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2009 Subaru Legacy repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (22%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

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

Other (8%)

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2009 Subaru Legacy electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (23%)

< $100 (77%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 148hp 2.0L H4 Diesel 5-speed manual AWD

150620 mi

€350
Electical mirror did not work anymore - leading to long rattling. Had to be replaced - hence quite high cost 

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2009 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan

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

65000 mi

US $250
Had to replace battery. Had to replace front headlight. 
63000 mi Airbag light came on. Resoldered joints in over head light to fix. Dealer was to install a replacement. 
17000 mi radio and a/c display disappeared suddenly. a/c still worked but can't change radio stations or audio mode (eg- change from radio to cd). dealer replaced radio to correct problem 

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2009 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan

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

28000 mi A front airbag sensor needed to be replaced because the airbag light in the dash intermittently lit up when driving. 
76306 mi

US $398
Airbag light intermittently coming on, SRS code 26. Map light assembly rebuild. Corroded original battery. Replaced battery with Odyssey battery. 
64000 mi

US $18
Headlight bulb failed on passenger side and was replaced today. 
137500 mi Passenger airbag recall. Replaced airbag inflator. Light is back on and will be going back to the shop. 
1000 mi Heater not blowing hot. repaired quickly and properly. Needed a sensor I believe. 
6000 mi Drivers door lock malfunctioned. Repaired no problem since. 
17000 mi Brake reservoir replaced earlier. Warning light returned but it seems warning light was for tire pressure not brakes. Told in cold weather tire warning light comes on prematurely (only down 3 lbs. pressure). Told this was a common problem. 
One of the door sensors broke because the seat belt jammed the sensor when door was closed. 
23500 mi

US $100
ac wasn't cooling adequately. 
33000 mi New Compressor 

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2009 Subaru Legacy Electrical Problems

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