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2014 Subaru Impreza / WRX repairs by problem area
Engine (34%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 47 repairs.
2014 Subaru Impreza / WRX repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (19%)
< $100 (69%)
Chart based on 42 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2014 Subaru Impreza / WRX 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
| Subaru Impreza / WRX in Ontario, Canada Mar 2014 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jan 2016 | rack and pinion replaced under warranty | ||
2014 Subaru Impreza / WRX 4dr Sedan
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% | ||
2014 Subaru Impreza / WRX 4dr Sedan
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 | ||
2014 Subaru Impreza / WRX 4dr Hatch
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 | ||
2014 Subaru Impreza / WRX 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 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 | ||
| Subaru Impreza / WRX in Illinois, United States Jun 2016 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Jun 201734000 mi | Failed rod bearing. Rebuilt engine and replaced turbo unit. | ||
2014 Subaru Impreza / WRX 4dr Hatch
148-horsepower 2.0L H4 CVT AWD
| 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 | ||
| 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. | ||
2014 Subaru Impreza / WRX 4dr Hatch
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. | ||
2014 Subaru Impreza / WRX 4dr Hatch
148-horsepower 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 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 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 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. | ||
| 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. | ||
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