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2004 Subaru Legacy repairs by problem area

Engine (35%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (6%)

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2004 Subaru Legacy transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (50%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (13%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon

165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

74000 mi

US $1500
Torn CV boot and ruined axle. 
119200 mi

US $1400
Both front CV joints 

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2004 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon

165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD

117000 mi

US $45
Changed rear differential fluid in attempt to diagnose drive train noise. 

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2004 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon

109740 mi

€600
NOISE FROM GEARBOX. A small part in it was damaged. Dealer says Subaru knows 1/1000 of those parts get broken... 
119040 mi

€1200
Fly wheel got broken and had to be replaced. 
176700 mi

€900
Noise comming from transmission. Some bearings had to be replaced. Main cost was man-hours 

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2004 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan

165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD

122000 mi

US $270
Inside boot (passenger side) torn, drive shaft and boot replaced 
135000 mi

US $2200
Mechanic also replaced right drive shaft. 

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2004 Subaru Legacy Transmission Problems

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