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2004 Subaru WRX Suspension Rear Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	717160
Internal NHTSA #	10262695
Manufacurer	SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	WRX
Model Year	2004
File date	01/06/06
Component	SUSPENSION:REAR
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Rear struts bind and seize due to inadequate lubrication. First two occurrences at ~15000mi, third occurrence at ~30000mi, fourth occurrence at 40000mi. Dealer has replaced both originals and one of the replacements under mfgr. Warranty for same problem. Problem has nonetheless recurred again- total defective parts now four. Warranty now expired and dealer will not cover part in good faith. Internet resources make this defect appear to be quite common amongst owners, but subaru has not acknowledged how frequently this occurs.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	15000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	OAK PARK, IL
VIN pattern	JF1GD70654LXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	0
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2004 Subaru WRX Suspension Rear Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Subaru WRX Suspension Rear Problems, Complaints and Defects

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