Subaru Impreza

"valves went out and car stalled completely on freeway"

""Both rear wheel bearings began making noise, normally audible at speeds between 30 and 50 miles per hour. Replaced both rear hub assemblies (including wheel bearings) at 69115 miles.""

"Pipe rusted before muffler.It was welded instead of replaced."

"Just noticed a hole in drivers seat. Have not yet tried to patch or cover it."

""This seems to be a known issue with Subarus of this vintage. Clearing the code only lasted a week before the vehicle would enter limp mode with a series of error lights along with the check engine light. The repair cost at the dealership was over $2300.00 and was followed up a month later with error codes the dealer failed to disclose while in for the solenoid issue. Wheel bearings were done last year, due to noise and a TSB I located online that pointed to the problem. The lower control arms were replaced this year since the solenoid repair. And now the ABS light and hill park assist lights come on suggesting to me there is a wheel speed sensor issue. This car has cost more in repairs than my previous 3 Toyotas added together. I love the AWD but regret the purchase due to the repair costs. After all that work the dealer I bought it from offer $2k as a trade in value""

"Substantial fading on top paint. It's almost white in many areas."

""Subarus apparently have issues with the head gaskets leaking oil after a period of time. I had this with my 2002 Impreza after 10 years. At the time, was planning to keep the car and opted to have it repaired, which came to about $4k because the engine needs to be removed. (it's one of those "while you have it out ..." type things where you end up doing the timing belt, water pump, and clutch.) Fast forward to the current (2014) car - during my last maintenance at the dealer (2023), they mentioned the head gaskets were leaking oil. Repair would be similar: pull the engine to replace the gaskets. Since it's leaking about a quart between changes, I've just kept ensuring it's topped off. I hate that it's doing it, but $4k is a lot of money. Also with the 2014 car, a few years after purchasing it (and still under 30k miles), the quick oil change place let us know the transmission was leaking fluid. Brought to dealer who agreed it was a defect and replaced at no cost (including giving us a loaner for three weeks). Despite Subaru Imprezas ranking high on the maintenance history, I would be leery of purchasing another one (especially now with Tariffs).""

""Heat shield rattle very loudly. I have had this issue addressed at least 3 times, most recently a week ago""