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2011 Subaru Legacy repairs by problem area

Engine (16%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (46%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 91 repairs.
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2011 Subaru Legacy engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (67%)

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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.

2011 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD

65100 mi

C $1175
Clutch was slipping, replacement kit was installed. 
71300 mi

C $180
Oil pressure switch 
111600 mi

C $200
Coil pack cylinder 3 replaced 
3100 mi As per work order: Reprogram Engine Control Module (ECM), software update to improve emmision system and fuel economy. OP Code 145-580. 

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2011 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan

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

34000 mi Oil leak. Needed a new seal of some kind that was not in stock and had to be ordered. 
36500 mi A repeat of oil leak problem of August--plus heater/AC not working properly - these issues may be related. Very frustrating...the mechanic is unsure of the cause of any othese problems... A repeat of oil leak problem of August--plus heater/AC not working properly - these issues may be related. 
46300 mi

US $53
fuel filler cap assembly due to vapor leak. this was caused by the gas cap not being seated properly on gas filler neck. cap was replaced and system tested for leaks. 

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2011 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan

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

72000 mi

US $100
Catalytic converter was making a terrible noise after startup. Fix was welding various points to stop the noise. 
74000 mi

US $100
Noisy heat shield exhaust 
60000 mi

US $895
Ignition lock cylinder acted like key was in even when it wasn't. Repair included replacing all locks and keys on the vehicle. 
20000 mi Engine stumbling, no codes, no explanation, just a "check up", no faults found 
101000 mi Oil control valve had to be replaced. 
26000 mi While stopped in traffic, engine idle would infrequently drop & car would almost die, sometimes causing car to shake, although engine never cut off. Software update corrected problem 
250 mi Check Engine light illuminated. Cause was loose evap hose in fuel system. Repaired under warranty. 

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2011 Subaru Legacy Engine Problems

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