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Subaru Legacy repairs by problem area

Engine (32%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 1911 repairs.
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Subaru Legacy repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (37%)

< $100 (31%)

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Chart based on 1157 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

Subaru Legacy problems by year

before 1999 (4%)

2000 - 2002 (6%)

2003 - 2004 (8%)

2005 - 2007 (42%)

2008 - 2009 (14%)

2010 - 2012 (15%)

2013 - 2014 (4%)

2015 - 2019 (7%)

2020 - present (0%)

Chart based on 1938 repair trips.
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Personal Experiences of the Subaru Legacy

Subaru Legacy Personal Experiences: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Only a Subaru dealer can work on these cars. full 2011 Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
This is my second Legacy - the 2005 I previously owned was a wonderful vehicle but I typically only keep cars for 2-3 years. I like my dealer and the service, when necessary was very good. full 2010 Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
I had a 2008 Legacy and it was a great car. It was sporty, had nice fit and finish and gave me no trouble. full 2010 Subaru Legacy review
2009 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Again, this is my fifth Legacy, none of which had issues that compromised my choice of a Subaru as a replacement car. full 2009 Subaru Legacy review
2008 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Our other car is a Legacy Wagon (2003) with 78,000 miles and no problems, just servic work, oil changes and a set of tires - what more can you ask for! Drives great does okay with fuel enco. full 2008 Subaru Legacy review
2008 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I used to have a Subaru XT. It was very reliable and had a good performance and fuel economy balance. full 2008 Subaru Legacy review
2005 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
This is the fourth vehicle owned. full 2005 Subaru Legacy review
2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Always loved Subaru. full 2005 Subaru Legacy review
 

Subaru Legacy Problems and Repair Histories

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