Subaru Impreza Mk2 (GD/GG) Problems by Year
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.
Select a year below to see the specific problems affecting that model year, with estimated repair costs and severity ratings.
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- ✓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.