Subaru Impreza owners have reported 4 problems related to engine noise (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Subaru Impreza based on all problems reported for the Impreza.
Driving along and started making bad noise from motor. Lost power. The same thing happened about 2 yrs ago wiyh around 52000 miles on it. Then Subaru fixed it. This time they are using all sorts of excuses. To get out of fixing it unless I pay an undefined amount. . . Just as last time I had all my maintenance logged. That isnt in question but bec there are heat shields that were rattling I just took off and some bolts I replaced like when I put a new exhaust flange gasket. They want to get out of it by saying it looks as if it could have had performance products on it.
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Subaru recall for a faulty engine part is pending repair for the past few months. I can hear the engine sound change while the vehicle is idling which I think is due to the issue causing the recall. I am worried for my family about the safety of the vehicle.
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While driving at highway speed (55mph in California) I heard a loud slapping sound coming from the engine area. The highway was relatively straight. A few minutes later the engine light came on and the car began to slow. I could not give the engine more power by stepping on the accelerator. I put the car in neutral and coasted to the far right shoulder.
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Addendum to 12/30/13 complaint: in addition to the previously outlined problems: 1. Car is now loosing oil. At 26,500 miles the low oil level light came on. Checked oil level and revealed car had lost approx 1. 5-2 qt since last regularly scheduled oil change. 2. Brakes squeal when you first compress the pedal. I had the brakes inspected and was told nothing was wrong with them or the brake pad. I do not think this is normal to occur every time you touch the brakes unless something is wrong. Brakes did not start making noise until 25,000 miles. * confidence this car is trustworthy. Seriously worried about its reliability/ cost to repair after warranty expires. **.