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2010 Subaru Legacy repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)

Other (7%)

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2010 Subaru Legacy body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (81%)

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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD

32600 mi Sunroof was not sitting correctly in tracks preventing glass from creating seal with roof (highway wind noise was unbelievably loud). Dealer replaced entire sunroof unit under warranty. 
2300 mi Broken left speaker grille on dash. This was present at delivery. Replaced under warranty during first oil change. 
12000 mi stainless window trim was pitted at delivery. issue kept getting worse, and paint on drivers door began to chip. paint was repaired and trim was replaced. 
27000 mi Passenger seat belt bottom fastener very squeaky, dealer ordered replacement, replaced. 
121000 mi

US $900
Other items all wear (underbody tray)& cosmetic items. 

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2010 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan

256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

The passenger seat squeaks when taking turns or going over bumps. The dealer lubed the seat 
31400 mi The plastic engine cover broke at attachment point when I removed the cover for routine maintenance. Weak design improved with the new one. Happened once before, and paid out of pocket that time thinking it was my fault. Lift handle broke on removable trunk floor cover. Installed new engine cover. Installed new trunk floor cover. 

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2010 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan

170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

64000 mi

US $200
Trunk won't close. Dent in trunk. Due to cheap metal. 
11000 mi Dust sheild hitting brake rotor over certain bumps. Noticed when I first received car but couldn't get to dealer right away. Fixed for free in minutes 
1000 mi Sunroof leaked really bad down on my wife and I when we went into the car wash. After taking it to the dealer they said that "it's in the Manual" that you can't take the car into a high pressure wash, so good luck washing your new Legacy. 
18000 mi Chrome door trim on drivers door was replaced. Plastic end cap on top corner came off and was sharp. Replaced the whole trim piece as its one unit.  
17000 mi Passenger side lower seat surround broken and replacement electrical switch knob missing. Possibly related to earlier switch problem. Replaced under warranty. 
18900 mi

US $111
Dealer replaced Driver side body weatherstripping due to splitting and DS leather upper seat. Dealer paid for parts and I paid for labor but supposed to be reimbursed from SOA via Customer service "Good Will." Had to argue with SOA for $. Dealer replaced Driver side body weatherstripping due to splitting and DS leather upper seat. Dealer paid for parts and I paid for labor but supposed to be reimbursed from SOA via Customer service "Good Will".Had to argue with SOA for $. 
22100 mi driver side weatherstripping split again and passenger seat lower seat surround broken again. 
4000 mi Driver's side seat squeaked.  

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2010 Subaru Legacy 4-door

4-cylinder CVT AWD

26000 mi loud rattle. seat belt latch replaced. still loud rattle from front right side. 
29000 mi 3 trips to dealer for same problem. Loud rattle front passenger seat. 3 attempts to fix. Each time problem came back in a few days. Last fix was 4 days ago. We'll see if this time it is really fixed. 

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2010 Subaru Legacy Body Problems

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