2004 Subaru Legacy Problems and Repair Histories
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2004 Subaru Legacys for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2004 Subaru Legacy problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 2004 Subaru Legacy problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2004 Subaru Legacy problems and repair histories that follow it.
Subaru Legacy Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2004 | Subaru Legacy | 21 Legacys, 7.6 months of data per Legacy, average 124800 miles Small sample size. Join or 21 Legacys, 7.6 months of data per Legacy, average 124800 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2004 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| Subaru Legacy in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 163000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 163000 | 0 | A window would not roll up. |
| Subaru Legacy in Vermont, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 0 | Front driver's side speaker stopped working, continues not to work to this day. Removed speaker, tests fine, so the fault is in the wiring somewhere. | |
| Jan | 2009 | 10 | Tailgate latch doesn't work well. Requires multiple lockings and unlocking of central locks to get it to release. Liberal application of white lithium grease helps somewhat. | |
| Aug | 2009 | 0 | Poor power window operation. Removed door panel, found five loose bolts in regulator. No lock nuts applied at factory, huge pain in the ass, and the other window is rattling now, too. | |
| Dec | 2009 | 0 | Just got my car back after 30 (THIRTY) days in the shop for intermittent stalling. Unable to solve the problem, covered under warranty. Dealership installed black box data recorder, cold comfort next time it dies in traffic. | |
| Mar | 2011 | 72000 | 60 | Replaced rear stabilizer bar links on both sides due to failure of existing left side unit. Replacement units an improved design. |
| Jun | 2011 | 73500 | 10 | Bad leaks into rear cargo area from roof anchor openings in headliner. Unable to find source of leaks. Front moonroof failed. Unable to repair. |
| Aug | 2011 | 74000 | 1500 | Leaking head gaskets, front main seal. Torn CV boot and ruined axle. |
| Apr | 2012 | 81000 | 644 | Pads and rotors all the way around Heat shield ears cracked, heat shield cut off entirely |
| Apr | 2013 | 94000 | 45 | Multiple exhaust holes. |
2004 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Subaru Legacy in Ireland | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 102920 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 104160 | 0 | engine light on and cruise not working...garage suspects catalytic converter. sensor seized in place so failed to extract old sensor so no repair completed. |
| Jan | 2013 | 119000 | 500 | Finally replaced front O2 sensor at main dealer. Expensive at 400 but CAT seems ok and all lights now off and cruise control and stability system now working as they should. |
| Mar | 2013 | 121520 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Subaru Legacy in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 92000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 95000 | 6 | Tail light replacement. Took about 20 minutes by the time panels were popped off and dropped hardware fished out of the compartment. Bulbs are a frequent maintenance item on this car, the tail light is the only hard one I've found. |
| Dec | 2010 | 97000 | 23 | Check engine light came on. Went to auto parts store for free OBD II reading. Found to be evaporative emissions problem. Replaced fuel cap, was not the cause of light. |
| Jan | 2011 | 98000 | 0 | Rechecked tightness of fuel cap and cleaned filler neck surface. Light went out shortly after. |
| Jun | 2011 | 105000 | 586 | Replaced timing belt and water pump as 105,000 mile scheduled maintenance. Air conditioning service, recharged to appropriate level, installed dye to check for refrigerant leak ($147). |
| Oct | 2011 | 109000 | 266 | Check engine light on with engine missing on uphill climbs causing check engine light to flash. Replaced spark plugs and wires and problem has not returned. |
| Nov | 2011 | 110000 | 22 | Replaced all four light bulbs in instrument cluster, gas gauge and left side of speedometer were dark. Disassembly of dash and center console required. Tailgate locked and would not open with key or handle. Removed interior trim, tripped lock with pry bar. Cleaned and lubed with Teflon spray, removed debris that may have been caught in latch. |
| Feb | 2012 | 113000 | 115 | Steering wandering to the left and more difficult to steer right than left. Four wheel alignment performed and power steering belt retensioned (not included in price below). |
| May | 2012 | 116500 | 1420 | Replaced cat-back exhaust, due to collapse of interior of muffler and corrosion of pipe in front. Leaking coolant from water pump, had been adding coolant for some time. Failure of already replaced part. Replaced engine seals because of oil leak. |
| Jun | 2012 | 117000 | 45 | Changed rear differential fluid in attempt to diagnose drive train noise. |
| Jul | 2012 | 117000 | 45 | Car has had steering problem for some time, diagnosed as needing steering rack. Plan to dispose of vehicle. |
2004 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Subaru Legacy in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 107000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 110300 | 3200 | Head gasket blown. Replaced head gasket, drive belt, water pump, head bolts, thermostat, spark plugs, spark plug wires |
| Mar | 2013 | 119000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Subaru Legacy 4-door
4-cylinder manual 4WD
| Subaru Legacy in Belgium | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 73780 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 96720 | 200 | Rubbers for front suspension were cracked, and had to be replaced. |
| Sep | 2011 | 109740 | 600 | NOISE FROM GEARBOX. A small part in it was damaged. Dealer says Subaru knows 1/1000 of those parts get broken... |
| Nov | 2011 | 115320 | 0 | Motor for lock of passenger door sometimes not working. |
| Feb | 2012 | 119040 | 1200 | Fly wheel got broken and had to be replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 128340 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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