Table 1 shows four common suspension related problems of the 2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx. The number one most common problem is related to the clunking noise (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the metal noise (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Clunking Noise problems | |
| Metal Noise problems | |
| Strut Failure problems | |
| Sway Bar problems |
Subaru will not replace/fix strut clunk noise coming from the rear. Many others have complain and there is still no solution. This can cause the owner $1350 for something that all 2004+ Subaru sti cars experience. Read details...
Normal city and highway commuting. While traveling on the highway vehicle had a violent drop in speed , and a metal clanking noise. Was heard. The engine died, as a result lost power steering. I managed to safely bring the car to a stop. Read details...
There is a clunking noise at slow speed coming from the rear of the car. A lot of owner in the internet forums are having the same problem. This problem seemed to be the strut going bad after couple thousand miles. Read details...