2000–2007 Subaru Impreza Mk2 (GD/GG)
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Common Problems & Reliability
The 2000–2007 Subaru Impreza Mk2 (GD/GG) has 3 known issues. 1 of these are classified as serious faults that could be expensive to repair. 2 are moderate concerns worth inspecting before purchase.
Rear Strut Tower, Sill and Arch Corrosion
SeriousMk2 shells can rot badly around the rear strut tops, sills and rear arches, sometimes hiding serious structural decay behind trim and underseal.
Symptoms: Rust bubbles around rear arches, Damp or rust inside the boot side trim...
Est. repair cost: £500–£3,000
Radiator End Tank Cracking
ModerateAgeing factory radiators can split around the plastic end tanks, causing coolant loss that is easy to miss until the car gets hot in traffic.
Symptoms: Sweet coolant smell, Low coolant level...
Est. repair cost: £200–£450
Wheel Bearing Wear
ModerateRear wheel bearings in particular can get noisy as the cars age, bringing a droning noise that is often mistaken for tyre roar.
Symptoms: Humming or droning that rises with speed, Rumble from one rear corner...
Est. repair cost: £180–£400 per corner
Buying Tips for the 2000–2007 Subaru Impreza Mk2 (GD/GG)
- ✓Lift the boot trim and inspect the rear strut towers carefully; corrosion here can be much worse than the bodywork suggests.
- ✓Check the radiator for staining or cracks around the plastic end tanks before and after the test drive.
- ✓Listen for wheel-bearing drone on a faster road, especially from the rear axle.
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