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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 184 repairs.
2008 Subaru Legacy body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (94%)
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.
2008 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 1000 mi | loose center brake light, misaligned glove box, malfunctioning instrument cluster - clock not working, door interior panel loose, cloth piece under seat missing gromets. |
| 8200 mi | Scratched instrument cluster plastic cover, came like that when I got the car at ~5000 miles off of dealer demo. Dealer replaced for free |
2008 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 24000 mi | 2 clips were broken on an interior trim piece -- fully covered under warranty. |
| 36000 mi | Wheels were showing corrosion around center caps. Driver's door sill showed corrosion on it. Both being taken care of by Subaru. |
2008 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 820 mi | First of three unsuccessful attempts to fix wind noise. This involved first ordering a new weather seal, then trying to play with mirror gaskets and adjusting of window angle – all to no avail. |
| 1240 mi | Second of three unsuccessful attempts to fix wind noise. |
| 1860 mi | Third of three unsuccessful attempts to fix wind noise. |
| 6200 mi | Wind noise caused by faulty gusset not holding window onto door seal. Gusset replaced with updated model, I was told. |
2008 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 10000 mi | Shifter trim popped out. Also, passenger side door was loose and squeaking. |
2008 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 114000 mi US $925 |
During collision repair, I had rust spots on the roof also repaired. The original paint was failing in spots on the roof and showed signs of more failures, beginnings of future rusting. |
| 1000 mi | Exterior trim moulding out of place/loose. Sent to a glass shop where the moulding was glued to the body. |
| 26000 mi | Trim panels on the fuel and trunk release come loose each time one of the knobs are pulled causing the knobs to stay up until pushed back down. New knobs and trim panels are on order. Rattle at base of A-pillar...the corner where dash meets windshield on drivers side. Dealer could not duplicate the problem because it mostly occurs when the outside temperature is cool or in the morning. |
| 26000 mi | Fuel and trunk release knobs replaced. Trim panel under knobs replaced. Note: Knobs no longer stick when pulled; but trim panel still does not stay snapped in place due to carpet being too tight in this area. |
| 31000 mi | Mud/splash deflectors located in front of the 2 rear wheels had become loose and eventually fell off the car. Both flaps and mounting hardware were replaced. |
| 40000 mi | Clicking popping noise from driver seat when turning to the left. Was told that's just how it is. |
| 29000 mi | Three of four screws for dealer installed genuine Subaru arm rest fell out. Dealer replaced part opposed to replacing lost screws. |
| 11000 mi | Exterior trim on windshield came off. Reattached with glue. |
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