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2002 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport repairs by problem area
Engine (54%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 231 repairs.
2002 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (37%)
< $100 (32%)
Chart based on 191 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2002 Subaru WRX 4dr Wagon
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 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 Dec 2012 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Jan 201396000 miUS $2000 | Wiring harness was modified by previous owner and is now requires complete replacement. | ||
| Subaru WRX in Alberta, Canada Sep 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Nov 2013127580 miC $1000 | Both head and valve gaskets. | ||
| 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 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 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 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 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 New York, United States Mar 2010 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Aug 201086900 mi | Driver side front axle replaced. | ||
| 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 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 Colorado, United States Oct 2008 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Oct 2010104700 miUS $150 | Leaking radiator, replaced radiator and hoses. | ||
| 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 Dec 2009 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jun 2015170000 miUS $400 | Clunking when turning, replaced tie rod | ||
| 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 Texas, United States Apr 2014 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Sep 2014135000 miUS $500 | Replace brake calipers | ||
| 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 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 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 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 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 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 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. | ||
2002 Subaru WRX 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 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. | ||
| 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. | ||
2002 Subaru WRX 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 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 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 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. | ||
| 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 North Dakota, United States - Sep 2007 | |||
| Sep 200750000 miUS $200 | windshield replacement with non-OEM glass | ||
| 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 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 Ontario, Canada Jan 2010 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Feb 2010102300 miC $850 | Passenger side brake caliper was seized | ||
| 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 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 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 Ohio, United States Sep 2009 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Dec 201083000 miUS $30 | Broken sway bar end link. Simply installed a new one. | ||
| 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 Ohio, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 2010122000 miUS $100 | Connection between pipes broke and needed to be re-welded. | ||
2002 Subaru WRX 4dr Sedan
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 | ||
2002 Subaru Impreza 4dr Sedan
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 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. | ||
| 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. | ||
2002 Subaru Impreza 4dr Sedan
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 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 | ||
| Subaru Impreza in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 2016C $2500 | head gasket | ||
2002 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Engine not specified
| Subaru WRX in New Jersey, United States May 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jul 2010117000 miUS $600 | Power Steering pump leaking, need replacement | ||
| 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. | ||
2002 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Alaska, United States Jun 2012 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Feb 2016116600 miUS $2000 | Headgasket replacement, water pump change. | ||
| 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 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. | ||
2002 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 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 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 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 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 | ||
| 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 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 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. | ||
2002 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport 4-door
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 | ||
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