Two problems related to manual transmission have been reported for the 2004 Subaru Impreza. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Subaru Impreza based on all problems reported for the 2004 Impreza.
I have had a first gear grind ever since the day I bought the car. Made several attempts to have dealer correct the problem. First technician even said it was internal. Finally got the fluid changed to correct ths issue at 14k miles, helped but did not fix. At 26000 miles I take it to another dealership and they also confirm there is a problem. Dealership say they will not work on it due to an aftermarket exhaust. I explained it is a prexisting condition and the exhaust would have no affect on this particular scenario. Dealership stonewalls me on this issue but promises to still fix the seat (since it has nnot been modified) I asked for the technical explanation of why the tranny was not covered under warranty, they refused to issue either verbally or in writing.
Failed transmission for manual drive 2004 Subaru wrx manufacturer denied the claim.