I have a 2003 WRX with roughly about 16,500 miles on it. Recently on my way home from work I took off in first gear, shifted to second, and it sounded as if my trans fell out from underneith me. I had it towed to the dealer and they pulled it apart and found that all my teeth from second gear were gone. They are trying to get me to pay for some of it because they believe it was caused by racing and abuse. But when I asked if my clutch and flywheel were in tact, they said that they were perfect. All suby owners drive their cars hard every once in a while, I mean thats how they are advertized. You dont see mommy loading up the kids in the STi. Anyway, please respond if you have had any trouble, minor or major, with your trans. I would greatly appreciate it. Anything can help!!

 

same thing happened to me and the SOA did not cover it so i had to buy a new tranny and a new clutch hut it is all good i am doing it myself good luck to you