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2003 Subaru Legacy repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (18%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)
Other (0%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
Chart based on 93 repairs.
2003 Subaru Legacy transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (50%)
< $100 (38%)
Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 235000 mi US $228 |
This visit to the shop was for diagnostic purposes. The transmission needs to be replaced but I can still drive it. |
| 151000 mi US $180 |
Center viscous differential was showing signs of failure for a while (clunking), then failed completely, leaving front drive only. Replaced with used viscous unit purchased from a friend. Shifter linkage bushings worn and mount broken |
| 164500 mi US $500 |
Aftermarket CV joint sloppy and noisy |
| 192000 mi US $275 |
Driveshaft front U-joint seized. Had shaft rebuilt at area driveline shop. |
| 219300 mi | Car is worn out completely. Drivetrain has multiple faults, as does suspension, and body shell is rotted. Car is going for its final voyage on the 24 Hours of Lemons Rally in February. |
| 220000 mi | Drivetrain has multiple faults. |
2003 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 52160 mi C $400 |
CV Joint work. |
| 90300 mi US $120 |
Inside right front CV boot split open. Problem caught before any damage was done to the CV joint. CV boot replaced. Damage to boot most likely caused by off-road use of vehicle (rough terrain and brush). |
| 128500 mi US $300 |
Outside front right CV joint was failing. Axle had to be replaced. Dealership provided a free loaner car. |
| 137000 mi | Outside right CV joint failed |
2003 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 128000 mi US $400 |
cv boot needed to be replaced |
| 1000 mi | Warranty service. I complained that the engine was not running smoothly when the car was driven at neighborhood speeds. The service manager said that the car's operation was normal. |
| 2000 mi | I tried several times over the next two years to figure out a way to make the engine run more smoothly. I helped a little but the engine still ran uncomfortably. |
| 119660 mi C $300 |
Transmission shifter fork seal leaking |
| 127100 mi | viscous center differential needed replacing when sold. |
2003 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 110000 mi US $2500 |
Soon after I bought this car.... Off a kid who beat on it for about 20,000 the trans completely went and I had to have it rebuilt. Other than that tons of little things have gone wrong and I've probably spent another 2500 in repairs. |
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