Used Car Expert Fault Guides tell you the common Subaru Impreza faults and wear items that can become problems and big bills for their owner.
Independent research indicated that using our fault guides to check a car before you buy it can save you an average of £300 in surprise bills and hidden problems.
That's because our Subaru Impreza fault guides are written so that anyone can understand them – even if you know nothing about cars and have no tools. For every common fault, we tell you what to look for, what it means and what it costs.
Select your Subaru Impreza fault guide:
Subaru Impreza (1993 - 2000) Fault Guide
Subaru Impreza (2000 - 2007) Fault Guide
Subaru Impreza (2007 - Present) Fault Guide
Subaru Impreza (1993 - 2000) Fault Guide
We know of 15 SUBARU Impreza (1993 - 2000) faults which our fault check guide makes it easy for you to spot and avoid.
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10 engine faults
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2 suspension wear items or faults
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1 interior problems
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1 bodywork issues
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1 recalls
Here's an example fault on the SUBARU Impreza (1993 - 2000)
What to look for:
Start the engine from cold with the bonnet open. Rev the engine gently and listen for a rattle from the engine as the revs return to idle.
What it means:
This may mean that the big end or rod bearings are close to failure.
What to do
Negotiate a £3,000- £5,000 discount or an engine refurbishment to solve the problem.
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Subaru Impreza (2000 - 2007) Fault Guide
We know of 10 SUBARU Impreza (2000 - 2007) faults which our fault check guide makes it easy for you to spot and avoid.
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4 engine faults
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2 suspension wear items or faults
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2 interior problems
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1 bodywork issues
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1 recalls
Here's an example fault on the SUBARU Impreza (2000 - 2007)
What to look for:
Start the engine from cold, with the bonnet open. Listen for a loud metallic tap/slapping noise at the top of the engine, especially when someone revs the engine.
What it means:
This indicates that the tappets need replacing.
What to do
Negotiate a £200 discount or have the repair completed.
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Subaru Impreza (2007 - Present) Fault Guide
We know of 9 SUBARU Impreza (2007 - Present) faults which our fault check guide makes it easy for you to spot and avoid.
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4 engine faults
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2 suspension wear items or faults
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1 interior problems
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1 bodywork issues
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1 recalls
Here's an example fault on the SUBARU Impreza (2007 - Present)
What to look for:
Check the service history/ask the vendor to make sure that the car is not due an expensive service.
What it means:
Services on the 1.5 and 2.0 litre petrol cars are due every 12,000 miles and can vary greatly in cost. The 12,000 is £250.00, the 24,000 is, £300.00, the 36,000 is £500.00 (as the Impreza is four-wheel drive and this includes servicing that system), the 48,000 mile service is £250.00 and the 60,000 mile service is £650.00
What to do
If you find the car is due a service then try to negotiate a discount of the relevant amount.
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