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1999 Subaru Legacy repairs by problem area

Engine (53%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (11%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 19 repairs.
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1999 Subaru Legacy engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (40%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (10%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1999 Subaru Legacy

Engine not specified

68200 mi Ring damage causing lube oil consumption and over-standard emission. Problem temporarily stopped by using an oil additive. 
Erratic idle and would shut off occasionally when coming to a stop. 
71000 mi

US $2400
Needed the head gasket, water pump, and timing belt replaced.  

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1999 Subaru Legacy 4-door

4-cylinder automatic AWD

187000 mi

US $2385
Corrosion in radiator caused leak and it need to be replaced. Because of radiator leak the car over heated and cause the head gasket to need to be replaced. 
154000 mi

US $1400
Head gasket 
153700 mi

US $1000
Head gaskets blew. Replaced head gaskets and had cylinder heads re-milled at machine shop. Replaced numerous other seals, belts, pulleys just for maintenance. 
165000 mi

US $60
Crack in exhaust pipe, welded in home. 
178000 mi

US $40
Exhaust leak. Welded new section of pipe in and clamped. 
182000 mi

US $250
Replaced intermediate pipe that was previously broken. 
191000 mi

US $80
Replaced faulty knock sensor 

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1999 Subaru Legacy Engine Problems

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