Subaru Impreza

"As with many Subaru vehicles, exhaust system heat shields become loose and rattle. There are multiple YouTube videos addressing this problem. This started on my car several years ago. It shows up at low RPMs and at stoplights. The fix, which I have not implemented yet, involves strategically placing hose clamps to remove the gap between the exhaust components and the heat shields, or replacing all the heat shields with new. There are other exhaust issues (leaks), which will influence my repair options."

"I brought my vehicle for service 3 times for the heat shield noise. Finally I paid $1000 to have it replaced. The rattle is gone but my I can still hear the heat shield tinny sound when I start the car"

"We have experienced some issues with the Radiator fluid and not being able to find the issue until recently."

"It started two years ago. It worked intermittently until it stopped altogether. Finally it was determined to be the compressor. It's worked since that was replaced."

"The a/c does not cool the car very well. I was told it would take hours for them to diagnose and fix the problem and I didnt have the time so didnt get it fixed."

"Took the car in to diagnose and repair the non working A/C. BTW - this was part of a free inspection to determine the trade in value. They said the heat exchanger in front of the radiator was leaking and needed to be replaced. They also said that the compressor was not working properly and should be replaced. The cost estimate was $2K. I declined the repair. Another mechanic diagnosed the problem as a stuck expansion valve, which was replaced for $20 in parts and two cans of Freon. No leaks were found and the A/C is still working. I have written this dealership off as incompetent and dishonest."

"I believe it got water damage. First obscured and then completely black. Searching online it appears to be a common issue. Later models had recalls for it, but not mine."

"The Bluetooth connection dropped at random and usually resumed after several minutes."

"They scramble, very loudly, if I put the volume up too high on music. Just speech seems fine."