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2013 Subaru Legacy repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (1%)

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2013 Subaru Legacy electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (73%)

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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan

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

79000 mi wiper motor recall. 
67000 mi

US $70
Headlight needed replacement, required bumper removal 
122413 mi

US $421
Driver window regulator replaced Driver window regulator replaced 
125450 mi

US $307
Driver's side Master Window Switch failed one month after the driver's window regulator failed. Both parts had to be replaced over a month period 

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2013 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan

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

43400 mi

C $40
Drivers side headlight burnt out, only cost $30 for bulb and instillation as it was done during an oil change. Passenger side headlight burnt out 9 days after drivers side was replaced (about 2 weeks after i noticed drivers side bulb was burnt out)keep in mind i commute 2-3 hours a day often in the dark. 
84940 mi

C $56
passenger side headlight burnt out at 139 000 km 
123000 mi

US $55
At the same visit, I had them replace a burned out headlight (at my cost). 
50000 mi

US $100
right front seat switch not working. Replaced switch. 
44000 mi

US $282
Steering wheel button: Call END button failed. 
6600 mi

US $50
Battery was on the verge of dying even though vehicle is less than 1 year old. Cold starts were nearly failing. Suspected bad battery but I purchased a Battery Tender and fully charged up the battery just to see. Have not had issues since. 
1800 mi Servo motor for ac out side vent jammed and broke. AC would make a loud thumping noise when turning on or switch outside air on. 
4000 mi Dead battery after no use for 10 days. Recharged battery and could find no problem why battery went dead. 
20500 mi back-up camera functioning intermittently 

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2013 Subaru Legacy Electrical Problems

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