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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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Chart based on 211 repairs.
2006 Subaru Legacy suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (22%)
$100 - $499 (40%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 58 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
| 70060 mi C $500 |
Starter replaced after it died. |
| 43800 mi $200 |
Steering pump overhauled due to excessive noise. |
| 69000 mi US $661 |
Replaced torn control arm bushing |
| 70000 mi US $50 |
Control arm bolt backed out. The shop that replaced the control arm bushing in October did not tighten the control arm bolt correctly. |
| 88000 mi | Replaced leaky o-ring on power steering pump return line. Removed steering wheel and re-installed in correct orientation. Dealer misaligned steering wheel after airbag recall work. |
| 90000 mi US $130 |
Replaced leaky power steering pump. |
| 65100 mi C $700 |
Tie rod ends were worn and replaced Front lower ball joint seals were split and the ball joints became corroded and thus required replacement. |
| 72540 mi C $600 |
Driver's side rear wheel bearing was replaced due to unusual noise being heard |
| 124 mi US $340 |
replaced rear shocks with koni items replaced rear shocks. |
| 21624 mi US $300 |
Replaced front shocks with koni's. Marked improvement in handling; old shocks were worn, not defective. A good update. |
| 136000 mi US $1800 |
replaced bushings for front suspension |
| 140000 mi US $530 |
Same appointment as radiator replacement mechanic replaced wheel bearing on left rear wheel. |
2006 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon
175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 132680 mi C $240 |
Bar end links replaced due to failure |
| 102920 mi C $138 |
Rear shocks replaced. These components looked OK and had no leaks but shock rebound damping was not enough to keep the rear controled on larger bumps. The aftermarket replacements created a smooth and controlled ride. |
| 110360 mi C $450 |
Failing bearing noise in rear of car - Rear wheel bearing assembly replaced - problem resolved. |
2006 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon
175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 73000 mi US $150 |
Diagnose struts rear need replacement. While there oil and transmission fluid change& tire rotation. Will wait on struts until fall. |
| 77800 mi US $450 |
Rear Struts |
| 147000 mi US $1200 |
Rear shocks leaking and required replacement |
| 44000 mi US $377 |
Right front wheel bearing noise. Replaced and problem resolved. |
| 62000 mi US $280 |
Right front wheel bearing noise. Bearing replaced and problem resolved. |
2006 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon
163-horsepower 2.0L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 131440 mi C $432 |
High road noise from front right hub & bearing. Replaced Front right hub and bearing. |
2006 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 129700 mi US $2200 |
Replace power steering pump |
| 152600 mi | lower control arm assembly |
| 159700 mi US $900 |
R&R struts, realign car |
| 12000 mi | Warranty work. Replacement of front wheel bearings. |
| 50200 mi US $700 |
Replaced Right Front Bushings. Replaced Right Front Bushings. |
| 39060 mi | Torn ball joint boots. |
| 40700 mi C $640 |
Worn sway bar bushings. As part of the maintenance sway bar and end links were upgrade to better than oem. |
| 75000 mi C $400 |
Wheel bearing noise detected and repair done. Replaced wheel bearing |
2006 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 140300 mi | need new rear bearings |
| 142200 mi US $700 |
needed new rear bearings |
| 154300 mi US $600 |
All struts were replaced |
| 160000 mi US $300 |
Power steering pump failed |
| 123000 mi US $300 |
rear axle bearing |
| 126000 mi US $259 |
strut mount worn, replaced |
| 114000 mi US $86 |
Both front wheel bearings were replaced. |
| 128000 mi US $120 |
Replace ball joint. |
| 139000 mi | Struts worn. Replaced all four corners |
| 96000 mi US $300 |
Replaced worn lower control arm bushings with aftermarket AVO parts. 4-wheel alignment. |
| 101000 mi US $60 |
Replaced worn sway bar endlinks (front) because of noise. |
| 105700 mi US $30 |
Replaced lower ball joints due to noise, replaced tie rod ends due to noise. Replaced passenger side endlink due to noise and play in bushing. |
| 127000 mi US $40 |
Replaced tie rod ends due to noise and clunking. |
| 106000 mi US $200 |
sway bar |
| 71000 mi | Occasional slippage and noise during steering. |
| 141000 mi US $400 |
Power steering pump failed. Replaced with a remanufactured unit - Cardone, flushed fluid, refilled. |
2006 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 35960 mi | Replaced rear bushings on both front suspension tabs, front sway-bar bushings. ECU program was also updated. All covered by warranty |
2006 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 166000 mi US $400 |
Worn control arm bushings |
| 122920 mi C $700 |
replaced the rack and pinion |
| 81220 mi C $1000 |
Tie-rod ends worn; replaced. Rear sway bar replaced. Front and rear bushings worn; replaced. |
| 89280 mi C $500 |
New wheel bearing needed. |
| 119040 mi C $630 |
Power steering pump failed; power steering fluid leaking from pump allowing air into system causing overflow reservoir to purge fluid. Power steering pump was ordered and repair was completed the next day. |
| 105000 mi US $95 |
Replaced lf wheel bearing |
| 118000 mi | Stabilizer bushing needed to be replaced. Repair not performed. |
| 122000 mi | Noise in suspension. Told that car needs new struts and strut mounts. |
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