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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%)

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2008 Subaru Legacy electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (71%)

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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Subaru Legacy

Engine not specified

58280 mi air bag dash light came on intermittently. dealer replaced sensor still came on for awhile but eventually went out. 

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2008 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD

91000 mi

US $30
Passenger side main beam headlight went out. I replaced both sides with new Sylvania Silver Star Ultra bulbs. 
83400 mi The map/navigation is not working on the display. The error reads "The DVD is not a Map DVD." We have not changed anything to create the error, it just came up one day when I went to use the navigation. 
96000 mi The navigation wasn't working. Found that there was a burned DVD in the system rather than an original Subaru DVD. Replacement costs $600. 

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2008 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan

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

7000 mi Radio and climate unit would periodically go blank, yet still function to an extent. To fix it the car would need to be shut off and restarted. Radio was replaced under warranty. 
73000 mi AC was not cooling 

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2008 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

31000 mi Headlights burned out 
620 mi Starter failed and was replaced (with 200km's on a brand new car!!). 
69440 mi

C $100
AC drain tube was clogged and draining into interior of car. Drain tube was cleared and re-installed. 
93700 mi

C $400
A/C drain hose was blocked and drain water was entering in passenger foot well. 2nd time this has happened. Subaru repaired it free of charge. 
61000 mi

US $400
Airbag harness connecting to passenger side went bad. 

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2008 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan

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

93 mi

US $75
Replaced headlights (one burnt out). 
99600 mi Air conditioning was poor. Found condenser was leaking. Replaced and rexharged. Alternator was working, but noisy. Replaced it. 
78000 mi Airbag light comes on intermittenly Radio does not turn on 
92400 mi

US $300
Passenger airbag recall replacement. Also airbag sensor in the passenger seat was replaced, had been failing intermittently. 
8000 mi Remote start reprograming to the keys. 
31000 mi Passenger side low beam headlamp burned out and then the driver side low beam headlamp burned out 5 days later. Both headlamps were replaced under warranty. 
31000 mi Right brake light was out. Replaced at dealership. 

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2008 Subaru Legacy 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual AWD

46500 mi

$100
Seat heater adjustment knob wasn't working properly. According to mechanic there was a connection problem, solved by tweaking the pins to make sure the cable was firmly attached. 

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2008 Subaru Legacy Electrical Problems

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