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2006 Subaru Legacy repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (29%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (11%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (4%)

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2006 Subaru Legacy electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (4%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (58%)

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Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon

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

45880 mi

$1500
Aircon cooling coil leaked/replaced 
57040 mi

C $37
wires that feed current to fog lights was cut and needed repair. 

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2006 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon

175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

132680 mi

C $145
Battery does not hold charge, replaced 
11000 mi Occasional speaker buzz, inspected and fixed by dealer at no charge. 
78700 mi

US $10
Left headlight burned out. 
82300 mi

US $90
Air conditioning not as cold as before. Performed A/C recharge service. 
90300 mi

US $10
right headlight burned out 
128000 mi

US $35
Driver side headlight burned out. 
102920 mi

C $180
Heat/AC air blower motor had a noise the increase in frequency with with each increase in motor speed selected. Replaced blower motor. 

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2006 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon

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

62000 mi

US $96
Rear hatch lock no longer functional. Wires running through rubber boot between car and hatch were cracked and broken. Spliced broken wire and wrapped other wires with electrical tape. 

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2006 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan

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

65100 mi

C $400
and changed alternator. 
107000 mi

US $240
R&R Battery electrical harness 
129700 mi

US $2200
Replace A/C compressor and other components 
35000 mi

US $50
Driver's door switch failed. Purchased new one from dealer and replaced in parking lot. 
58300 mi

US $165
Battery died 

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2006 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

158200 mi

US $200
Starter did not work. Tested OK, and electronics tested OK. Starter replaced, problem solved 
163000 mi

US $150
Climate control and radio frose 
79150 mi Took off driver's side mirror and repaired the LED turn signal light (reseated and cleaned contacts) 

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2006 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

22000 mi Not blowing cold air. System checked and was properly filled and normal working order. My son,s 2005 Legacy gt has colder air than mine. I was told this is normal 
22500 mi Blocked ac drain hose. Open blocked ac drain tube 
22940 mi Replaced cabin fan motor under warranty 
33294 mi Replaced battery under warranty 

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2006 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan

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

117000 mi Persistent airbag light illuminated on dash. Dealer states it's caused by a bad sensor and overhead airbag warning must be replaced. 

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2006 Subaru Legacy Electrical Problems

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