Common Issues Thread

1STI2NV · 06-09-2007, 05:28 PM

I did alittle search and didn't find anything

So i was just wondering if theres any common issues with the sti

04 to 07 doesn't matter

**WESTI** · 06-09-2007, 05:47 PM

lots and lots of rattles

flytojungho · 06-09-2007, 05:56 PM

not that much rattles for me.. car feels solid!

1STI2NV · 06-09-2007, 06:03 PM

thats all just rattles

wow what a great car if that is all the issues lol

2nedSTI · 06-09-2007, 06:08 PM

rear strut clunk is probably the most mentioned one Ive seen on this site....in fact, Im not only a spokesperson; Im also a member...

(of the strut clunk club that is)

**amg destroyer** · 06-09-2007, 06:23 PM

There are quite a few rattles, and I find it to have a very sloppy gear box (don't know what it was like stock though). Also, I really do not like the seats. Not only do they not bolster you, but they are very uncomfortable IMO.

Gatchaman · 06-09-2007, 08:51 PM

35,000 miles and I just became a member of the strut clunk club about 2 weeks ago. I'm so pissed! I thought I was going to get away with never getting it. Oh well, not the end of the world.

1STI2NV · 06-09-2007, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gatchaman

35,000 miles and I just became a member of the strut clunk club about 2 weeks ago. I'm so pissed! I thought I was going to get away with never getting it. Oh well, not the end of the world.

well i'll never be apart of the strut clunk club since the car haves coilovers

as for the seats idk yet i didnt get my sti yet

wow good car still not many issues

**Nachos Libres** · 06-10-2007, 08:33 AM

Seats suck.
Brake replacement is expensive (unless you go aftermarket which I suggest you do when the time comes).
Suspension is harsh compared to other cars but I like riding in a wooden roller coaster.

Other than that, I can't think of anything else.

V8Huntr · 06-10-2007, 08:46 AM

1. Strut clunk
2. Wheel Bearings
3. 5th gear syncro
4. Brake Knockback
5. The Inability to see out of your rear view mirror cuz of the wing
6. Check Engine light and Cruise Light flashing (attributes to numerous issues)
7. Cruise Control won't stay on, especially after a short shifter or bushing install

That's all I can think of right now...... And sadly, I've been the victim of every one of those.....

05aspenwhitesti_centralnj · 06-10-2007, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by V8Huntr

1. Strut clunk
2. Wheel Bearings
3. 5th gear syncro
4. Brake Knockback
5. The Inability to see out of your rear view mirror cuz of the wing
6. Check Engine light and Cruise Light flashing (attributes to numerous issues)
7. Cruise Control won't stay on, especially after a short shifter or bushing install

That's all I can think of right now...... And sadly, I've been the victim of every one of those.....

Wow, gotta say that I've really only heard of the strut clunk. Which I have also been a victim of. Other than that, never heard of this list of being anyone elses common problems. The inabilty to see out of the rear window is not a common issue, it is your problem. My experience with the wing and looking out the rear mirror is not that you can't see. it's that you can't see the drivers face behind you. Other cars are not blocked.

Strut clunk is a known issue with 04-05 STI's

haasSTI · 06-10-2007, 09:11 AM

Well it's not really a reliability issue.. but..

No remote trunk pop (lol $33k car)
Cheap interior
Cheap leather seats
Uncomfortable seats
Oh also... my AC light flickers randomly sometimes (I have an '07 with 8k miles on it)

1STI2NV · 06-10-2007, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by V8Huntr

1. Strut clunk
2. Wheel Bearings
3. 5th gear syncro
4. Brake Knockback
5. The Inability to see out of your rear view mirror cuz of the wing
6. Check Engine light and Cruise Light flashing (attributes to numerous issues)
7. Cruise Control won't stay on, especially after a short shifter or bushing install

That's all I can think of right now...... And sadly, I've been the victim of every one of those.....

hrmm whats the brake knockback?

ya i heard a brake job on these cars are exp

but still great car

***boondocksaint*** · 06-10-2007, 07:05 PM

Strange things I have learned about my STi

and

What do you NOT like about the STi??

That should take car of pretty much all common issues.

EDIT: If you REALLY think this thread is way different than those two, PM me and I'll consider re-opening it. So far, it contains the usual laundry list of complaints.

06-09-2007, 05:28 PM	#1
1STI2NV STI Driver Car: 04 Subaru WRX STI Location: Toronto Posts: 209 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Common Issues Thread I did alittle search and didn't find anything So i was just wondering if theres any common issues with the sti 04 to 07 doesn't matter This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

06-09-2007, 05:47 PM	#2
WESTI I'm Jim Halpert Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: EWG Location: Irvine, Ca Posts: 6,807 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (9)	Re: Common Issues Thread lots and lots of rattles

06-09-2007, 05:56 PM	#3
flytojungho Spec C Club Car: 06 STI Fav Mod: Prodrive oval tip Location: carmel indiana Posts: 1,257 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Common Issues Thread not that much rattles for me.. car feels solid!

06-09-2007, 06:03 PM	#4
1STI2NV STI Driver Car: 04 Subaru WRX STI Location: Toronto Posts: 209 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Common Issues Thread thats all just rattles wow what a great car if that is all the issues lol

06-09-2007, 06:08 PM	#5
2nedSTI STI Driver Car: 04 STI WRB/GLD Fav Mod: HKS Carbon-Ti Location: Ohio Posts: 265 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: Common Issues Thread rear strut clunk is probably the most mentioned one Ive seen on this site....in fact, Im not only a spokesperson; Im also a member... (of the strut clunk club that is)

06-09-2007, 06:23 PM	#6
amg destroyer Iron Fisted Car: '05 STi Fav Mod: Sparco seat Location: OC Posts: 4,361 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: Common Issues Thread There are quite a few rattles, and I find it to have a very sloppy gear box (don't know what it was like stock though). Also, I really do not like the seats. Not only do they not bolster you, but they are very uncomfortable IMO.

06-09-2007, 08:51 PM	#7
Gatchaman Senior STI Driver Car: Blue 04 WRX STI Fav Mod: The next one to come! Location: Poughkeepsie NY Posts: 315 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Common Issues Thread 35,000 miles and I just became a member of the strut clunk club about 2 weeks ago. I'm so pissed! I thought I was going to get away with never getting it. Oh well, not the end of the world.

06-10-2007, 08:33 AM	#9
Nachos Libres Assistant to the Regional Manager Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Underglows Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 8,875 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Common Issues Thread Seats suck. Brake replacement is expensive (unless you go aftermarket which I suggest you do when the time comes). Suspension is harsh compared to other cars but I like riding in a wooden roller coaster. Other than that, I can't think of anything else.

06-10-2007, 08:46 AM	#10
V8Huntr Spec C Club Car: 04' WRB STi Fav Mod: TBE Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 1,623 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Common Issues Thread 1. Strut clunk 2. Wheel Bearings 3. 5th gear syncro 4. Brake Knockback 5. The Inability to see out of your rear view mirror cuz of the wing 6. Check Engine light and Cruise Light flashing (attributes to numerous issues) 7. Cruise Control won't stay on, especially after a short shifter or bushing install That's all I can think of right now...... And sadly, I've been the victim of every one of those.....

06-10-2007, 09:11 AM	#12
haasSTI Professional STI Driver Car: '07 STI Limited Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 398 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Common Issues Thread Well it's not really a reliability issue.. but.. No remote trunk pop (lol $33k car) Cheap interior Cheap leather seats Uncomfortable seats Oh also... my AC light flickers randomly sometimes (I have an '07 with 8k miles on it)

06-10-2007, 07:05 PM	#14
*boondocksaint* approved this message. Car: Boony's Motown STi Fav Mod: 8-track tape deck, AM Radio Location: D3TR01T Posts: 23,113 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: Common Issues Thread Strange things I have learned about my STi and What do you NOT like about the STi?? That should take car of pretty much all common issues. EDIT: If you REALLY think this thread is way different than those two, PM me and I'll consider re-opening it. So far, it contains the usual laundry list of complaints. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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