Subaru Impreza

"just stopped working. after changing battery and getting other repairs done the dealer quoted me $300 just to inspect it and determine what the cause was and wouldn't credit any of that towards the repair (even if a software update takes 10min)"

"occasionally doesnt pair with my iPhone"

""radio doesnt send sound to various speakers, randomly, so tough to use phone over bluetooth, and listen to any music source""

""Mechanic didn't tighten caliper bolt, fell apart while driving""

"feels like the break doesn't react as it did in the past"

"The brakes have needed to be replaced several times starting roughly at 36000 miles. The do not seem to last as long as other cars' brakes; seem to need replacement more frequently compared to other people's cars."

"Numerous replacements of both headlights in the past year. More than expected."

"There is a phantom electric train and it constantly drained so if I go a couple days without driving the battery dies. But nothing is turned on nor plugged into it."

"Starlink wiring harness failure. Replaced 2x in 2 years. Covered under a warranty by Subaru even though warranty expired. Always call Subaru of America before going to dealership for repair. They are a great help. Always buy extended warranty they check for that even if it was expired."

"Engine gaskets near timing pulleys not actually a gasket. They use a sealant instead. It leaks oil onto sensors and causes issues. $3500 to remove clean reseal reinstall. All under warranty"

"Antifreeze leaked into oil reservoir requiring engine removal to replace gasket"

""The viscous coupling failed in 2024. It caused a loud clunking noise during low speed turns, such as when parking. We had the viscous coupling replaced for C$2,500 in 2024.""

"heat plate rusted"