Subaru Impreza Mk2 (GD/GG)
The second-generation Impreza is a UK icon in both saloon and wagon form. Naturally aspirated cars are generally simple, but shell corrosion and ageing cooling hardware now decide whether one is worth saving.
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Common Faults & Reliability
These are the most common documented problems for the Subaru Impreza Mk2 (GD/GG), sorted by their typical impact and frequency.
Rear Strut Tower, Sill and Arch Corrosion
high severityMk2 shells can rot badly around the rear strut tops, sills and rear arches, sometimes hiding serious structural decay behind trim and underseal.
Radiator End Tank Cracking
medium severityAgeing factory radiators can split around the plastic end tanks, causing coolant loss that is easy to miss until the car gets hot in traffic.
Wheel Bearing Wear
medium severityRear wheel bearings in particular can get noisy as the cars age, bringing a droning noise that is often mistaken for tyre roar.
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