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2008 Subaru Legacy repairs by problem area

Engine (34%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (27%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 184 repairs.
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2008 Subaru Legacy other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (71%)

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Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

22320 mi Driver's side window clunked going up or down. Screws inside the mechanism came loose. Required door panel removal, add loctite to 4 screws and retighten. 
71920 mi

C $650
Reweld radiator support. 

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2008 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan

245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

36300 mi Replaced faulty seatbelt buckle (rear passenger, driver's side). 

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2008 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan

170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

186000 mi

US $325
repair tire leak - seal leaking around rim 

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2008 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan

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

11000 mi Gas cap retention string broken. Replaced under warranty. 
29000 mi The right side mirror was also replaced. The mirror case was moving slightly on the pivot. 
80000 mi

US $80
Faulty leaking tire pressure monitor 

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2008 Subaru Legacy Other Problems

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