Browse over 9,000 car reviews

    guides

    adventureguide

    evguide

    familyguide

    tradieguide

    urbanguide

    0 Logout

    Browse over 9,000 car reviews

    Subaru Impreza 2004 Problems

    Are you having problems with your 2004 Subaru Impreza? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest 2004 Subaru Impreza issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the 2004 Subaru Impreza in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

    Browse by

    Show all

    Used Subaru Impreza review: 2000-2015
    By Ewan Kennedy · 18 January 2016
    Ewan Kennedy reviews the Subaru Impreza from 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 as a used buy.
    Read the article
    Used Subaru Impreza review: 2000-2013
    By Ewan Kennedy · 11 August 2014
    Subaru Impreza is a small-medium car imported from Japan and one that has a well-deserved reputation for long life and high resale ratings. Subarus in general give the feeling they are designed by people who are more interested in engineering and driving than in marketing and over-the-top styling. Ride and handling
    Read the article
    Used Subaru Impreza review: 1998-2005
    By Graham Smith · 10 July 2009
    Read the article
    Holden Astra 2002: Is it reliable?
    Answered by Carsguide.com.au · 10 April 2008

    EVERY kilometre you drive is one closer to a major meltdown. That's the reality of owning any ageing car, not just an Astra. It's impossible to predict when that might happen. The reality is your car's best days are behind it. Should you sell? It's impossible to say. It doesn't matter what the badge is on the bonnet, your car is six years old, so you should expect a few problems. Your upgrade option is four years old, and though the Subaru is a good brand and the Impreza a good model, it is also getting on. I would press on with the Astra, or trade it in on a new car.

    Subaru Impreza 2004: Air conditioning rumble
    Answered by Carsguide.com.au · 1 June 2006

    I'M NOT convinced Subaru would have failed to gas the airconditioning before delivery, but I could believe the system had a leak. The rumbling sounds as if the compressor has been damaged after the gas leaked. The refrigerant keeps the compressor lubricated so when the gas runs out, the compressor bearings can be damaged. I would demand the compressor be replaced if it is still noisy and have the dealer check the system for leaks. As for the noise being normal, your dealer is spinning you a line.

    Disclaimer: You acknowledge and agree that all answers are provided as a general guide only and should not be relied upon as bespoke advice. Carsguide is not liable for the accuracy of any information provided in the answers.
    Have a new question for the CarsGuide team?
    More than 9,000 questions asked and answered.
    Ask now
    Complete guide to Subaru Impreza 2004
    Complete guide to Subaru Impreza 2004 CarsGuide Logo
    Reviews, price, specs and more
    Related cars for sale on CarsGuide
    View all related cars for sale