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2017 Subaru Legacy repairs by problem area

Engine (0%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (20%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (40%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (30%)

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2017 Subaru Legacy repair cost distribution

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$1000 - $2499 (0%)

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$100 - $499 (0%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2017 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan

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

Subaru Legacy in Ohio, United States
Dec 2016 - May 2019
Dec 2017

46000 mi

US $45
Passenger side fog lamp bulb. With all of the plastic cowling under the car, I think it probably would have taken me an hour to replace the bulb. A tech with a lift and the tools to pop the pins probably would take 10 minutes. 
Mar 2018

51000 mi

US $45
Both fog lights replaced at once. Both burned out at same time. This was unusual, because just had passenger fog light replaced in December 2017 Driver's side was paid for, but passenger's side was replaced at no cost, since approximately 3 months from replacement. 
Subaru Legacy in New York, United States
Mar 2017 - Jun 2022
Sep 2021

30000 mi
Warranty repaired a leaking [transmission] seal 
Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 2016 - Nov 2019
Jan 2018

12000 mi
Transmission selector was difficult to shift into and out of drive, would not shift into manual mode. 
Subaru Legacy in Oregon, United States
Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
Dec 2017

3200 mi
DRIVER SUN VISOR REPLACED DUE TO BROKEN CLIP. 
Subaru Legacy in Michigan, United States
Jun 2017 - Apr 2020
Sep 2017

3300 mi
There was a vibration in the car at highways speeds. Dealer test drove, then balanced the tires. 
Oct 2017

3800 mi
Tire / wheel balance issue remained after previous attempt to fix. Returned for a second go at it. 
Subaru Legacy in Quebec, Canada
Aug 2017 - Jan 2022
Oct 2017

620 mi
Adjust front window slides to reduce noise of operation. 
Jan 2022

37200 mi
Security Indicator on at low intensity. Dealer not able to diagnose cause. Problem persists. 
Subaru Legacy in Minnesota, United States
Aug 2016 - Sep 2017
Mar 2017

18000 mi
Power window regulator on driver window was replaced. 

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2017 Subaru Legacy Repair Histories

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