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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%)
Chart based on 53 repairs.
2000 Subaru Legacy repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (33%)
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.
2000 Subaru Legacy
Engine not specified
| Subaru Legacy in Nova Scotia, Canada May 2011 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Jun 2011114080 miC $750 | Muffler gone right at manifold | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Alaska, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 2010123000 miUS $542 | Valve cover gasket set replaced. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in California, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Mar 2009134000 miUS $2200 | Steering. Brakes. | ||
2000 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| Subaru Legacy in Texas, United States Sep 2017 - Oct 2018 | |||
| Jun 2017120260 miUS $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 2018126191 miUS $20 | Refrigerant dropped below threshold, compressor did not engage. Added 12 oz of R134a to system | ||
| Oct 2018130741 miUS $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 2014151000 miUS $30 | Replaced the AC idler pulley | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Colorado, United States May 2015 - Jun 2020 | |||
| May 2015175000 miUS $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 2018186000 miUS $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 2011110360 miC $250 | Alternator | ||
2000 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Subaru Legacy in District of Columbia, United States Dec 2012 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jan 2014US $180 | New (remanufactured) alternator installed. Core returned. Installation in parking lot of auto store ~ 40 minutes. | ||
| Apr 2014189500 miUS $150 | Replaced knock sensor Replaced O2 sensor #2 | ||
| Jul 2014191300 miUS $250 | New shocks and springs installed (self) | ||
| Aug 2014192000 miUS $385 | Torn boot and wear on driver front axle. Replace axle. | ||
| Sep 2014193000 miUS $50 | Bad shaking on engine. CEL showed knock. Replaced wires and plugs. | ||
| Jan 2015187200 miUS $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 2010151000 mi | worn wheel bearing oxygen sensor previously replaced not secured, fell on axle & wore through wire. | ||
| Oct 2011170000 miUS $1100 | timing belt, serpentine belt (maybe more belts?), water pump, radiator hoses. All original on vehicle. | ||
| Jan 2012171300 miUS $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 2012173000 miUS $200 | fastener holding exhaust or heat shield failed, causing the two parts to touch and cause excessive noise. | ||
| Dec 2012180000 miUS $100 | Battery repeatedly died from cold nights. | ||
| Jun 2013183000 mi | Fluid lines leaking resulting in fluid loss and gears "slipping". hole in muffler AC not working | ||
2000 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| Subaru Legacy in Ontario, Canada Nov 2010 - May 2012 | |||
| Feb 2011106020 miC $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 2011119040 miC $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 2012127720 miC $200 | Alternator bearings failed | ||
| Subaru Legacy in New Jersey, United States Sep 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 2009193000 miUS $600 | Main problem: Replace head gaskets. Also needed to replace the timing belt and some of the tensioner pulleys. | ||
| Sep 2009196000 miUS $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 2011127000 miUS $200 | Faulty fuel injector | ||
| Dec 2012134000 miUS $75 | Front ball joints replaced. | ||
| Mar 2013136000 miUS $150 | Left front axle replaced | ||
2000 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Subaru Legacy in Ohio, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Feb 2015112000 miUS $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 2021149000 miUS $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 2022152000 miUS $35 | oxygen sensor; minor repair, but difficult access | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Utah, United States Jan 2012 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Sep 201270500 miUS $2100 | replaced faulty head gaskets. machined heads to level. replace radiator. | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Colorado, United States Jun 2012 - Apr 2014 | |||
| May 2013134000 mi | Compressor leak | ||
| Nov 2013139000 mi | Dash lights started flickering but managed to get it home. Towed to shop and needed an alternator only. | ||
| Mar 2014142000 miUS $360 | CV boots were torn (replaced) tie rod end was worn (replaced) | ||
| Subaru Legacy in Oregon, United States Sep 2008 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Oct 200882000 miUS $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 201181840 miC $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 201184940 miC $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 201388860 miC $300 | Wiper link arm broken, replaced. Transmission fluid drain cap tightened. Previous mechanic left it loose. | ||
2000 Subaru Legacy 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual AWD
| Subaru Legacy in New Zealand May 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Aug 200990520 mi$780 | Diff bushes cracked and replaced. 10k service - fluids and filters. | ||
2000 Subaru Legacy 4-door
4-cylinder manual AWD
| Subaru Legacy in Minnesota, United States Apr 2009 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Feb 2014142000 mi | Head gasket leak | ||
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