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2002 Subaru Legacy repairs by problem area

Engine (52%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (20%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (5%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (0%)

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2002 Subaru Legacy transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (14%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (57%)

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Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon

165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

120000 mi

US $150
Clutch stopped working - stuck to floor. Replaced clutch slave cylinder and soft hydraulic line. 
212000 mi Need to repl. (screamingly loud) transmission, would be another $2,000. 
217000 mi Needed new transmission when stopped driving it. 
92000 mi

US $1120
full clutch replacement including slave gear 
149000 mi warning light on. 

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2002 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon

165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD

170000 mi

US $2500
Complete transmission failure. Required new transmission. Loud grinding noise and transmission binding, preventing car from moving forward or in reverse. Code: "3rd Gear out of ratio" 
178700 mi cv boot replaced-right front axle 

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2002 Subaru Legacy Transmission Problems

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