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2000 Subaru Legacy repairs by problem area

Engine (42%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (19%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (2%)

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2000 Subaru Legacy repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (12%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (44%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 43 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

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Subaru Legacy in Nova Scotia, Canada May 2011 - Aug 2011
Jun 2011 114080 mi C $750	Muffler gone right at manifold

Subaru Legacy in Alaska, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2011
May 2010 123000 mi US $542	Valve cover gasket set replaced.

Subaru Legacy in California, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2010
Mar 2009 134000 mi US $2200	Steering. Brakes.

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Subaru Legacy in Texas, United States Sep 2017 - Oct 2018
Jun 2017 120260 mi US $1400	Head gasket showed signs of failure in 12/2016, known issue with Subaru. Had head gaskets replaced, machine shop planed the heads and ground the valve seats. Valves were also adjusted.
Mar 2018 126191 mi US $20	Refrigerant dropped below threshold, compressor did not engage. Added 12 oz of R134a to system
Oct 2018 130741 mi US $81	Replaced lower control arm ball joint due to ripped boot on the left side. Right side was replaced as well although boot was still in tact.

Subaru Legacy in Maryland, United States Oct 2013 - Apr 2014
Mar 2014 151000 mi US $30	Replaced the AC idler pulley

Subaru Legacy in Colorado, United States May 2015 - Jun 2020
May 2015 175000 mi US $205	Check engine light on. Codes P0420, P0301, P0302. Runs rough/misfires/no power. Runs fine when fully warmed up. Oxygen sensors, plugs and plug wires okay. Replaced ignition coil. Problem fixed.
Feb 2018 186000 mi US $300	Timing belt pulley failed on engine startup (had over 100,000 miles on it). Replaced timing belt, pulleys, water pump, and thermostat.

Subaru Legacy in Quebec, Canada Nov 2010 - Apr 2018
Jan 2011 110360 mi C $250	Alternator

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Subaru Legacy in District of Columbia, United States Dec 2012 - Jun 2015
Jan 2014 US $180	New (remanufactured) alternator installed. Core returned. Installation in parking lot of auto store ~ 40 minutes.
Apr 2014 189500 mi US $150	Replaced knock sensor Replaced O2 sensor #2
Jul 2014 191300 mi US $250	New shocks and springs installed (self)
Aug 2014 192000 mi US $385	Torn boot and wear on driver front axle. Replace axle.
Sep 2014 193000 mi US $50	Bad shaking on engine. CEL showed knock. Replaced wires and plugs.
Jan 2015 187200 mi US $150	Battery would not charge. Replace battery. Leaking fuel line under hood. Cracked rubber.

Subaru Legacy in North Carolina, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2013
May 2010 151000 mi	worn wheel bearing oxygen sensor previously replaced not secured, fell on axle & wore through wire.
Oct 2011 170000 mi US $1100	timing belt, serpentine belt (maybe more belts?), water pump, radiator hoses. All original on vehicle.
Jan 2012 171300 mi US $130	Rear calipers replaced due to excessive corrosion that would not allow the piston to be retracted into caliper body to allow space for new pads and rotors.
Mar 2012 173000 mi US $200	fastener holding exhaust or heat shield failed, causing the two parts to touch and cause excessive noise.
Dec 2012 180000 mi US $100	Battery repeatedly died from cold nights.
Jun 2013 183000 mi	Fluid lines leaking resulting in fluid loss and gears "slipping". hole in muffler AC not working

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Subaru Legacy in Ontario, Canada Nov 2010 - May 2012
Feb 2011 106020 mi C $100	The car would jump out of fifth gear. The problem was that the nut at the end of the main shaft came loose. Removal of the transfer case allowed access to install a new nut ($20 part). If you can change a clutch, you can do this job.
Nov 2011 119040 mi C $120	Rear sway bar end link broken (ball came out of socket) due to corrosion/wear. Replaced both sides and the read pads at the same time. Nice and easy.
Mar 2012 127720 mi C $200	Alternator bearings failed

Subaru Legacy in New Jersey, United States Sep 2008 - Jun 2011
Mar 2009 193000 mi US $600	Main problem: Replace head gaskets. Also needed to replace the timing belt and some of the tensioner pulleys.
Sep 2009 196000 mi US $150	Replace exhaust system from the cat back. Replaced a fuel line that was old and cracked.

Subaru Legacy in Vermont, United States Aug 2011 - Mar 2013
Dec 2011 127000 mi US $200	Faulty fuel injector
Dec 2012 134000 mi US $75	Front ball joints replaced.
Mar 2013 136000 mi US $150	Left front axle replaced

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Subaru Legacy in Ohio, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2016
Feb 2015 112000 mi US $16	Radiator hose from the radiator to the engine, top hose. Since 8-2014 I had to replace the timing belt, valve cover gaskets, cam gasket, ball joints, water pump, & some other preventive maintance.

Subaru Legacy in Oregon, United States Jul 2021 - Jun 2022
Oct 2021 149000 mi US $3500	upper cv joint (front, possibly caused by the acidic oil of the head gasket leaks dripping down on the boot. The other joint had no problems. head gaskets water pump, a few chain guides, timing belt
Jan 2022 152000 mi US $35	oxygen sensor; minor repair, but difficult access

Subaru Legacy in Utah, United States Jan 2012 - Jan 2013
Sep 2012 70500 mi US $2100	replaced faulty head gaskets. machined heads to level. replace radiator.

Subaru Legacy in Colorado, United States Jun 2012 - Apr 2014
May 2013 134000 mi	Compressor leak
Nov 2013 139000 mi	Dash lights started flickering but managed to get it home. Towed to shop and needed an alternator only.
Mar 2014 142000 mi US $360	CV boots were torn (replaced) tie rod end was worn (replaced)

Subaru Legacy in Oregon, United States Sep 2008 - Sep 2013
Oct 2008 82000 mi US $1900	Seal in auto tranny. Shop said it was common for 2000. Also replaced a bearing in front differential.

Subaru Legacy in Quebec, Canada Jul 2010 - Oct 2013
Mar 2011 81840 mi C $420	Alternator died in the middle of the road. Car had to be towed to the garage, where it was diagnosed as it was, and then alternator was replaced the next day.
Nov 2011 84940 mi C $70	Transmission fluid cooling line developed a minor leak. The leaked piping was discarded and replaced with new rubber piping. Transmission fluid was added. Got oil changed, but that was not part of any problem.
Apr 2013 88860 mi C $300	Wiper link arm broken, replaced. Transmission fluid drain cap tightened. Previous mechanic left it loose.