Axle Shaft Problems of Subaru Impreza

I've had the left rear wheel bearings replaced 3 times it has been a total of 6 of both sides.

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The left rear wheel bearing went bad at approx 51k miles. The reason the report is being filed is the large number of late model Subaru wheel bearing failures I found on the internet. I read many reports of failed rear wheel bearings on 1998 and later Subaru vehicles which included the outback, forester and Impreza. Several individuals reported having the same bearing replaced two and three times. The alarming part is many were replaced at mileages below twenty thousand miles. I'm afraid I'm going to have other bearings go or the same bearing go again.

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Repeated failures of left rear wheel bearing assembly beginning at 29, 033 miles. Most recent repair at 58, 637 miles required replacement of left rear wheel bearing assembly, axle shaft assembly , right rear wheel bearing assembly, and seals. Recent failure occurred without warning at highway speed of 65 mph; some handling problems during failure at this speed. Manufacturer's representative states that Subaru corporate policy does not reimburse consumer/operator for incidental expenses -- rental transportation, lodging, taxis, and so forth -- as a consequence of breakdown. My confidence in the safety and reliability of the vehicle is low; I believe that the safety and reliability of the vehicle has been compromised through either manufacturing defect and/or workmanship. Will forward full documentation of incidents and repair history to NHTSA via u. S. Mail. Thank you for your assistance.

I believe there is a sub-standard part being used in Subaru Impreza rear wheel bearings. Besides my 2 failures, I know of dozens of other people in my car club with similar rear wheel bearing failures. Currently the failures are being handled under warranty, but as the cars age, the wheel bearing failures seem likely to continue and will start to get expensive.

There is excessive noise in the rear bearing of whee. L consumer feels if wheel locks up, there will be a serious accident. If it breaks , vibration occurs. This happened every 5 to 6 thousand miles. Dealer did not have a clue why this was happening.

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Consumer heard a noise coming from wheels. Dealer had to replace wheel bearings. Wheel bearings replaced in October 1999/ October 2000, and at this time.

Right wheel bearings have been replaced five times. Contacted dealer, and dealer can't fix problem. Consumer states entire differential is inoperative.