov 2010 - Jan 2014 | |||
Dec 20103000 mi | Front turn signal not working. Replaced bulb and it worked for a week. Problem was in the connector. To fix it replaced entire headlight assembly. | ||
Jun 201117000 mi | The bluetooth in-car set up was non-functional after a couple months of use. The mechanic dictated that the only way to fix was to replace the entire head unit of the stereo. Now it works fine. | ||
Oct 201123000 mi | cylinder #1 overheated and went out of round. replaced engine. Turbo had leak in cool side. Replaced turbo. | ||
Jan 201333500 mi | 1st and 2nd gear syncros were worn/damaged and made it difficult to shift in and out of gear. Although it took them forever to repair it, it was covered under drivetrain warranty. | ||
Aug 201368400 miUS $1000 | 5th gear EXPLODED into 3 pieces. One piece hit the transmission case so hard, that it punctured it and made a hole. New case, 5th gears, syncros, and bonus throw-out bearing. | ||
Oct 201372000 miUS $2000 | Making noises the day I got it back, and two weeks later 5th gear destroyed itself again. Had to pay for new transmission. Subaru of America said that the failure was due to using the emergency brake in 5th gear. Most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. |
Subaru WRX in Virginia, United States Sep 2010 - Nov 2014 | |||
Apr 20116000 mi | Rattle in driver side A-pillar. Dealer was able to fix easily. | ||
Jun 20118000 mi | Squeaky trunk cover springs were replaced at no cost to me. Subaru has apparently acknowledged this problem on WRX's and is replacing the part. This is a very minor problem but I was very happy that they fixed it as it was annoying! |
Subaru WRX in North Carolina, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
Apr 201347000 mi | Timing belt tensioner replaced, as well as timing belt and tensioner pulley. |
Subaru WRX in Alberta, Canada Aug 2010 - Jun 2019 | |||
Jan 201227160 mi | Front speaker/door panel rattle when volume turned up. | ||
Mar 201214260 mi | Rattle in front speaker and A-frame pillar repaired. | ||
Jun 201543400 miC $1450 | Front strut was blown after hitting a pothole. $1450 to replace both front shocks with stock Subaru parts. $2800 for set of 4 KW v1 aftermarket coil-overs. Decided on the KW system - way better than stock! Tire and wheel okay. |
Subaru WRX in Minnesota, United States Dec 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jan 20124000 mi | Driver's side wiper blade stopped engaging the wiper motor and just flopped around. | ||
Aug 201415600 mi | Exterior plastic was cracking in multiple locations | ||
Nov 201522600 miUS $700 | Wiring harness problems which caused lights, traction control, and stability control to stop working. |
Subaru WRX in Texas, United States Dec 2010 - Dec 2016 | |||
Feb 20127900 mi | Center console latch replaced |
Subaru WRX in Texas, United States Sep 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
Sep 201115000 mi | Dealer installed rear view mirror had stripped screw, rattled. dealer ordered and replaced. |
Subaru WRX in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
Nov 20117000 mi | I put my turn indicator on and the right blinker blinked much more quickly than normal. Passenger side lamp harness was under excessive tension. Dealer repositioned harness per service bulletin procedure. | ||
Jun 201336000 mi | The rear bench seat covered was sewn poorly and ripped at the seam under normal use. The repair/replacement was covered under warranty | ||
Aug 201689000 miUS $350 | Replaced Starter Motor assembly | ||
Jul 2017104000 miUS $2200 | Failure of clutch and clutch master. Replaced clutch master, flywheel, clutch, throwout bearing, pilot bearing, spring, clips, clutch fork. Also repaired transaxle assembly. | ||
Jan 2018114000 miUS $900 | Replaced front calipers | ||
Jun 2018121000 miUS $950 | The control arm bushing and tie rod end had to be replaced because they were failing. |
Subaru WRX in West Virginia, United States Aug 2011 - Sep 2016 | |||
Apr 201311000 mi | Hesitation under part-throttle. Dealer unable to reproduce; suspected bad gas. Dealer re-flashed ECU. Dealer noted oil was low; changed oil. | ||
Jul 201311500 mi | Second trip to dealer for hesitation/surging. Dealer able to reproduce. Faulty #1 oxygen sensor replaced under warranty. | ||
Nov 201425000 mi | Discovered driver door detent / stopper was loose. Common problem. Tightened back up and checked the other doors. |
Subaru WRX in New York, United States Sep 2012 - Mar 2014 | |||
Oct 201328000 mi | car had been misfiring at low load and idle. soldered a ground in the wiring harness based on something I read on a forum. Misfires are gone. |
Subaru WRX in Colorado, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
May 20129500 mi | Back seat rattled when driven over bumps and on turns, mostly at slower speeds. Dealer "located problem" tightened seat and added padding to seat latches. Problem was minimized but not totally fixed. | ||
Sep 201217000 mi | Had rattling in various areas of the dash and a loose/squeaky left footwell pad (by the pedals). Dealer fixed one dash rattle but not others. They ordered the wrong replacement foot pad so I have to go back again when received. | ||
Jan 201321000 mi | Check engine light, TCS, and cruise control lights were all on. Took it in for software update. Dealer drained battery on accident, losing all codes. Check engine light turned off as result and couldn't find issue again. picked up car without repair. Car has run fine since. | ||
Feb 201321200 mi | Took car in days after software reflash. Check engine light was on, car vibrated upon ignition. Took it in to deal. Mechanics left dome light on causing dead battery. Codes were lost. Couldn't find problem after battery died. Lost all codes. |
Subaru WRX in Maryland, United States Aug 2014 - Aug 2014 | |||
Aug 201441000 mi | Transmission seal was leaking oil. Took ~3 hours to replace. |
Subaru WRX in New York, United States Jul 2011 - Aug 2014 | |||
Sep 201212000 mi | Clamp holding hose to cool turbo fell off causing the car to buck. Common problem according to better half. | ||
Mar 201424000 mi | Replaced Clutch |
Subaru WRX in New Jersey, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
Dec 20116000 mi | Front right turn signal harness failed under high tension. Factory assembly problem. Dealer repaired issue by replacing entire front right headlight set | ||
Jan 2022110000 miUS $500 | Thermostat replacement Head gasket and turbo replacement. |
Subaru WRX in Virginia, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
Apr 201533000 miUS $120 | Having trouble starting, replaced battery. |
Subaru WRX in Indiana, United States Sep 2011 - Jul 2017 | |||
Jun 201324000 mi | Leaking strut | ||
Dec 201330000 mi | Engine light on along with traction control | ||
Jan 201418000 mi | Rear view mirror lose and mount replaced. Also spray nozzle right side replaced. Wiper blades streaking had since bought but they said still good. Headlights hazing since first year had but say will do restoration on next shop visit. Subaru was going to charge me over 70 bucks to fix hazing although i believe it was defect. I just bought my own kit at that time and fixed it. | ||
Apr 201650300 miUS $1600 | Clutch going out, just worn out at 50,000 miles. | ||
Sep 201654000 mi | Clutch issue again. May not have been installed correctly at san jose calif dealer. Assembly replaced again. Engine light, traction control light on. Was cleared and i was told cylinder misfire for unknown reason | ||
Oct 201657000 miUS $130 | Cracked power steering belt found when i went for oil change Belt repair prior installed incorrectly resulting in both belts failing and the original dealer not reimbursing in TX. The belt that was originally repaired that started all this had piece missing that was not caught by dealer visit thus necessitating another trip for repair |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Impreza in Ohio, United States May 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 201860000 miUS $530 | Noticed poor AC performance. Diagnosed with a leak in the low pressure line between the radiator and compressor Exhaust rattle noise fixed on time/material | ||
Jul 202183000 mi | Replace condenser, (hole) | ||
May 202293000 miUS $650 | Replace front and rear catalytic converters due to rust through |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Impreza in Oregon, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
Dec 201561000 miUS $65 | heated seat switch broke. Replaced heated seat switch purchased at Subaru dealer parts department. | ||
Jul 201776000 miUS $213 | Driver seat frame and seat cushion had to be replaced. |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
Subaru Impreza in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2014 - Mar 2014 | |||
Mar 201454000 miUS $120 | Car was starting hard in cold weather. Needed new battery. |
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Subaru WRX STI in Ontario, Canada Dec 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
Jan 20111240 mi | Wireless bluetooth did not work. |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Manitoba, Canada Nov 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
Apr 201748360 miC $100 | Cleaned corrosion from rear calipers and replaced pads. Pads had seized and passenger rear side had worn through pads; driver side rear pads Ok. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Maryland, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Oct 20106000 mi | paint bubble on side molding |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jan 201353300 mi | Problem with front turn signal blinking rapidly but bulb not burned out. Wire apparently loose. March 2021. Rear brake caliper sticking. Replaced with rebuilt calipers. ~85K miles. | ||
Dec 201772000 miUS $140 | Battery went bad. Went to Autozone and bought a new battery and they installed it in the parking lot. | ||
Jun 201875000 miUS $300 | Rear pads worn out. Had new pads installed and rotors resurfaced. | ||
Jan 202288700 miUS $1072 | Hole developed in a very rusted muffler and muffler and tailpipe from cat and back had to be replaced |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Manitoba, Canada May 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
Jun 20124960 mi | The front wheel bearings were making a humming noise at high speeds and periodically became a constant loud rumble. Fixed under warranty. |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in New Jersey, United States Jan 2018 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 201877000 mi | Replaced CVT transmission |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Ontario, Canada Mar 2015 - Jul 2017 | |||
Nov 201626020 miC $60 | Exhaust system |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Illinois, United States Aug 2010 - Mar 2020 | |||
Aug 201228800 mi | The direction indicator on the dimmable mirror/compass burned out and the entire assembly was replaced under warranty. | ||
Apr 201334000 mi | Rear struts were leaking and were replaced under warranty. | ||
Jul 201334500 mi | Compass on auto-dim rear view mirror failed. | ||
Mar 201444000 miUS $100 | Head gaskets were leaking heavily and needed to be changed. Driver's heated seat cushion shorted out and melted a part of the seat cushion. | ||
Jun 201559000 miUS $100 | Heat shield for catalytic converter came loose and needed to be repaired and refastened. Replaced two serpentine belts | ||
May 201671000 miUS $525 | While inspecting car during brake repair tech noticed leaking head gasket. This was the 2nd time in the past year the gasket failed. While inspecting vehicle while in shop for rotor replacement tech noticed leaking power steering pump and replaced it. Rear windshield washer failed. Tech inspected, determined lines were plugged and blew them out. Rear strut was leaking oil. Tech notice while inspective vehicle during brake repair. | ||
Jan 201885000 miUS $400 | Grinding noise in right front wheel. Diagnosed as bad wheel bearing which was replaced along with the rotor as the two are sold as a unit. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Maryland, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
Feb 201434000 mi | Wipers inoperable due to extreme ice conditions. Just had to tighten a bolt. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Illinois, United States Mar 2011 - Sep 2017 | |||
May 201533000 miUS $688 | Replaced both front suspension struts. | ||
Nov 201645800 miUS $125 | Exhaust heat shield rusted and disconnected. Repaired by weld. No noise since. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in California, United States Dec 2010 - Jun 2017 | |||
Jan 20116300 mi | Seat Heater on right side blows fuse when switched on for long. Fixed by tech Seat Heater on right side blows fuse when switched on for long. Fixed by tech | ||
Mar 201797000 miUS $2000 | replaced steering power rack |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Ontario, Canada Feb 2011 - Apr 2017 | |||
Feb 201431000 mi | Centre console cover latch broken, repaired under warranty [just]. | ||
Sep 201434100 mi | Corrosion around fuel filler cap. Dealer picked up cost when Subaru would not. | ||
Dec 201545260 mi | Wiper arm, driver's side, came loose | ||
Sep 201649600 miC $400 | clicking noise from rt. front like old MINI! Disappointing given the low mileage and Subaru's much vaunted AWD system. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Quebec, Canada Feb 2011 - Dec 2017 | |||
Mar 20116200 mi | Update computer for gas ignition. | ||
Dec 201753320 miC $1200 | rusted pipe outside of the transmission. Replace front wheel bearing. |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Indiana, United States Sep 2011 - Sep 2013 | |||
Oct 20114000 miUS $40 | AC System Leaked out freon and ceased to work. Dealer recharged but couldn't find leak at this time. AC System Leaked out freon and ceased to work. Dealer recharged but couldn't find leak at this time. Repaired extensive clearcoat etching that has occurred from hitting bugs on the road. | ||
Sep 201215000 mi | Evaporator found leaking and was replaced |
turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
Subaru WRX STI in Washington, United States May 2014 - Oct 2016 | |||
Oct 201559500 miUS $300 | Replaced power steering hose that had hardened, and flushed the power steering fluid. | ||
Dec 201562000 miUS $2000 | Replaced power steering pump and steering rack | ||
Mar 201666000 miUS $100 | Original battery finally required replacement |
Subaru WRX STI in Quebec, Canada Jan 2013 - Jan 2014 | |||
Dec 201348360 miC $300 | Injector changed because of hesitation. Problem still there. |
Subaru WRX STI in Florida, United States Jun 2010 - Sep 2018 | |||
Apr 201330200 mi | Emissions sensor was throwing check engine light; replaced sensor under warranty | ||
Aug 201445000 miUS $100 | Replaced exhaust oil control valve solenoid (driver side) | ||
Feb 201769000 miUS $1800 | Replaced clutch, throw-out bearing Rack and pinion replaced |
turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru WRX in Washington, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
Dec 201674000 miUS $1100 | Failed seal in rack and pinion steering assembly, replacement performed. | ||
Apr 201889000 miUS $2000 | Struts and lower control arms replaced | ||
Jun 201890000 miUS $3000 | Head gasket, timing belt, water pump, clutch replaced. |
Subaru WRX in Michigan, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
Sep 20102000 mi | There were squeaks and rattles coming from the rear deck lid and center console area (noticed at delivery and continued). Most of the squeaks were completely addressed. There was also a bent piece of metal in the trunk, and that was unbent. Dealer damaged rear deck lid on first (and only other) repair. Ordered new deck lid and rechecked for squeaks/rattles after installation. Some squeaks still present, but not serious ones. | ||
Jan 20117000 mi | Three plastic clips in the driver front wheel well fell out, and the dealer replaced them. | ||
May 201111000 mi | Clock area was rattling each time sun shined on the dash surface. Problem first noticed just after original (Aug. 2010) delivery, but initially not significant enough. No noise over winter, but very persistent in spring. | ||
Jun 201116000 mi | Right wiper arm had begun to rust on a corner -- about 2" long of small rust spots. Nothing major, just slightly unsightly. Dealer replaced without question or charge. | ||
Jun 201223000 miUS $120 | Stud on wheel cross-threaded; could not remove lugnut during tire rotation. Dealer informed of cross-threading and replaced two studs. | ||
Jan 201332800 mi | Bad release bearing Dash cluster clip broken; replace dash cluster | ||
Apr 201335300 mi | Same squealing noise as before; did not replace release bearing but instead just greased some component (not sure which). | ||
Jun 201337000 mi | Same squealing noise as before but unable to reproduce at dealer. The noise is temperature and humidity-related -- on warmer days (or when the transmission is warm) it's hard to pinpoint the noise. In this trip to the dealer, we could not. | ||
Jul 201452700 mi | Squeal noise from release bearing. No issue found (however, squealing noise persists) and no repair made. | ||
Jan 201547000 miUS $1000 | 1) 60k service 2) Same clutch squeal issue as before; called Subaru North America to investigate also. Subaru extending goodwill on throwout bearing. 3) Clutch at 30% life left - deciding whether to replace 4) Front underside skirt fell off | ||
Mar 201562000 mi | Cross-threaded wheel bolt. Dealer replaced bolt and nut. |
Subaru WRX in Missouri, United States Jan 2017 - Jun 2017 | |||
Feb 201773300 miUS $11000 | Car developed knock at 73,000 miles. Diagnosed as spun rod bearing. Entire engine and turbo destroyed itself. $11K repair. |
Subaru WRX in Minnesota, United States Dec 2014 - Mar 2016 | |||
Mar 201635000 miUS $2200 | Clutch plate, throw out bearing, had to be replaced |
Subaru WRX in New Jersey, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
Sep 201130000 mi | When the dealer installed a Subaru Performance Technology boost gauge about a year ago, they apparently damaged the pressurized air line between the intercooler and throttle body. Over the past year it continuously got worse. | ||
Dec 201130000 miUS $1400 | The clutch and flywheel had to be replaced. Lining wore out, doesn't handle stock torque well. Had them replaced with aftermarket parts rated for 420 torque, so it should last a while. I would recommend getting an aftermarket clutch. | ||
Jan 201564300 miUS $107 | AC Compressor pulley was beginning to seize and had to be replaced. | ||
Apr 201767000 miUS $900 | Clutch fork broke |
Subaru WRX in Quebec, Canada Aug 2009 - Jul 2012 | |||
Jan 201018300 mi | Exhaust louder than usual for about 2 wks. The problem got away simply by moving the flexible joint around (during inspect.) Probably foreign material got caught between the flange and the gasket while going through a large puddle in cold weather | ||
Aug 201126320 mi | Trunk lid had started to rust under the paint (ballooning) around the licence plate holder. Tunk lid repainted through dealer. Excellent job. | ||
Nov 201129500 mi | Chrome flaking off the front Subaru logo. Replaced under warranty. | ||
Mar 201233480 mi | Clutch action would become rough after a hard pull to the red line. Dealer replaced pressure plate and release bearing under warranty. | ||
Jul 201237200 mi | Rough clutch action came back. Mechanics took it for a road test and could not replicate the issue. Nothing was done but clutch action remains intermitently rough. |
Subaru WRX in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Oct 20108000 mi | Clutch making squealing sounds.. |
Subaru WRX in Michigan, United States Jan 2010 - Dec 2017 | |||
Mar 201752000 miUS $450 | Fuel leak. Not a successful repair. |
Subaru WRX in Maine, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2012 | |||
Apr 201278000 mi | Transmission had a major issue. When trying to back up out of a parking space one day, the car wouldn't move easily. I eventually backed up but then after that the transmission made bizarre noises. |
turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru WRX in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2010 - Dec 2018 | |||
Jan 201670680 miC $1400 | Steering rack was leaking and needed replacement | ||
Jan 201898890 miC $1600 | Broken clutch fork. Clutch replaced at the same time as repair. |
Subaru WRX in Florida, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
Sep 20101000 mi | Exterior trim under the front bumper was coming loose. Dealer attempted fix, but didn't work. Started to rub tire and so manually removed the offending piece. Working with SOA about providing a replacement... | ||
Oct 2014110800 miUS $700 | Leaky slave cylinder required replacement | ||
Nov 2015132000 miUS $200 | Leaky power steering seals. The long repair time was due to a part that was slow to ship to my mechanic | ||
Dec 2015136000 miUS $170 | AC stopped working, took it to the shop and they refilled with coolant. They did a mechanical inspection and cautioned about a potentially bad line, but will need to see if it leaks again... | ||
Mar 2016140000 miUS $250 | AC repair. Need to take in again, as AC is now not working again. Will require a third trip for repair. | ||
Jul 2016148300 miUS $300 | Finally got the AC working. Evaporator core had a leak and needed replacement. On reassembly had to have the car towed to dealer to fix multiple check engine lights (on their dime). Dealer eventually found 2 harnesses switched. | ||
Sep 2016150000 miUS $2200 | Clutch never released on a 1 > 2 shift. Was able to make it to the shoulder and stall. Towed to dealer and clutch master cylinder replaced. Also found a leaky power steering pump and axle that were also replaced during the trip. | ||
Apr 2018158000 miUS $8700 | Almost certainly got a bad tank of gas. Car was on a long trip and running great. Refueled and immediately started knocking. Should have pulled over, but was on hour four of a five hour drive so kept going. Engine ate itself about 60 miles later. Not catastrophic (no hole punched in the block) but small block needed replacement. Heads are being refreshed, original clutch & flywheel are being replaced. Installing ARP studs and killer b pickup for future safety. |
Subaru WRX in California, United States Dec 2009 - Dec 2015 | |||
Jan 201594000 miUS $150 | CEL indicated misfire on all cyl. Exhaust rattle noise only at idle & only when engine is at operating temp. Apparent loss of HP. | ||
Apr 201599200 mi | engine noise ( rattling sounds in exhaust ) persists at idle when engine is at operating temp. | ||
Jun 2015105000 miUS $800 | Noisy exhaust note @ idle. Problem identified as issue with muffler. muffler was replaced. time in shop included 105k service which included timing belt replacement. |
Subaru WRX in Virginia, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
Dec 201653000 miUS $1 | Exhaust has developed a mild drone at ~2500-3000 rpm. Shop was unable ot locate any leaks or loose hardware. | ||
Feb 202175000 miUS $600 | AC compressor replaced | ||
May 20227800 miUS $2300 | Seized AC compressor replaced along with the condenser and drier. |
Subaru WRX in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2009 - Nov 2016 | |||
Aug 201117800 mi | Exhaust rattle at idle. I thought it was a hanger, but it turned out to be stuff broken off inside of the muffler. Dealer replaced muffler under warranty at no charge to me, except some lost time. | ||
Apr 201551700 miUS $160 | Check engine light came on for VVT Cam lockup and CANBUS comm error | ||
Nov 201666000 miUS $4000 | Piston slap, need I say more? Needed a new engine, which I declined. |
Subaru WRX in Ontario, Canada Jun 2010 - Nov 2017 | |||
May 201660760 miC $2200 | Clutch and flywheel replaced due to worn liner. |
Subaru WRX in California, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2016 | |||
Jun 201135000 miUS $4300 | piston ringlands were busted | ||
Apr 201480000 miUS $75 | oil leak, turbo replacement |
Subaru WRX in New York, United States Mar 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
Jul 201013000 mi | Unable to shift car out of neutral (manual transmissions) | ||
Jun 201134000 mi | Rattling at low speeds from rear of vehicle. | ||
Sep 201134000 mi | Rattle from rear of vehicle |
Subaru WRX in New Mexico, United States Jul 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
Jan 201114000 mi | Blown Right speaker | ||
Sep 201123000 mi | Blown Baffles in muffler, will replace under warranty next week. |
Subaru WRX in New Jersey, United States Mar 2010 - Dec 2012 | |||
May 201124000 mi | Driver side windshield wiper stopped working. Dealer diagnosed it as a linkage bolt that had worked loose. Dealer tightened bolt and remedied problem in less than 20 minutes. Problem has not returned after more than a month. | ||
Mar 201237000 mi | Replace clutch master cylinder. |
Subaru WRX in Alberta, Canada Jun 2010 - Sep 2016 | |||
Dec 20103720 mi | light fog appears to be in headlight. they checked under warranty and said could not replicate. took it back when -30 and very evident. they have driver's side on order to see if that fixes problem. passenger side also foggy but not as bad | ||
Feb 201656500 miC $1400 | the steering rack needed to be replaced when I realized issue with steering, tried to add power steering fluid so could prolong before had to fix before could drive again, hood release would not work, cable not attached to latch. With little effort could grab cable end to open | ||
Jul 201658900 mi | took car across the street to a small mechanic shop as thought needed a re-charge. Looks like compressor but haven't found the part yet and buying new is 1100$ touch, plan on fixing with refurb. and selling car | ||
Aug 201658900 miC $1000 | Repaired A/C. |
Subaru WRX in Delaware, United States Sep 2013 - Apr 2016 | |||
Nov 201360700 miUS $700 | dash squeaks and rattles. dealer tightened instrument cluster. less squeaks for awhile. now worse than before. Rattle coming from final muffler. Dealer used a rubber mallet on bottom of muffler and rattle stopped then. 3000 miles later, rattle has returned | ||
Oct 201473300 mi | plastic trim along front bumper and wheel wells coming loose and plastic "clips" broken and not about to be replaced. Shop used cable ties to hold together. | ||
May 201580000 miUS $1700 | steering rack was leaking fluid. Rack replaced | ||
Sep 201583000 miUS $275 | Traction control light and hill brake light on. Problem related to previous work. Steering realigned and computer reset corrected the problem. | ||
Dec 201584000 mi | steering position sensor malfunctioning. was reset when steering rack was replaced months ago. Stabilization light comes on, and the hill brake does not hold. Repair shop says that sensor in steering column needs to be replaced. $2000 |
Subaru WRX in Ontario, Canada Aug 2015 - Oct 2021 | |||
Oct 201558060 miC $45 | Corrosion developed in the turn signal connection, so it shorted and reported as burned out (flashed faster) and at lower intensity. | ||
Feb 201660140 miC $78 | Driver side sun visor broke. The friction material that keeps it in place broke and the visor would swing down and block my vision. I ordered a replacement visor and replaced it myself. Replacement took less than 5 minutes (2 screws). | ||
Mar 201661380 miC $40 | Driver side headlight burned out. I've replaced it twice already (passenger side is still going on original bulb). I wore fresh gloves and have not gotten oil on the halogen bulb to the best of my knowledge. Could be my fault though. | ||
Oct 201664480 miC $400 | A pair of bushings in the front suspension needed to be replaced. | ||
Mar 201768200 miC $480 | Two of the bushings in the front suspension needed to be replaced. I don't recall exact names. Cost for the part was $40 each, labour for the work was 4 hours at $100/hour. This bushing was different than the pair replaced in October. |
Subaru WRX in Illinois, United States Jun 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
Mar 2018110000 miUS $1700 | gasket issue |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Impreza in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
Apr 201225000 mi | Had to de-carb the engine. | ||
Jun 201337000 mi | Condensor broke and had to be replaced. Screeching noise from power steering pump. | ||
May 201443100 miUS $50 | Heat shield came loose and was vibrating, causing a metallic noise on starting the car. | ||
Jun 201551000 miUS $600 | AC expansion valve blew, causing refrigerant to leak. |
Subaru Impreza in Florida, United States Sep 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
Sep 201135034 mi | Condenser Assembly replaced after leaking out while driving. Also, Power Window regulator assy was replaced for several windows that weren't functioning properly. Driver Visor was also loose and was replaced. Condenser Assembly replaced after leaking out while driving. Also, Power Window regulator assy was replaced for several windows that weren't functioning properly. Driver Visor was also loose and was replaced. Warranty repair (free). |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Impreza in Ontario, Canada Jun 2010 - Aug 2013 | |||
May 201335960 mi | Heat shield was loose and making noise while accelerating |
Subaru Impreza in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2010 - Feb 2013 | |||
Jul 201113000 mi | Speaker blown, new one ordered by dealer, repair not made. |
Subaru Impreza in Indiana, United States Mar 2014 - Jul 2021 | |||
Jun 201565000 miUS $95 | Power steering belt coming apart. Replaced belt. | ||
Jan 2016 | Heavy steering at low speed. Traced problem to failing serpentine belt. Replaced for free under warranty as the belt was replaced only seven months ago. |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
Subaru Impreza in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
Feb 2018101680 miC $3300 | Head gasket and timing belt |
Subaru Impreza in Illinois, United States Dec 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
Jan 201225000 mi | Driver side wiper arm quit working. Dealer replaced fastener to wiper linkage arm. | ||
Mar 201227000 mi | A/C evaporator leak, removed and replaced evaporator and recharged a/c. Bad connection to right front turn signal |
Subaru Impreza in Michigan, United States Dec 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
Dec 2013146000 miUS $200 | Check engine | ||
Oct 2014174300 miUS $1600 | Replace gasket heads | ||
Mar 2016232000 miUS $1000 | Oil leak in engine | ||
Jul 2016240700 miUS $400 | Getting malfunction light in brake system. Electrical problem. | ||
Oct 2016249000 mi | Getting oil blow by. Will not choose to rebuild engine. | ||
Jun 2018265000 miUS $50 | Remove dragging plastic shield. |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Quebec, Canada Sep 2011 - Apr 2014 | |||
Jan 201434200 miC $280 | After only 3.5 years, the battery is at 50%???? |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Utah, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
Mar 201346000 miUS $6500 | Engine threw a rod & was replaced. Subaru refused to cover under warranty, despite report from independent mechanic stating that the engine was faulty. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Ontario, Canada Apr 2013 - May 2019 | |||
Jan 201644440 miC $445 | rear wheel bearing replaced | ||
Jun 201678120 miC $110 | Alternator belt was worn/cracked | ||
Dec 201681840 miC $730 | Worn front wheel bearing. Making a whiring noise. Bearing was replaced Loose power steering belt |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Connecticut, United States Mar 2018 - Oct 2018 | |||
May 2018103000 miUS $375 | Coolant Drained Thermostat Replaced |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Maryland, United States Oct 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
Nov 201028000 mi | I had the car serviced and had a problem with my driver's window control lever not making proper contact which made the window intermittently go up or down... They "tested" and found the motor to be fine, but "cleaned the contacts." |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Maryland, United States Feb 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
Apr 201749000 miUS $400 | Pads and rotors | ||
Mar 201852000 miUS $250 | Brake pads replaced |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in New Hampshire, United States Jan 2015 - Feb 2016 | |||
Feb 201650000 miUS $350 | Caliper sticking |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Quebec, Canada Jan 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
Oct 201353200 miC $200 | Muffler rattle, not yet repaired |
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual AWD
Subaru WRX in Washington, United States Nov 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
Dec 201125000 mi | minor rattles in the dash, car still under warranty, just need to get car into dealership for repair |
turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
Subaru WRX STI in California, United States Sep 2010 - Nov 2015 | |||
Nov 201332100 mi | Power steering rack developed a serious leak, replaced by dealership under warranty. | ||
Nov 201545000 mi | Sporadic check engine light caused by a seizing valve in the emissions system. The repair would have been $1500 but it should have been covered by an extended warranty. |
Subaru WRX STI in Texas, United States Jun 2009 - May 2014 | |||
Mar 201238000 mi | replaced power steering pump replaced right rear power window motor | ||
Feb 201350000 miUS $5000 | Engine failure | ||
Jan 201449200 mi | In for repair for over a year. Subaru warrantied 2 full engine replacements during the period. It was worked on by two different dealers during the period. The first dealer was horrible. |
Subaru WRX STI in Alberta, Canada Mar 2009 - Dec 2011 | |||
Sep 20097440 mi | Fuel Door Release would not open occasionally. Dealer adjusted spring and lubricated release shaft. Now works fine. |
turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru WRX in Colorado, United States Apr 2009 - Apr 2014 | |||
Aug 20095303 mi | Engine failure (at 5,300 miles!). Engine spun a bearing and threw a rod. Block replaced under warranty. | ||
Feb 20109700 mi | Rattles coming from A-pillars (driver and passenger side), as well as roof near sunroof. Dealer ordered new parts and will install when received. | ||
Aug 201237700 miUS $400 | Clutch was replaced. Subaru paid for part of the repair since it happened at such low miles. Still very frustrating. | ||
Sep 201238000 mi | Grinding when shifting into 3rd and 4th gears. Synchro's replaced under warranty. | ||
Dec 201350000 miUS $90 | Turbo air intake housing was loose and rattling; dealer re-insulated and re-tightened to resolve problem. |
Subaru WRX in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2012 - Jan 2014 | |||
Jan 2013 | Ipod connector stopped working | ||
Jan 201457000 miUS $250 | power steering pump making noise, mech said it was sludged, flushed the entire system and replaced power steering belt |
Subaru WRX in Ohio, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
Oct 20109200 mi | The driver side switch for my heated seats is working it just rolls instead of clicks. They said on because the switch still operates properly. Huh? certainly hope so. The driver side switch for my heated seats is working it just rolls instead of clicks. They said on because the switch still operates properly. Huh? certainly hope so. |
Subaru WRX in Michigan, United States Dec 2012 - Jul 2022 | |||
Jan 201381000 miUS $550 | power steering rack leak | ||
Mar 201383000 miUS $80 | Drivers side sun visor | ||
Apr 201491300 miUS $8000 | Spun rod bearing, had to replace entire short block and do major service on the heads. New shortblock, machined & cleaned cylinder heads/cams/valves/etc, New variable valve timing controllers (AVCS or VVTI, whatever they're called), oil pan, pump, p | ||
Aug 201494700 miUS $600 | Bushings for shifter worn out so shifter would rattle. Replaced shifter. | ||
Nov 201498000 miUS $1500 | Clutch bracket welds separating from firewall, which would eventually result in inoperative clutch pedal. | ||
Feb 201599000 miUS $450 | Steering fluid bubbling and severe shaking steering wheel Power steering pump failed. First had dealer replace pump. But wrong one, so got correct one and replaced it myself. | ||
Jun 2015103000 mi | Power steering pump replaced again after reman part failed | ||
Dec 2021145000 miUS $4500 | Valve problems. Valve job and machinist work on cylinder heads | ||
Feb 2022150000 miUS $1100 | Avcs camshaft actuators replaced |
Subaru WRX in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2009 - Nov 2014 | |||
Oct 20094000 mi | Blown turn signal light bulb. |
Subaru WRX in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2013 | |||
Aug 201263800 mi | Took the car in for a squeaky clutch (possible broken spot welds). Subaru Dealership couldn't diagnose the problem. A Subaru rep is going to be contacted for guidance. | ||
Apr 201370000 mi | Clutch still squeaking. |
Subaru WRX in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
Aug 201131000 mi | Noticed AC was not as cold as it should be. Dealer noticed R134a was low. Added dye to the system and refilled. Was asked to bring car back when R134a was low. Traded in car (for a 2011 WRX), did not give dealer chance to resolve issue. |
turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru WRX in Alberta, Canada Apr 2009 - Sep 2012 | |||
Jun 201132240 mi | Sunroof wind noise. |
Subaru WRX in New York, United States Mar 2009 - Mar 2019 | |||
Mar 201438000 miUS $100 | replaced front calipers | ||
May 201439000 miUS $200 | Replace high mounted (3rd) brake light LED strip. I did it myself as the dealer wanted $280 plus labor & tax | ||
May 201546000 miUS $75 | Replaced both sway bar stabilizer links on the front suspension | ||
Sep 201547000 mi | Left front wheel bearing replaced | ||
Feb 201858000 mi | Passenger side airbag replaced under warranty, Takata recall. |
Subaru WRX in Pennsylvania, United States May 2009 - Mar 2014 | |||
Jan 2010US $190 |
Subaru WRX in British Columbia, Canada May 2009 - Oct 2014 | |||
Sep 201043400 miC $100 | |||
Jan 2011C $100 | Water leak in roof from bad door seal. | ||
Feb 2014111600 miC $550 | Leaking oil pump. Resulted in having to also having to replace timing belt as it was damaged from the oil. | ||
Oct 2014130200 miC $2500 | Needed a new clutch, mechanical failure. |
Subaru WRX in Washington, United States Jul 2009 - Jul 2018 | |||
Aug 201226900 mi | Actuator on passenger door lock failed. Passenger door lock could be locked/unlocked from power locks, but manual switch would not unlock door. Dealer replaced actuator under warranty. Problem resolved on first attempt to fix. | ||
May 201440000 mi | Noticed grinding while shifting to 4th gear. Dealer diagnosed 3-4 synchronizer failure and replaced synchro, shift fork, and gear set under powertrain warranty. I elected to replace clutch and flywheel with new parts (not under warranty) | ||
Jul 201443000 miUS $250 | Faulty wiring in throttle position sensor put car into limp mode. Vehicle was towed to dealer, wiring was inspected, and faulty wire was repaired. | ||
Sep 201554000 mi | Clutch made noise while disengaging. Transmission removed to diagnose. Odd rust observed on clutch cover. Throwout bearing fork, clutch cover, pivot, and clutch replaced under warranty from previous repair. | ||
Nov 201666900 miUS $221 | Power locks on both driver side doors were not working. Replaced both driver-side door lock actuators. |
Subaru WRX in Texas, United States Aug 2009 - Sep 2011 | |||
Sep 200910000 mi | Clutch, flywheel and throw-out bearing required replacement after 7800 miles. We told the dealer there was something wrong with the clutch at 2,500 miles but they ignored it. |
Subaru WRX in Texas, United States Jan 2010 - Oct 2010 | |||
Feb 201018000 mi | After a squeaking wheel bearing/hub assembly was replaced, there developed a squeak during braking which sped up and slowed down with the vehicle speed. They heard it and did not fix it, then wrote "could not duplicate problem reported"...going back | ||
Mar 201019000 mi | Gear assemblies for 1st and 2nd gear had locked up. The syncro's went out and the bushings inbetween the gears were jammed somehow. The clutch was also a little worn so that was replaced along with the gear assemblies, under warranty. | ||
Oct 201029000 mi | Throw out bearing was making a high pitched squeak while clutch was engaged. |
Subaru WRX in Michigan, United States Jun 2009 - Jul 2010 | |||
Feb 20109300 mi | reving to 2500 rpm when pulling into driveway, with clutch engaged. Flashed memory. Problem went away, but now it is back. |
Subaru WRX in California, United States Dec 2008 - May 2012 | |||
Jan 201151000 miUS $100 | A/C Compressor failed. Quoted $560 for the part and $250 for 2.5 hours of labor. Paid $100 evaluation fee and declined repair. Living with issue for the time being. | ||
Apr 201157000 miUS $150 | Ordered AC compressor from dealerpartsdirect.com. Paid for 2.5 hours of labor. | ||
Feb 201278200 miUS $1450 | Clutch replacement |
Subaru WRX in Illinois, United States Aug 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
Jan 201116000 mi | Parking brake would not release. Determined a crack in the cable housing was allowing water in. At night with below 0 F temps the water froze. Diagnosing the problem was difficult because exhaust heat would thaw it after 2 miles. |
Subaru WRX in California, United States May 2009 - Jan 2012 | |||
Sep 201013000 miUS $2400 | Spun bearing. New short block. |
Subaru WRX in New Jersey, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jan 20104000 mi | Rear passenger window rolls up very slowly. Dealer oiled up the window and said it is a nonissue since they tested other WRXs and had the same slow window roll up |
Subaru WRX in Florida, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Feb 201010000 miUS $8000 | Crankshaft bearing went bad. Outcome was that the vehicle needed a new engine. |
Subaru WRX in Maryland, United States Sep 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
Dec 2015160000 miUS $2900 | Secondary air pump failure Intake valve replacement |
Subaru WRX in New Jersey, United States Apr 2012 - Nov 2012 | |||
Nov 201254000 mi | Clutch lever connected by the pedal. Lever pushing against clutch pedal was bent and clutch was not engaging correctly. Had to press the clutch all the way to the floor for gear changes. |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Impreza in Colorado, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jan 2016US $17 | Aux belt squeal+ lumpy steering, replaced belt and re-tightened. Problem resolved. | ||
Dec 2016105000 mi | Wiper motor burned out. Replaced under "goodwill". | ||
Jun 2017106000 miUS $3200 | Center differential wore out due to mismatched rim. Also preformed timing belt/ various other scheduled maintenance. | ||
May 2018114000 miUS $2000 | Misc. Bearing failure within transmission. Dealer replaced with used unit | ||
Jun 2018114000 miUS $180 | MAF is faulty and will require replacement. For reference the car stutters and bucks from 1k to ~3k rpm. Smooth idle and smooth breifly after disconnecting and reconnecting MAF. |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Impreza in Wisconsin, United States Jul 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
Sep 201142000 miUS $27 | exhaust system rattle, dealer adjusted mounts and clamps |
Subaru Impreza in Ontario, Canada Oct 2011 - Aug 2015 | |||
Dec 201129760 mi | Replaced a blown front left strut under warranty. | ||
Apr 201453400 miC $700 | Radiator leak. Replaced radiator. Rear driver wheel leaking air. Replace tire. Check engine light p2096. Bad rear o2 sensor | ||
Apr 201569720 miC $180 | Leaking transmission cooler lines replaced. | ||
Aug 201574400 miC $1800 | head gasket blown and leaking on driver side |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
Subaru Impreza in Illinois, United States Mar 2015 - Jul 2017 | |||
Jul 201753000 miUS $660 | Radiator and hoses replaced |
Subaru Impreza in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2009 - Jan 2012 | |||
Jan 201228000 mi | The rear brake light (driver's side) stopped working. It was covered under warranty. |
Subaru Impreza in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2014 - Mar 2020 | |||
Sep 201570000 miUS $225 | AC refrigerant level very low, no issues found, recharged system and added leak detector | ||
May 201675700 miUS $55 | Repaired loose heat shield |
Subaru Impreza in Maryland, United States Dec 2016 - Jul 2019 | |||
Jun 2017118000 miUS $100 | Replaced brakes, pads, rotors. Check engine light came on due to catalytic converter running inefficiently. Car just passed emissions test. Catalytic converter still runs fine and so does the car, but it would need to be replaced to completely fix the problem. Check engine light was reset, but it came back on within a week due to the same problem. Subaru code is P0420. Driver decided to drive the car as is for now. Impreza model has 3 catalytic converters, all of which would need to be replaced to completely solve the issue. Repair would cost several thousand dollars. | ||
Jul 2018130000 miUS $1102 | Code P0420, catalytic converter was replaced with after market part. Plugs and battery ok for now. Sun visor replaced. |
Subaru Impreza in Indiana, United States Nov 2012 - Apr 2013 | |||
Apr 201364000 miUS $630 | Alarm goes off periodically. Does not appear there is any external reason, i.e. attempted entry, for the alarm. |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2009 - May 2016 | |||
Jun 201275000 miUS $100 | Got a CEL, pulled a P1443 code. Usually the result of a loose gas cap or a leak in the evaporative system. After much trial and error, the gas cap was replaced. | ||
May 2016145000 miUS $2000 | Cam seal failed, sprayed oil on the timing belt causing the belt to slip. The engine lost timing and the valves on cylinder 2 were damaged as a result. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Washington, United States Mar 2011 - Jan 2022 | |||
Nov 201568000 miUS $450 | Replaced plug wires | ||
Jan 201669000 miUS $150 | CEL came on. Cyl 2 misfire. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in New York, United States Jun 2011 - Mar 2016 | |||
Oct 201133300 mi | Rattle or vibration from shifter (5spd) at 4k rpm while in gear. Very noticeable, 100% repeatable. | ||
Jan 201235200 mi | Front pillar rattles | ||
Dec 201348000 miUS $150 | Front passenger side stabilizer bar end link broke. Replaced with new one. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Pennsylvania, United States May 2011 - Jan 2013 | |||
Aug 201128000 mi | Power Steering pump was replaced rear washer fluid nozzle was nonfunctional and replaced Power Steering pump was replaced rear washer fluid nozzle was nonfunctional and replaced | ||
Jan 201236500 mi | i keep having problems with the power steering pump, steering was again stiff and noisy, replaced again | ||
Jul 201244000 mi | replaced window regulator in passenger front window A/C compressor faulty, replaced | ||
Jan 201336000 miUS $100 | early replacement of the battety |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Alberta, Canada Jun 2010 - Sep 2020 | |||
Nov 2017109120 miC $500 | Had the driver side rear wheel bearing replaced. Item cost 302(cdn $) plus labour about 500$. Car was handling poorly, pulling at times. Assembly was quite loose I was told. |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Quebec, Canada Apr 2011 - Jul 2016 | |||
Nov 201225100 miC $1100 | Had to flush transmission oil after 40 000 km. Had to flush power steering oil too. Both oils had metal particles in and were gray-black. Shop suggested to change oil. | ||
May 201327280 miC $850 | Rear right caliper was stuck (piston stuck). Disc was worn out because of brake overheating on highway. Shop suggested to replace the whole rear braking system which was done. | ||
Jun 201327900 miC $230 | Cylinder missfire due to short in spark plug cable. Cable was replaced and the car now has its lowest ever recorded MPG. | ||
Nov 201329220 miC $100 | Heat shield was loose under the car. | ||
May 201536780 miC $300 | 3 rust spots repaired. | ||
Jun 201641540 miC $200 | Oil valve near engine was rusted and leaked. Was replaced. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Washington, United States Jan 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
Feb 20091000 mi | Steering wheel is off slightly to the right, shop said they adjusted it but it feels like nothing has been done. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in New York, United States Dec 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
Jan 201116000 mi | some sensor was not operating after leaving the car in the snow/ice for a month without running. Could have broken something myself while driving off too. Brought to the dealer and they replaced it all under warranty in an hour+. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Quebec, Canada Jun 2010 - Jul 2015 | |||
Jun 201010540 mi | Heat shield defective (rattling). Heat shield replace under warranty. | ||
Sep 201124180 mi | Whining noise from front differential (above 50km/h). Teardown revealed overtightened pinion & gear, and darkened bearings. All replaced under warranty. | ||
Aug 201345260 mi | Front bearing noise evident. Diagnosed as front right wheel bearing, replaced under warranty. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Minnesota, United States Jul 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
Aug 201131800 mi | Steering rack replacement. Steering rack replacement. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2009 - Jan 2017 | |||
Sep 201367000 miUS $1500 | Front suspension needed replacing | ||
Jun 201589000 miUS $600 | Worn out front brakes. Frozen calipers. | ||
Oct 201593500 miUS $300 | Repair to heat shield, rear view mirror. | ||
Jan 201796000 miUS $3000 | Head gasket coolant leak |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2015 | |||
Jun 2015104000 miUS $956 | Entire exhaust including manifold was replaced. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Virginia, United States Aug 2016 - Aug 2016 | |||
Aug 2016US $530 | It died. Needed to be replaced. I'm selling it. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Washington, United States Mar 2013 - Sep 2014 | |||
Jul 201493200 miUS $675 | Engine light was on, was o2 sensors plus oil change, tires rotation and rear brakes worked on |
turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
Subaru WRX STI in Washington, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2014 | |||
Apr 201014000 mi | car got stuck in neutral and would not go into gear. Driver's seat jiggles significantly. Dealer won't fix. | ||
May 201014000 mi | Engine's protective cover was missing. Dealer removed it and didn't put it back on. Ended up buying an after market one from a local to replace it. | ||
Jul 201017000 miUS $20 | interior handle for gas lid release broke off. | ||
Nov 201021000 mi | faulty clutch or faulty clutch ajustment. Dealer replaced clutch assembly at no cost to me. | ||
Oct 201133300 miUS $2000 | Replacement clutch always felt like it was slipping under hard acceleration, never really felt "connected" to the flywheel as there was always a little slippage and it took too long to engage. Had an independent shop replace the clutch after the dealer di | ||
Jan 201347000 miUS $220 | The passenger fender liner tore off at the bottom. I guess this is common in snowy places. The passenger fender liner tore off at the bottom. I guess this is common in snowy places. | ||
Dec 201357000 miUS $1600 | Catastrophic engine failure. Factory replacement of short block, heads, turbo, oil pump, flywheel, clutch, etc. | ||
Jan 201439300 mi | power steering pump went bad. Was replaced. Fluid was flushed. | ||
Apr 201460200 mi | AC wasn't working. Dealer forgot to hook it up after installing a new engine. I'm getting tired of this car; it's always something! |
Subaru WRX STI in Texas, United States Dec 2009 - Dec 2011 | |||
Jun 201019000 mi | replaced driver's seat cover where stitching was coming unstitched near front, bottom | ||
Oct 201133000 mi | Replaced malfunctioning ac controller Damaged throwout bearing and pressure plate replaced. Was causing clutch squeak. |
Subaru WRX STI in Michigan, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2017 | |||
Oct 201329200 miUS $100 | Oxygen sensor malfunction, required replacement |
Subaru WRX STI in British Columbia, Canada Jan 2013 - Feb 2013 | |||
Feb 201340920 mi | Chipping on exterior wheel arches. Subaru refuses to repair this since they consider this normal wear and tear. The car has had paint chipping issues since i've bought it and this is apparently due to less durable water based paint. |
Subaru WRX STI in California, United States Aug 2009 - Jul 2016 | |||
Apr 201662500 miUS $2500 | Piston Ringland failure; |
Subaru WRX STI in California, United States Oct 2007 - Apr 2017 | |||
Jan 200915500 mi | Replaced LongBlock due to failed ringland in piston #4. | ||
Jul 200912000 miUS $38 | Erratic blink pattern on right rear turn signal. | ||
Oct 200915700 mi | Cracked ringland on piston #4, longblock replaced under warranty. | ||
Jul 201153000 miUS $110 | Replaced accessory belts due to excessive wear. Replaced accessory belts due to excessive wear. | ||
Sep 201159000 miUS $100 | Loud whining noise near power steering pump. Noise loudest at cold start. Dealer recommended belt replacement and fresh power steering fluid. | ||
Oct 201160700 miUS $540 | Power steering pump was failing. Replaced with new pump out of warranty. Power steering pump was failing. Replaced with new pump out of warranty. | ||
Mar 201395000 miUS $882 | Both secondary air injector valves and connecting air pump were either failed or failing. SOA covered half of the bill due to original 2k estimate. Design change in 2010, metal to non-metal, shold no longer be an issue. | ||
Feb 2014118000 miUS $2000 | Blown headgasket | ||
Dec 2015151000 miUS $275 | Control arm bushing cracked | ||
Jul 2016156200 miUS $650 | Radiator failed | ||
Feb 2017165000 miUS $6100 | Spun bearing in Piston #3, extensive metal damage throughout. New shortblock required. Rack and Pinion leaking, replaced |
Subaru WRX STI in Virginia, United States Apr 2012 - Oct 2015 | |||
Jul 201269000 miUS $1000 | Replacement of failed A/C compressor. Failure of clutch mechanism on compressor. |
Subaru WRX STI in Virginia, United States Dec 2012 - Mar 2014 | |||
Nov 201350000 miUS $8000 | Engine catastrophically failed, rod through block, #1 piston destroyed. Replaced entire longblock. |
Subaru WRX STI in Minnesota, United States Jun 2013 - Sep 2016 | |||
May 201473300 miUS $400 | Secondary air pump system failed. |
turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru WRX in Texas, United States May 2009 - Mar 2011 | |||
Jul 200935000 mi | During driving, the ABS, hill assist and traction control lights come on and those stop working. Dealer doesn't know what the cause is, calls it a "ghost" problem. ECU reflashed but it didn't help. | ||
Apr 201056700 miUS $100 | Driver's side door lock actuator broke down. Part replaced. Works like new now. | ||
May 201058000 mi | During driving, the ABS, hill assist and traction control lights come on and those stop working. Dealer finally noticed problem. Faulty brake light switch replaced, problem solved. Fixed under extended warranty. | ||
Nov 201070500 miUS $700 | Clutch pedal assembly bearings and rods were worn out, causing pedal to squeak loudly. |
Subaru WRX in West Virginia, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jul 201276000 miUS $107 | Driver side visor would not stay up. Internal trunk release will not open trunk | ||
Jan 201385000 miUS $140 | clutch is creating excess noise. dealer wants over $500 to diagnose. subaru is aware of firewall issues with this model, will not pay until it fails. | ||
May 2015117400 mi | Clutch firewall was finally repaired. Bracket re welded. | ||
Oct 2015126200 miUS $1000 | Secondary Air pump failure Headgaskets became weepy Intake manifold gasket not always sealed Clutch replaced | ||
Apr 2016129500 mi | Repair electrical connectors for headlight. Overheating, radiator clogged,radiator fans not spinning at full speed. | ||
May 2016131000 miUS $1600 | Struts and springs were wore out. | ||
Jul 2016132700 mi | Steering wheel angle sensor CEL. Dealer insists it is VDC. Steering angle sensor cel. Followed all connectors for angle sensor, resecuring all. Was then able to reset ABS. Has not come on since then. It was caused by the dealership firewall repair. | ||
Nov 2016137100 miUS $75 | Outdoor temperature sensor was reading low. Replaced and reads correctly now. | ||
Jan 2017139200 miUS $225 | MAF sensor voltage reading incorrectly. MAF sensor replaced, causing no reading at all and CEL. Connector replaced/harness repaired. | ||
Jul 2017142000 miUS $100 | Compressor clutch seized and replaced. Expansion valve and condenser need to be replaced for full cooling, but were not at this time. | ||
Feb 2018144000 miUS $400 | Passenger Wheel bearing started grinding. Replaced. |
Subaru WRX in Colorado, United States Mar 2015 - May 2015 | |||
Mar 2015110000 miUS $1700 | Cv joints were worn out. Ball joints also replaced Clutch would not shift into certain gears. Had the clutch replaced at an automotive transmissions shop. | ||
May 2015110000 mi | Leaking steering box. |
Subaru WRX in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2009 - May 2010 | |||
Mar 201017000 mi | Faulty tire pressure sensor |
Subaru WRX in Colorado, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2015 | |||
Jun 201445000 miUS $100 | Brake controller switch was bad, replaced by dealer clutch bracket behind firewall cracked, needed replacement. | ||
Feb 201553000 miUS $110 | New Battery, old battery did not die but was weak on cold starts. |
Subaru WRX in Washington, United States Apr 2010 - Feb 2012 | |||
Jun 201024000 mi | Clutch release bearing fork making chirping / whirring sound. Lube of Release Lever Pivot Ball was the resolution. |
Subaru WRX in New York, United States Jun 2008 - Jun 2010 | |||
Aug 20081000 mi | Engine light went on and gas consumption increased substantially. | ||
Jan 201018000 mi | A screw to the wiper motor became loose and the wiper was unable to function. I took it to the dealer and it was fixed in minutes. |
Subaru WRX in Colorado, United States Mar 2008 - Jan 2011 | |||
Apr 20081000 mi | Failing window regulator. | ||
Jan 2011 | Clutch pedal assembly detached from firewall due to bad weld. Unrepaired |
turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru WRX in Ontario, Canada Aug 2008 - Mar 2012 | |||
Sep 20081488 mi | Stone chipping of paint is visible. After 1600 kms or 1000 miles, the paint chipping has thankfully stopped. |
Subaru WRX in California, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
Apr 20083000 mi | Spoiler weather stripping was coming off. Spoiler was replaced. |
Subaru WRX in New York, United States May 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
Oct 20087000 mi | Turbocharger oil supply pipe too weak, bracing installed by dealer at no cost to owner. | ||
Jan 20098000 mi | Loose ECU ground. |
turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru WRX in Connecticut, United States Apr 2008 - Mar 2012 | |||
Oct 200916000 mi | Steering rack replaced after spool valve blew. | ||
Apr 201129000 miUS $299 | A/F sensor died, car had to be towed home, replaced in my driveway myself. |
Subaru WRX in Colorado, United States May 2010 - Jul 2012 | |||
Jan 201124000 miUS $250 | Front bumper came loose, wheel well liner poped off at speed. Got shredded, needed replacement immediately to "reconnect" front end. Back seats rattled heavily while being driven while unloaded. | ||
Feb 201125000 miUS $450 | Exhaust pipe cracked between muffler and pipe to front. Commented to dealer while under warranty, they did nothing. Since the pipe has completely broke off where it connects to muffler, no longer under warranty. | ||
Apr 201129200 mi | Subaru dealer wouldn't fix exhaust as they "don't do welding" and wanted to sell me a new Subaru exhaust for something like $800. I applied my own exhaust patch kit, which held up for about a month. | ||
Jun 201130000 miUS $10 | Turn Signal went out. Apparently common problem for subaru's of the generation. Wiring harness is overly tight and was adjusted to avoid future issue. Took the muffler off myself at home and had a local exhaust shop re-weld it for $10. | ||
Jan 201240000 miUS $250 | Front suspension was squeaking. Took time to isolate issue, turned out to be a swaybar that was creaking in its rubber bushing. |
Subaru WRX in New Hampshire, United States Feb 2008 - Jun 2016 | |||
Oct 200814000 miUS $12 | Battery replaced, root cause map lights that never turn off automatically. Warranty/Dealer covered battery and owner later replaced map lights with LED lamps that can be left on 24+ hours and still allow car to start. |
Subaru WRX in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Jul 2010 - Apr 2013 | |||
Aug 201019840 miC $72 | Blower motor stopped working. Bad connection at blower motor. Applied Stabilant 22A to connector and adjusted connector terminals. Problem fixed. | ||
Jun 201139680 miC $160 | Creaking noise when applying clutch pedal. Lubricated all related linkages. Noise still there. Welds on pedal assembly mounting bracket should be inspected for cracks as per SB.12.01.10. Unsure if under warranty so postponed repair. Hissing noise from A/C system when first turned on. Determined that refrigerant level was low. Reclaimed and recharged A/C system. Abnormal noise gone and no leaks found. Heater motor making windind noise when set at low speed. | ||
Jun 201248360 miC $435 | Battery kept going dead. Determined bad alternator. Replaced. |
Subaru WRX in Kentucky, United States Jul 2008 - Aug 2008 | |||
Jul 20084500 mi | Rear 02 wires cut by the driveshaft. Front and Rear 02 sensors were replaced under warranty due to a short. It was found that they had shorted out at the ECU and the wire had expanded, pulling out of the pin. Wire was put back in pin and is working fine. |
Subaru WRX in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2008 - Apr 2017 | |||
Jan 201660140 miC $300 | Wheel bearing replacement |
Subaru WRX in California, United States Apr 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
May 20085000 mi | Squeaking/rattling radio fascia. Squeaking/rattling driver's door window. Dealer-induced damage to clear coat from very poor detailing work | ||
Jul 20086000 mi | Took the car to a different, more highly rated, dealership to fix a problem the first dealer didn't/couldn't. Repair successful. Rattling seat belt metal parts inside B-Pillar. One dealership said it was drivers window needing lubrication. It wasn't. Second, more highly rated, dealership correctly identified issue and successfuly repaired it. | ||
Nov 200811000 mi | Throwout bearing in clutch replaced. Clutch squealing at catchpoint when engine and outside ambient temps cold. Problem was still there at first cold start. It'll have to go back for further diagnosis and repair. Service center failed to install crush plug on transmission properly after replacing clutch throwout bearing. Result was significant and fast leakage of gear oil. (!) | ||
May 200917000 mi | wheel misalignment caused by defective parts repaired. front seat center console lid --latch and hinge defective. Replaced. |
Subaru WRX in Ontario, Canada Dec 2010 - Apr 2014 | |||
Aug 201049600 miC $2200 | Engine Long block replaced under warranty after 2 week fight with dealer. Failure due to issues identified in a number of web forums but not easily admitted to by dealer turbo charger replaced and engine block flushed. Failure due to clogged turbo oil inlet filter. Dealer blamed lack of mtc, but all oil changes done, not all paperwork avaialbe at time. I suspect clog was due to main bearing failure occurg | ||
May 201172480 mi | Crank Bearing failure due to manufacturer defect, Engine replaced under warranty after fight with local dealership Occured July 2010 | ||
Apr 201296100 miC $470 | camshaft oil seal, crank oil seal failed and pushed out into timing belt, timing belt and seals replaced | ||
Oct 2013128620 miC $175 | Rear wheel bearing | ||
Apr 2014138880 miC $50 | Lower ball joint |
Subaru WRX in Ontario, Canada Jul 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
Dec 201257040 miC $800 | worn out clutch plate, routine wear | ||
Apr 201475640 miC $500 | New shock absorbers and struts. I thought the car was making more noise over bumps etc and they had done 122,000km so I changed them. |
Subaru WRX in Ohio, United States Apr 2009 - Jan 2020 | |||
Jun 201179000 mi | Auto dim mirror no longer displays compass direction, otherwise functional. | ||
Dec 2012107000 miUS $250 | Alternator went bad Drive pulley needed to be replaced | ||
Jul 2013110700 miUS $150 | A/C compressor clutch spring broke. Subaru DOES NOT sell just the clutch (10min service job to replace if they did), only an entire new compressor at $599.95. Had to buy used compressor from eBay to scavenge the compressor clutch. LAME! | ||
Mar 2015123000 miUS $161 | TPMS required replacement | ||
Sep 2016139000 miUS $6 | Brake/clutch assembly spot welds at firewall breaking causing entire assembly to break free and eventually fail. |
Subaru WRX in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2009 - Jun 2009 | |||
Apr 200920150 mi | 2 new turn signal bulbs at 20000 miles. Recall on turbo oil supply pipe in October at 16000 miles | ||
May 200922000 mi | Creaky clutch pedal found out to be a crack in the bulkhead. Subaru of America fixed free of charge to me |
Subaru WRX in New York, United States Sep 2009 - Oct 2010 | |||
Jul 200922000 mi | Throw out bearing replaced under warranty, rotational noise heard at a stand still. | ||
Aug 200924000 mi | Right front axle leaking tranny fluid. Right front upper ball joint bad, and bearing had to be replaced. All fixed under warranty. | ||
Oct 201037000 mi | Struts leaking when sold. |
turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru WRX in New York, United States Aug 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
Jan 201426000 miUS $200 | Cool packs on cyl 3 and 4 went bad. | ||
Jun 201433000 miUS $800 | Both front calipers seized. Still dragging after they warm up. |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Impreza in Illinois, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Sep 201022000 mi | It was in the shop for just a couple hours and the trunk was leaking. We couldn't replicate the problem although supposedly the problem was spotted, but it still leaks. |
Subaru Impreza in Manitoba, Canada May 2011 - Nov 2015 | |||
Feb 201398260 mi | Evap control solenoid frozen | ||
Aug 2013112440 miC $300 | Replaced front struts (as well as brake pads while I was at it) | ||
Mar 2014127100 miC $2 | Oil pressure switch had sprung a leak and was oozing oil over motor, replaced bad switch with a used one off an old motor I had lying around. Noisy power steering pump. Replaced o-ring on return line at pump. | ||
Sep 2015133920 miC $20 | Oil pressure switch sprang a leak. Replaced with non-oem switch. |
Subaru Impreza in Alberta, Canada Apr 2008 - Aug 2009 | |||
Jan 20088060 mi | A small piece of trim on the rear passenger side door broke and fell off, it was replaced. | ||
May 20088060 mi | A simple piece of trim broke and fell off and was replaced when I brought the car in for some previously scheduled maintenance. | ||
Jun 20088060 mi | Operation of the fuel filler door and an oil change. Gas cap had been sticking closed and I had to pry it open to add gas one time, the dealer replaced most of the gas cap release system and the cap | ||
Aug 200811780 miC $89 | An interior piece trim split in half and was replaced. | ||
Nov 200813640 mi | Windshield rattle. | ||
Apr 200917980 mi | Carpet in the passenger front foot well ripped along a manufacturing seam and the dealer will not fix it claiming it's "wear" even though it appeared at 25,000km. | ||
Jun 200917980 mi | The carpet was replaced (whole floor of car) because there was a defect which caused it to rip. |
Subaru Impreza in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2010 - Feb 2014 | |||
Feb 201032000 mi | Visor broke on a really cold morning and would just hang down. Dealer replaced under warranty. | ||
Aug 201396000 miUS $1600 | Throw out bearing went out, clutch still felt like new, but eventually couldn't get it out of gear. It made a loud pulley noise on cold mornings up until it went out, thought it was just a pulley. |
Subaru Impreza in Colorado, United States - Aug 2011 | |||
Aug 201155000 miUS $68 | Replaced passenger visor due to broken spring. Part covered by Subaru on good will, just outside of warranty. Airbag light coming on intermittently. Inspection by dealer showing defective airbag controler unit. Estimate from dealer $1000 to replace. Contacted subaru customer service since part is not covered by extended warranty. CS offered 50%. |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Impreza in Utah, United States Jan 2013 - Jan 2014 | |||
Mar 201361000 miUS $150 | Engine valve covers/seal gaskets were leaking and were replaced. |
Subaru Impreza in New York, United States Oct 2011 - May 2013 | |||
Jun 201265000 mi | Blown performance strut and aftermarket bushings installed |
Subaru Impreza in New York, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2015 | |||
Jun 201243000 miUS $250 | a/c was blowing out warm air | ||
Sep 201244000 mi | upper and lower radiator hoses and radiator cap. | ||
Dec 201247000 miUS $300 | dealer replaced brake switch . due to traction and abs light on. | ||
Apr 201350000 miUS $1100 | will get the front and rear struts replaced. plus it's going to need a wheel alignment. driver's side sun visor bad . ordered part already. | ||
May 201350000 miUS $900 | front and rear struts replaced . brought struts had dealer install them. | ||
Apr 201553000 miUS $1000 | dealer replaced ball joint. |
Subaru Impreza in Washington, United States Mar 2012 - Jul 2015 | |||
Jun 201495000 miUS $150 | Valve cover gaskets were leaking, needed to be replaced. | ||
Jul 201495800 miUS $150 | Valve cover gaskets and spark plug tube seals were leaking and were replaced. |
Subaru Impreza in Ontario, Canada Jun 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
Jul 201147400 miC $250 | Ignition coil had a fault, causing misfiring in 2 cylinders. Had coil and spark plug wires replaced immediately. |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
Subaru Impreza in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2012 - Oct 2015 | |||
Oct 201364500 miUS $12 | Headlamp replaced DIY |
Subaru Impreza in Quebec, Canada Apr 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
Aug 201544144 miC $3122 | the broken buse of the washing washer have leaked on the starter , and corrupted the copper cable of the starter, and stop working. need to be towed at the dealer for find the problem and replace it. front suspension making noise, 2 link kit and 2 bushing was replace for the stabilizer bars. poor quality subaru pads need to be replace after 42000 km, with the rotors, buy it from ebay for 110 $ at premium quality from toronto. perfect fit. after a turn to atelier leclers et fils from ste-marie qc. they replace my oil sensor, and broke the head of the motor, subaru got to change the head of the motor and the 3 other oil sensor too. the motor was leaking a lot, go to atelier mécaniquej.l.leclerc et fils . they found its the sensor for the oil pressure and change it. The problem was more important, go see the garage and refuse waranty is work, my warenty refuse to protect me cause they lie to when they doesnt talk to accept this garage for the job. after this i go see the dealer for see what's appen and told me they broke my head by torking the sensor in the piece of aluminium and the head crack. cost me 2175,13 $ to repair it... |
Subaru Impreza in Illinois, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
Oct 201262800 mi | needed 2 cracks in the exhaust system welded | ||
Dec 2015107000 miUS $300 | Solenoid replaced. front bushings worn. They were replaced |
Subaru Impreza in Washington, United States Dec 2016 - Jan 2017 | |||
Dec 2016160000 miUS $800 | Vehicle was shaking when brakes were applied. Grinding sound when braking. Right front caliper failed. Caused rotor to warp. Inspection, new rotors, new calipers, new pads. Inspected cleaned, adjusted, lubricated, rear drums. |
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Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Washington, United States Apr 2011 - Jul 2011 | |||
May 201170000 miUS $2500 | Stock turbo failed causing major oil to leak through to the exhaust system resulting in catalytic converter failure,also. Replaced turbo, oil lines to turbo and exhaust downpipe. |
Subaru WRX in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2013 | |||
Jan 201366000 miUS $300 | The handle for the rear hatch broke |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2008 - Feb 2010 | |||
Jul 200921000 mi | Adjustment to the rear valence that hangs below the rear bumper. It was loosening up on one side and causing a gap. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Iowa, United States May 2008 - Oct 2010 | |||
Jun 200921000 mi | Seatback of backseat has become loose recently, causing continuous clunking sounds. | ||
Aug 200922000 mi | Seatback rattle issue and passenger side window rattle kept the car in the shop for a day. Rattles are nearly gone. | ||
Sep 200924000 mi | Rattle coming from inside of front passenger door panel; door handle bracket seemed to be the problem. Technician took longer than he thought would be needed; the dealership gave me a loaner overnight. The noise is gone. This problem took 3 trips! |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in California, United States Jul 2016 - Aug 2016 | |||
Aug 2016142000 mi | Leaking Head gasket Leaking power steering pump Leaking rear differential |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Illinois, United States May 2009 - Jun 2013 | |||
Jan 2010102200 mi | The heating vents were loose and would not stay where they were set. | ||
Jun 2013118000 miUS $150 | The car had a misfire on the 3rd cylinder. The spark plug was grounding out to the block. New spark plugs with die electric grease fixed the problem. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in New Jersey, United States Feb 2010 - Apr 2017 | |||
Mar 201032000 mi | Steering mounted volume control was replaced. Worked but lost the click when pressing down. Expected future problems. Driver side door gasket became torn. Replaced. | ||
Oct 201150500 miUS $348 | Transmission shuddered when coming to a stop. Felt like torque converter locking up when stopping. Test drove and found nothing. Also computer showed no codes. Dealer advised a transmission power flush, AT fluid was dirty. Shifts like new. | ||
Aug 201698400 miUS $2000 | Head gaskets leaking oil onto exhaust manifold. Causing oil smell in passanger area. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Florida, United States Feb 2008 - Apr 2018 | |||
Jul 20081000 mi | Passenger airbag only turned on for passengers weighing 120 lbs or more, even though was supposed to turn on at ~100. Since my wife weighs 110, this was a problem. They quickly recalibrated the software and fixed the issue. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2009 - Aug 2012 | |||
Jan 200928000 mi | Reverse light has crack from new and moisture gets in. Replaced under warranty. | ||
Apr 201036000 mi | Right rear reverse light filled with water. On the fourth one including original, and seems to be cured. Dealer took new one apart and found some sort of defect and remedied. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2016 - Jan 2018 | |||
Sep 2016155000 mi | Replaced both rear cv joints |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Quebec, Canada Apr 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
Dec 201138440 miC $170 | Oil leak from the Oil pressure sensor, which broke. Oil fumes started once the leak got to the muffler. Dealer refused to cover it under motor warranty as it was a sensor. Tried to contest it unsuccessfully with Subaru. | ||
Jun 201246500 mi | Wheel bearing making noise. Took it to the dealer. Repaired under warranty as per dealer. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Maryland, United States Nov 2008 - Apr 2014 | |||
Jun 201015000 mi | Turn indicator bulb failed which resulted in the signal indicator to blink at a rapid rate |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Ontario, Canada Feb 2008 - Aug 2012 | |||
Mar 20083100 mi | Left signal bulb died. Was replaced under warranty (during first service appointment) | ||
Sep 20087440 miC $2 | Side skirt cam loose from body. Had to buy replacement bolt to attach the skit back to the body. | ||
Jan 201016120 mi | CEL went on, then went away the day before my appointment @ dealership. Was told it was my MAF sensor, and to keep an eye on it and call in if it goes back on. |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in California, United States Jun 2011 - Mar 2016 | |||
Dec 2015114000 miUS $2200 | Head gaskets, plus complete timing belt repair |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Connecticut, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
May 200914000 mi | Air conditioning condenser replaced under warranty |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Connecticut, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
Mar 20095000 mi | My navigation unit is going blank when the car is running. This is the fourth unit to fail, and my car has 5300 miles; the newest problem appeared at about 4200 miles. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Connecticut, United States Jan 2015 - Apr 2016 | |||
Mar 201581000 miUS $1100 | Seized AC compressor. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Minnesota, United States Jun 2009 - Aug 2012 | |||
Mar 201123000 miUS $65 | replaced broken sunvisor |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Michigan, United States Aug 2016 - Jul 2017 | |||
Jul 2017138000 miUS $610 | AC compressor failure. Compressor replaced and system charged. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in California, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
Dec 20082000 mi | After/during rains water dripping from the passenger side under the glovebox onto the floor board. Same problem, but this time the dealer completely disassembled the whole dashboard and found that many o-ring seals in the firewall need to be replaced. Coolant replaced as well. | ||
Feb 20094000 mi | Five or more rattles in the interior trim. Rattles in the dash, squeaks in the door panels, rattles under seat, rattles in door pillars, rattles in center console and etc. Typical causes: missing, loose clips/screws, loose wiring, unsecured loose parts. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Arizona, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2011 | |||
Sep 201040000 miUS $135 | Starter needed to be replaced. Had the starter rebuilt and replaced. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Utah, United States Jun 2012 - Apr 2015 | |||
Jul 201468300 mi | Rear liftgate rust. Repaired under warranty due to TSB. |
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Virginia, United States Nov 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 2016155000 miUS $59 | After having the AC professionally refilled, after changing the compressor myself, I was told that the condenser was leaking under the dash. The problem was not fixed. | ||
Jan 2017151800 miUS $930 | Rear main seal failure; also replacing all cam seals and head gaskets | ||
Jul 2017172000 miUS $800 | I replaced grounding straps for the engine. The straps were old and had failed. Additionally, the plug for the alternator was loose from the previous repair. This had giving me a flickering check engine light. All repairs completed by me at home with no problems. Also the oil filter and oil was changed, as well as the tires were rotated. The evaporator was replaced. This problem was mentioned in a previous response. | ||
Oct 2017176000 miUS $300 | replaced water pump, thermostat, timing belt and pulleys |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in California, United States Sep 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
Oct 201253500 mi | Headlight assembly replaced due to wiring short. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in New York, United States Jul 2011 - Jan 2014 | |||
Jul 201247000 miUS $620 | Brakes - Rotors and Pads, also Left Front Caliper was stuck, these are wear items, typical |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Texas, United States Sep 2011 - Mar 2018 | |||
Mar 2015131000 miUS $30 | Right headlamp out, was replaced. | ||
Apr 2015131200 miUS $250 | Positive battery terminal cable corroded; needed replacement. | ||
Jan 2018168000 miUS $300 | Pads & rotors worn. Replaced. |
148-horsepower 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Jalisco, Mexico Aug 2019 - May 2022 | |||
Sep 202097960 mi$1000 | Car had been having overheating issues for a while. The whole cooling system was repaired and then the head gasket was replaced. |
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual AWD
Subaru WRX in Malaysia Dec 2013 - Aug 2015 | |||
Dec 201368200 mi$100 | steering pump failure cooling coil leaking in 2010 and compressor failure in 2013 piston cracked in 2011 coil pack failure | ||
Jan 201468200 mi$500 | Valve shim making noise | ||
Aug 201578740 mi | Valve him noise never fixed despite several attempts. |
turbocharged 293hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
Subaru WRX STI in West Virginia, United States Jan 2014 - Aug 2018 | |||
Apr 201498300 mi | First catalytic converter crumbled and clogged the second converter. Replaced down-pipe with performance catted down-pipe from Invidia, then install a Cobb "OTS stage 2" ecu tune. | ||
Dec 2014107000 miUS $5 | bolt broke on alternator tensioner Re-greased the rear struts | ||
Apr 2015112700 miUS $40 | creaking ball joint, was replaced | ||
Oct 2015119500 miUS $3000 | cracked ring-lands caused by bad turbo inlet | ||
May 2016129000 miUS $250 | Blew a rear strut | ||
Jan 2017140000 miUS $70 | Ac belt tensioner failed Speed sensor failed in the transmission, replaced sensor | ||
Mar 2017143000 miUS $150 | o-ring was leaking on AC compressor, also replaced condenser, was not needed for repair | ||
Jan 2018155000 miUS $15 | Replaced aftermarket radiator hose, that was leaking in below 20F weather. | ||
Jun 2018165000 miUS $500 | Symptoms of a bad head gasket, overheating and bubbles in overflow bottle, there is a crack in a cylinder wall, head gaskets were fine. Will require a new engine block to resolve |
Subaru WRX STI in Ontario, Canada - Aug 2008 | |||
Aug 20089300 mi | Driver side rear wheel bearing replaced under warranty. |
turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru WRX in Alberta, Canada Dec 2014 - Dec 2016 | |||
Sep 2016102920 miC $250 | Torn boot at CV joint caused axle to need replacement |
Subaru WRX in Minnesota, United States Dec 2008 - Sep 2017 | |||
Sep 201566000 miUS $250 | Secondary air injection valves failed. Replaced. |
Subaru WRX in California, United States Jan 2014 - Jul 2014 | |||
Mar 2014103000 miUS $500 | Broken hose replacement and system recharge | ||
Jul 2014106000 miUS $5000 | Engine lost oil pressure and needed complete rebuild |
Subaru WRX in New Hampshire, United States May 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
Jul 2014160700 miUS $5085 | Developed cyl #1 misfire just prior to clutch overhaul appointment. Found burnt valve and then bilateral cracked cylinder heads. | ||
Oct 2014164500 miUS $140 | Replaced right front drive axle, | ||
Dec 2014167000 miUS $70 | HVAC blower failed and required replacement. Motor is not removable from housing and must be replaced as complete unit. As OEM part is multiple hundreds of $$$ and car is high mileage, opted for used replacement part. |
Subaru WRX in Texas, United States Apr 2015 - May 2018 | |||
Jul 201597700 miUS $1320 | Secondary air pump valves failed. $1320 was dealer quote to fix system. | ||
Nov 2015103600 miUS $800 | Replaced transfer case bearings following failure | ||
Dec 2015105000 mi | Broken exhaust midpipe. Replaced with aftermarket catback. | ||
Aug 2016114700 miUS $50 | Brake light switch failed | ||
Dec 2016119000 miUS $650 | Radiator cracked, was replaced by shop along with upper and lower rad hoses. | ||
Jan 2017108200 miUS $230 | Valve cover gaskets leaking oil, replaced gaskets on both sides |
Subaru WRX in North Carolina, United States Oct 2010 - Jan 2012 | |||
Dec 201145000 mi | CEL on, computer showed problem with gas re-circulation system. Tests showed no problem, so my mechanic simply reset the CEL. |
Subaru WRX in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2011 - Dec 2015 | |||
Apr 2012105000 miUS $50 | Struts were replaced. At the time, aftermarket springs were also fitted. Brake caliper was incorrectly installed by shop during previous repair (previous repair was all wear items). Cost is for labor to reassemble and relube brake caliper assembly. | ||
Aug 2012116300 miUS $1400 | Turbocharger had worn out oil seals, causing oil and smoke in exhaust. | ||
Sep 2013136000 miUS $300 | AC idler pulley let go and crashed into timing cover. Cover and pulley were replaced. | ||
May 2014142000 miUS $25 | Oil cooler was leaking oil, changed out gasket to attempt to stop leak. Also changed oil and flushed coolant, price of maintenance not included. | ||
May 2015153000 miUS $150 | Radiator blew after coolant leak detected. Likely end tank separation. Air conditioner had o-ring leak, was fixed along with a recharge. |
turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru WRX in Florida, United States May 2010 - Nov 2011 | |||
Jul 201143200 miUS $770 | check engine light (A0456), leak in emissions system, required "smoke test", required removal of gas tank to replace valves. rattle by the p/s front door (no parts, reassembly only). leaking hose at washer fluid (no parts) |
Subaru WRX in Texas, United States Nov 2013 - Aug 2015 | |||
Jul 201488893 miUS $2500 | Replaced Clutch and Flywheel. My 17 year old son finished off the clutch which evidently was already at its wear limits. repaired CV Joint Replaced Clutch and Flywheel; repaired CV Joint | ||
Aug 201597000 miUS $100 | Replaced O2 Sensor |
Subaru WRX in New York, United States Sep 2008 - May 2013 | |||
Mar 201127000 miUS $15 | Driver side main/low headlight bulb burnt out, had to remove the battery for access to replace the bulb. |
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Impreza in Ontario, Canada Jun 2008 - Jul 2013 | |||
Apr 20098060 mi | rear window defrost button not working |
Subaru Impreza in North Carolina, United States Jul 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
Aug 200810000 mi | Faulty rear hatch latching mechanism. |
Subaru Impreza in Quebec, Canada Mar 2010 - Aug 2017 | |||
Mar 201579360 miC $600 | Rusted down-pipe and spring clamps needed to be replaced to solve an exhaust leak. Front stab links replaced. Oil temp sensor seal failed, leaking oil which resulted in smell/light smoke. | ||
Jun 201797960 miC $500 | Rear shocks replaced. |
Subaru Impreza in New Jersey, United States Apr 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
May 200824000 mi | Brake light switch melted the housing causing the contacts to not connect any more. |
Subaru Impreza in Oregon, United States Dec 2011 - Aug 2015 | |||
Dec 201389000 miUS $40 | Replaced both low beam headlights after one burned out. | ||
Mar 201492000 mi | Excessive corrosion required replacement of exhaust resonator and welding repair of an exhaust hanger. Additional exhaust clamps were required to fix heat shield rattles as well. | ||
May 201493000 miUS $378 | rear left wheel bearing started to fail (drove car with moderately bent wheel). Shop removed faulty bearing and replaced. | ||
Jul 2015105000 miUS $200 | Rattling exhaust resonator (noise issue) likely due to corrosion. The muffler shop removed the resonator and straight-piped the section. Exhaust was not noticeably louder after the fix and the rattle was gone! |
Subaru Impreza in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2014 - Apr 2018 | |||
Jun 201479000 miUS $1300 | Catalytic converter inefficiency fault code. Converter replaced at no charge under state emissions warranty. Repair necessitated replacement of rusted exhaust mid pipe and muffler. Engine accessory belts & rusted idler pulley also replaced. | ||
Jan 201589800 miUS $415 | Valve cover gaskets leaking oil into spark plug tubes and external motor components. | ||
Aug 2016129000 miUS $875 | AC was blowing warm air. Condenser was found leaking and was ordered. It was replaced on a return visit along with recharging the system. The high pressure line was found heavily corroded and was also replaced. | ||
Nov 2016135100 miUS $25 | The 2nd headlight burned out before the 1st headlight was replaced. Both were low beams only and both bulbs were replaced. | ||
Feb 2017141000 miUS $1675 | Upon service inspection the alternator and idle pulley were found to be nearing failure and were replaced. Replaced rear wheel bearings. | ||
May 2017146500 miUS $1700 | The throw out bearing was getting noisy and needed to be replaced. While the transmission was being serviced, the original clutch assembly was also removed and replaced. The driver side inner CV axle boot was found to be leaking grease and was replaced. | ||
Jul 2017150700 miUS $100 | While in for scheduled maintenance, the dealer found the passenger side inner CV boot to be leaking grease. The boot was replaced. The car was later found to be leaking fluid and was returned to the dealer to correct a leaking axle seal. | ||
Aug 2017152700 mi | The car was brought in because of leaking fluid. The dealer found that the axle boot that was replaced during the last service trip had a leaking seal and was replaced at no charge. | ||
Nov 2017157900 miUS $2037 | Right front lower ball joint was detached. The right front inner and outer tie rod ends, right front axle, transmission speed sensor, and right front fender liner were replaced. The ABS light was illuminated on the dashboard. The right rear ABS sensor was replaced. |
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
Subaru Impreza in Alberta, Canada Mar 2010 - Dec 2015 | |||
Jun 201131000 miC $400 | Brittle Serpentine belt squeaky - replaced and paid for by customer. Bad oil pan leaking onto spark plugs - replaced and paid for by customer. Total $400 not covered by warranty - wear and tear at 48,000 service. | ||
Mar 201447740 mi | Passenger side H7 Lightbulb replaced in November 2013 and burnt out March 2014. Dealership agreed to replace H7 bulb for free and monitor car in profile for potential electrical issues. | ||
Jun 201559520 miC $100 | Needed to replace stop brake light. Gear selector would not shift from PARK as stop brake switch no longer working. This caused interlocking safety feature which disabled changing gears aside from manual override with interlock release. |
Subaru Impreza in California, United States Aug 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
Feb 201775000 miUS $750 | Evap system, replaced the charcoal canister but check engine light ended up coming back on and being related to larger issues. | ||
Aug 201779000 miUS $1300 | Evap system leak, don't recall what all was replaced but it was a lot of parts. Subaru gave me coverage due to low miles even though the car was out of warranty, otherwise repairs would have exceeded value of the car. |
Subaru Impreza in New York, United States May 2009 - Mar 2012 | |||
Mar 201044000 mi | Rear passenger weatherstripping glued up/re-attached. | ||
May 201048000 miUS $15 | Passenger low beam headlight replaced. | ||
Sep 201053000 miUS $80 | #2 Fan Speed turned off fan rather than set speed. Resistor replaced. | ||
Nov 201055000 mi | Rear Weatherstripping glued on on Drivers side. | ||
Apr 201160700 miUS $106 | Metallic rattle from under car. Repair shop removed heat shields, but could not remove some and they rattle worse, could not stop noise. | ||
May 201162000 miUS $60 | Shop cut off rest of heat shield. Fan speed selector would only blow air on speed 4. Part ordered. | ||
Jun 201164000 miUS $500 | Part replaced for fan speed selector. Fan speed selector problem came back - blower motor and blower motor resistor replaced. | ||
Mar 201275000 miUS $414 | Intake O2 sensor replaced |
Subaru Impreza in New York, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2012 | |||
Jun 201263000 miUS $300 | Some bushing dried out and cracked and was leaking. Dealer claimed that the car was currently fine but that this leak would lead to a part drying out and breaking over time and be very expensive to repair then. Fixed leak now for 300$ |
Subaru Impreza in Manitoba, Canada Feb 2008 - Jun 2015 | |||
Sep 201127900 miC $120 | Oil pressure switch had a small oil leak. New part installed. | ||
Aug 201339060 miC $450 | Replace oxygen sensor. |
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Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Colorado, United States Aug 2014 - Sep 2014 | |||
Aug 201492000 miUS $2000 | Head gasket leaking- gasket replaced on both sides, heads planed |
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Ontario, Canada Aug 2014 - Oct 2015 | |||
Apr 201587420 miC $39 | VVL Oil pressure switch failed on the Driver side (trouble code P0028) |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Washington, United States Mar 2009 - Aug 2011 | |||
Dec 201070000 miUS $614 | check engine light was a fuel system error due to a gas cap that wouldn't lock. Corrected with new OEM gas cap during routine 60,000 mile service. | ||
Apr 201174000 miUS $275 | Check engine light related to fuel system leak. Independent shop diagnosed the problem as a crimped gasket in the fuel tank access---owner suspects that this was probably introduced by the dealer during a recall trip in Dec 2009. | ||
Jul 201177000 miUS $1800 | High pitched whining from trans at 50 mph and higher. Diagnosed as viscous coupling bearing in front differential. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jan 2016US $980 | Routine clutch replacement |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Missouri, United States Jul 2009 - Jul 2010 | |||
Mar 201038000 mi | Squeaky clutch slave cylinder. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Oregon, United States Oct 2014 - Aug 2016 | |||
Feb 2015140300 miUS $1140 | Replaced head gaskets, decked heads, replaced water pump, plug wires, etc | ||
Nov 2015148000 miUS $317 | Replace steering pump, reservoir, and return hose. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in California, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2013 | |||
Jan 2012US $950 | Dreaded Head gasket leak -driver side. Mechanic said that he's repaired a few Subaru 2.5 engines for gasket leaks. He thinks it's caused by inferior head gaskets. | ||
Jan 201359000 miUS $9 | Temp gauge went to red during 3hr trip. Coolant spill all over engine. Added coolant on the way home. Shop did pressure test, found no leaks. Performed tests and could not replicate engine overheat. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Quebec, Canada Jan 2016 - Sep 2016 | |||
Feb 201694240 miC $800 | Muffler and timing belt change |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Colorado, United States Dec 2010 - Nov 2016 | |||
Jan 201169000 miUS $280 | left rear strut continuing to 'weep' or leak - problem with this element has existed since apx 55k - both struts must be replaced according to two dealers, will delay replmnt until noticeable performance failure. independent shop estimates | ||
Feb 201169800 miUS $80 | headlight element access abnormally difficult/attachment hdwe flimsy, broken easily. normal? license plate lite r/r | ||
May 201172000 miUS $500 | left rear strut began leaking apx 55k - driver's side strut began leaking apx 63k - dealer indifferent to condition. handling became so problematical we decided to replace both at our independent local mechanic. whilst r/r tires, tire dealer noted that'3x as many subaru headlamps are replaced than all othere makes' i am replacing interior light regularly, and headlamps are burning out with distressing frequency - now three in the past two months - |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Virginia, United States Sep 2014 - Aug 2019 | |||
Oct 2014132000 mi | Spark Plug Tube Seals were worn out, allowing oil to seep into the spark plugs. Dealer replaced tubes, plugs, wires and valve cover gasket under 30-Day warranty. | ||
Jun 2016152000 miUS $1600 | New clutch, flywheel and snout kit for transmission. Also needed leaky CV Boot replaced. | ||
May 2017165000 miUS $150 | Bearing in A/C motor was bad. Replaced with part from junkyard. | ||
May 2018179000 miUS $200 | Idler pulley replaced. O-ring replaced and system recharged. |
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Alabama, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2014 | |||
Jun 2014134000 miUS $2800 | Replaced failed turbocharger. This occurred due to clogged filters. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Indiana, United States May 2009 - Sep 2013 | |||
Apr 20092000 mi | Right rear rubber door sealant around window came loose. Took two tries to get this properly corrected, dealer eventually used glue to get it in place. Repair was covered under warranty. | ||
Dec 200930000 miUS $26 | Left low beam blew out. Needed to be changed at the dealership because the light is blocked by the battery. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Ontario, Canada Mar 2012 - Feb 2014 | |||
Nov 201369520 miC $300 | gasket replacement |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Minnesota, United States Oct 2012 - May 2013 | |||
Mar 201360000 miUS $30 | PCV Valve was stuck open. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Rhode Island, United States Jul 2010 - Jul 2018 | |||
Nov 201041302 miUS $357 | Replace left front tie rod Replace cylinder head gaskets and all related gaskets Replace bank 1 oxygen sensor | ||
Jan 201248900 miUS $890 | Replace front and rear brake rotors and brake pads -corrosion | ||
Jan 201356976 miUS $440 | Replace ignition coil, spark plugs, ignition cables | ||
Jan 201462748 miUS $189 | Battery replaced | ||
Aug 201467104 miUS $1020 | Replace water pump, thermostat, timing & drive belts, coolant | ||
Aug 201579000 miUS $76 | Gearshift cable and pivot frozen - Clean and lube Remove exhaust heat shield - rattle noise, Weld cracked exhaust pipe | ||
Oct 201581856 miUS $780 | Replace ignition coil, spark plugs, ignition cables - CEL - 2nd repair in 24K mis Gearshift cable and pivot stiff - relube - 2nd repair Gearshift cable and pivot stiff - relube 2nd repair Replace ignition coil, spark plugs, ignition cables - CEL. 2nd failure in 24K mis. | ||
Jan 201684000 miUS $79 | Replace LH Mirror Glass 91039FC050 - Stress fractured | ||
Jun 201687000 miUS $12 | Primary hood catch didn't function | ||
Nov 201695030 miUS $743 | Replace drive belts (V-belt and A/C) Replaced fan blower motor resistor Replaced oil sender switch - leaking | ||
May 2017103298 miUS $891 | Replace drive shaft axle Replace gearshift selector cable, nut and connector selector. Damaged by corrosion and repeated repair attempts. | ||
Dec 2017111000 miUS $987 | Windshield spontaneously cracked | ||
Jun 2018119000 miUS $310 | Alternator replaced Frozen slide pins on front calipers. Replaced slide pins. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in California, United States Jan 2012 - Jun 2012 | |||
Apr 2012252200 miUS $500 | replaced driver side rear wheel bearings replaced driver side cv boot on front |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in California, United States Jul 2010 - Mar 2020 | |||
Mar 201136000 mi | Natural gas like smell coming from the vents. Mechanic took out the filters and sprayed bleach in there, to kill any mildew or mold. That did the trick. | ||
Feb 201348300 miUS $480 | squealing noise on start up when turning the wheel. It was a failing Power Steering Pump. If not replaced, it could have led to much bigger problems. Glad I brought it in when I did | ||
Jul 201350200 miUS $250 | Rattle in the A/C turned out to be bad compressor. | ||
Dec 201353000 miUS $150 | headlight out again after replacing 1 month ago. Needed new wiring Vents blowing hot air when AC is not on. Blowing Hot air when it is set for air from outside and it's the middle of the night. | ||
Apr 201456300 miUS $100 | Battery replaced | ||
May 201456900 miUS $500 | Was getting a burning smell, something broke above the right front tire axle and was leaking grease onto the brakes | ||
Sep 201678000 miUS $450 | Head Gasket AC Blowing Hot AIr | ||
Apr 201778000 miUS $80 | Alignment Head gaskets both needed to be replaced. Significant oil leaking | ||
Oct 201781000 miUS $150 | Hesitation and fluttering noise on acceleration from stop. Very dirty Throttle body. Partially fixed the issue by cleaning , but not completely. Still unclear what is causing the hesitation and fluttering noise | ||
Feb 201883000 miUS $300 | wiring replaced to both headlights, had been eroded by battery. Also replaced bulbs with higher quality bulbs. The light bulb on both left and right front headlights have been burning out intermittently for 4-5 years, so I figured it was a short of some kind. | ||
Jul 201886000 miUS $800 | Whistling and hesitation from muffler and starting from dead stop. Tried a 3rd mechanic who fix the hesitation very easily (cleaned a very filty air intake valve I believe). The whistle he determined to be simple a small hole inside the muffler, so we just replaced it and the problem is all fixed! |
4-cylinder manual AWD
Subaru WRX in Great Britain Mar 2010 - Nov 2012 | |||
Jun 201015000 mi | Rear diff oil seal replaced as it was leaking Air con compressor causing revs to increase dramatically (2000+rpm) when compressor kicked in | ||
Jul 201016000 mi | Rear diff oil leak ongoing, oil leaking from breather. Exact cause unknown, may require rebuild or replacement diff. Front anti-roll bar bushes replaced under warranty, normal at this age. | ||
Sep 201016000 mi | Rear tailgate intermittently not unlocking fully; opened only onto 1st catch. Lock replaced, problem persists; further investigation to be done. | ||
Dec 201019000 mi | Problem solved after adjustment | ||
Apr 201123000 mi | Diagnosis of cold start engine noise, possibly pistons or main bearing, awaiting warranty decision before strip down. | ||
Sep 201128000 mi | Cold start noise traced to the cambelt tensioner, item replaced, no recurrence to date |
4-cylinder automatic AWD
Subaru WRX in Trinidad and Tobago Jul 2011 - Jul 2013 | |||
Aug 201152700 mi$650 | Left side low headlight beam blown. Upgraded all headlights to HID system. | ||
May 201376220 mi$300 | Radiator Fan Not Working |
turbocharged 300hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
Subaru WRX STI in Colorado, United States May 2012 - Nov 2016 | |||
Dec 201598000 miUS $200 | Radiator blew at 103,000 miles. Could drive home but definitely needed a replacement. | ||
Nov 2016113000 miUS $108 | Lower radiator return hose clamp got loose and started leaking coolant. Replaced both upper and lower radiator hoses. Should have replaced them when I replaced the radiator 10k miles ago. |
Subaru WRX STI in Texas, United States Oct 2008 - Jun 2022 | |||
Dec 201222000 mi | Threw a P0422 CEL. I couldn't find anything so I reset it but it kept coming back so it went to the dealer. They couldn't find anything either so they did a full diagnostic and reset it. Hasn't come on again. | ||
Dec 201534000 miUS $1030 | Both fuel cut valves in the gas tank cracked due to age and turned on P0442 CEL. It did not affect drivability. This is a labor intensive repair - 86% of the cost was labor. |
Subaru WRX STI in New York, United States Apr 2010 - May 2011 | |||
May 201124000 miUS $75 | Battery losing charge. Replaced. Died again when car left alone. Still unsure of cause of power drain. |
Subaru WRX STI in Texas, United States Oct 2008 - Dec 2013 | |||
Mar 201390000 miUS $200 | One of the o-rings had gone bad causing leaking of AC charge. Part was replaced and system was recharged. |
Subaru WRX STI in South Africa Oct 2007 - Feb 2010 | |||
Mar 200718600 mi | Replace clutch plate Replace motor sub-assembly Repairs covered by motorplan | ||
Dec 200738440 mi | Replace motor sub-assembly (coverd by motorplan) | ||
Sep 200857040 miR 66000 | overall motor (blown), replace turbo, replace clutch plate | ||
Jan 200958900 miR 33000 | Overall motor | ||
Sep 200962000 miR 15000 | Repair turbo, replace clutch kit | ||
Nov 200963240 miR 3000 | Turbo broke down immediately after leaving the repair shop Repair turbo, repair waste gate, repair oil leak, replace radiator hoses, replace turbo hosing | ||
Dec 200963860 miR 8000 | Radiator hose also perished. | ||
Feb 201063860 miR 15000 | Car still breathing oil from vent. Vent routed to ground. |
Subaru WRX STI in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
Apr 201149000 mi | Three 8mm bolts on cam gear that secures on a plate came loose. The plate is part of the variable valve timing system which uses oil pressure to control the timing so as the bolts came loose oil was leaking past the plate. | ||
Jun 201152000 miUS $300 | Intake pipe developed a vaccum leak from a rip that went about halfway around it where it attaches 2 the turbo. Replaced the oem plastic pipe with an aftermarket metal one which was a mistake because the fitment was horrible. | ||
Jul 201264700 mi | Turbocharger had an external oil leak on a non-serviceable seal and also a whine associated with the part failing internally. Replaced turbocharger to correct the concern. | ||
Aug 201265700 miUS $400 | Radiator started to develop a slow leak at the top. Also cooling hoses started leaking slightly where they attach to the thermostat housing and at the other end of the motor due to corrosion | ||
Dec 201270000 miUS $10 | Both license plate bulbs burnt out at about the same time. Replaced both bulbs and the lights now work again |
turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru WRX in Colorado, United States Jul 2011 - Dec 2014 | |||
Nov 201371000 miUS $75 | Leaking steering pump seals replaced | ||
Nov 201483000 miUS $1500 | Timing chain, tensioner, water pump, thermostat, belts |
Subaru WRX in New Jersey, United States Apr 2012 - Oct 2013 | |||
May 201285000 mi | Oxygen pump, an emissions related issue had 7 codes stored in the ECU. Diagnosed and correct parts are in order... The previous oxygen sensor issue was resolved with the correct parts | ||
Nov 201294000 miUS $289 | Alternator bracket cracked, replaced with parts I bought online from other subaru dealer Than one visited for repair and labor charged. |
Subaru WRX in Utah, United States Mar 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
May 201475000 miUS $430 | Front CV boots cracked and leaking. Replaced prior to CV failure. | ||
Dec 201485000 mi | Air pump solenoid failed. System disabled, car passes emissions fine without it. Common WRX problem. | ||
Sep 2015100000 miUS $2000 | Clutch and flywheel replacement. The lining wore out. Engagement was getting higher/harder to achieve smooth transitions, and was replaced prior to failing. Car gave plenty of warning to the end of life for the clutch. |
Subaru WRX in North Carolina, United States Aug 2010 - Mar 2018 | |||
Feb 2015122600 miUS $450 | Replaced both (left & right) front axle boots. | ||
Mar 2015124000 miUS $100 | Leaks in A/C system. Replaced seal & recharged. Power steering pump was whining. Replaced fluid eliminated whining. Right rear wheel bearing had to be replaced. Bolts holding in place were frozen and head snapped off -- had to be heated to break loosed. Heating up required replacing several bushings in additional to replacing bolt & wheel bearing. | ||
Jul 2017145000 miUS $700 | Replaced radiator | ||
Aug 2017145000 miUS $75 | Bearings in one of the idler arm pulley went and had to be replaced |
Subaru WRX in New York, United States Mar 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
Apr 200855000 miUS $380 | The driver's side secondary air combi valve failed in the open position. As a result exhaust was leaking via the air pump, and the CEL light came on. The part was $380 retail from Subaru. I did the troubleshooting, servicing and mechanical work myself. |
Subaru WRX in Washington, United States Oct 2006 - May 2019 | |||
Aug 201241900 miUS $300 | Turbo wastegate was not moving freely, boost was not being controlled properly. Sometimes overboosting and sometimes under boosting. Replaced turbo exhaust housing from a used turbo. | ||
Jun 201555000 miUS $145 | Noisy front left wheel bearing. Replaced wheel bearing. Front right inner axle boot leaking grease. Replaced grease, boot and clip. | ||
Sep 201660000 miUS $100 | CEL due to stuck air valve. Air pump also noisy. Replaced air pump and air valve with used parts. Old valve was badly corroded and full of water. | ||
Mar 201869000 miUS $150 | Crack in radiator causing coolant loss. Radiator replaced. |
Subaru WRX in California, United States Oct 2006 - Nov 2016 | |||
Sep 201256000 miUS $900 | A valve in the air intake system failed. |
Subaru WRX in Arizona, United States Nov 2006 - Sep 2014 | |||
Jul 2010100000 miUS $95 | Recharge AC and check for leaks | ||
May 2012146500 miUS $201 | Leaky radiator hose led to coolant levels being too low to circulate. | ||
Sep 2012149000 miUS $470 | Radiator leaking | ||
Oct 2012150000 miUS $120 | Power steering pump seized Ac compressor clutch became unable to stay engaged. No need to fix given time of year. | ||
Nov 2012152400 miUS $1100 | Replaced clutch, release bearing wore out. Then had to bring the car back the next week because they did not firmly attach the prop-shaft hangers (thus the 2 days). They did not charge for the second repair, as it was their fault. | ||
Mar 2014 | Head gasket went. Extracted engine myself, had heads rebuilt. Update: later discovered it was just a very hard to locate hose was spraying coolant. I took the opportunity to do a rebuild regardless. Replaced the AC compressor with one I bought for $100 from the junkyard myself. | ||
Sep 2014170000 miUS $6000 | Cost 6k all in for labor to reassemble the drivetrain and replace the short block (cylinder walls were corroded by coolant from head gasket failure). Had I not tried to fix it myself it would've been more like $3,500. |
Subaru WRX in Oregon, United States Jul 2006 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 20063300 mi | Replaced outside temperature sensor under warranty. | ||
May 201029000 miUS $4 | Water leaked into driver's foglight and misted lens. Replaced sealing gasket and realigned housing | ||
Mar 201768000 miUS $85 | Inner Right CV Boot cracked - due to turbo heat. Replaced BOTH axles to be safe. | ||
Jun 201768500 miUS $1050 | Clutch, pressure plate, engine rear oil seal (possibly seeping a little), throwout bearing, clutch fork and pivot. | ||
Oct 202178500 miUS $150 | Radiator had a pinhole leak in top plastic cap. Replaced radiator, refilled coolant. | ||
Jan 202279700 miUS $175 | Power Steering pump got noisy and unchanged PS fluid was probably part of the problem. Replaced PS pump, and fluid. |
Subaru WRX in Colorado, United States Jun 2008 - Jan 2012 | |||
Oct 201097000 miUS $100 | In for 90k service with clutch replace. Trans snout worn - tech installed "Speedy Sleeve" and new throw out bearing. In for 90k service with clutch replace. Found shift shaft seal leaking - replaced. In for 90k service with clutch replace. Found left/front inner CV boot leaking - replaced boot. | ||
Jan 2011100000 miUS $30 | Replaced squeaking A/C idler pulley |
Subaru WRX in Maryland, United States Oct 2008 - Jun 2015 | |||
Jan 200942000 miUS $65 | CEL at 42,856. Mechanic says OBD - fuel cap loose. Mechanic tightened fuel cap, problem went away. | ||
Mar 201157000 miUS $147 | Timing belt snapped from age. Battery dead. | ||
Mar 201266000 miUS $400 | Mechanic found transmission leak. Blown fuse caused the power mirrors to stop working. | ||
Jan 201575800 miUS $1146 | Replaced 2 IMR control valve. Repaired cose P2009. Intake Manifold Running control circuits low both banks. |
Subaru WRX in Alberta, Canada Feb 2010 - Nov 2013 | |||
Jun 201358280 miC $50 | Emissions air pump valve had failed from corrosion. Replaced with block-off plate, tune updated to ignore resulting emissions codes. |
Subaru WRX in California, United States Dec 2016 - Jul 2019 | |||
Apr 201782000 miUS $700 | new rear struts |
Subaru WRX in California, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2017 | |||
May 2017128000 miUS $1200 | A/C compressor needed replacement and the condenser was damaged by a stone. |
turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru WRX in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2009 - Jul 2011 | |||
Nov 201064000 miUS $425 | Heard warbling noise (wom-wom-wom) at speed. Suspected wheel bearings. Shop replaced front wheel bearings, which did reduce some noise while turning, but did not fix the initial problem. | ||
Jan 201166000 miUS $25 | Had both front wheel bearings re-replaced, since original replacements failed during January. Now, a week later, noise is back. Suspect hubs. Will return to shop this month. | ||
Apr 201168500 miUS $1000 | Wheel bearings were still making noise. Brought car to different shop, replaced front bearings + hubs, problem solved. Front-right tie rod end was leaking grease, causing loose steering. Replaced part, steering tightness restored. |
Subaru WRX in California, United States Jun 2014 - Jul 2015 | |||
Sep 2014110000 miUS $950 | Throwout bearing seized. Had to replace clutch, throwout, pilot, and clutch master cylinder Crack in radiator necessitated replacement |
Subaru WRX in Oregon, United States Aug 2011 - Nov 2011 | |||
Sep 201156000 mi | Loud clock spring that dealer quoted $300 to replace. Forget it. | ||
Nov 201158000 mi | Loud clock spring when sold. |
Subaru WRX in Texas, United States Sep 2007 - Jun 2016 | |||
Feb 201395000 miUS $400 | Leak in high pressure side of A/C. O-rings and high side hose replaced. System refilled with refrigerant and oil to OEM spec. | ||
Nov 2015132000 miUS $2000 | Engine failure |
Subaru WRX in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
Dec 20068060 mi | First and second gear teeth were damaged so that the transmission would not shift into either gear. Dealership said it was caused by abuse and therefore would not cover it under warranty. Subaru has an issue with their transimssions that they won't admit Driveshaft hanger bracket was installed incorrectly and is now hitting the exhaust. |
Subaru WRX in Ohio, United States Oct 2006 - Jul 2018 |
turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
Subaru WRX in Illinois, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2013 | |||
Jun 2013118000 miUS $3000 | Cylinder #2 intake valve sleeve caused valve to be sticky in closing and thus causing damage to other valves in cylinder - bent one, caused valve seat insert to be dislodged slightly. Misfire CEL, low compression and leak-down. |
Subaru Impreza in New Brunswick, Canada Feb 2015 - Sep 2017 | |||
Apr 201563240 miC $1000 | Replace front calipers. Exhaust replacement. |
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Impreza in Maryland, United States Sep 2007 - Sep 2013 | |||
Jun 200740000 miUS $150 | Front Windshield Crack replaced |
Subaru Impreza in Virginia, United States Oct 2006 - Jan 2015 | |||
Feb 201167000 miUS $235 | Replace leaking valve cover gaskets. | ||
Aug 201172000 miUS $40 | Check engine light came on, then cleared itself after 1 day. Shop determined error code was "no start condition". Problem has not reappeared. | ||
Feb 201385700 miUS $140 | belt was slipping, was replaces | ||
Jun 201496000 miUS $140 | Idler pulley squealing | ||
Jan 201584000 mi | Intermittent code for converter low efficiency |
Subaru Impreza in Arkansas, United States May 2016 - Nov 2019 | |||
Sep 2017131000 miUS $10 | Clip holding the throw-out bearing snapped and cause bearing to rub on pressure plate in clutch. Full clutch failure in 4 days. Had to purchase a new clutch kit, throw-out bearing clips and gasket for exhaust. Took about 8 hours to replace. Replaced driver side headlight. | ||
Feb 2018138000 miUS $500 | Cylinders random misfire due to old and corroding parts. Changed spark plugs, wiring, and coil packs. |
Subaru Impreza in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jan 201546200 miUS $100 | Alternator replaced. |
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
Subaru Impreza in Tennessee, United States Aug 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
Oct 2017148780 mi | Cleaned throttle body. The car wasn't idling correctly and kept setting off the check engine light with low idle codes, and cleaning that fixed it. | ||
Feb 2018156000 miUS $350 | Passenger side Wheel bearing was making a rumbling noise. I had the wheel bearing and all of the seals replaced. | ||
Jun 2018159500 miUS $40 | Replaced both power steering reservoir hoses, they had become old and hardened. |
Subaru Impreza in Ontario, Canada Mar 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
Oct 200844640 mi | Blinking check engine light. They could never replicate it nor found it from ECU. It goes on usually after cold start; then went away after 5 to 10 mins of slow driving. |
Subaru Impreza in Barbados Feb 2008 - Mar 2009 | |||
Feb 2008 | Replacement of Driver side power window motor. |
Subaru Impreza in Illinois, United States Apr 2012 - Mar 2017 | |||
Jun 2012100000 miUS $1700 | Right around 100,000 miles I needed the head gaskets replaced and went ahead and changed out the whole lower end at the same time. Water Pump, timing chain ect... Cost $1700 | ||
Jul 2014125000 miUS $250 | Around 125,000 miles I needed the front left Wheel bearing replaced. No big deal. Cost $250 | ||
Nov 2016186100 miUS $240 | Miss fire in Cylinder 1. New plugs and wires as well as a new Main Drive Belt to stop the squealing. |
Subaru Impreza in Ontario, Canada Sep 2014 - Nov 2014 | |||
Sep 2014186000 miC $900 | Replaced all the wiring. Car kept stalling and wires were brittle. Oil pan rusted through. Replaced pan. |
Engine not specified
Subaru WRX in Vermont, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Apr 201023000 mi | valve timing sensor replaced. |
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2014 - May 2015 | |||
Jul 201467300 mi | One rear strut leaking; recommend replacing both and rebalance. Not addressing right now; may replace this car in early 2015. | ||
May 201572000 mi | Car used oil between oil change intervals from the beginning. Sometimes the oil got lower than it should have before owner added oil. Piston rod bearing eventually deteriorated and a new short block was recommended. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2011 - Jul 2018 | |||
Apr 2012107800 miUS $600 | Ignition coil cracked at wire connections. Replaced coil wires and plugs. | ||
Dec 2013141000 mi | The car needed two quarts of oil on our trip to South Carolina- approximately 1400 miles round trip. We thought we saw an oil leakage. The shop couldn't determine the cause, saw no evidence either. Was told the headgasket was leaking oil. | ||
May 2014149400 mi | Headlight bulb. Very difficult to access, but at least it wasn't the headlamp on the driver's side which requires one to take out the battery. | ||
Jun 2014151000 miUS $673 | left front ball joint loose; tech replaced it right front corner marker bulb out; tech replaced the bulb | ||
Nov 2014155000 miUS $1200 | I had a leaking head gasket on the passenger side. Had both replaced. They also replaced the timing belt and kit (?). Radiator hoses replaced. Also, o -rings on oil dipstick (?). Had to take it back for this a week later. No charge. | ||
May 2015165000 miUS $800 | The front catalytic converter was replaced. My check engine light had been going on and off for well over two years. I finally decided to get the repairs done. | ||
Jul 2018221000 miUS $500 | One rear strut was leaking. Both struts were replaced. I noticed a noise in the rear. It was the heat shield above the muffler rattling around. The mechanic removed it and said I could replace it if I wanted to at a later time. He also found a rusted hole in the center pipe, so the pipe and the muffler were replaced with aftermarket parts. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Washington, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jan 201267800 mi | Adjust frameless windows to reduce wind noise. Used subaru forums to get basic understanding of adjustment. Partially successful, but not entirely. | ||
Aug 201367000 mi | Compass in mirror backlight failure, no longer can be read in daylight | ||
Mar 201471000 mi | Slight seepage around head gaskets. Not fixed yet. Left inner axle boot seeping at outer clamp. Not fixed yet. | ||
Aug 201476000 miUS $50 | Broken wheel stud on right rear corner, replaced. Wheel felt funny, found they were all loose, one snapped off when tightened. | ||
Jul 201579700 miUS $2800 | Replace head gaskets, resurface heads Clutch shudder, flywheel surface worn prematurely. clutch still had 50% life. Clutch and flywheel replaced. | ||
Oct 201687300 miUS $270 | Muffler whistles, rear muffler replaced (broken baffles) | ||
Mar 201790000 miUS $63 | Overheat at sustained high speed, cooling escaping. Replaced Radiator, thermostat, and cap. Broken Wheel Stud replaced. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Alberta, Canada Sep 2014 - Oct 2015 | |||
Oct 201577500 miC $450 | Blower motor failed. Cannot just swap out the motor so I had to replace the entire Blower assembly. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Ohio, United States Aug 2006 - Sep 2016 | |||
Oct 200612000 mi | Minor hesitation off idle solved with ECU (engine computer) software update. | ||
Dec 201068000 miUS $150 | Shifter was extremely stiff/slow when cold (manual transmission). Difficult to shift into reverse. Lubed and adjusted shift linkage, replaced transmission oil with synthetic. Problem resolved. | ||
Mar 201286000 mi | Diagnose rattle/resonance from rear of car at 65 mph. Noise traced to very rusty, loose exhaust system. Driveability/reliability not affected. Elected to replace at later date. Was not charged for diagnosis. | ||
Jul 2013102300 mi | Attempt to locate rattle under car. Unable to locate and not charged. | ||
Aug 2013102900 miUS $50 | Diagnose exhaust rattle. Located broken weld. Referred to other shop with welding capability. Welded exhaust to fix rattle. Was diagnosed but not repaired by dealership. | ||
Oct 2013104200 miUS $200 | Shifter became immobile and engine would stall whenever clutch was released. Flatbed towed to dealership. Problem could not be duplicated once the car was at the dealer. Still unresolved. | ||
Aug 2014110400 miUS $600 | Replace both front inner CV boots. Diagnose multiple odd noises. Whistling/squealing diagnosed as pinhole exhaust leak. Noise from bell housing diagnosed as failing throwout bearing. | ||
Sep 2014112000 mi | Follow up from previous visit (noise from throwout bearing). Removed transmission and installed clutch kit. Also discovered leaking transmission seal inside bell housing. Approximately one week after previous repair, car began shaking violently upon clutch engagement. Returned to dealer, problem diagnosed as defective replacement clutch. Repaired free of charge. | ||
Oct 2014113000 mi | Noticed extensive transmission oil leakage. Returned to dealer. Axle seal improperly installed during previous repair trip. Fixed free of charge | ||
Apr 2015117300 miUS $132 | Tailgate latch failed. Unable to open tailgate. Replaced exterior handle. | ||
Jul 2015121500 miUS $250 | Replace muffler and other exhaust components to address previously diagnosed exhaust leak. | ||
Jan 2016125000 mi | Little to no assist from power steering immediately after cold start on days below freezing. Also noticed excessive whine from power steering pump. Shop unable to duplicate problem (warmer day). Elected not to pay for further teardown. | ||
Aug 2016127000 miUS $200 | ABS light on. Multiple whees speed sensor codes. Tried cleaning sensors and connections. Unable to resolve problem. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Ohio, United States Oct 2014 - Oct 2021 | |||
May 2017113000 miUS $1000 | Battery and lead replacement |
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Tennessee, United States Apr 2013 - Jul 2013 | |||
May 201391000 miUS $300 | Bad wheel bearings | ||
Jul 201391000 miUS $200 | Bad rear end bearing. Rebuilt the rear-end. Throttle body dirty, causing check engine light to engage. $115 to diagnose and $85 to spend 15 min. cleaning the part. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Ohio, United States May 2012 - Jun 2012 | |||
Jun 2012110000 miUS $800 | Alternator replaced Fuel injectors cleaned Oil change |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in North Dakota, United States Feb 2012 - Apr 2013 | |||
Dec 201285000 miUS $289 | electric window failed to work properly |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Nova Scotia, Canada Apr 2018 - May 2019 | |||
May 201876880 miC $300 | Replaced all 4 wheels brake pads and front rotors Wheel bearing noise from rear of car, Replaced both rear wheel bearings and seals. CEL was On and fault code indicated O2 sensor before cat., replaced sensor and checked connections and took voltage readings. All checked out ok but CEL came back, am stumped. | ||
Apr 2019 | CEL turned out to be a bad pin connection in the main engine harness. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Connecticut, United States Jan 2014 - Mar 2017 | |||
Aug 201488100 miUS $300 | wheel bearing needed replaced | ||
Dec 201491000 miUS $2000 | Head gaskets needed replacing. oil and antifreeze leaking everywhere |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2008 - Aug 2011 | |||
Jan 201068820 miC $420 | Left rear wheel bearing worn/failed - replaced. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2011 - Oct 2012 | |||
Oct 2012130000 miUS $400 | Needed new throttle body. Transmission gasket failure, leaking fluid. |
turbocharged 300hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
Subaru WRX STI in Texas, United States May 2009 - Jul 2022 | |||
Jun 200955000 miUS $9 | Lubricate rear struts to eliminate squeak every other tire rotation. Subaru's solution is to replace the struts. | ||
Sep 201073000 miUS $175 | Leak in o-ring on high-pressure outlet of A/C compressor. | ||
Oct 201073500 miUS $650 | Car made loud whoo-whoo'ing noise from rear of car. Rear wheel bearing replaced. | ||
Oct 201192000 miUS $130 | Radiator plastic end-tank developed a hairline crack which required the complete replacement of the radiator. The o-ring on the suction side of the power steering was embrittled over time and allowed air to be sucked into the power steering pump. This caused a groaning noise. The o-ring was replaced along with all the power steering hose clamps. | ||
Jun 2012101000 miUS $95 | Alternator failed Power steering pump leak Upstream wide-band O2 sensor started to fail | ||
Aug 2012103200 miUS $45 | Upper radiator hose developed a large tear. Replaced hose, refilled coolant. | ||
Nov 2012104200 miUS $550 | Passenger side, inner CV boot failed. Passenger side valve cover gasket leak | ||
Dec 2013109000 miUS $1200 | R&R passenger rear wheel bearing | ||
Jan 2014105000 miUS $10 | Oil filler neck gasket replacement. Air entering power steering pump. | ||
Jun 2014112000 miUS $30 | Evap recirculation purge value failed | ||
Jun 2016124000 miUS $50 | Radiator cap gasket failed after reinstalling once coolant flush was completed. | ||
Dec 2016128000 miUS $500 | Replaced faulty reverse light switch Repaired leaky oil pan Rebuilt power steering rack - replaced all internal seals. Replaced front, passenger outer CV boot Replaced engine PCV and breather hoses, vacuum lines, etc. Many were glass hard and very brittle. Replaced PCV valve as some blow by was noticed. |
Subaru WRX STI in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2011 - Apr 2011 | |||
Mar 2011110000 miUS $200 | Very strong vibration in steering during certain conditions. Air in power steering lines was the cause, which is semi-common among WRX/STIs. Requires rebuild or replacement of power steering pump to correct leaking seals. Replaced power steering pump |
Subaru WRX STI in New York, United States Apr 2007 - Jul 2012 | |||
Mar 200843000 mi | Rear struts leaking, make clunking noise during low speed driving. | ||
Oct 200946000 miUS $400 | Differential temperature sensor replaced after false alerts on dashboard. add forums for Impreza WRX STi iwsti.com nasioc.com | ||
May 201049000 miUS $430 | Starter replaced. | ||
Jul 201049200 miUS $7 | Battery replaced under warrantee. Customer paid $7 for corroded bolts and fittings. | ||
Jul 201254000 miUS $700 | Ac hoses were leaking, replaced and recharged. |
Subaru WRX STI in Nebraska, United States May 2012 - Jun 2021 | |||
Dec 201489000 miUS $185 | R&R front passenger wheel hub/bearing. | ||
Feb 201589000 miUS $95 | Oil feed line from from block, to AVCS port to turbo started leaking. | ||
Oct 201596500 miUS $484 | Driver's side wheel bearing. Passenger side was replaced 12 months ago. | ||
Nov 201597400 miUS $322 | Passenger side cam cover gaskets were leaking. Indy replaced both sides. | ||
Dec 201599000 miUS $92 | Power steering seals were completely shot with power steering fluid leaking from the pump housing. A rebuilt pump replaced the original and all is perfect again. | ||
Mar 2016101000 miUS $1040 | A/C Compressor failed. A new compressor, dryer and condenser were installed. | ||
May 2017114000 miUS $365 | AC hose had cracked and required a replacement piece plus a recharge and leakdown test. | ||
Jun 2017115000 miUS $190 | I thought the rear wheel bearing were going out. Instead it turned out to be a rusty pgr side rear brake shield rubbing on the back of the rotor. The shield was modded to work but will be replaced when the rear bearings get changed some day. The rotor was "trued" in case the shield caused any unusual wear. | ||
Jan 2018120000 miUS $550 | Feal Fixed Perch Struts replaced worn out factory KYB units. New rear backing plates for rear rotor, new rear wheel bearings as a precaution since the originals had 120K on them. New sparkplugs for the 120K service. |
Subaru WRX STI in California, United States Oct 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
Dec 2010103000 miUS $50 | replaced undercover, which had started to come off and was making noise replaced undercover, which had started to come off and was making noise |
Subaru WRX STI in California, United States Nov 2011 - Feb 2014 | |||
Aug 201273000 miUS $30 | Power steering/alternator belt broke while driving on the freeway. Was able to change it myself at a gas station. | ||
Feb 201380000 miUS $45 | The ac belt broke and I replaced it. | ||
Feb 201489000 miUS $60 | Had to replace window trim |
Subaru WRX STI in Ontario, Canada Oct 2009 - Apr 2014 | |||
Sep 201025420 miC $30 | Wheel liner broke, ordered new one and replaced. | ||
Jan 201333700 miC $500 | Radiator has small leak, replaced(upgraded) with Koyo Al racing one |
Subaru WRX STI in Nebraska, United States Jun 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
Jun 20072300 mi | Trim repair by SOA | ||
Sep 200728000 mi | Rear strut "clunk" Remote keyless buzzer | ||
Aug 200849000 mi | Replaced buzzer. Lubed rear strut mounts. |
Subaru WRX STI in Minnesota, United States May 2008 - Sep 2012 | |||
Mar 200944000 mi | Whining noise in engine heard inside vehicle. Most likely one of the belt idlers or tensioner. Could not determine which one was faulty. | ||
Jul 201055000 miUS $125 | Engine whine noise. Mechanic says it's either a valve or valves that need adjustment, or it's something in the timing-belt mechanism. Will pursue a repair in the not-too-distant future. Clutch squeak mentioned to shop, but shop didn't fix while car was in for service. I later repaired the squeak myself by lubricating part of the clutch mechanism. |
Subaru WRX STI in Illinois, United States Dec 2006 - Oct 2017 | |||
Jun 200611000 mi | valve spring | ||
Dec 200931000 miUS $150 | Front swaybar connection broke on passenger side. | ||
Feb 201247000 miUS $215 | Faulty/erratic Rear diff temp sensor. Part+labor $215 | ||
Jun 201361000 mi | Fuse burned out. Used spare fuse housed in engine compartment. Fuse killed power windows, rear mirror, cig lighter. | ||
Apr 201684000 miUS $180 | R. DIFF sensor flickering. Replaced again. | ||
Jun 201784000 miUS $230 | 2 small rocks hit windshield on way to work. 2' long crack across windshield before I got home. Gerber Glass replaced windshield in my driveway. |
Subaru WRX STI in California, United States Jan 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
Feb 200954000 mi | Seized water pump - blown radiator resulted in severe heat. This CAR IS AN STI AN STI AN STI overheating 247 degrees |
Subaru WRX STI in Virginia, United States Jan 2013 - Jan 2014 | |||
Dec 2013100000 miUS $6500 | Piston and rings needed replacement along with the head. No compression cylinder 4. Entire bottom end replaced. |
Subaru WRX STI in Alabama, United States - Feb 2010 | |||
Feb 201023000 mi | Radiator began leaking on the top seam. Warranty covered 100% of the bill. |
Subaru WRX STI in Texas, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
Oct 200847544 miUS $126 | Replaced High pressure AC line because of a pinhole leak | ||
Dec 200850210 miUS $229 | Replaced windshield. | ||
Jan 200952216 mi | Low speed "clunk" from rear strut. Removing strut and regreasing the bump stop seems to fix it. |
Subaru WRX STI in Minnesota, United States Nov 2014 - Feb 2016 | |||
Dec 2014104000 miUS $3500 | Burned exhaust valve in cyl 4 | ||
Aug 2015110900 mi | Rust on the wheel hub was causing brake issues, rust had to be cleaned out | ||
Nov 2015111600 miUS $850 | replace radiator, thermostat |
Subaru WRX STI in Florida, United States Apr 2016 - Jul 2018 | |||
Dec 201799000 miUS $20 | Valve cover gasket replacement, passenger side | ||
Jan 201899900 miUS $200 | power steering pump replaced, excessive leaking/intermittent loss of steering |
turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru WRX in New York, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
Apr 200839000 miUS $19 | Fog light bulb needed to be replaced. |
Subaru WRX in California, United States Dec 2009 - Sep 2018 | |||
Jul 201388200 miUS $196 | Radiator hose leak |
Subaru WRX in Indiana, United States May 2007 - Feb 2011 | |||
Sep 200897000 miUS $422 | Non-OEM spark plugs failed. Caused one of the coil packs to also fail. | ||
Apr 2009107000 miUS $100 | Steering pump needed replacement. | ||
Jun 2009110000 miUS $1200 | A couple bearings and input shaft needed replacing after day at the track. |
Subaru WRX in California, United States Jan 2013 - Jan 2015 | |||
Aug 201398000 miUS $25 | upper radiator hose burst and was replaced. coolant refilled. | ||
Oct 2014102000 miUS $240 | cv boot burst. driver side boot replaced and greased. |
Subaru WRX in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
Nov 201498000 miUS $2500 | Original engine spun a bearing so I replaced it with a JDM replacement with AVCS. Didn't go to a shop, I did the swap myself. Not including any the price of mods |
Subaru WRX in Maryland, United States Apr 2008 - Feb 2014 | |||
Oct 2011107000 miUS $100 | AC had stopped blowing cold. Diagnosed as low coolant, topped it up, good to go. | ||
Dec 2012124000 miUS $250 | Foggy/oxidized headlight lenses. Had to refurbish to pass inspection. | ||
Sep 2013136000 mi | Loose AC compressor belt. Re-tightened. | ||
Feb 2014140000 mi | Coolant smell in cabin on occasion; apparent small leak above intake manifold (turbo?). No significant coolant loss. |
Subaru WRX in Michigan, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 2016114000 miUS $220 | Replaced lower coolant hose Secured heat shields Replaced power steering fluid hose | ||
Feb 2017114000 miUS $869 | New power steering pump. Tighten accessory belt. | ||
Mar 2018120000 miUS $140 | Replaced corroded rear brake lines Front O2 sensor |
Subaru WRX in Illinois, United States May 2008 - Jul 2022 | |||
Jun 200975000 mi | Plastic idler pulley for air conditioner replaced. | ||
Jun 2011109000 miUS $350 | Axle CV boot cracked. Needed to be dismantled, cleaned, repacked with grease and a new rubber boot fitted. | ||
Jan 2013136700 miUS $23 | The bearings went bad on the tension pulley for the belt driving the AC compressor. It made a loud screeching sound at all rpms. Replaced with similar sealed bearing pulley from an auto parts store. | ||
Jun 2015149000 miUS $100 | AC switch behind HVAC panel not working. Switch replaced. |
Subaru WRX in California, United States Oct 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
Jan 200836000 mi | A/C blows either very cold air or very hot when I was in very cold conditions (20F outside). Replaced under warranty. Have not checked the performance yet. | ||
May 200945000 mi | Squeaky clutch pedal. still there after repair, but somewhat intermittent. no functional problem |
Subaru WRX in California, United States Apr 2012 - Feb 2021 | |||
May 201278300 miUS $40 | Rebuilt power steering pump due to external leak | ||
Jul 201279200 miUS $60 | Replaced torn CV boot, front passenger side inner. | ||
Apr 201384000 miUS $20 | Leaking seal between transmission and axle shaft | ||
Mar 201599000 miUS $700 | Replaced leaking radiator. | ||
Jun 2018121000 miUS $50 | Replaced two [power steering] hoses (to and from reservoir). Hoses were seeping where they connect to said reservoir. Note these are not pressurized. Likely just wore out due to heat and age. |
Subaru WRX in Ontario, Canada Jun 2013 - Nov 2013 | |||
Jan 2013122450 miC $332 | Steering was very stiff, replaced power steering pump | ||
May 2013125860 miC $150 | replaced inner front right cv boot. | ||
Jun 2013126790 miC $200 | Leaking O-ring between highside hose and compressor replaced. AC system vacuumed and leak tested. R134a refill + pag oil. | ||
Aug 2013129890 miC $1500 | Radiator cracked and was leaking. Replaced radiator plus coolant flush/replacement HVAC Blower motor would only work on higher settings. Replaced blower motor and cabin filter. right rear shock was making creaking sounds over uneven ground. This is due to poor design of the shock housing and losing it's lubrication Hvac fan replaced. Rear shock housings removed and lubed. Radiator cracked and was leaking. Replaced radiator plus coolant flush/replacement | ||
Sep 2013132680 miC $60 | Replace tensioner pulley. It was chirping. | ||
Oct 2013132680 miC $500 | Alternator required replacement, would not charge battery (battery was good). |
Subaru WRX in Ohio, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2015 | |||
Feb 2014124400 miUS $200 | Starter did not consistent disengage in very cold weather (brief grinding after starting engine). |
turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
Subaru WRX in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2007 - Feb 2016 | |||
Jun 200767000 miUS $200 | Car bucks after warmup, A/C stops working Intermitently. Thought I heard muffled backfires. Dealer says everything is fine, a week afterward still same problem. | ||
Dec 200782000 miUS $27 | Left fog bulb | ||
Apr 2009118000 miUS $88 | AC idler pulley broke. Pulley put hole in timing belt cover. On seperate trip, ran over debris in road and destroyed tire. Took car into shop to have alignment and inspection done on running gear. | ||
Jun 2010148000 miUS $420 | Replaced fuel/air sensor | ||
Jan 2011165000 miUS $450 | Radiator replaced Top of radiator cracked, radiator replaced | ||
Jan 2012192000 miUS $727 | Replace timing belt and waterpump with idlers. Timing belt was damaged when AC idler pully broke. | ||
Jan 2013196800 miUS $200 | Replaced both fuel level sending units. | ||
Nov 2013197000 miUS $110 | fROZEN RIGHT CALIPER |
turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru WRX in California, United States Feb 2009 - Jan 2012 | |||
Nov 200964000 miUS $15 | Fixed a pinhole leak in upper radiator hose. | ||
Dec 200965000 miUS $5000 | Spun rod bearing in engine, replaced with new OEM engine. The engine was actually replaced before but they did a bad job of cleaning up the metal fragments so over the year I owned the car the metal shavings continued to circulate throughout my engine. | ||
Jan 201278000 miUS $220 | right front cv axle tore and needed replacing |
Subaru WRX in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
Jun 200943000 miUS $80 | Steering column shaft was bent causing steering issues. Friend with shop replaced with part from salvage yard. Only charged for alignment. | ||
Dec 200950000 miUS $80 | Replaced front driver side axle. Boot was cut and slinging grease. |
Subaru WRX in Ontario, Canada Feb 2009 - Oct 2012 | |||
Feb 2012145080 mi | Replace driver side window control panel |
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Impreza in New Jersey, United States Jun 2012 - Jan 2017 | |||
Jun 201213800 miUS $435 | Replaced front ball joints, and stabilizer links | ||
Sep 2012144000 miUS $350 | Front CV boot failed, requiring axle replacement | ||
Jul 2013156300 miUS $525 | Clutch master cylinder failed requiring replacement. Replaced slave cylinder and hoses as a precautionary measure. | ||
Oct 2015176000 miUS $300 | New pads and rotors all around. New rear calipers | ||
Jan 2017181000 miUS $50 | Timing belt failed resulting in catastrophic engine damage. Cost is for diagnosis only. Car donated to charity. |
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
Subaru Impreza in New York, United States Jun 2007 - Mar 2015 | |||
Dec 201391000 mi | cruise control | ||
Mar 201592000 mi | Gasket blew out between oil and coolant system. |
Subaru Impreza in Colorado, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2017 | |||
Jan 2016 | Before buying this car the used car company replaced the head gaskets (smelled burning oil during test drive) plus as preventive water pump, thermostat, timing belt, and spark plugs. | ||
Mar 2016119000 miUS $140 | Replaced CV axle | ||
Apr 2016119300 miUS $82 | Replaced leaking oil pan gasket. |
Subaru Impreza in North Carolina, United States Oct 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
Dec 2011153000 miUS $300 | Car has sharp turning noise at parking. Torque binding is a common problem with Subaru 4eat Automatic transmissions if not regularly drained and filled. Drained and filled transmission twice (2 x $68). DRL bulbs replaced. Took the technician more than an hour. Probably not familiar with Subaru Impreza's DRL. First said $10. After struggling a bit to take apart to take apart grille and fender then said $50 and settled for $30. Touch-up and rust prevention oiled and painted ($50). Minor rust bubbling on the hood and near the exhaust. Surface rust in engine bay. | ||
Dec 2012174000 miUS $80 | Turning noise when making all the way to left or right. Front Passenger side turning light failed. Two mechanics worked on it, took more than an hour to replace. |
Subaru Impreza in Maine, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2013 | |||
Jan 201272000 miUS $170 | 2005 Impreza 4EAT with the dreaded drivetrain binding on low speed turns. In this case the problem was resolved with a complete transmission flush and the addition of Ford Friction Modifier. To date, no binding; transmission seems reborn. | ||
Sep 201278000 miUS $2100 | Head gaskets, timing belt, water pump. Shop detected head gaskets starting to fail through test, not detectable otherwise. | ||
Apr 201384300 miUS $200 | Stopgap measures taken to stabilize an exhaust system needing replacement. | ||
Sep 201390000 miUS $1400 | The starter was making scary noises. Starter replaced. Exhaust pipe covers were jangling, then falling off. Then pipes as well seemed about to fail. Entire system following cat converter redone. |
Subaru Impreza in Michigan, United States Jan 2009 - Nov 2016 | |||
Feb 200948000 miUS $30 | Passenger fog light. | ||
Dec 200955000 mi | Strong smell of raw fuel inside car. Needed to tighten fuel lines clamps on front of engine. | ||
Apr 2015117500 miUS $1500 | Head Gasket | ||
Oct 2015129300 mi | Cam seal was leaking covered under warranty from the earlier head gasket repair | ||
Nov 2016138000 mi | Timing belt broke and took out engine. Scraping the car |
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Alberta, Canada Dec 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
Nov 200848360 miC $100 | Diagnosis for over-heating on highway was leaking left bank head gasket. Diagnosis for CEL was sticking EGR valve. Parts ordered. | ||
Dec 200848980 mi | Replaced left bank head gasket and EGR valve. Still waiting on new knock sensor to fix continuing CEL. | ||
Feb 200950220 mi | Replaced knock sensor. Still received CEL after a few days, so had all connections checked. So far, so good. | ||
Dec 201060760 miC $300 | Car overheated on highway. Stuck thermostat replaced. Fan setting #2 not working. Replaced fan blower resistor to correct. | ||
Jun 201163860 miC $100 | Radiator cap failed, replaced to repair. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Quebec, Canada Oct 2012 - Mar 2015 | |||
May 2014108440 miC $2200 | Oil leak, change the motor gasket and due change of timing belt. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Alberta, Canada Mar 2007 - Jun 2013 | |||
Dec 200725420 mi | radiator cap failed | ||
Dec 201050840 miC $1650 | Replaced head gasket to fix intermittent overheating problem. Problem may still exist though, but not to previous extent. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Vermont, United States Feb 2011 - Sep 2019 | |||
Feb 2013147600 miUS $40 | 2 side light bulbs replaced in headlight assemblies. | ||
Jul 2014166200 miUS $223 | CEL on, misfires. Replaced air filter, plugs and wires. Also changed oil and filter. | ||
Feb 2015174000 miUS $1500 | Head gaskets. Also replaced during repair: valve cover gasket, plugs, timing belt, water pump, A/C and alternator belts. Plus exhaust repair. | ||
Mar 2016194000 miUS $278 | One ball joint was slightly loose, so both were replaced. | ||
Jun 2017221000 miUS $1200 | Head gaskets we're starting to leak, so a friend pulled apart the engine and did a complete rebuild, including all gaskets, water pump, oil pump, timing belt, plugs, wires, clutch, flywheel. | ||
Jul 2017221000 miUS $80 | Was time for a new exhaust. | ||
Jan 2018230000 miUS $30 | Cable to open the gas filler door was weak and stretched -- handle wouldn't spring back when door opened. Cable replaced. | ||
Apr 2018236000 miUS $277 | New pads, caliper on passenger front Changed power steering belt - was squealing | ||
May 2018241000 miUS $400 | All shocks were absolutely dead, replaced at home with quick struts. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Ohio, United States Jul 2010 - May 2017 | |||
Aug 2010126000 miUS $800 | Cracked inner boots on front axles. Replaced axles and did a 4 wheel alignment. | ||
Jan 2011136000 miUS $18 | Corrosion on wheel caused tire to lose pressure. | ||
Nov 2011157000 miUS $900 | Replaced water pump and timing belt, and tensioner | ||
Oct 2012174000 miUS $2800 | Replaced head gaskets Replaced plugs and ignition wires Replaced clutch. Engine was out for gaskets. clutch was very worn. | ||
Oct 2013186500 miUS $200 | Heater blower motor failed. went to recycling yard and got working replacement for 35.00 | ||
Apr 2015201000 miUS $12 | Check engine light came on. Went to AutoZone, had code read. Misfire on cylinder 2. Bought and used fuel system cleaner. Code cleared. | ||
May 2017208000 miUS $300 | Leaking radiator, replaced radiator, water pump, timing belt, acc. belts pct valve, trans axle gear oil, neutral safety switch and cabin air filter. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Virginia, United States Dec 2011 - Apr 2014 | |||
Mar 2012146034 miUS $292 | Engine was misfiring due to oil leaking onto spark plugs. Replaced spark plug gaskets, valve cover gaskets, valve cover washers, ignition wires, and plugs. Replaced valve cover and spark plug gaskets to remedy misfires due to oil on plugs. Also replaced plugs. | ||
Sep 2013164000 miUS $435 | Both inner CV boots in the front were torn. Shop replaced both front axles with remanufactured axles. |
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2011 - May 2015 | |||
Mar 201493000 miUS $250 | light switch not turning on parking lights. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in New Hampshire, United States Jul 2013 - Jun 2017 | |||
Feb 201583500 miUS $200 | A portion of the exhaust pipe was replaced for excessive rust. It may have to be completely replaced before Summer is over. Plus 80,000 mile check-up. Window track mechanism. | ||
Apr 201689800 miUS $250 | Tie rod end rubber bushings had to be replaced, both sides. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in New Hampshire, United States Feb 2012 - Mar 2017 | |||
Jan 2013109000 miUS $38 | Rear wiper arm broken during snow removal | ||
Feb 2013109700 miUS $30 | replace headlight bulb | ||
Aug 2013114000 miUS $40 | Heat shield loose. | ||
Mar 2015135000 miUS $400 | Rusting flanges on exhaust pipe. pipe replaced. | ||
Mar 2017156000 mi | Fault in throttle position sensor |
6-cylinder automatic AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Tennessee, United States Mar 2013 - May 2013 | |||
Apr 201397000 miUS $1400 | Went in for a recall item and noisy air conditioner, was told the head gasket was leaking. Tightened belt for air conditioner, completed recall (SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM) | ||
May 201397000 mi | Traded when head gasket started to fail. I already replaced it in 2009, and decided I wasn't going down that expensive road again! |
2-cylinder automatic 2WD
Subaru WRX STI in Kenya Jan 2012 - Mar 2018 | |||
Dec 2017128960 mi$200 | AC fan was replaced |
turbocharged 300hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
Subaru WRX STI in Washington, United States Sep 2015 - Sep 2016 | |||
Sep 2015110000 miUS $6000 | Spun a rod bearing, requiring full engine rebuild. The engine had previously been replaced at 104k miles, and was a crate smallblock from Subaru. | ||
Mar 2016113000 miUS $600 | Worn out Turbo, required replacement | ||
Apr 2016113300 mi | radiator fan cut into radiator hose, causing a leak and requiring replacement. The problem was caused by a faulty installation. | ||
Jul 2016115000 miUS $150 | Transmission refused to go into gear. Strangely, the problem was fixed by putting the car onto the flat-bed tow truck. |
turbocharged 300hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
Subaru WRX STI in Florida, United States Feb 2011 - Jan 2014 | |||
Jul 201164000 miUS $300 | Radiator fan came into contact with upper radiator hose and wore a hole into the hose. Happens somewhat frequently based on reports on nasioc.com. Replaced hose. Also replaced radiator due to signs of leakage between core and end tanks. | ||
Jan 201373300 miUS $110 | Leaking valve cover gasket on driver's side. Replaced both valve cover gaskets. |
Subaru WRX STI in California, United States Dec 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
Jan 201169000 miUS $100 | CEL P0011 P0021 - changed oil, removed pre-avcs filter screens, problem went away. |
Subaru WRX STI in New Jersey, United States Nov 2010 - Jul 2017 | |||
Mar 2011111000 miUS $270 | Steering was shaky at low speed turns. Owner checked power steering fluid. Noticed it was low. Refilled. Low again the next day. Took to shop. Shop determined that power steering pump was faulty. Replaced w/OEM Subaru pump. | ||
Sep 2011118000 miUS $200 | STI. Caliper bolts seized on front Brembos - common problems discussed on Internet. Shop had to use retap threads, install Helicoil and new caliper bolts. Shop stated they often do this for STI owners. | ||
Mar 2013134000 miUS $450 | Both valve cover gaskets leaking badly. Oil cooler leaking oil due to Sears Auto overtightening oil filter. Cooler was crushed and out of shape. Check engine light code P0457. Evap system is faulty. Replaced charcoal vapor canister + gas cap, but check engine light still returned. |
Subaru WRX STI in Texas, United States Oct 2009 - Feb 2010 | |||
Feb 201084000 mi | Sold with clunking struts, known issue. |
Subaru WRX STI in Michigan, United States Aug 2008 - Dec 2012 | |||
Sep 200870000 miUS $85 | Front Passenger Outer CV boot had a hole in it, which sprayed grease inside the wheel well. Replaced with a new half shaft. |
Subaru WRX STI in West Virginia, United States Jan 2008 - May 2009 | |||
May 200893000 miUS $50 | Rear wheel bearing replaced. |
Subaru WRX STI in California, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2011 | |||
Apr 201181000 miUS $4500 | Rear transmission bearing blew up. Metal particles found on tranny magnet indicate metal traveled throughout transmission. Rebuild cost prohibitive. New tranny $4.5k +1k labor on West Coast. Steering pump leaking. Dealer quote $700 for part + $200 labor. Air conditioning leaking coolant. Replaced old oring. |
Subaru WRX STI in Utah, United States Oct 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jul 2017149000 miUS $50 | General maintenece, changed engine oil and filter, also changed transmission fluid | ||
Aug 2017149000 miUS $9000 | Replaced entire drivetrain including transmission, axels, and diffs as well as suspention, rotors and pads. | ||
Oct 2017150000 miUS $4500 | Replaced the turbo. Replaced fuel injectors and fuel rails. |
turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru WRX in California, United States Sep 2005 - Jul 2013 | |||
Jan 200538000 miUS $500 | Radiator leaked at the plastic top seam. Replaced with a Koyo all aluminum radiator. | ||
Jul 2013104000 mi | Driver's seat felt loose and it was due to a loose bolt on the driver's side track. Tightened it back up and all is fine. |
Subaru WRX in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
Jul 201164480 miC $600 | clunk in the rear suspension, replaced strut |
Subaru WRX in New Hampshire, United States Feb 2011 - Aug 2012 | |||
Dec 2011138000 miUS $155 | Passenger side ball joint needed to be replaced. |
Subaru WRX in New Hampshire, United States Sep 2004 - Mar 2010 | |||
Jun 2004220 mi | Replaced front axles due to excessive vibration. It helped a bit. | ||
Mar 200959000 miUS $180 | CV boot was leaking grease due to tear so it was replaced. |
Subaru WRX in California, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2018 | |||
Dec 200875000 miUS $650 | Reverse gear broke. I was warming it up and let out the clutch with the hand brake on and I heard a loud bang and the shifter was stuck in reverse. I freed the shifter, but it wouldn't back up after the incident. | ||
Dec 2013130000 miUS $150 | Inner C/V boots replaced Top of plastic radiator tank split | ||
Apr 2016163800 miUS $10 | Power steering pump leak fixed. Disassemble and replace oring reals. |
Subaru WRX in California, United States Oct 2007 - Jul 2010 | |||
Feb 201088000 miUS $600 | Alternator died on me with little warning. | ||
Jun 201093000 miUS $200 | Power steering line leak. | ||
Jul 201093000 miUS $260 | Blown radiator. Car was perfect until 88k and then started falling apart so I sold it. Oh well. |
Subaru WRX in Michigan, United States Mar 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
Mar 201055000 miUS $100 | Just had to have adjustment made so check engine light wouldn't come on |
Subaru WRX in Colorado, United States Sep 2010 - Aug 2015 | |||
Oct 201092000 miUS $985 | Thermostat failed;cracked radiator. Bill $1,050 including tax. | ||
Aug 2013115000 miUS $35 | Replaced A/C compressor pulley. Neighbor diagnosed problem and repair. Unsure how much labor would be at shop $35 for part. | ||
Dec 2013119000 miUS $1100 | Starter sticking. Replaced with remanufactured unit Raw fuel leak faulty hose common problem up to 2009 models | ||
Aug 2015124000 mi | Clutch slipping |
Subaru WRX in Arkansas, United States Dec 2008 - Jan 2014 | |||
Aug 201095000 miUS $50 | left front inner fender came loose and was torn from vehicle. |
Subaru WRX in California, United States Aug 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jun 2010110000 mi | First replacement timing belt was squealing and then snapped. Mechanic put new one on no charge and it has worked without problems. |
Subaru WRX in Missouri, United States Feb 2006 - Sep 2012 | |||
Feb 200638000 mi | Replace radiator | ||
Sep 201190000 miUS $1 | A/C drive pulley locked up and ruined belt- replace belt and pulley |
Subaru WRX in New Jersey, United States Nov 2011 - Mar 2018 | |||
Jun 2011125000 miUS $30 | CV boot was replaced. | ||
Jun 2012135000 miUS $60 | Ball joint replaced. | ||
Dec 2014127000 miUS $46 | Ac idler pulley was replaced | ||
Sep 2015135000 miUS $80 | replaced front brake caliper | ||
Jun 2016140000 miUS $350 | Tie rod replaced. Alignment completed. | ||
Sep 2017146000 miUS $130 | Replace power steering pump | ||
Nov 2017148000 miUS $120 | Radiator and thermostat replaced | ||
Dec 2017148000 miUS $150 | Replaced valve cover gaskets. Both sides. |
Subaru WRX in Michigan, United States Jan 2014 - Mar 2014 | |||
Jan 2014164000 miUS $450 | Engine ran too rich due to me switching sparkplug wires, catalytic converter ran hot and damaged turbo |
Subaru WRX in South Carolina, United States Feb 2015 - Feb 2016 | |||
May 2015155300 miUS $200 | Leak in AC was noticed, had to replace high pressure AC hose. Then recharge | ||
Aug 2015155300 miUS $300 | Major wheel bearing failure. Replaced both front wheel bearings, 1x axle, 1x hub, 1x abs sensor. |
turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
Subaru WRX in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2015 - Jan 2016 | |||
Jan 2016US $200 | Cylinder 3 misfire due to bad coil pack. The same coil pack had been replaced approximately 20 months ago for the same issue. |
Subaru WRX in South Carolina, United States Jun 2017 - Oct 2021 | |||
May 202138000 mi | Cvt leaking at seal. Repaired with power train 5 year warranty. |
turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru WRX in New Mexico, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
Jan 200861000 miUS $380 | Inner front DOJ boots were torn and spraying grease under car. | ||
Feb 200862000 mi | Mechanic for January 2008 DoJ repair tore the inner, driver's side DoJ while replacing the axle. Shop fixed free of charge. | ||
Apr 200863000 miUS $110 | Refrigerant leaks sufficiently to activate low pressure switch in about 8-12 months. Has occurred twice over the last two years. Leak is too small to identify -- two shops have tried. |
Subaru WRX in Tennessee, United States Aug 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 2018172000 miUS $650 | Map Sensor IAT Sensor |
Subaru WRX in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
Oct 2010102000 miUS $1600 | 100k on OEM Struts, finally showed signs in need of repairs 2 months after having my struts replaced my second gear failed |
Subaru WRX in Quebec, Canada Jan 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jan 2010C $400 | fuel lines leak during very cold weather, cause a smell of gasoline in the cabine | ||
Apr 2010114700 miC $30 | Gasket from the turbo to the downpipe |
Subaru WRX in Texas, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
Sep 201050000 mi | Replaced fog lights. Took about 30-45 minutes. Bought replacement bulbs and took care of it myself. |
Subaru WRX in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2008 - Sep 2013 | |||
Jul 200889000 miUS $6000 | hot day. accelerated up a slight hill. heard severe engine knock. Cam bearing failure. Engine toasted. Was told by friend who races cars that they had lost a few engines due to lightweight synthetic oil problems during very hot weather. | ||
Nov 2011156100 miUS $400 | misfire on cylinders 1,2,3,4. replaced coil packs. Still misfire on cylinder 2. Cylinder 2 compression down compared to 1,3,4. Most probable cause is a bad exhaust valve. Able to coax car to an emission test pass. Drives well. car stalled. alternator replaced. | ||
Jul 2012170300 miUS $700 | oxygen sensors replaced repair of exhaust leaks |
Subaru WRX in Idaho, United States - Dec 2010 | |||
Aug 201069000 miUS $100 | Head Gasket - covered under extended warranty | ||
Dec 201080000 miUS $250 | Transmission and drivetrain, except computers and sensors, repair |
Subaru WRX in Michigan, United States Apr 2010 - May 2013 | |||
Sep 201097000 miUS $250 | Plastic end tank on stock radiator cracked and leaking coolant. Replaced with new aftermarket radiator with aluminum end tanks (less expensive than new OEM plastic/aluminum radiator). Installed radiator and replaced coolant. | ||
Aug 2011106500 miUS $85 | Leaking turbo oil feed line. OEM hard line was cracked. | ||
Apr 2012112000 miUS $100 | O2 sensor failed. Replaced. |
Subaru WRX in Colorado, United States Feb 2014 - Apr 2014 | |||
Feb 2014119000 miUS $220 | The AC pulley went bad and started making a very loud whining noise. |
Subaru WRX in Ohio, United States Aug 2007 - Jul 2014 | |||
Mar 201080000 miUS $450 | O2 sensor failure | ||
Jan 201288700 miUS $500 | New starter needed, belts needed adjustment. | ||
Nov 2013103900 mi | Check engine light on, cause unknown. | ||
Jul 2014106000 mi | Broken connecting rod |
Subaru WRX in Illinois, United States Dec 2012 - Apr 2017 | |||
Aug 2016133000 miUS $1800 | Clutch replacement | ||
Mar 2017143000 miUS $303 | Leaking defective radiator which was replaced with a new aftermarket radiator |
Subaru WRX in Colorado, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jan 2016136500 miUS $480 | clamps on fuel lines not holding hoses on and gas was leaking.clamps were placed at earlier visit 2 years ago when hoses had worn out and were leaking coolant hoses leaking/loose | ||
Apr 2016139000 mi | minor leak from power steering pump with 139,000 miles on it. pump itself still working fine, no issues other than leak. chose no repair for now. | ||
Oct 2017146000 miUS $1200 | new clutch and flywheel after 146,000 miles. stock clutch lasted 10 years beyond turbo upgrade, 340 lb/ft at the crank new power steering pump. original one was cracked and leaking after ~ 139,000 miles | ||
Dec 2017148000 miUS $60 | bottom radiator hose separated from radiator. coolant left radiator. reattached hose, added new coolant and Subaru coolant conditioner | ||
Jan 2018148000 miUS $50 | failed CO emissions. changed downpipe PCV valve old. put new PCV valve in. | ||
Feb 2018150000 miUS $120 | I've done a shit ton of work this winter on the Subaru. Did these in my garage: New brake fluid, took apart all brakes and regreased, added subframe rear bolts, added stiffer differential mount bushings, steering bushings, changed oil, new gear oil. In addition, I paid a mechanic to install a new clutch and flywheel. adjusted leaking fuel injectors/fuel rail driver's side, new fuel filter. transmission mount bushings were shot. | ||
May 2022185000 miUS $100 | replaced valve cover gaskets |
Subaru WRX in Virginia, United States Oct 2005 - Oct 2009 | |||
Jan 200535000 mi | New flywheel to fix "shuddering" problem. Known TSB. If outside 36k mile warranty it will not be covered under warranty. | ||
Oct 200979000 miUS $1300 | Replaced A/C compressor, condenser, evaporator. AC would blow cold for 20 seconds then hot. |
Subaru WRX in Texas, United States Jul 2008 - Jun 2013 | |||
Jul 201057000 miUS $900 | Been hearing occasional squeak. While in for an oil change, mechanic identified it as one of the belts. Since timing belts were about due, got all the belts and tensioners changed. A radiator hose was also changed. | ||
Jan 201356200 miUS $600 | Crack in top tank of radiator. Replaced radiator, coolant hoses, thermostat. |
turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
Subaru WRX in Illinois, United States Dec 2012 - Sep 2016 | |||
Sep 2013184000 miUS $270 | The rack and pinion rubber bushings were worn allowing some play. rubber OEM pieces were replaced with poly-urethane bushings. | ||
Apr 2014195200 miUS $506 | Passenger side rear caliper/caliper bracket worn and required replacement. Both rear brake pads and rotors replaced at the same time. Parking brake cleaned/adjusted. | ||
Aug 2014201000 miUS $350 | Turn signals work intermittently. Turn signal switch & relay replaced by owner. Didn't correct issue. Dealer confirmed short in harness & offered 2 options: Install a new harness or use jumper power lead to fuse box. Jumper lead performed | ||
Sep 2014204000 miUS $40 | Replaced passenger window switch. | ||
Nov 2014205000 miUS $1800 | Water pump leaking. Also replaced all timing components + belt. Replaced hydraulic tensioner and all four idler pulleys while in there. All had various amounts of play. Oil pump/seal was also leaking and oil pump had to be replaced. | ||
Jan 2015194500 miUS $160 | Drivers side front caliper sticking. Both front calipers, front rotors and pads all replaced. | ||
Aug 2015215000 miUS $639 | Replaced rotors, replaced calipers age pads Cv joint seal blown. Replaced drivers side CV joint | ||
Jan 2016208300 miUS $237 | #3 coil failed causing misfire and flashing CEL. | ||
Jun 2016221000 miUS $300 | #3 cylinder coil failed again causing #3 cylinder misfire. #3 coil was replaced as we're all 4 spark plugs. |
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Impreza in Connecticut, United States Jun 2013 - Jan 2014 | |||
Dec 2013126000 miUS $200 | one cylinder lost compression completely. |
Subaru Impreza in Quebec, Canada Sep 2009 - Jan 2011 | |||
Jun 201054560 miC $100 | Heat shield had to be repaired was rattling. | ||
Nov 201057040 miC $210 | Replace sway bar bushings |
Subaru Impreza in California, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
Sep 2009102000 miUS $2000 | Replaced transmission (purchased used for $1100) + clutch/flywheel, master, slave cylinders ($600) + labor ($300) |
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Ontario, Canada Aug 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
Apr 200960760 mi | Piston and gasket head replaced in engine to correct engine knock. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Ontario, Canada Aug 2016 - Feb 2018 | |||
May 2017128340 miC $120 | ball joint | ||
Nov 2017130200 miC $340 | Replaced front axle. Boot on inner CV was torn and was making lots of noise |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Ohio, United States May 2011 - Aug 2012 | |||
Jul 2011135000 miUS $44 | blower only working on setting 4. defective blower resistor was the failed part. replaced resistor in 5 minutes. 2 screws left of blower motor disconnect & connect. problem fixed. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Ontario, Canada - Feb 2007 | |||
Feb 200743400 mi | Top end rebuild to alleviate piston slap |
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Ontario, Canada Oct 2015 - Apr 2018 | |||
Sep 201689280 miC $200 | Got a Check Engine Light P0442 which is evaporative system (small leak). Have not solved it yet, but garages seem to want $100 just for a smoke test then unknown amount for determining and fixing the leak. Not too happy. | ||
Apr 201893620 miC $250 | High pressure metal line attached to steering rack leaked. Subaru wanted to replace whole rack at a cost of approx 1500. Mechanic fabricated a replacement line. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Alberta, Canada Feb 2009 - Jun 2017 | |||
Dec 200944640 miC $316 | Car stalling during cold start | ||
Mar 201045880 mi | noise front end when hitting bumps...stabilizer bar bushings are worn...have not repaired yet. Update: later determined to be a loose brake caliper mount. | ||
Dec 201260760 miC $90 | original battery replaced... driver side heated seat not functioning | ||
Apr 201361060 mi | smell of raw fuel within cabin when car started in cold weather. It goes away once car is warmed up. Apparently, a common problem according to the forums; due to crack injection lines under the manifold | ||
Aug 201362620 mi | Hole in exhaust at mounting bracket | ||
May 201465844 miC $820 | Replaced rear struts Repaired exhaust at centre mount; cut out corroded section and bracket and installed new section and new bracket. Replaced rear struts Repaired exhaust at centre mount; cut out corroded section and bracket and installed new section and new bracket |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in New York, United States Nov 2009 - Nov 2016 | |||
Apr 2010106000 miUS $484 | Fuel-filler lid did not always open--technician successfully repaired; Bearings in rear, driver-side wheel were deteriorating--technician ordered parts including new hub since this was third time in 14 months car suffered similar problem Original hub was scored so hub assembly, bearings, and seals were replaced. | ||
Jun 2011126000 miUS $27 | Loose heat shield was spot welded together | ||
Aug 2011129000 mi | Heat shield loosened again but in multiple places this time. Shop personnel spot welded heat shield and added a couple of retaining brackets for support. All work done at no cost. | ||
Oct 2011132000 miUS $922 | The passenger-side rear strut was damaged severely, and I had both rear strut assemblies replaced. | ||
Jan 2012135000 miUS $45 | Engine overheating was result of faulty thermostat. Thermostat was replaced. | ||
Apr 2012137000 miUS $43 | I had ongoing problem with unwanted vibration because of loose heat shields. After failing to repair successfully, I had them removed. Left high beam is not properly leveled. It turns out the headlight assembly (a small piece of supporting plastic) is broken and requires complete replacement. | ||
Dec 2012148000 miUS $505 | Check Engine light was on for over two weeks. Diagnostic test indicated oxygen sensor malfunction. Replacement of the sensor was necessary. | ||
Jan 2013149000 miUS $845 | My exhaust pipe rusted completely through between the 2nd & 3rd catalytic converters. I needed to replace 2/3 of my exhaust system, and since the cost was about the same as for OEM parts, I replaced it with a Flowmaster cat-back system. | ||
May 2013156000 miUS $600 | In March 2012 I learned that my left headlight cluster required replacement because of a broken element. I postponed replacing the headlight assembly until now. Head gaskets leaking externally, possible damage to cylinder heads; also, faint clanking sound emanating from engine suggestive of damaged bearings A faint clacking or knocking sound from the rear when I turn. Most noticeable when I accelerate into either a sharp turn or a wide sweeping turn. It is more noticeable upon turning left than right, but intermittent. Technician could not detect it. | ||
Jun 2013157000 mi | Car serviced for same recall notice twice. Recall (NHTSA Receipt Date 9/06/2011): problem with front lower control arms. Work performed first time by dealer (12/2011) was poor. Mechanic noticed corrosion. Subaru America approved replacement 6/2013. | ||
Jul 2013157800 miUS $1200 | Head gasket & oil pan leak and shifter cable frayed All parts were replaced including belts, water pump, seals, bushings, and related fluids. I am unable to separate these costs. Routine work performed at same time that I did not include. Shifter cable frayed. | ||
Aug 2013159000 miUS $325 | During replacement of brake rotors and pads, the technicians noticed that the rear calipers were malfunctioning and recommended their replacement. I complied. | ||
Nov 2013162000 miUS $600 | Front passenger-side CV boot ruptured. Boot, axle shaft including joint, front wheel bearing assembly, and inner and outer bearing seals were all replaced. | ||
Jan 2014151000 miUS $33 | A leak from the power-steering-fluid reservoir was cleaned, new clamps fitted to fluid lines, and fluid reservoir refilled. Cause was not determined. | ||
Mar 2014166000 miUS $81 | Power-steering fluid continues to leak although amount lost is minuscule so far. Leak appears to originate from steering rack itself. Update: later found that the fluid was not steering fluid. | ||
Dec 2014177000 miUS $120 | The evap canister drain valve failed and needed replacement. Two electronic codes--P0457 and especially P1443--led to this diagnosis. The canister evap vent valve was replaced with new unit. | ||
Oct 2015189800 miUS $108 | A/C belt drive idler pulley assembly contained damaged/worn bearings. Drive belt idler pulley was replaced. | ||
Feb 2016194000 miUS $618 | External coolant leak in rusted metal bypass tube from water pump to heater hose resulted in damaged head gaskets and blown seals. All damaged parts plus water pump, thermostat, and timing kit were replaced. Front passenger-side wheel bearing assembly damaged. | ||
Jun 2016199000 miUS $918 | One rear caliper seized effectively destroying pad and rotor on that brake assembly. Both rear calipers, rotors, and pads were replaced. | ||
Aug 2016201000 miUS $285 | The driver-side axle-shaft boot was rotted, cracked, and leaking oil, and the entire assembly was replaced. | ||
Sep 2016202000 miUS $497 | My car had a faulty ignition coil and ignition wire leading from coil to cylinder 2. Both coil and wire replaced. | ||
Nov 2016202000 mi | Significant signs of rust damage. Sporadic CEL related to the evap system or fuel system something-or-other. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Ontario, Canada Dec 2011 - Jul 2013 | |||
Jan 2012C $850 | 2) Electrical short causing passenger side headlight to prematurely burn out (still not fixed) 3) gas fumes during winter months when gas lines leak into the air vents (can only fix via recirculating int air) | ||
Sep 201268200 miC $200 | Check engine light, and error codes pointed to the Emissions controls. Checked fuel cap, hoses. Reset the computer code, light went quiet for 1 week and is back on. | ||
Dec 201271300 miC $5000 | Manifold gasket leak / replaced. EVAP repaired | ||
Jan 201362760 mi | Timing belt, water pump, ignition system, head gastkets Electrical short causing headlights to prematurely fail. | ||
Jul 201373780 mi | Fuel smell in the cabin at -5Celcius or below Electrical short never fixed. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Indiana, United States Feb 2016 - Jul 2018 | |||
Feb 201791000 miUS $130 | O2 sensor failed and replaced. | ||
Jul 2018121000 miUS $400 | The wagons (not sedans) of this generation have a leak that allows water to collect around the rear strut towers, causing rust. If not attended to, rear suspension can detach from the body. Rear interior carpet removed, cut out rust, and welded new metal to replace rust. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Indiana, United States Nov 2017 - Dec 2017 | |||
Nov 2017127000 miUS $800 | Caliper replaced. front rotors and pads and rear pads and rotors |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in New Jersey, United States May 2008 - Jun 2016 | |||
Sep 201295000 miUS $500 | Replaced head gaskets as preventative measure after they were found to be leaking oil. | ||
Aug 2013102000 miUS $1500 | Replaced rusted exhaust components including new catalytic converter & O2 sensor. | ||
Jan 2014112000 miUS $500 | Raw fuel smell when very cold out (less than 15F) |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Virginia, United States Aug 2009 - Aug 2020 | |||
Apr 201089700 miUS $150 | a botched transmission service some time in the car's past led to severe ATF leak requiring immediate service | ||
Dec 2012122000 miUS $200 | noticed a tear in the outer CV boot on the passenger side, decided to replace the whole axle, bought a re-manufactured axle assembly at a parts store and had my usual shop install it | ||
Dec 2013134000 miUS $200 | small piece of rubber fuel line leading to passenger side injectors was leaking fuel power steering belt was squealing and was replaced | ||
Sep 2015148000 miUS $150 | tore inner cv boot on driver's side, replaced entire axle with new | ||
Oct 2016159000 miUS $255 | CV axle that was replaced last year failed; had a new, higher quality one installed. | ||
Jan 2018169000 miUS $50 | idler pulley for the A/C seized which destroyed the belt; replaced with upgraded pulley, also replaced the pulley mounting hardware | ||
Apr 202018000 miUS $2100 | replaced rear hubs and bearings |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Connecticut, United States Jan 2017 - Feb 2019 | |||
Aug 201787000 miUS $450 | Heard knocking. Replaced an wheel bearing. Was told another would need replacing soon. | ||
Sep 201791000 miUS $450 | Second wheel bearing started making noise a few weeks later, had it replaced. | ||
Jan 201892000 miUS $20 | Heat shield breaking off. Re-attached the shield. | ||
May 201894000 miUS $250 | P0030 code - Check Engine light went on kept coming back on even after resetting. O2 sensor in Bank 1 had to be replaced. | ||
Feb 2019100000 miUS $65 | collapsed radiator hose, hole blowing steam in it. Hose replaced, no other issue found. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Iowa, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2013 | |||
Jan 2010118500 miUS $2500 | Replace leaking head gaskets. | ||
Apr 2010126000 miUS $500 | Replace wheel bearing | ||
Jun 2010128000 mi | Sticky transmission safety interlock ... cleaned and lubed. |
turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru WRX in Virginia, United States Jan 2013 - Mar 2015 | |||
Jul 201379300 miUS $3000 | Turbo seals were bad, new wheel bearings needed new axle bad a/c compressor |
Subaru WRX in California, United States Jun 2010 - Jul 2014 | |||
Mar 201277000 miUS $350 | Radiator crack and leak. Replaced. | ||
Jan 201385000 miUS $300 | LEAKING EXHAUST DOWNPIPE GASKET |
Subaru WRX in Iowa, United States Jul 2010 - Feb 2014 | |||
Aug 2010100000 miUS $160 | radiator started leaking, replaced with aftermarket unit | ||
Jan 2012125000 miUS $25 | Hose broke | ||
Jan 2014148000 miUS $40 | Lose belt |
Subaru WRX in Washington, United States May 2011 - Apr 2015 | |||
Jan 201371300 mi | Wheel bearing and hub was replaced. It had been problematic for the past few months. | ||
Jun 201369000 miUS $300 | Wiper arms | ||
Jan 201567200 miUS $1000 | Leaking radiator replaced. |
Subaru WRX in California, United States May 2010 - Jun 2017 | |||
Jan 2011106000 miUS $300 | Original radiator developed leak in plastic top. Replaced with OEM style radiator. | ||
Nov 2011114000 miUS $120 | Replaced exhaust gasket on exhaust side of turbo. | ||
Feb 2012117000 miUS $150 | Torn CV Boot necessitated a change Oil return gasket on turbo failed leaking oil down the outside of the return hose onto the underside of the vehicle. |
Subaru WRX in Virginia, United States Aug 2008 - Jul 2013 | |||
Aug 201058000 miUS $100 | A/C squeaking. Aux belts, A/C belt pulley and hardware replaced by owner. |
Subaru WRX in California, United States Nov 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
Dec 201792071 miUS $150 | CEL on. Cat Converter. Mechanic said "don't touch it", runs fine. | ||
Jan 201894000 miUS $521 | clutch pedal sticking at bottom of travel. clutch hose replaced a/c not getting cold. O ring replaced and system recharged changed out headlight bulbs |
Subaru WRX in Virginia, United States May 2015 - Aug 2017 | |||
Oct 2015182200 miUS $6500 | burnt valve on no 4 cylinder. completely rebuilt motor while it was out |
Subaru WRX in California, United States Aug 2008 - Jul 2018 | |||
Dec 2015151000 miUS $500 | Cracked/leaky radiator removed & replaced. Installed Koyo radiator, upper & lower radiator hoses, reservior tank cap, radiator cap, and coolant hard pipe. Pressure test performed on radiator/cooling system. | ||
Sep 2017168000 miUS $8 | CEL P0171 Fuel System Too Lean; I cleaned Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor with MAF sensor cleaning spray. During removal of MAF sensor, I also noticed that the housing for the air cleaner looked slightly misaligned, so I reseated the air filter and realigned the housing and clips. If there indeed was a misalignment, the air "leak" could have caused the CEL, which occurred during one of the hottest days of the summer. |
turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru WRX in Virginia, United States Feb 2011 - Oct 2012 | |||
Oct 2012175000 miUS $1200 | Check Engine Light with code P0420. Further computer report showed no presence of a front catalytic converter. Replaced front catalytic converter. |
Subaru WRX in North Carolina, United States Aug 2011 - Jul 2012 | |||
Sep 2011174000 miUS $94 | #1 O2 sensor failed and was replaced. | ||
Nov 2011180000 miUS $1615 | Timing belt tensioner was failing. Mechanic replaced timing belt, tensioner, rollers, water pump, crank seal and cam seals while the car was being serviced. |
Subaru WRX in Illinois, United States Sep 2008 - Jan 2010 |
Subaru WRX in California, United States Aug 2008 - Dec 2010 | |||
Aug 200875000 mi | REPLACE FAN BELT | ||
Oct 200879000 miUS $80 | NO START - EVERYTHING WORKS EXCEPT THE STARTER - STARTS INTERMITTANTLY AFTER PUSH START - AND AFTER INITIAL NOSTART AT DEALER, STARTS EVERY TIME. NO FAULT FOUND | ||
Oct 200993000 miUS $530 | TIMING BELT & ASSOC NORMAL WEAR PARTS - DRIVE BELTS, SPARK PLUGS, LOF FRONT AXLE BOOT SPLIT REPLACED THERMOSTAT |
Subaru WRX in South Dakota, United States Feb 2010 - Feb 2011 | |||
Jul 2010138000 miUS $264 | blower motor making noise | ||
Nov 2010142000 miUS $400 | Hole in radiator, replaced. |
Subaru WRX in Slovak Republic Aug 2008 - Jan 2011 | |||
Sep 200872540 mi€20 | Problem with leaking lubricant from front left CV joint | ||
Oct 200873780 mi€50 |
Subaru WRX in Texas, United States Aug 2007 - Jun 2015 | |||
Jun 200750000 miUS $180 | Tint in auto-dimming mirror melted off the mirror. Had to be replaced Parts and labor were $180. | ||
Jun 200861971 miUS $513 | While replacing the timing belt, the tech discovered that the timing belt tensioner and 2 idlers were making noise. Parts $297.65. Labor $216.13. Total $513.78. | ||
Aug 201186000 miUS $200 | A/C wasn't working. An O-ring burst, leaking all of the refrigerant. The passenger sub-fan blew a fuse and wasn't working, causing the refrigerant pressure to rise, which caused the o-ring to fail, leaking the refrigerant. | ||
Dec 201191000 miUS $347 | Both the left and right CV boots were torn and needed to be replaced. | ||
Jul 201296200 miUS $30 | Upper radiator hose developed a leak. I went to Advanced Auto Parts and bought a new hose for $15, and some coolant for $15. Took me about an hour to replace the hose. |
Subaru WRX in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2010 - Aug 2012 | |||
Aug 2011102400 miUS $1400 | Front axles replaced. Boots had been damaged and grease leaked. | ||
Nov 2011106700 miUS $1100 | Oxygen sensor replacement Timing belt replacement | ||
Jul 2012114000 miUS $120 | Replace dead battery |
Subaru WRX in Tennessee, United States Mar 2014 - Oct 2023 | |||
Nov 2014152100 mi | Timing belt jumped. Replaced timing belt, water pump, and thermostat. | ||
Mar 2015155000 miUS $80 | Both lower ball joints had torn boots. Replaced both lower ball joints. | ||
May 2016159400 miUS $20 | Recharged AC system, and also tightened belt to prevent it from slipping on the AC compressor. | ||
Jul 2016159800 miUS $100 | Manual transmission was grinding on the 3rd-4th shift on hot days. Replaced main transmission and rear differential oil with Motul Gear 300 75w90. This seems to have solved the problem. Found the broken tips of two teeth in the rear diff. | ||
Oct 2016163804 miUS $30 | Car gave check engine light for small fuel system vacuum leak. Replaced fuel cap, but did not solve problem. | ||
Jul 2021210477 miUS $300 | Clutch worn. Replaced clutch, and flywheel. Transmission mount and right intercooler mount were found damaged and replaced also. | ||
Jul 2022218089 miUS $80 | Car is not producing power at high RPM/high load conditions. Suspected failing fuel pump and replaced it, but no improvement. | ||
Aug 2023225000 miUS $150 | Car was low on power under acceleration in "open loop". Replacing spark plugs, coils, fuel pump, and checking intake for leaks were all unsuccessful. Replacing failed MAF Sensor successfully corrected issue. |
Subaru WRX in California, United States Nov 2014 - Sep 2015 | |||
Feb 2015159000 miUS $775 | PCV valve was clogged and causing oil to leak from the engine. |
Subaru WRX in New Jersey, United States - Sep 2005 | |||
Sep 200526000 miUS $200 | intercooler hose |
Subaru WRX in Michigan, United States Oct 2012 - Apr 2014 | |||
Jul 2013106300 miUS $785 | Right front suspension collapsed. Replace bearing, mounting brackets, brake caliper, hub mount, and some other parts I can't quite remember. |
Subaru WRX in Michigan, United States - Mar 2007 | |||
Mar 200742000 mi | Replaced/rebuilt 1st and reverse gears. |
Subaru WRX in Michigan, United States Oct 2011 - Jul 2018 | |||
Mar 2012135000 miUS $6 | Hood was popping into the secondary latch position at speed and scaring the heck out of me. Cleaning the latch and lubricating it seems to have solved the problem. Might be related to the wreck in January and subsequent body work. | ||
May 2012136400 miUS $200 | AC was leaking badly when I bought the car. With summer coming I had the system checked for leaks and repaired and charged. No biggie. Also had oil changed. | ||
Nov 2012143300 miUS $318 | Front axles replaced after torn boots had occurred and let the grease out. As labor was the main expense, I replaced the axles along with the boots so I won't have to worry about them for a very long time. | ||
Dec 2012145000 miUS $506 | Small leak from radiator noticed during oil change. Replaced radiator one week later after symptoms of cooling system failure began to show up and didn't want to risk further problems. | ||
Mar 2013150000 miUS $500 | Front end links replaced to reconnect the front stabilizer to the suspension. Slight seepage from valve cover gaskets noted. Time to replace them before oil seeps onto some electrical components nearby and cause more problems later. | ||
Aug 2013158000 miUS $1100 | Rust remediation/repainting roof, rear driver side door, and a couple spots on front. Standard midwest preventive maintenance to prevent stone chip corrosion from killing a great car over time. New windshield to replace original pitted one. | ||
Jan 2014148800 miUS $1300 | Factory struts needed replacing and I had OAKOS replace them with KYB AGX adjustables. It's like having a new car! | ||
Aug 2014174900 miUS $350 | Replaced the worn out and catalytic converter that also had a hole in it with down pipe and cat from another WRX whose owner had upgraded the factory exhaust and sold the original parts to me. | ||
Jan 2015166000 miUS $4200 | Timing belt pulley seized, taking the engine with it. OAKOS is replacing the top halves of the engine and we're doing other things while in there like an STI oil pump, Killer B oil pickup, and replace the clutch. Bad luck! | ||
Jun 2015185000 mi | I've visited several independent shops trying to find one that will work on what I think are bearings going bad in the differential, but people want to pull the trans to even begin troubleshooting. I can't afford that. | ||
Sep 2015185000 mi | Had the fluid in the transmission and differentials replaced with Redline synthetic as per the suggestion that modern super fluid might reduce some of the worn transmission noises and allow me to save up for the eventual rebuild. | ||
Dec 2015186000 miUS $3100 | Rebuilt the manual transmission. | ||
Dec 2016198000 miUS $100 | The belts that had been new after the engine rebuild had loosened with use such that they were starting to squeal on cold mornings. So I had them tightened and they are fine. | ||
Feb 2018206000 miUS $400 | Radiator replaced. | ||
Jun 2018206000 miUS $800 | My Grimmspeed ceramic catless up pipe developed leaks in the flex pipe portion of it. A perfectly rebuilt engine sounded like crap and I had to buy a new up pipe and have it installed. Rotten luck for an otherwise well built up pipe to fail me just as I'm about to put the car for sale. |
turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
Subaru WRX in Oklahoma, United States Jan 2011 - Mar 2011 | |||
Feb 2011114000 miUS $475 | The radiator cracked and was leaking severely...dealer replaced the radiator. Charging system failed...no instrumentation, 4EAT transmission would not shift. Shop replaced the alternator and battery. Problem solved. |
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
Sep 2011201000 miUS $756 | car was overheating. Radiator replaced. | ||
Feb 2012210000 miUS $800 | ball joint misfire |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Colorado, United States Apr 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
Jun 2015160000 miUS $100 | Replace 2 steering rack boots. Both repairs listed totaled approximately $600.00. | ||
Jul 2016164200 miUS $770 | Front strut replacement |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Quebec, Canada Sep 2013 - Sep 2016 | |||
Oct 2014195800 miC $1000 | fuel tank changed change front left calliper | ||
Sep 2016204600 miC $300 | Caliper jam |
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in New York, United States Mar 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
Apr 201297000 miUS $400 | Exhaust noisy. Replaced catback pipe and muffler due to rust perforation |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2016 - Oct 2016 | |||
Jul 2016139300 miUS $100 | Driver rear strut needed replacing. All fluid had leaked from the strut and would not damp |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Florida, United States Aug 2013 - Jan 2017 | |||
Sep 2013123000 miUS $1800 | Noise in transmission, bearing worn out. | ||
Dec 2015145000 miUS $700 | Replaced steering rack. | ||
Jan 2017145000 miUS $120 | Idler arm pulley bearing fried, replaced idler arm pulley for AC. |
turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru WRX in New York, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
Dec 201286000 miUS $160 | Replaced alternator belt, ac/power steering belt, idler pulley. I broke and replaced plastic piece that was part of ac belt tensioner. Idler pulley was preventative maintenance. One of the two radiator fan had a broken fan blade. I believe it was my fault and was a by-product of my previous belt install. | ||
Aug 201390000 miUS $306 | Replaced left front axle shaft. CV boot was spewing grease. Car was in for 90,000 mile service. | ||
Nov 201393000 miUS $800 | Replaced rear catalytic converter and midpipe. Preventative maintenance: replaced rear O2 sensor. | ||
Oct 201498000 miUS $300 | Replaced passenger-side external rear-view mirror. | ||
Nov 2016105300 miUS $75 | Manual shift lever came out of plastic socket |
Subaru WRX in Arkansas, United States Feb 2010 - Feb 2013 | |||
Sep 2010143000 miUS $90 | Motor mounts worn out. They had nearly completely separated. Bought used Sti ones for $40, took 5 hrs. Did trans mount as well for $60, | ||
Dec 2010148000 miUS $20 | Replaced the a/c belt tensioner pulley. It was squeaking and I was certain of immanent failure. | ||
Jan 2011149000 miUS $30 | Lower radiator hose and thermostat gasket due to coolant leak. | ||
Feb 2011150000 miUS $50 | Blower motor due to failure of the motor. Motor and ductwork replaced as unit. Bought used hvac unit with cores for $50. Took an hour to change out. | ||
Nov 2011159800 mi | Fuel smell on cold days, replaced fuel rail under extended warranty from Subaru. | ||
Mar 2012164000 miUS $120 | CV joints getting loose, clunking. Boots busted on both front shafts. | ||
Sep 2012169000 miUS $70 | Replaced rear differential mounts. |
Subaru WRX in California, United States Jan 2014 - Jan 2014 | |||
Jan 2014119000 miUS $400 | busted boot, drivers side axle replace |
Subaru WRX in California, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Mar 201071000 miUS $170 | Door lock cylinder came loose and fell into door. Repair shop removed door panel and reattached lock cylinder. Repair shop damaged timing belt idler pulley while replacing timing belt. Problem was noticed after taking car on 100 mile trip. Repair shop replaced defective unit at no labor cost to owner. Owner paid for new idler pulley. A/C inoperative. Repair shop replaced o-rings and seals and recharged A/C. |
Subaru WRX in Alberta, Canada Sep 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
Nov 2013127580 miC $1000 | Both head and valve gaskets. |
Subaru WRX in California, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2013 | |||
Jan 2013US $2000 | Wiring harness was modified by previous owner and is now requires complete replacement. |
Subaru WRX in California, United States Jan 2011 - Apr 2012 | |||
Sep 2011107000 miUS $881 | Timing belt was old and slipping so produced a burning rubber smell on long drives. A replacement corrected the problem. |
Subaru WRX in New York, United States Mar 2010 - Aug 2011 | |||
Aug 201086900 mi | Driver side front axle replaced. |
Subaru WRX in Texas, United States Apr 2014 - Sep 2014 | |||
Sep 2014135000 miUS $500 | Replace brake calipers |
Subaru WRX in Oregon, United States Jul 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
Aug 2011126000 miUS $4400 | A rod bearing clicking between 2500-3500. Waiting for a failure of the bearing could have damaged the heads. The short block (engine block with pistons etc. already installed) was replaced. Valves were adjusted. Car had been protuned:+30%HP |
Subaru WRX in West Virginia, United States May 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
Aug 2011179700 miUS $85 | replaced the knock sensor | ||
Oct 2011186000 miUS $630 | timing belt tensioner pulley failed, which prompted a complete timing belt job. |
Subaru WRX in Washington, United States Jan 2012 - Aug 2013 | |||
Sep 2012173000 miUS $80 | Vacuum lines became brittle. Replaced all with new t-joints and clips. | ||
May 2013187100 miUS $300 | replaced center differential with used unit. | ||
Aug 2013195000 miUS $150 | Seized waterpump - this caused failure of timing belt. Engine is now inoperative. Update: sold car without this fixed in March. |
Subaru WRX in California, United States Oct 2010 - Jan 2017 | |||
Jul 2016114300 miUS $900 | major overhaul of AC system | ||
Jan 2017110000 mi | heater controls didn't work |
Subaru WRX in North Carolina, United States Jul 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
Oct 2007 | new radiator | ||
Aug 2009122000 miUS $840 | shop overtorqued a number of items on timing belt/water pump repair. Per dealer, had to replace multiple bearings, pulley tensioner, etc. After previous visit to aftermarket shop not noting noise from engine, will only use for performance add-ons | ||
Jan 2010133000 miUS $600 | Return trip - smell of burning oil in cabin. Gaskets (head? valve cover?) were leaking and needed replacing. AC compressor declared dead... it was just repaired /recharged 2-3 months ago? Now dead...in winter, car has been sitting in driveway after purchase of new car. Dealer wants $8-900, I refused. |
Subaru WRX in California, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2015 | |||
Jun 2015170000 miUS $400 | Clunking when turning, replaced tie rod |
Subaru WRX in Illinois, United States Aug 2004 - Jul 2022 | |||
Jul 200410000 mi | Replaced defective rear view mirror/compass | ||
Nov 201055300 miUS $2000 | A/C Belt Tensioner replaced on 1st trip. Probably not the real problem due to "discovery" of bad timing belt tensioner. Dealer gave me free parts to compensate. Timing Belt Tensioner leak/rattle | ||
Aug 201373000 miUS $90 | Plastic black door sill body cladding had top part tear and about 1 foot was dangling loose. Dealer cleaned and glued plastic trim back on. | ||
May 201475000 miUS $2200 | Replaced clutch. Was still working but slipped when doing extreme acceleration ; ) Abuse related repair : p. Not Subaru's fault. Known 2002 wrx plastic radiator issue. Very slow micro leak at seam. Holds up during 1 hr pressure test but randomly leaks and makes a little stink while driving when engine is hot. Was sufficiently annoyed to finally change it. |
Subaru WRX in Illinois, United States Sep 2007 - Jun 2022 | |||
Oct 200737000 mi | replaced self dimming mirror | ||
Jan 200838000 mi | Fuel line leak. | ||
Dec 201165000 miUS $200 | neutral interlock shift replaced | ||
Mar 201375000 miUS $300 | caliper frozen | ||
Dec 201388000 miUS $150 | alternator belt pulley loose from rusting replaced | ||
Aug 201493300 mi | rusted parking brake, caliper pin boot broken | ||
Feb 201594000 miUS $1400 | clutch wore out, 13 yrs old, they replaced the pressure plate, clutch disc, bearing | ||
Sep 201599000 miUS $420 | o2 sensor replaced | ||
Dec 2015101000 miUS $180 | cv boot torn replaced oil pump sensor repalced | ||
Feb 2016101900 mi | Catalytic converter replaced. | ||
Mar 2016102000 mi | wiper assembly replaced | ||
May 2017112000 miUS $1900 | leaking tranny fluid, seals replaced | ||
Dec 2021125000 miUS $2600 | rear struts front control arm subframe |
Subaru WRX in Missouri, United States Apr 2017 - Jul 2022 | |||
Jun 2017161000 miUS $140 | Gear shifter had major side-to-side slop. Replaced shifter linkage. While it was apart worn transmission mount was replaced. | ||
Jul 2021188000 miUS $150 | Replaced center differential bearings | ||
Jan 2022192000 miUS $160 | Sticking caliper |
Subaru WRX in New Jersey, United States Aug 2007 - Apr 2011 | |||
Sep 200778000 miUS $270 | O2 sensor | ||
Feb 201090800 miUS $270 | Ruptured inboard CV boot on passenger side front driveshaft, was depositing grease on exhaust/cat. Driveshaft replaced. | ||
May 201093000 miUS $500 | Ruptured turbo inlet hose caused poor running, but vehicle still drivable. Factory inlet replaced with flexible silicone aftermarket (Samco) one. Primarily because it is easier than using factory part (intake manifold can stay on) | ||
Apr 201195000 miUS $191 | A/C found to be not working (the day before I had someone lined up to buy the car). O ring on AC Compressor found to be leaking by garage. Replaced. Car sold hours later. |
Subaru WRX in California, United States Aug 2007 - Feb 2012 | |||
Nov 201075000 miUS $450 | Ignition coil on #2 cylinder was failing, causing misfires, rough running & loss of power, as well as the Check Engine light to flash. Replaced ignition coil and it fixed the problem. |
Subaru WRX in North Carolina, United States Jul 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
Sep 2017219000 miUS $200 | Power steering was inconsistent. Pump was replaced and system bled. | ||
Nov 2017224000 miUS $50 | Replaced wiper motor and assembly. | ||
Jan 2018224000 miUS $100 | Replaced several dry and cracked vacuum crankcase lines. | ||
Mar 2018227000 miUS $50 | Replaced turbo coolant supply line. Coolant flushed. | ||
Apr 2018227000 miUS $200 | Replaced turbo oil return line. Including exhaust gaskets for: manifold, collector, up pipe, turbo, down pipe. | ||
May 2018230000 miUS $200 | Replaced radiator. | ||
Jun 2018230000 miUS $140 | Trip Check. Fluids topped off, tires rotated, brakes checked. Ready for blue ridge. |
Subaru WRX in Wisconsin, United States Aug 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
Mar 2009100000 miUS $400 | Whine/whistle upon acceleration; AC not functioning. New AC line and belt installed. |
Subaru WRX in Ontario, Canada Sep 2004 - Mar 2010 | |||
Dec 200433480 mi | Transmission syncho 2-3 went, as new trannys were unavailable (lots of demand) they rebuilt it. Put in a new clutch at my request | ||
May 200652080 mi | Whining sound from 3rd gear at steady speed or on deceleration. Replaced transmission under warranty. | ||
Feb 200774400 miC $1200 | Clutch replaced with Exedy competition Stage I as the stock clutch which was replaced at 54,000 kms was slipping. |
Subaru WRX in Colorado, United States Oct 2008 - Sep 2011 | |||
Oct 2010104700 miUS $150 | Leaking radiator, replaced radiator and hoses. |
turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
Subaru WRX in California, United States Dec 2010 - Apr 2017 | |||
Mar 201166000 miUS $137 | Refrigerant leak in AC--replaced. Small leak that will cost $1000 for permanent fix. | ||
Apr 201479200 miUS $174 | Replaced high side Schrader valve. Compressor shaft shows signs of seeping. Performed full AC service. |
Subaru WRX in California, United States Aug 2009 - Apr 2014 | |||
Apr 200951500 miUS $900 | valve leak, axle oil, fuel injection | ||
Oct 201167500 miUS $730 | Cracked radiator Replaced cracked radiator. | ||
Jan 201380000 miUS $113 | Check Engine light came on. Dealer determined it was because intake boot wasn't properly secured, causing unmetered air to enter intake. NOTE: this was not the problem as the Check Engine light came on again 9 days later! Motor oil cooler gasket not sealing, causing engine oil leak. Replaced left side valve cover gasket. This repair was an additional $393. | ||
Feb 201380500 miUS $525 | Air intake sensor intermittently giving incorrect reading, causing computer to think fuel was running too lean. Check Engine light on. First trip shop said intake not secured properly. Second replaced sensor. |
turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru WRX in Ontario, Canada Jan 2010 - Sep 2014 | |||
Feb 2010102300 miC $850 | Passenger side brake caliper was seized |
Subaru WRX in Colorado, United States Dec 2008 - Apr 2012 | |||
Mar 2009170000 miUS $290 | CV Boot torn. | ||
Aug 2009177000 miUS $32 | Leaking radiator hose. | ||
Oct 2010193000 miUS $30 | AC repair. Air conditioning and ventilation, repair | ||
Dec 2011212000 miUS $1500 | Burnt valve. Replaced all valves. |
Subaru WRX in Quebec, Canada Oct 2008 - Jun 2013 | |||
May 200974400 miC $150 | The prestone reservoir started leaking too much (it was leaking before) and I had it replaced. The replacement was plastic instead of metal, which efectively solves the corrosion problem the older one had. | ||
Jun 200975640 miC $300 | I had to replace the whole window linkage and electric motor on the passengers side window. | ||
Aug 200976260 miC $240 | Gas odor inside the car which happens at low temperatures was fixed, will have to wait until low temps to see if problem comes again. | ||
Sep 200976880 miC $300 | Had hesitation when giving gas. Diagnosis was a bad MAF, which I ordered seperately and installed myself. MAF replaced, runs like new. | ||
Feb 201083080 miC $40 | Replaced upper radiator hose which was worn on radiator fan. Replaced uppipe that was cracked (bad used part) | ||
Jun 201088040 miC $160 | IAC gunked up and needed cleaning. Was causing misfires. | ||
Aug 201090520 miC $100 | Blown radiator, replaced radiator. | ||
Dec 201096100 miC $600 | Battery was constantly dead, alternator was replaced with a used unit as the old one was'nt outputtiong enough voltage. All connectors from the alternator to the battery were cleaned. Oil return tube was slightly leaking but the oil entered and fouled a coil pack. Coil pack had to be replaced with a new unit and oil return tube replaced. | ||
Apr 201199400 miC $300 | Radiator leaking, replaced with all aluminum radiator. A/C compressor strap went straight through timing belt cover. Will have to replace timing belt cover, A/C strap and pulley. | ||
Jun 2011100440 miC $300 | Replaced AC belt and timing belt covers. | ||
Oct 2011102900 miC $40 | Voltage drop problems when using A/C, defrost, etc. Tried improving grounding and cleaning connections, did not work. | ||
Sep 2012111600 miC $30 | Vibration in steering wheel. Replaced an engine mount bolt that was missing, probably from some previous repair. Eliminated a squeaking noise, but vibration in steering still present. | ||
Mar 2013115320 miC $600 | Rear left suspension top mount was worn and doing clunking noise. Replaced top mount. |
Subaru WRX in Ohio, United States Sep 2009 - Apr 2011 | |||
Dec 201083000 miUS $30 | Broken sway bar end link. Simply installed a new one. |
Subaru WRX in California, United States Dec 2003 - Jun 2014 | |||
Feb 200312000 mi | Clutch shudder at cold start. Whole clutch/disc assembly replaced under warranty. | ||
Jul 200630000 mi | Check engine light. ECU reflashed by manufacturer under warranty. | ||
Nov 200957000 miUS $185 | Coolant hoses leak Coolant hoses leak. Replaced. | ||
Jan 201167000 miUS $135 | Subaru recall # WVK-21. Strong fuel smell under the hood during cold morning startups, lasting more than 5 minutes. Two gaskets on engine replaced; as recommended by dealer service manager. Replaced two engine gaskets. Subaru recall # WVK-21. Strong fuel smell under the hood during cold morning startups, lasting more than 5 minutes. Fixed under warranty. | ||
Jun 201171000 miUS $1200 | Mechanic misdiagnosed crank sensor problem and replaced clutch system first instead. Mechanic misdiagnosed crank sensor problem and replaced clutch system first instead. | ||
Apr 201496250 miUS $160 | Radiator leak. Need to add coolant every month. Replaced corroded battery tie-down with aftermarket aluminum one. Dealer found the water leak in trunk. One area of chassis weld has split apart. Dealer said unable to fix. I sealed the split weld line myself. | ||
Jun 201496250 mi | Radiator leak. Buyer replaced it. |
Subaru WRX in Ohio, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Aug 2010122000 miUS $100 | Connection between pipes broke and needed to be re-welded. |
Subaru WRX in New York, United States Aug 2007 - Oct 2009 | |||
Nov 200868000 mi | After the car warms up (30+ mins of driving), the car clunks when performing low-speed turning. | ||
Dec 200869000 miUS $1400 | Prior problem as selected above: After the car warms up (30+ mins of driving), the car clunks when performing low-speed turning. | ||
Sep 200974000 miUS $50 | Leaking radiator; radiator was repaired a little over a year ago by auto insurance company's repair shop after a front end collision. Because defective part was originally repaired, it was covered under insurance company's warranty. |
Subaru WRX in Delaware, United States Oct 2010 - May 2011 | |||
Nov 2010106000 mi | Throwout bearing was making noise for about a year, dealer confirmed diagnosis at the 105k service and recommended clutch replacement. Squealing from AC compressor. Dealer advised AC clutch/bearing failing. Waiting until warmer weather to repair (belt removed). | ||
Apr 2011108000 mi | AC compressor replaced due to failing bearing. DTC PO031, O2 Sensor replaced |
Subaru WRX in Michigan, United States Dec 2009 - Jan 2011 | |||
Jan 2010130000 miUS $310 | Radiator replaced due to a crack in the top. |
Subaru WRX in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2011 - May 2012 | |||
Feb 2012108100 miUS $1100 | Timing belt, water pump, seals and gaskets | ||
Mar 2012110000 miUS $950 | struts replaced |
Subaru WRX in Colorado, United States Dec 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
Feb 2013128800 miUS $900 | Timing belt kit, thermostat, aftermarket catless up-pipe (factory catted one can break and kill the turbo), LWCP. |
Subaru WRX in New York, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
Sep 201665000 miUS $45 | Leaky valve cover on the passenger side caused smoke when the oil leaked on the up pipe. Replaced gasket and resealed but still seeping a small amount of oil. | ||
Jan 2017US $15 | Oil leaking from passenger side valve cover. Replaced gasket again. | ||
Mar 201869000 miUS $700 | Rear end squeaked over bumps. Shocks we're due for replacement. Installed new tokico d spec adjustable dampers with springs from a 2004 WRX STI. Also replaced all 4 struts mounts. The fronts were cracked. Not sure if this counts as a repair or just maintenance. |
Subaru WRX in Maryland, United States Dec 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
Jan 2011105000 mi | Strong fuel smell coming from engine compartment. Fuel rail fixed by dealer, covered by Subaru. |
Subaru WRX in North Dakota, United States - Sep 2007 | |||
Sep 200750000 miUS $200 | windshield replacement with non-OEM glass |
Subaru WRX in Utah, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2014 | |||
Jun 2014186000 miUS $4800 | Whole Engine Replaced because of cracked piston. Also rack and pinion replaced clutch assembly and thermostat. |
turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
Subaru WRX in New Jersey, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
Jun 2014149000 miUS $500 | Cracked radiator |
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Impreza in New Jersey, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2010 | |||
May 200897000 miUS $500 | Replace wheel bearings on passenger rear . | ||
Feb 200999000 miUS $700 | Replace drive axle | ||
Jul 2009120150 miUS $2500 | Replace Headgaskets & rebuilt heads. |
Subaru Impreza in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2007 - Mar 2012 | |||
Oct 2007130000 miUS $300 | Head gasket failure. Replaced oil pump, water pump and headgaskets while disassembled. | ||
Feb 2009166000 miUS $85 | Replaced faulty knock sensor after error indicated by check engine light. |
Subaru Impreza in Massachusetts, United States May 2009 - Apr 2011 | |||
Mar 200956016 miUS $1980 | Head gaskets replaced under warranty. Timing belt, brake rotors and pads, plugs, all fluids replaced, suspension pin. |
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
Subaru Impreza in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jan 201639720 miC $2500 | head gasket |
Subaru Impreza in Missouri, United States Jan 2008 - Apr 2012 | |||
Jun 2008100000 miUS $500 | Had to get air conditioner replaced. Condenser went out, along with belt and everything else. | ||
Mar 2010147000 miUS $500 | Replace head gaskets | ||
Oct 2010155000 miUS $600 | Wheel bearings | ||
Dec 2010155000 miUS $600 | Left wheel bearing |
Engine not specified
Subaru WRX in Ontario, Canada Aug 2011 - Jul 2012 | |||
Dec 201181220 miC $1700 | Precat pipe was poorly welded at factory |
Subaru WRX in Yukon Territory, Canada Jan 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
Mar 2009 | Returned four days after purchase because dealer didn't disclose salvage title at time of sale. One head gasket slightly sweating at the time. Also a slight leak in a rubber seal on the transmission. It was minor enough that mechanic recommended just waiting until the clutch needed replacing and regularly checking transmission fluid levels. |
Subaru WRX in Ontario, Canada Jul 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Aug 2010112840 miC $1400 | Right rear strut oil leaked out and required replacement of both right and left rear struts. |
Subaru WRX in New Jersey, United States May 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jul 2010117000 miUS $600 | Power Steering pump leaking, need replacement |
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2014 - Dec 2015 | |||
Dec 2015233000 miUS $100 | broken exhaust |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Alabama, United States Aug 2008 - Dec 2013 | |||
Dec 2013104000 mi | Stuck in gear |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in California, United States Sep 2004 - Apr 2014 | |||
Apr 200440000 mi | Water pump broke. Had to get a new one. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Ontario, Canada Oct 2007 - May 2010 | |||
Jul 2008119660 miC $500 | Stalling and hesitation which was cured with new oxygen sensor - routine maintenance at this mileage (190000)? Note. Total bill for two problems was $1400, it seemed like $500 for oxygen sensor and $900 for new shocks on the rear of the car - again could be routine maintenance for a car with 190000 kms. | ||
Apr 2010135780 mi | starter broke |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in New York, United States Feb 2009 - Jul 2012 | |||
Mar 200941000 miUS $170 | Replaced evaporative vent valve. | ||
Mar 201044000 miUS $50 | Rattling heat shield removed. Not replaced. | ||
Jan 201149000 miUS $1208 | Right front lower control arm broke while on the road. Replaced conrol arm, suspension link and rust-riddled front subframe. | ||
May 201151000 miUS $990 | Exhaust pipe and catalytic converter connections rusted almost to breaking point. | ||
Aug 201151600 miUS $459 | Left side lower control arm broke. Replaced same. Right side lower control arm and front subframe broke January 2011. Subaru denies any responsibility. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Wisconsin, United States Jul 2012 - Aug 2012 | |||
Aug 201258000 miUS $300 | Spark Plugs. Wires. Ignition Coil pack for #2 cylinder. Map Sensor. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Colorado, United States May 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
Apr 2015105300 miUS $380 | The radiator was cracked and needed to be replaced | ||
Jun 2017113000 miUS $3000 | Needed a new CV joint Replaced catalytic converter Knock sensor replaced Spark plugs and engine working coil replaced. Coil had failed and was sparking to ground causing engine to surge erratically. | ||
Jan 2018117000 mi | A.C. compressor broken. Not repaired at time. New belt routed to skip compressor. | ||
Dec 2021136000 mi | There was a smell coming from the engine near the front driver's side wheel. The shop took apart part of the drive shaft and replaces a broken piece. However, because they were uncertain if it had been broken or if it broke from being taken apart there was no charge | ||
Jan 2022137000 miUS $200 | Check engine light coming on. The computer indicated that it is the catalytic converter (replaced 5 years ago) | ||
Mar 2022138000 miUS $1700 | Needed new catalytic converter |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Alaska, United States Jun 2012 - Mar 2016 | |||
Feb 2016116600 miUS $2000 | Headgasket replacement, water pump change. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Texas, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
Mar 201280000 miUS $400 | rack bushings replaced, steering realigned, tires balanced; purchased car knowing these repairs would be needed. | ||
Aug 201283400 miUS $300 | replaced cracked exhaust | ||
Jul 201390300 miUS $1700 | Replaces timing belt, clutch, water pump and AC fan belt. | ||
Nov 201392000 mi | Loose stay in drive train. | ||
Jun 201598000 miUS $367 | Steering was catching on sharp turns. Fixed by topping up power steering fluid. Spark plug hole seal was leaking, high oil consumption, replaced valve cover gasket | ||
Apr 2017106000 miUS $1400 | Muffler and catalytic converter replaced. | ||
May 2018109000 miUS $750 | replaced brake drums and front control joint |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in New Jersey, United States Nov 2013 - May 2015 | |||
Dec 2013144000 miUS $800 | Timing belt worn and replace belts. | ||
May 2015169000 mi | Complete front sub-frame rust out. Car totaled and sold as scrap |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Nevada, United States May 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
Jul 2013139200 miUS $100 | AC expansion valve has failed | ||
Mar 2014143000 miUS $250 | Clutch release bearing failure. Changed clutch also just because it was apart. |
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Vermont, United States Sep 2010 - Apr 2012 | |||
Dec 201073000 miUS $200 | drivers side floor mat slipping | ||
Jan 201175000 miUS $200 | gasoline smell. tightened parts. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in New Jersey, United States Mar 2012 - Mar 2015 | |||
Oct 201397200 miUS $600 | Timing belt pulley | ||
Aug 2014103100 mi | Had to replace the front pass cv joint. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Oregon, United States Jul 2014 - Jul 2014 | |||
Jul 2014146000 miUS $1000 | replaced CV joints as they were clicking when turning. Needed to try 2 different brands as 1st installed set cause lots of vibration at stop lights. Also had transmission pan drop, new front brake pads and capilers |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Michigan, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
Dec 2011193000 mi | road salt caused lower control arms to rust. recall. | ||
Jul 2017204000 miUS $100 | Front universal joint on the rear driveshaft was worn out. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Kansas, United States Dec 2014 - Sep 2016 | |||
Dec 2014103000 miUS $4500 | Head gaskets 2nd time. Once at 30K now again. Brakes (rotors, wheel kits, pads), ball joints, timing belt, struts, knock sensor 3rd time, fuel filter and fluid maint. There is a computer problem, but haven't been able to find it. | ||
Mar 2015108000 mi | Left rear wheel cylinder locked up. Freed, has not repeated yet. | ||
Jun 2015111000 mi | Shop did not fix brakes. I replaced LR wheel cylinder, brake hose, RR adjuster. Still waiting to see if LR wheel lock up solved by cylinder and hose replacement. ABS still acting up some, but neither I nor the shop can find a problem. | ||
Dec 2015124000 miUS $114 | Based on dealer computer, replaced rt rear speed sensor. Still not fixed, and no one yet knows what is wrong. Will take to different shop on 1/6 since I, nor anyone else yet, can fix it. | ||
Feb 2016128900 miUS $90 | Still rt rear ABS problem. Everything was cleaned and it helped some, but not fixed. To fix will cost more than I want to spend. | ||
Jun 2016141000 miUS $40 | Overheating, misfiring on cylinder 3. Time for head gasket number 4. Which I'll have to do later. Made temp repairs for now. Will correct later. | ||
Sep 2016141000 mi | Valve issue causing the misfire. Didn't want to keep spending money on what has been an expensive and unreliable vehicle. Replaced with Toyota Corolla |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2013 - Jan 2014 | |||
Mar 2013122000 miUS $346 | Both cats replaced, got rid of 420 code (rear o2 sensor). Also mid pipe replaced due to rust holes at bracket points. | ||
Oct 2013129800 miUS $40 | I replaced the head gaskets @ 97,000 mi. Was meticulous, 36,000 mi later it began to display the hg syptoms again, got blue devil and after driving it with the blue devil in the system it actually plugged the hg leak successfully, now at 38k |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in Maryland, United States Aug 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
Oct 200765000 miUS $143 | Check Engine light went on then off, no charge. Exhaust heat shield came loose | ||
Jun 200867000 miUS $350 | Air conditioning blowing hot. Freon recharged. | ||
Jan 200982000 mi | I have a slow head gasket leak they are doing nothing about at this time. | ||
Jun 200987000 miUS $273 | air conditioning was not working (was last repaired last year - freon was recharged). but within the week of the repair, could hear a hissing sound when air cond. was running and am now taking it back because it is blowing warm air again. | ||
Jul 200987000 mi | Would cost $1,100 to fix the A/C, so didn't fix. | ||
Sep 200988000 miUS $300 | Compressor, receiver and dryer failed, shop replaced these to repair the air conditioning problem (was not blowing cold), but the A/C was insufficiently cold from day two after getting the car back. Upon putting dye in and checking system, found that there were additional leaks. Fixed those and charged for parts, no labor, no freon (which were required) given that the issue had not been found previously. 3rd attempt to fix the A/C. Told me that there was a "high pressure hose" that was leaking in addition to the previous defective compressor, dryer, receiver (trip #1), and two additional leaks (trip #2). So far so good, but took three recent trips. | ||
Nov 200990000 mi | Head gasket on engine leaking; repaired under Subaru manufacturers' extended warranty to 100,000 miles | ||
Dec 200993000 mi | housing on exhaust fan was bumping a hose after previous replacement of head gasket; housing realigned | ||
Jun 2011101000 miUS $75 | Car had exhuast crack that was repaired. Needed new timing belt and water pump in 3000 miles, needed some other maintenance/repairs over next 5000 miles so decided to sell. |
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport in New York, United States May 2009 - Jan 2022 | |||
Oct 2014138300 miUS $750 | replaced rusted exhaust pipes and muffler from catylitic converter back replaced left axle and cv joint | ||
Dec 2014140000 miUS $245 | Replaced right front cv joint.axle | ||
Oct 2016146000 mi | check engine light intermittent off and on. couldnt resolve will return later date or sell car not sure yet | ||
Apr 2017148 miUS $64 | Had difficulty getting engine light to turn off in order to pass New York State inspection, Took a couple of tries but it went off | ||
Jul 2018149000 mi | Spongy brakes, diagnosed possible brake master cylinder and worn pads Transmission slipping added Lucas anti-leak and needed fluid which seems to have worked Rusted through hole in muffler Attempted to patch but unsuccessfull Noise and loss of power steering, added fluid and Lucas stop leak, mechanic said rack would likely need to be replaced. Car has been remarkable at about 149k precisely, almost everything but motor has rusted, broken or leaked -- trans, brake cylinder and muffler. Was like someone pulled a switch or pushed a 'fail' button Am looking to sell car as is |
4-cylinder automatic AWD
Subaru WRX in Ontario, Canada Sep 2007 - Mar 2014 | |||
Oct 201368500 miC $300 | O2 sensor failed | ||
Mar 201471300 miC $300 | Drum was leaking and subsequently replaced |
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport in Iowa, United States Jan 2022 - Feb 2022 | |||
Feb 2022179000 miUS $275 | Radiator was leaking, so it was replaced. |