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2005 Subaru Legacy repairs by problem area

Engine (35%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (25%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (5%)

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2005 Subaru Legacy body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (67%)

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Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

123000 mi

US $275
Sunroof broke and would not open / close properly. Dealer had to replace the tracks / mechanism. The glass was OK, and did not need replacement. 
26000 mi Sunroof stuck in the middle of operation. Dealer fixed it(replaced the sunroof assembly) - covered under warranty. 

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2005 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

35000 mi Warranty-replaced exterior rubber trim against lower part of rear passenger window. 
169000 mi

US $75
driver door handle broke. replaced. 
20000 mi Reported trim problem. We forgot it when we dropped off the car. we called the dealer ~ 1 hour after the car was dropped off. They didn't add it to the work order and ignored it. 
22000 mi Driver's door vinyl trim has a defect which the dealer refuses to repair under the warranty. This was reported last July, but they ignored it then also.  
167000 mi

US $300
The plastic rear deck lid, which houses the upper brake light), shattered. No impact -- presumably failed because of earlier stress or age. 
45000 mi The floor mat hook came off and the clip migrated under the carpet. 
32000 mi Seat frame replaced for 3rd time due to squeaking 
42000 mi Rear door window weatherstripping came loose. 
34000 mi Drivers all weather floor mat worn through. Driver side rear window seal coming apart. 
36000 mi Worn through driver door body weather stripping. Worn through driver door body weather stripping. 

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2005 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon

168-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

145700 mi

US $200
Noise like a rain stick coming from console. 
142000 mi

US $400
Rear spoiler broke and fell off, had to buy new one. 
136000 mi Windshield rusted out. 

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2005 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon

168-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD

151900 mi

C $100
Door handle dont open de car 

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2005 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

135000 mi

US $200
Driver side outside door handle broke in the cold. 

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2005 Subaru Legacy Body Problems

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